This posting forwarded for your information.
Iona McCraith, AAO Preservation Consultant
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From: "The Historica Foundation c/o Don Kuzyk" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 5:39 PM
Subject: Free Canadian History Resource at www.histori.ca


>
> Don't know where Quispamsis is . . . The Canadian Encyclopedia knows.
>
> Can't recall who Donnacona was . . . The Canadian Encyclopedia recalls.
>
> Aren't sure when Fridolin was so popular . . . The Canadian Encyclopedia
is
> sure.
>
> In fact, The Canadian Encyclopedia can answer all of your questions about
> Canadian people, events, geography, history, arts, innovation and more in
> French or English at http://www.histori.ca
>
> The Canadian Encyclopedia - yes the same authoritative resource that
> libraries have provided for over 20 years - has been put online and it is
> always free and open for business.
>
> With advanced search functions, a detailed subject tree and thousands of
> interactive maps and graphs, The Canadian Encyclopedia is the one online
> resource that all librarians should know about. And make sure to tell your
> patrons!
>
> Highlights:
> - Over 25,000 articles
> - Over 5,000 photographs, maps, graphs, audio clips and animations
> - Advanced search function
> - Follow the path of famous explorers on interactive maps
> - Learn French-English or English-French phrases and pronunciation with an
> animated lesson
> - View the architectural triumphs of Canada with a pictorial review
> - A detailed timeline of Canadian history provides an overview of our
> history
>
> The Historica Foundation provides The Canadian Encyclopedia free online.
> Through our programming and resources the Historica Foundation celebrates
> remembering, connecting Canadians to our amazing past and future.
>
> So, while you look up where Quispamsis is, make sure to browse the rest of
> Historica's site. You will find: a complete module dedicated to intimate
> portraits of Canada's Prime Ministers, including audio commentary,
animation
> and satire from the comedy duo Double Exposure; all 65 Historica Minutes,
> our acclaimed dramatizations of pivotal events in Canadian history,
viewable
> with Quicktime; information on our programs and the foundation.  Visit
> Historica today: http://www.histori.ca