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Rural Depopulation in Newfoundland

For almost every year since Confederation, more people have been leaving rural communities in Newfoundland than have been those moving in.
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.
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.
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.
Land, Sea, and the Fishery

People were first drawn to Stephenville because of the excellent fishing grounds and fertile soils.
Newfoundland Methodism

About Methodism in Newfoundland, from arrival, to expansion, to consolidation with the United Church of Canada.
Eastport Peninsula: Migratory Fishery and Early Settlement

About the migratory fishery and early English settlement on the Eastport Peninsula.
Outports

About outports in Newfoundland and Labrador. An outport is literally any port other than the principal port of St. John's.
Religion in Newfoundland and Labrador

A broad look at religion in Newfoundland and Labrador throughout the centuries.
The Salvation Army

A brief history on the Salvation Army and relations with Newfoundland and Labrador.
Samuel Abbott House and Fishing Premises, Bonavista, NL

About the Samuel Abbott House and Fishing Premises, a Registered Heritage Structure built in Bonavista, NL around 1850.
Scottish Involvement in the Fishery in NL

Scottish ties to the Newfoundland cod fishery, seal fishery and commercial whaling.
Society of United Fishermen Lodge #9, Bonavista, NL

About the Society of United Fishermen Lodge #9, a Registered Heritage Structure built in Bonavista, NL in 1875.
Stoodley Fishing Stage, Grand Bank, NL

About the Stoodley Fishing Stage, a Registered Heritage Structure constructed circa 1880s in Grand Bank, NL.
Society of United Fishermen Lodge, Heart's Content, NL

About the Society of United Fishermen Lodge #1, a Registered Heritage Structure located in Heart's Content, NL and built in 1868-1869.
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"Society" (Total 19)

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