Activities for Long weekend in Toronto
Looking for some fun stuff to do outdoors with your little ones over the long weekend? We have some suggestions for you. Check out below: Pumpkin festival: Finding a perfect pumpkin is a serious business and, finding a perfect getaway for kids is even more serious business. From bounces to rides, food, this place is […]
Trembling by the side of Oak
We travelled all the way to the west coast Serendipitous my body felt fresh, away from my journey’s tiredness When my hooves touched the pacific waters He tied me here, to this oak tree, saying I will be back soon Saddle so heavy, it feels like years gone by Am I dreaming or my master, […]
The Maple tree
Glancing through the windowI see my beautiful Maple, all dressed upDecked up in green, red, yellow, orangeFall is around, I saidLeaves shall fall soonDry, brown leaves all over the lawnAn End of a full blown beautiful seasonBut, is it really? I wonderThe beauty of Fall lies in not the fallen leaves But, the hidden truthIt’s […]
Tied to the pier
Over the calm yet turbulent watersTied to the pier is meA small rowboatBobbing under the dark skiesClouds so dark, ready to burst outAngry with my master Wishing to set myself freeFree, to row over the watersTo join other rowboats in the middle of waterBut may be trusting my master would be a better ideaHe shall […]
V-Tech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
Make this toy a part of your baby’s journey as they learn to walk, transitioning from a crawler to a confident walker. I bought this walker for my baby who absolutely adores it. The bright colors and removable panel are so irresistible. It’s true; babies are little scientists. This walker has all the ingredients to […]
Standing by the Shore
Standing by the Lakeshore I wondered how the amazing nature does it all so flawlessly The sounds of Gusty winds The water flowing by the side The birds chirping high up in the air Wow!! What a beauty .. probably the best music for any soul I walked along the shore I saw the sand […]
Chapter 3 – Canada’s History
Why did the first European explorers call the native peoples “Indians”? They thought they had reached the East Indies How did the native people live when the first European arrived in Canada? Off the land, some by hunting and gathering, others by raising crops Which natives were farmers and hunters? Huron-Wendat of the Great Lakes […]
Chapter 9 – Canada’s Economy
In what year did Canada enact free trade with the United States? 1988 What does “NAFTA” mean? North American Free Trade Agreement What is the NAFTA agreement? Free trade between Canada, the United States and Mexico Canada’s economy is among the top: 10 What are Canada’s main types of industries? Service, manufacturing and natural resources […]
Chapter 7 – Canada Justice System
In the Canadian justice system, what is the “presumption of innocence”? Everyone is innocent until proven guilty Canada’s legal system based on: The rule of law, freedom under the law, democratic principles and due process In the Canadian justice system, what is “due process”? The principle that the government must respect all of legal rights […]
Chapter 2 – Who We Are
What is the speaking background of the Métis population? Both French and English What are Quebecers? The people of Quebec Quebecers are the descendants of what groups? French settlers from the 1600s and 1700s Who recognized in 2006 that the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada? The House of Commons When did the […]