Society and Culture (Subscribe)
Links
An American's Guide to Canada
Informative and often whimsical site examining the differences in culture and language between Canada and the US.
Canada Heirloom Series
http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/ic/cdc/heirloom_series/
A seven-volume study of Canada's history and culture including photos, articles, and essays.
Canadian Arts, Culture and Society
http://geo.international.gc.ca/can-am/washington/arts/default-en.asp
Articles, exhibitions, and links on Canadian arts, history and culture, from the Canadian Embassy in Washington DC.
Canadian Parents
http://www.canadianparents.com/
Part of the Canoe network of sites. Articles, forums and resources.
Canadians Talk
Discussion forums for Canadian issues at local and national levels.
Chat Canada
http://www.geocities.com/chatcanada_inc/index.html
Contains forums and an active IRC java applet to make chatting available to everyone.
Culture.ca: Canada's Cultural Gateway
Portal offering thousands of quality cultural resources about Canadian art, history, media, people, places and sports.
Famous Canadians
A list of 26 famous Canadians from A to Z with information and links.
Firefighting.ca
Site of national scope for and about the Canadian fire fighting community. Includes links to news, employment opportunities, training and publications.
French-Canadian Culture
http://frenchcaculture.about.com/index.htm
Study the language, food and music. Explore literature, history and traditions, research genealogy, and read online French-Canadian newspapers. From About.com.
I Can Gripe
Chat rooms and discussion forums with an overview of the purposes and method, contact details, a java chat applet and non-secure log-in.
Media Tributes
Daily death notices and obituaries from across Canada. Includes a directory of funeral homes, florists and newspapers.
National Crime Prevention Strategy
http://www.psepc-sppcc.gc.ca/prg/cp/ncps-en.asp
A government project responsible for helping communities develop programs and partnerships that will increase public awareness and help prevent crime. [English/French] (June 30, 1997)
Obituaries Today
http://www.obituariestoday.com/
A national obituary service, with funeral home listings, pre-planning information, a resource section for funeral information, as well as obituaries and memorial announcements.
oCanada.ca
Offers information on Canadian art and culture, along with facts and provincial guides.
Online Discussion Forum
A general discussion forum and message board, covering a wide range of topics ranging from arts, literature, religion, culture and entertainment.
People Going Global - Canada
http://www.peoplegoingglobal.com/Americas/Canada.htm
Social tips for visitors to Canada on how not to offend the locals.
Site for Language Management in Canada
Information about language legislation and interaction in Canada.
Smoothtalker / Lekkerbek
http://www.smoothtalker.8m.net/
Information about Canada from a former South African, offers forums, links, artistic writing, news and opinion.
The Canadian Encyclopedia Online
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/
Full text of the authoritative encyclopedia about Canada and its people, in English and French.
The Trivia Guys
Canadian trivia from the authors of the Great Canadian Trivia Guide.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Portal linking together content of cross-country museums. Includes exhibits, photos, games, calendar of events and a teacher's centre. [English/French]
YWCA Canada
A movement of women, girls and their families of all cultures, races, religions and ethnic origins. Lists an overview of its history, services and programs, and member associations across the country. [English/French]