Other interesting web sites
Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web Site
A general information site for all ages, covering natural environment; aboriginal peoples;
society, economy and culture; exploration and settlement; the Arts; government and
politics.
http://www.heritage.nf.ca
Dictionary of Newfoundland English
Full text of this landmark work on the language of Newfoundland, compiled by G.M. Story,
W.J. Kirwin and D.A. Widdowson.
http://www.heritage.nf.ca/dictionary
Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (HSA) is a volunteer, non-profit organization with a mandate to protect, preserve and promote the province's history and heritage.
Natural History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
A province-wide organization with a primary interest in promoting the enjoyment and
protection of all wildlife and natural history resources in the province.
http://www.nhs.nf.ca
NF Shipwrecks on the Web
Site run by Robert Parsons of Grand Bank, retired teacher and author of several books on
shipwrecks around the coast of Newfoundland, and a shipwreck map of south coast schooners.
http://www.personainternet.com/robertparsons/
Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives
For a complete listing of archives in Newfoundland and Labrador that may be
usefull in your serch,
please visit the website of the Association of Newfouland
and Labrador Archives
http://www.anla.nf.ca
Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
657 Topsail Road, Waterford Valley Plaza, St. John's, NL, Canada A1E 2E3
http://fhsnl.ca/
Newfoundland and Labrador Studies Journal
It is a bi-annual, interdisciplinary journal devoted to publishing original essays,
in either English or French,
about the society and culture of Newfoundland and Labrador,
past and present.
http://www.mun.ca/nls/
Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
MANL is an organization of individuals and groups working towards the preservation of our cultural and natural heritage.
CNS - Centre for Newfoundland Studies
Queen Elizabeth II Library, Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Newfoundland Canada
http://www.library.mun.ca/qeii/cns/index.php
Archives and Manuscripts
Queen Elizabeth II Library, Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Newfoundland Canada
http://www.library.mun.ca/qeii/cns/archives/cnsarch.php
Digital Archives Initiative
Your gateway to the learning and research-based cultural resources held by Memorial University and partnering organizations.
East Coast Trail Association
A non-profit organization dedicated to the establishment and maintenance of a hiking trail
the length of the east coast of the Avalon Peninsula, and other related trails, with
guides and maps.
http://www.eastcoasttrail.com
Canada
Canada's National History Society
Established in 1993 as a non-profit organization devoted to the popularization of Canadian
history, which it does through publication of The Beaver; the Pierre Berton Award; the
Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History; support for
provincial historical societies; and other means
http://www.historysociety.ca
Heritage Canada
Established in 1973 to protect and promote the built, natural, historic and scenic
heritage of Canada.
http://www.heritagecanada.org
Historica
Established in 1999 to promote Canadian history and historical education. It has taken
over responsibility for the Heritage Minutes and Heritage Fairs from the CF Bronfman
Foundation.
http://www.histori.ca
Parks Canada
A division of the federal government department of Canadian Heritage, with responsibility
for national historic sites, federal heritage buildings, heritage rivers, marine
conservation areas and national parks.
http://www.pc.gc.ca
Canadian Genealogy & History
A listing of Genealogical and Historical Web sites from East to Western Sea.
http://www.islandnet.com/~jveinot/cghl/cghl.html
Canadian Archival Information Network
In homes, schools and libraries across Canada, people are looking for evidence
of what it means to be a Canadian.
Archives Canada is a gateway to archival resources
found in over 800 repositories across Canada--it's your gateway to Canada's collective memory.
http://www.archivescanada.ca
Library and Archives Canada
This website has been designed to provide optimal access to Library and Archives Canada
resources
for both the experienced researcher and the general user.
http://www.collectionscanada.ca
Canadian Council of Archives
The objects of the Council are:
To preserve our national heritage by improving the administration, effectiveness and efficiency of the archival system. To recommend on national priorities, policies and programmes for the development and operation of a Canadian archival system.
http://www.cdncouncilarchives.ca
Provincial Historical Societies
The Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society
http://nsgna.ednet.ns.ca/rnshs
New Brunswick Historical Society
http://saintjohn.cioc.ca/details.asp?RSN=707
Federation des societes d'histoire du Quebec
http://www.histoirequebec.qc.ca
Manitoba Historical Society
http://www.mhs.mb.ca
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
http://pwnhc.learnnet.nt.ca
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