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“Traditional medicine” refers to knowledge and practices of Indigenous peoples that promote health and well-being, and that …
Resources: Medical science and innovation in Ontario
These web resources listed below provide an introduction to the history of medical science and innovation in …
Resources: On the eve of war: Ontario in 1914
The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914, by Margaret MacMillan, Allen Lane Canada (an imprint of Penguin …
An interview with Laura Brandon
Recently, the Ontario Heritage Trust spoke with Laura Brandon, the Acting Director of Research at the Canadian War Museum in …
Resources: Ontario’s theatrical heritage in the spotlight
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The Opening Act: Canadian Theatre History 1945-1953, …
Resources: Painted Ontario
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A Concise History of Canadian Painting, 3rd edition, by Dennis …
Resources: Back to the land
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Canadians at Table: A Culinary History of Canada (by Dorothy Duncan) Dundurn …
Resources: Perspectives on the War of 1812
The Call to Arms: The 1812 Invasions of Upper Canada (by Richard Feltoe), Dundurn Press, 2012. …
Resources: Celebrating the International Year for People of African Descent
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The Journey from Tollgate to Parkway: African-Canadians in Hamilton, by Adrienne …
Resources: Investing in preservation
Stanley Barracks: Toronto’s Military Legacy, by Aldona Sendzikas
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Resources: Exploring Ontario’s southern peninsula
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University of Toronto: An architectural tour, by Larry Wayne …
Places of Worship resources
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Churches: Explore the symbols, learn the language and discover the history, by Timothy …
Resources: Heritage in the new economy - Making sense of sustainability
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The Shield, part of the Ontario Visual Heritage Project.
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Timeline to freedom
3500 BC to 332 BC – Slavery is practised in ancient Egypt as prisoners are sold as …
Breaking news: Saving our First Parliament
It was announced on December 21, 2005 that the site of Ontario’s first parliament buildings in Toronto has been saved. The …
Protecting natural spaces in Southern Ontario
On August 3, 2005 the provincial government announced the creation of the Natural Spaces Program, which included a $6-million …
Working with superstructures: The framework for Ontario's heritage buildings
Last issue, we discussed the importance of a solid foundation when preserving heritage structures. In this issue, we …
Leidra Lodge – A new conservation easement
June Ardiel has been a patron and leader in Ontario's arts community all her life.
She has authored a book on the …
Visiting the Cheltenham Badlands
Nestled on the Niagara Escarpment amid the rolling countryside of the Caledon Hills lies a unique landscape locally known as …
