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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, 2nd edition with supplement, 1999.
http://www.heritage.nf.ca/dictionary

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

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 Jurnal
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/

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.
In furtherance of the above object, 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

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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