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WOODLAND CREE HISTORY Hunters, Trappers, Scouts, Soldiers, Residential Students, Entrepreneurs

Woodland Cree People   WOODLAND CREE HISTORY: Hunters, Trappers, Scouts, Soldiers, Residential Students, Entrepreneurs   I learned something of the Northern Woodland Cree from my father. Dad had served in the Algonquin Regiment during WWII. Some of his fellow members had been Cree. “They were the best of friends — they always had your back.” […]

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Memories of a Rural Mail Driver: From Kitchen Post Offices & Steam Trains to Personal Data Terminals

Memories of a Rural Mail Driver. Adventures of a Rural Mail Courier.   Memories of a Rural Mail Driver: From Kitchen Post Offices & Steam Trains to Personal Data Terminals   “Had lots of adventures on the roads over the years.”   Written by Mary Lee Burhoe, Rural Mail Carrier Memories of a Rural Mail

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BENTON OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED by Ralph S Kendall – Book Review – LUCK

Adventures of the Royal Mounted Police. Royal Mounted Police novels by Ralph Selwood Kendall, Grosset and Dunlap   BENTON OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED by Ralph S Kendall – Book Review – LUCK   “The scenes of this story belong to bygone days. As the passer-by views the ugly half-constructed railway terminus which now sprawls itself

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My Fave Atlantic Seafood Recipes: Lobster chowder – Atlantic Scallops au Gratin – Baked Stuffed Haddock

My Fave Atlantic Seafood Recipes   My Fave Atlantic Seafood Recipes: Lobster chowder – Atlantic Scallops au Gratin – Baked Stuffed Haddock   I’ve been asked, “What do you love to cook at home, Brian?” Well, I’m a Maritime Canadian. The Atlantic Ocean is just over there. I loved cooking seafood in restaurants for years,

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BURHOE FAMILY HISTORY First Burhoe Lived Long Long Life

Burhoe Family History…   BURHOE FAMILY HISTORY First Burhoe Lived Long Long Life   A Look at the Burhoe Family Tree “From One Green Branch” written by Brian Alan Burhoe   INTRODUCTION: BURHOE FAMILY HISTORY: the First Burhoe Lived a Long Long Life. Here’s something I’ve noticed about our family. Going right back to the

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What are Spirit Bears? Sacred White Bears & Native American Legends

What are Spirit Bears? Is the Spirit Bear a Polar Bear?  Where can Spirit Bears be found?   What are Spirit Bears? Sacred White Bears & Native American Legends   “Of all the creatures, Bear is closest to Man. Yet it seems there is little place for him now.” Chief Dan George What are Spirit

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BEAR ENCOUNTERS: Top 7 Places for Bear Watching in Canada

Bear watching. The creator of Civilized Bears looks at Bear Watching.   BEAR ENCOUNTERS: Top 7 Places for Bear Watching in Canada   Introduction by Brian Alan Burhoe, creator of Civilized Bears. I’ve met a few bears in the forest.  Not bear watching.  Just by chance.  Almost bumped into a couple of ’em. Except for

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