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Perspectives on Early Contact

  • Identify the perspective and message depicted in drawings of early contact between Europeans and First Nations people.
  • Redraw or describe the drawing, based upon an alternative perspective.

Suggested Activities Outcomes References Related Resources

References

Title: New France, New Horizon. Exhibition
Host: Library and Archives Canada
Description: This website is an exhibition that describes the adventure of New France, from the first voyages of discovery to the end of the French Regime. It is comprised of 350 archival documents arranged under 12 themes.
Navigation Tips: Click on a topic to access information. Then, click on any subtopic to access images and additional text.
Note: Click on Full Screen or on Audio Clip (where available) under each image to enlarge it or to listen to related text.
URL: http://www.champlain2004.org/html/exhibition.html

 

Title: Exploration
Host: Historical Atlas of Canada
Description: This website contains a collection of historical interactive maps and graphs, illustrations and data on the theme of Exploration
Navigation Tips: Click on a link to access maps and related information.
URL: http://www.historicalatlas.ca/website/hacolp/national_perspectives/exploration/index.htm

 

Title:

Exploration, Colonization and Development: Champlain’s Map, 1632

Host:

Library and Archives Canada.
Description:

This website contains a map of New France and surrounding area drawn by Samuel de Champlain in 1632.

Navigation Tips:

Click on the map to enlarge it.
URL:

http://www.historicalatlas.ca/website/hacolp/national_perspectives/exploration/
UNIT_06/U06_staticmap_champlain_1632.htm

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