Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from May 2001

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from May 2001

Editor's Message.(Editorial)
May 1, 2001... Dear Reader, Long before European explorers ventured to North America, early Iroquois fishers named the lake that supplied their fish and drinking water "Ontario," which means "shining water." Later, the name was expanded to include the...

At a Glance.(province of Ontario)
May 1, 2001... Ontario Location: The province of Ontario is located in south central Canada. The Hudson and James bays are to the north. The province of Manitoba lies to the west and Quebec is to the east. The Great Lakes and the United States border...

Only In ... Ontario.(Canadian horse)
May 1, 2001... The cheval Canadien, or the Canadian horse, may be the only perfect horse on earth. The ancestors of this modern horse were of the very best stock, sent from the stables of King Louis XIV of France as a gift to Canada more than 350 years ago....

In the Know.(facts about Canada)
May 1, 2001... Look for the following people, places, and things in this issue. Canadian Shield: Also called the Laurentian Plateau, this U-shaped region begins at the Great Lakes and extends north to the Arctic Ocean. The region consists mostly of...

Ontario's Shining Waters.(waterways in Ontario)
May 1, 2001... Centuries after huge sheets of frozen Ice Age water etched a new landscape across the North American continent, small groups of Native Americans traveled north searching for new homes. These Native Americans (ancestors of the Iroquois)...

Niagara Falls.(facts about waterfall in Ontario and New York)
May 1, 2001... Niagara Falls is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. It is not the tallest falls in the world. That honor goes to Angel Falls in Venezuela at 3,212 feet high. But Niagara has a massive amount of water flowing over it. Every second,...

Through Time.(historical highlights of Ontario)
May 1, 2001... Ontario 1600 About 60,000 Native Americans live in what is now present-day Ontario. They belong to one of two language groups -- the Algonquian, which includes Objibwe, Algonquins, and Cree, and the Iroquoian, which consists of Hurons,...

Multicultural Ontario.(cultural history of Ontario)
May 1, 2001... The common element all Ontarians share is their uncommon origins. Ontario has a strong multicultural mix of people living in and around its cities. The total population consists of several groups, including people of Native American, British...

Ontario's Black Heritage.(African Canadians and African Americans who moved to Canada)
May 1, 2001... Wilma Morrison returns with something special in her hands. She is the sprightly guide to the British Methodist Episcopal Church in Niagara Falls, Ontario. She holds up a photograph of a dignified black man in work clothes and a small white...

Touring Toronto.(Ontario)
May 1, 2001... Dear Cousin Mike, I can hardly wait! School is out in three weeks, and you arrive two days later. Look in the big brown envelope. Mom and I made a special travel book for you. We put in lots of pictures and information about Toronto. ...

Casa Loma.(castle near Lake Ontario, Canada)
May 1, 2001... On a hill 600 feet above the level of Lake Ontario sits a majestic castle called Casa Loma. The mansion was once home to Canadian businessman Sir Henry Pellatt, but today is one of Ontario's most remarkable tourist attractions. ...

ICE HOCKEY in the Warm Heart of Ontarians.
May 1, 2001... Ice hockey is a favorite Canadian past-time. Nowhere is this more evident than in Ontario. Not only do the people of Ontario take advantage of the cold winter months to play pickup games on frozen ponds across the province, but during the...

Welcome to Ottawa.(social aspects and events in Ottawa, Ontario)
May 1, 2001... Lush forests and clear waters create a scenic backdrop as the spire of the "Peace Tower" rises above the Canadian Parliament Buildings. Welcome to Ottawa, the national capital of Canada. Initially, the meeting of the Gatineau, Rideau, and...

Going Metric.(exam about the metric system)
May 1, 2001... Does Ontario's QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) really have a speed limit of 100? That is what the signs say, but the number means kilometers, not miles. Like most other countries in the world, Canada uses the metric system. Are you ready to "go...

Sudbury: Teaching Environmentalism to the World.(environmental recovery of Sudbury, Ontario after pollution destroyed much of the environment)
May 1, 2001... Imagine it is 1970 and you are traveling across Ontario. You fall asleep. When you awake, you think you have landed on the moon. You see houses and people outside the car window, but nothing green is growing. A nasty vinegar smell stings...

In Stratford, the Play's the Thing.(Stratford Festival, Stratford, Ontario)
May 1, 2001... What's in a name? For the small southern Ontario city of Stratford, its name may well have decreed its destiny. Although it cannot claim William Shakespeare as its own, as does its namesake in England, it can boast one of the finest...

Story of the Moccasin Flower: An Ojibwe Legend.
May 1, 2001... For many moons, in the woods near Kitchigami (kit-chee-GAH-mee, Lake Superior), the Ojibwe stripped birch bark and cut limbs to make wigwams and canoes. They fished in the big lake and harvested wild rice and corn. They gathered sarsaparilla,...

Useless Things.(Poem)
May 1, 2001... A glow without a star A paved road without tar A pumpkin without a stem A dress without a hem A book without pages Lions without cages A dog without fur A cat without a purr A sheep without grass...

Mid-Afternoon.(Poem)
May 1, 2001... The sun is a sleepy child After a day of playing Ready to nap Yet willingly staying Jordanne Martin Syracuse, New York Send us your original letters poems, and drawings. Mail them to FACES, 30 Grove Street, Suite C,...

Where I'm From.(Poem)
May 1, 2001... I'm from many people. From the quiet, shy ones To the big, bossy ones. From the smart, intelligent ones To hitting your caddy on Caddy Appreciation Day. I'm from a line of poodles And poodle lovers. From...

The Ice Maiden's Spell.(Poem)
May 1, 2001... She treads lightly with a queenly grace Leaving behind a blinding, white blaze. She suffocates the world with a pearly blanket Thereby killing the lush grandeur of our planet. Men have been deceived by her radiating...

Where I am From.(Poem)
May 1, 2001... I am from the house that sat near the lake, The slimy grass that tickled my feet, I am from hot sand between my toes, From the swimming mermaid that swam in the deep. I am from my own little house that sat in the ...

Books.(about Ontario)(Bibliography)
May 1, 2001... Ontario by Michael Barnes This concise introduction to Canada's most populous province is part of the publisher's Hello Canada series. Five colorfully illustrated chapters cover Ontario's geography, history, economy, and diverse...

On-Line.(web site about Ontario)
May 1, 2001... Ontario This is the official site of the government of Ontario. In either English or French, it is a treasure trove of general and current information on the province. Links to interactive sites for museums and historical attractions...

Think About It....(environment of Sudbury, Ontario and Ojibwe legend)
May 1, 2001... In "The Greening of Sudbury," you learned that Professor Keith Winterhalder involved the community in the replenishing of the town. What impact did this have on the project? Can you think of improvement projects held in your community? Can you...