As mentioned yesterday, the Metis culture emerged during the 19th century, a unique blend of French-Canadian and First Nations cultures that became distinctly recognized as a separate entity. Here are some of their clothing items.
The Metis would be an integral part of the story of the West, with the founding of Manitoba being part of their legacy. Another part would be armed conflict with the federal government- which would lead to defeat and the execution of their great leader Louis Riel. History has been kinder to Riel, who today is deemed a Father of Confederation.
Another story of the West is that of the transcontinental railroad, binding the east and west, a momentous project.
One of the lasting legacies of the world from this time is the idea of CPR chief engineer Sanford Fleming: time zones across the planet.
These items are by the Haida artist Charles Edenshaw, a prolific artist of the latter half of the 19th century and into the early 20th century.
A tradition of the Pacific Coast peoples long suppressed by the government was the concept of the potlatch
For the federal government, it became important to settle the vastness of the West.
Must give space to minorities too.
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DeleteLooks like an industrial phase
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DeleteThat railway bridge is fantastic, what an achievement.
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DeletePierre Berton told many of these stories well.
ReplyDeleteThey are epic stories.
DeleteGreat exhibit, that bridge is amazing. Take care, have a wonderful day and week ahead!
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Delete...here, the Europeans annihilated the native populations.
ReplyDeleteHere it was conflict or attempted assimilation through residential schools- both wrong.
DeleteTime zones vs solar time was fun to teach, especially the international dateline.
ReplyDeleteTime zones make sense.
DeleteThe bridge is truly impressive.
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteThe showcase of clothing is quite beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteThe development of the railroad made such a huge impact in both our nations.
ReplyDeleteVery much so
DeleteThere is so much good info in this post, William.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI read a lot of western Canadian History. It was a very crucial time to unite with the rest of Canada.
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DeleteYour museum posts are always very interesting, and also educational. Thanks William!
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DeleteAnother very informative post and exhibit ~
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DeleteThanks for sharing this wonderful exhibit and history.
ReplyDeleteA pleasure to do so.
DeleteI'm so glad railroads connected many parts of our countries...and the time zone was a fantastic invention! Didn't know much about the Metis. May have to google them.
ReplyDeleteI like that it was a Canadian invention.
DeleteThis is an excellent exhibit. I appreciate your posts with history!
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DeleteEsa mezcla de culturas, enriquece las manifestaciones de arte de ese paÃs.
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DeleteThat one VERY fancy winter coat!
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is.
DeleteThat bridge is amazing.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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I think so too.
DeleteBeautiful quote, and interesting to read about those changes. You bring so much to your posts that we might not ever read about or even see for ourselves. thank you for that.
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DeleteThe bridge is impressive, dunno if you'd get me on it, I have a thing about hating heights. I often look at 19th century fashions and wonder just how people lived with wearing them, they seem so consuming and heavy.
ReplyDeleteI have no issue with heights.
DeleteWilliam - I no longer volunteer at our local history museum, but while I was there I picked up quite a bit of railroad history. I was fascinated to learn that there used to be a significant railroad bridge across a gorge only two miles from my house. Long gone now, unfortunately! Ever since, I thrill to see pictures of these engineering masterpieces!
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DeleteThat was my comment above!
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