Canadians Collection (#60)

Skier Shredding Powder Below Nak Peak, Thar Basin, Cascade Mountains, British Columbia

Canadian Inuksuk Monument Utah Beach Museum
It is estimated that about 3, 000 Native Canadians (Inuit, Metis and others) fought in WW2 of whom some 200 died. The Memorial, built by Inuk Elder Peter Irniq was unveiled on 30 October 2005

Gracie Fields, 1940
Actress Gracie Fields in her capacity as an Honorary Captain in Canadas Womens Volunteer Reserve Corps. 1940

WW1 - Canadian Volunteers
WW1 - The Canadian Volunteers, also known as The Moose Jaw Legion of Frontiersmen, photographed in front of a band stand at their first appearance

Canadian soldier with Tabby the cat, WW1
A member of the A company of the 1st Battalion of Canadian troops in Bustard Camp on Salisbury Plain, with " Tabby" the Persian cat brought across the Atlantic with the men. Date: 1914

The God in the Machine 1916
A detachment of happy, souvenir laden Canadians coming out of action. Date: 1916

Laying the Tables at the Gordon Services Club
A volunteer lays the tables at the Gordon Services Club, based at the former Gordon Hospital in London. The Club, established in June 1940 by the Canadian Red Cross

The Gordon Services Club, 1940
Margerie Doutie writing up the menu for the Gordon Services Club, based at the former Gordon Hospital in London. The Club, established in June 1940 by the Canadian Red Cross

The Maple Leaf Club, Brabazon House
Two soldiers share a joke with Mrs Murray, matron of the Maple Leaf Club, established during the War to provide food, medical treatment and accommodation for Canadian soldiers stationed in Britain

Photograph of officers of the Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) Lewis gun class, Silesia, 1921.From an album of 58 photographs associated with the Prince of Wales

D-Day Canadians landing, Normandy, France, WW2
D-Day Canadians landing at Bernieres-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, June 1944. 1944

Native Canadian with Wigwams or Tepees
A Native Canadians stand in front of a group of wigwams or tepees. A horse and dog are alongside. Date: circa 1895

Canadian Indians
Blackfoot Indians crossing a river to find a new homes. Date: 1882

NFS firewoman
May (Mary) Belbin was a firewoman at Testwood where the Canadians trained. She served refreshments when the service had field days

Herbert Morrison (centre) with Fire Chief Huff (left of picture) welcome the Canadians outside Canada House in London mid 1942

The new fire station in Plymouth for the Canadians, built by the men themselves with help from special construction gangs

Native Canadians Separat
The Ceremony of a DIVORCE, as practised by the natives of CANADA, in North America over a symbolic fire : it seems that she keeps the girls, he the boys Date: circa 1730

Trading between Canadian
French-Canadian coureurs du bois trading with native Canadians Date: 19th century

Prince of Wales & Prince Albert visit the Beaver Hut
Just able to squeeze through the crowd and preceded by a policewoman, the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VIII, then Duke of Windsor) and Prince Albert (George VI)

Douglas B-18A Bolo -these of US Armys 27th Reconnaissance Squadron Used by both the US and Canadians for offshore patrols

WW1 - Western Front - Canadian troops in action at St. Eloi
WW1 - Western Front - Canadian troops in action, destroying a hill near St. Eloi, a point used by the Germans as an observation post. Date: 1916

WW1 - German Prussian Guard driven back to their trenches
WW1 - The Canadian 90th Winnipeg Rifles in action after suffering heavily from the Huns gas tactics. Rushing from their trenches

The Three Musketeers - Canadian sharpshooters, WW1
" The Three Musketeers" of Princess Patricias Own (Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry) firing from a mound with a fine view of the German first line trenches

Canadians in camp at Salisbury Plain with bear mascot
Canadian troops in camp at Salisbury Plain posing with their regimental pet, a black bear. There is no hard fast evidence to suggest so in the caption but it is possible that this is Winnie

TRUDEAU, Pierre-Elliott (1919). Prime Minister of Canada from April 20, 1968 to June 4, 1979, and again from March 3, 1980 to June 30, 1984. Oil

History of the Missions, 1863. Montreal in the 19th c
HENRION, Mathieu-Richard-Auguste, Baron of (1805 - 1862). General history of the missions from the thirteenth century to the present day. 1863

A Canadian giving his dog a bath behind the lines
A dog endures the ordeal of a bath in a small basin somewhere behind the lines on the Western Front. According to the caption

Illustrated War News - Canadians on the Western Front
Front cover of The Illustrated War News featuring a photograph of Canadian soldiers having their lunch in a trench on the Western Front. Date: 1916

Illustrated War News - Dog in a trench mortar, WW1
Front cover of the Illustrated War News featuring a photograph of a small dog peering out of the gun barrel of a German trench mortar captured by Canadians on the Western Front. Date: 1917

Badge of the 22nd Battalion (Canadien Fran硩s)
Badge of the 22nd Battalion (Canadien Fran硩 s). This Battalion was recruited from French speaking Canadians in the province of Quebec

Post-WWI photograph of a group of Canadian soldiers
Post First World War photograph of a group of Canadian soldiers. A possible reunion of men who served with Lord Strathconas Horse (Royal Canadians).. Photograph

Captain Critchley and his three sons, WW1
A Canadian contingent, a patriotic family party for the front - Captain O. A. Critcheley, a Canadian with a large ranch in Alberta pictured with his three sons

A Wash & Shave, Canadians on the Western Front, WW1
Canadian soldiers having a wash and shave somewhere on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1916

A charge of the Canadians at Ypres
Canadian soldiers charging the enemy at Ypres in 1916. The Canadians were reported to have showed their splendid fighting quality, in retaking trenches captured by the Germans the previous month

Canada Nootka Sound
Habitations of Native Canadians in Nootka Sound, on Vancouver Island. Date: circa 1770

Native Canadian Worship
Native Canadians honour their deity Quitchi Manitou (variously spelt) with a huge sacrificial pyre topped with valuable goods which they hope will appease him. Date: 18th century

The cruise of the Pandora: Arrival off Cape Isabella, from The Illustrated London News
XJF324365 The cruise of the Pandora: Arrival off Cape Isabella, from The Illustrated London News, 1876 (engraving) by English School

The cruise of the Pandora: Cairn erected by Captain Nares at Cape Isabella
XJF324364 The cruise of the Pandora: Cairn erected by Captain Nares at Cape Isabella, from The Illustrated London News, 1876 (engraving) by English School

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The Game of lacrosse, Melee between Canadians and Iroquois Indians at Belfast
The Game of " lacrosse", Melee between Canadians and Iroquois Indians at Belfast, 1876

Advertisement label for Fenian shirt collars with a portrait of the Irish patriot Robert Emmet (1778-1803) against a shield with stars and stripes

Postcard of Golfers at Oak Bay Golf Links. ca. 1929, Oak Bay Golf Links and Olympic Range, Victoria, B. C. Canada
Postcard of Golfers at Oak Bay Golf Links. ca. 1929, Oak Bay Golf Links and Olympic Range, Victoria, B.C. Canada

The English conquer Quebec (13th September 1759). Engraving. CANADA. Toronto. Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

Donation by Canadian Red Cross to NFS, WW2
A canteen van/mobile kitchen on display at Londons Regional Headquarters, Lambeth SE1. It was one of many donated by Canadas Red Cross as part of the War Effort

Keep all Canadians busy. Buy 1918 Victory Bonds. Poster shows beavers chewing on a tree. Date 1918

Canadian troops using Ruston threshing machine, WW1
Canadian troops using a Ruston threshing machine near Amiens, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 16 August 1918

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Canadian History: From Olympic Triumphs to Artistic Marvels and Natural Wonders" From the moment Olympic glory arrived at Halifax, they have been leaving their mark on the world stage. Through triumph and adversity, they have woven a captivating story that continues to inspire. In the midst of World War I, Canadians stood tall as brave soldiers fought valiantly for freedom. Their unwavering courage echoed through time, forever etched in history. Artists too found solace amidst chaos; dazzle painting emerged as a unique expression during this era. With vibrant colors and geometric patterns, it mirrored Canada's resilience in the face of turmoil. Amidst serene landscapes, sport fishing became an emblematic pastime. "Walleye Striking a Lure" captures the thrill of reeling in nature's bounty while "The Canoe" transports us to simpler times when paddling along tranquil waters was pure bliss. Nature's abundance extends beyond lakes and rivers - salmon fishing on Quebec's Caspapediac River showcases Canada's majestic wilderness. The canvas comes alive with each brushstroke capturing both serenity and excitement. Even Niagara Falls donned its winter attire in an oil masterpiece that freezes time itself. Its icy grandeur reminds us of nature's power and beauty even in its most frigid form. Through periods of peace or conflict, Canadians rallied together for causes greater than themselves. A British military recruitment poster from the inter-war period stands as a testament to their unwavering dedication to protect what they hold dear. Braving treacherous ice floes off Cape Breton Island, Glace Bay seal fishermen ventured fearlessly into unknown territory - embodying Canada’s indomitable spirit rooted deep within its maritime heritage. During the Klondike Gold Rush frenzy, Dawson City became synonymous with dreams realized or shattered against rugged terrain. This black-and-white photograph transports us back to a time when hope and determination fueled the pursuit of fortune.