Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

Matching Articles"Multiple Periods" (Total 99)

Southern Inuit of NunatuKavut: the Historical Background

A historical background of the Southern Inuit of NunatuKavut
Profile of Governors

Profiles of all the governors of Newfoundland from 1610-present.
The Governorship, 1610-Present

An introductory article on the history of governorship in Newfoundland from 1610 to the present.
Architectural Terms

Architectural terms used in describing heritage structures.
Memorial University of Newfoundland: Archival Treasures

The Centre for Newfoundland Studies in the Queen Elizabeth II Library contains the largest and, possibly, the best collection of Newfoundland and Labrador material available in the world. It has at least one copy of almost every book ever published about Newfoundland and Labrador.
The May Bush in Newfoundland

Historically, may bushes have had festive, protective, decorative, invocational, or religious functions.
English

About the English and Irish origins of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians that immigrated between the 17th and 19th century.
French Involvement in the NL Fishery

France was one of the earliest European nations to engage in the migratory fishery and dominated the industry throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.
The French Fairy Tale in Newfoundland

Before mass media, popular culture was dominated by the spoken word. The wonder-tale (or fairy tale) provided people with the joys of narrative art.
French Migration in NL, 1504-1904

French migrations to Newfoundland and Labrador began in the early 16th century and lasted for approximately 400 years.
French Settlement in NL, 1504-1904

Newfoundland and Labrador's cod fishery was the major pull factor attracting French settlers to the colony from the 16th through 19th centuries.
Irish Involvement in the Fishery

The Irish played an important role in both the migratory and resident fisheries at Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland and Labrador Animals

Newfoundland and Labrador Animals - The Newfoundland Dog, Labrador Retriever, and Newfoundland Pony
The Pink, White and Green: Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador

The pink, white and green tricolour flag, or PWG, can be seen all around Newfoundland and Labrador.
English Patterns of Settlement

Patterns of immigration and settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador were greatly influenced by mercantile activities.
Registered Heritage Structures Table of Contents

Registered Heritage Structures Table of Contents--Society--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Society and Culture

Newfoundland and Labrador society has been shaped by a particular combination of geographical, economic, and historical forces.
Women's History Walking Tour Guide

Guide to the Women's History Walking Tour
West Country

The seasonal migrations from England to Newfoundland, begun in the 1500s, endured for nearly four centuries and involved hundreds of thousands of individuals.

Matching Articles"Multiple Periods" (Total 99)

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