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Land of the Spirits Virtual Exhibit
For thousands of
years, the Bonnechere River in the Ottawa Valley has welcomed people
to rest and prosper along its shores and in its forests. This exhibit
focuses on the stretch of river called the Little Bonnechere, which flows
southeast from the Algonquin Dome to Round Lake. Along these shores Aboriginal
peoples hunted, fished and trapped, lumbermen felled trees, and immigrant
settlers cleared farms. Over time, each group left its mark on the landscape.
At Basin Depot, most recently an abandoned logging settlement on the
Little Bonnechere, archaeologists have unearthed the bits and pieces
that characterize a community. Their discovery proves that while Basin
Depot may have been isolated, its residents lived lives similar to those
in other communities, large and small, all across Canada. Much of this
rich legacy of collected artifacts is being shared for the first time
through this virtual museum.
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The Land
of the Spirits Lesson Plans are designed to help young people better
understand the science of archaeology, Canadian settlement patterns
and the history of the Little Bonnechere River, Ontario, Canada. The
lessons incorporate interactive, hands-on activities that encourage
exploration through social studies, science, language arts, computers
and other subjects. Although based on the Ontario Grade 5 Curriculum,
educators of various ages and levels of interest are encouraged to
adjust these lessons according to the needs of the class. |
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Dig
Down, Dig Back is an interactive activity designed to simulate
an archaeological dig. This virtual excavation teaches the science
and shares the principles of hands-on archaeology. This means that
more of us can enjoy the archaeological experience without affecting
fragile locales. |
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The Land
of the Spirits Timeline illustrates the history
of the Bonnechere River, the people who have lived on this waterway, and
the forest that surrounds it. Featuring colour illustrations, photos, and
audio and video clips. |
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Artifacts in the Land
of the Spirits Museum relate to farms associated with the pine
logging industry of the 19th and early 20th centuries on the Bonnechere
River. These were the items left behind, both deliberately and accidentally,
by people like you and me. |
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This bilingual virtual exhibit was created in colaboration
with Canadian Heritage Virtual
Museum Canada. |
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SCHOOL TRIPS
Let us know if you would like to book
a school trip based on this program. |