Long before the Europeans arrived in Canada, there were people already living here. Their ancestors were nomads who crossed the Bering Strait from Siberia around 20,000 to 40,000 years ago. These rugged and brave people settled in the frozen wastelands of northern Alaska and the Yukon. It is a wonder that they were able to... Continue Reading →
"The national voice of Canada is muted" said the writer George Woodcock many years ago. Canadians often leave it to foreigners to glorify their land before they themselves join in. In 1946, Field Marshal Lord Montgomery noted about Canada: "I saw a great and wonderful country; a land containing in its soil everything that a... Continue Reading →
I wanted to write this for Canada Day 3 days ago, but I lost track of time so I am posting it today (which ironically is American Independence Day, Lol! Happy Independence Day to our American neighbors!) I also want this post to segue into a series of articles that will explore Canadian history. This... Continue Reading →
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