Confederation of the colonies brought them all under an autonomous dominion. While it started with the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, in time the rest would follow.
This is the city of Kingston, Ontario, on the day that Confederation was enacted: July 1st, 1867.
A photograph of the original Centre Block on Parliament Hill from that time is here.
The path led me on.
This is one of the treasures of the Museum. The Blackfoot people ranged through the northern plains on both sides of the border, and one of their longstanding traditions was the winter count. An elkskin would be decorated each winter, starting at centre and spiraling out, depicting the most important thing about the year that had passed.
It is side by side with a saddle and a rifle. The horse and the gun changed the ways of First Nations peoples forever.
This large painting dates to 1869, and is by Frances Anne Hopkins. Canoe Manned By Voyageurs Passing A Waterfall depicts a typical scene of the French-speaking traders who went deep into the continent, establishing relationships with First Nations peoples, often marrying into their tribes. Out of those relationships eventually came a new culture, distinct all their own: the Metis.
A canoe, too big to get into frame on its own, is mounted across from the painting, suspended over the space below.
For today, I end here.
It's important to study history.
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DeleteI like that path. The winter count could go to Sami´s Monday Murals.
ReplyDeleteNice tent.
I can see that.
DeleteThe poor horses had no choice, they were used in almost all battles and wars ! Fortunately not today anymore, but they still have to work for the police.
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DeleteHow nice to make an annual overview of the most important events on an elkskin.
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DeleteWe are the twenty-first century descendants of this political union and inhabit a beautiful landscape. Let's hope we can develop the wisdom to protect it and stop electing destructive politicians whose only aim is to destroy it. Are you listening Doug Ford, Danielle Smith?
ReplyDeleteThose two twits can't listen.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThe elkskin is beautiful, I like the paintings and the canoe. Great exhibit. Take care, have a wonderful week!
Thank you.
DeleteThe canoe is a marvel, how they made them so well to be loaded down like that. Beautiful pictures of the exhibits
ReplyDeleteThey built them very well indeed.
DeleteUn nuevo Canadá moderno, de acuerdo con estos tiempos y lleno de prosperidad...y a fe mÃa que lo han conseguido. Es lo que siento desde la lejana España.
ReplyDeleteQue tengas una buena semana.
Thank you.
DeleteThe elk skin is an amazing artifact.
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DeleteFascinating history. I also like the elk skin story.
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DeleteA fabulous museum.
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteSurprising groups who influenced Canada's formation.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
Delete...this all seems to be so orderly.
ReplyDeleteIn many ways.
DeleteThat pathway in the fifth photo is very attractive.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
Deletewonderful series of photos of the pathway to a new Canada ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you.
DeleteWhat a wonderful museum and exhibit.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteThe fireworks over the Parliament are beautiful. Loving that canoe.
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DeleteThey began a good thing.
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DeleteThe interior deco is similar to a palace
ReplyDeleteI can see that.
DeleteThank you for sharing these!
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DeleteA fascinating post, thanks William!
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DeleteI do like that canoe.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you.
DeleteSuch beauty in their presentation of this exhibit, the photo with the hanging lights is it? absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeletePretty sure they're hanging lights.
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