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Matching Articles"Religion" (Total 31)

Belief-Related Beothuk Practices

Religion and belief related practices with the Beothuk people.
Impacts of Non-Indigenous Activities on the Innu

Impacts of Non-Indigenous activities on the Innu
Impact of Non-Indigenous Activities on the Inuit

Impact of Non-Indigenous activities on the Inuit
The Inuit

The Inuit lifestyle, contact with the Europeans,and the Inuit Labrador Association
Traditional Mi'kmaq (Micmac) Culture

Traditional culture, language, and beliefs of the Mi'kmaq.
The History of the Newfoundland Mi'kmaq

The history of the Mi'kmaq, their lifestyle, and their relations with the Europeans
Lester Burry

Biography of Lester Burry, born in Safe Harbour, Bonavista Bay, 1898
The Presbyterian Church in Newfoundland

A brief history on the Presbyterian Church and relations with Newfoundland.
Religion and Politics, 1832-1855

Religion played an influential role in Newfoundland politics during the period of representative government.
The Church of England

Information about the Church of England and it's influence in Newfoundland history.
Divergent Paths

There is a marked distinction in the architecture of religious buildings in Newfoundland, determined at first by period and then by denomination.
In Command of the Church Lads' Brigade

An introduction into the life of James Crawford (1893-1963), WW I veteran, businessman, and commanding officer of the Church Lads' Brigade.
The Collapse of Denominational Education

Whether or not the province should adopt a non-denominational education system became a controversial issue during the 1980s and 1990s.
The May Bush in Newfoundland

Historically, may bushes have had festive, protective, decorative, invocational, or religious functions.
Newfoundland and Daniel O'Connell

Background information about the famous Irish politician, Daniel O'Connell and his influence on Newfoundland.
Education

Public education in Newfoundland and Labrador, since its beginnings in the early 19th century, has largely been shaped by religion and the economy.
Evangeline Booth: Orator and Preacher

A brief biography of Evangeline Booth (1865-1950), fourth elected general and world leader of the Salvation Army, and her connection to Newfoundland
Glimpses of Rural Newfoundland Past

A glimpse into the life of John Lewis (1788-1866), an itinerant Methodist missionary to Newfoundland from 1814 to 1819.
Photo Album Provides Valuable Historical Record

An introduction to the album of Joseph Laurence (1819-1886) showing photos of Newfoundland from the late 19th century.
Newfoundland Methodism

About Methodism in Newfoundland, from arrival, to expansion, to consolidation with the United Church of Canada.

Matching Articles"Religion" (Total 31)

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