Dear Saskatchewan GenWeb Enthusiasts,

We come bearing exciting news for those who have journeyed through the corridors of the old Provincial Saskatchewan GenWeb site hosted by Rootsweb and Ancestry. Fear not, for our webpages will not only endure but thrive in a new digital haven!

New Beginnings, Rejuvenated Dedication:

Discover our revamped home at https://saskgenweb.ca/cansk/Saskatchewan. This transition marks the continuation of our unwavering commitment to document the rich history of Saskatchewan. The legacy of the one-room schoolhouses, cemetery headstones, historical maps, and the plethora of placenames will persist.

Navigating History's Landscape:

As we weave through the diversity of Saskatchewan's past, these webpages serve as a compass, guiding you to the closest one-room schoolhouse, a church or cemetery, or the nearest town or Rural Municipality for your genealogical or historical quest.

Patreon: A Beacon of Support:

The heart of this journey lies in the support of our growing Patreon community. With their encouragement, we've secured a new domain and web hosting provider-ensuring that the flame of this service continues to burn bright.

Grow With Us:

Join our Patreon community, become a pillar in our efforts to persist year after year. Your support is not just a contribution; it's a testament to the value of preserving the stories that make Saskatchewan unique.

Visit Our New Webpages:

Explore the evolving Saskatchewan GenWeb at https://saskgenweb.ca/cansk/Saskatchewan. The digital canvas is ready to be painted with the vibrant strokes of history.

Support Us on Patreon:

Behind every webpage update, every historical map scanned, and every record documented, there is a dedicated team of volunteers. If you find our service beneficial, consider supporting us through Patreon. Your contribution ensures that the Saskatchewan GenWeb remains a beacon for historians, genealogists, and the public.

Gratitude to Ancestry.com and Rootsweb.com:

We express our deep gratitude to Ancestry.com and Rootsweb.com for providing the foundation upon which this digital tapestry was woven. Now, as we transition, we seek your support in maintaining paid web hosting.

Sustaining a Legacy:

The Saskatchewan GenWeb service has been a cornerstone for those seeking to unravel the past. Today, we invite you to stand with us in ensuring its continued existence for generations to come.

Join Us in This Exciting Chapter:

Visit https://saskgenweb.ca/cansk/Saskatchewan and witness the renaissance of the Saskatchewan GenWeb. Thank you for being a vital part of our community and for your enduring passion for genealogy and history in our best beloved province of Canada.

Warm regards,

The Saskatchewan GenWeb Volunteer Team



Canadian People
CONTENTSPAGE
I. THE BEGINNINGS.1
.....i. THE COUNTRY1
.....ii.THE NATIVE RACES 3
II.THE AGE OF DISCOVERY, 1000-153414
III.JACQUES CARTIER, 1534-1603 20
IV.EARLY SETTLEMENTS 26
.....i. THE ACADIAN SETTLEMENT, 1603-161326
.....ii. CHAMPLAIN'S INDIAN WARS, 1608-161029
.....iii. CHAMPLAIN'S EXPLORATIONS, 1610-161631
.....iv. THE LAST DAYS OF CHAMPLAIN, 1627-163533
.....v. PROGRESS OF ACADIA, 1613-166735
V.THE FOUNDING OF MONTREAL38
VI. THE JESUIT MISSIONS 42
.....i. THE MISSION TO THE HURONS, 1633-164942
.....ii. DANGER FROM THE IROQUOIS, 1653-165846
VII. ROYAL GOVERNMENT, 1663-1672.49
VIII.FRONTENAC54
.....i. FRONTENAC'S FIRST TERM, 1672-168254
.....ii. THE OPENING OF THE WEST, 1670-168956
.....iii. THE IROQUOIS SCURGE, 1682-168962
.....iv. FRONTENAC SAVES NEW FRANCE, 1689-169866
IX. SOCIAL CONDITIONS 72
X. A HALF-CENTURY OF CONFLICT19
.....i. QUEEN ANNE'S WAR, 1697-171379
.....ii. A TROUBLED PERIOD, 1713-174479
.....iii. KING GEORGE'S WAR, 1744-174885
.....iv. PREPERATIONS FOR THE STRUGGLE, 1748-175488
XI. THE FALL OF NEW FRANCE92
.....i. THE CAMPAIGN OF 175592
.....ii. THE CAMPAGIN OF 1756 AND 175796
.....iii. THE CAMPAIGN OF 1759102
.....iv. THE CAMPAIGN OF 1760119
XII. EARLY BRITISH RULE, 1760-1774113
XIII. REBELLION AND LOYALTY, 1774-1784118
XIV. REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT124
.....i. CHANGES IN GOVERNMENT, 1774-1791124
.....ii. REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT ON TRIAL, 1792-1812126
XV. PROGRESS, 1763-1812130
XVI. THE WEST, 1763-1812144
XVII. THE WAR OF 1812-14.155
XVIII. THE STRUGGLE FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT167
.....i. DEMAND FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT, 1815-1837167
.....ii. REBELLION AND UNION, 1837-1841174
.....iii. TRIUMPH OF RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT, 1841-1848178
XIX. PROGRESS, 1812-1841182
XX. THE WEST, 1812-1841188
XXI. BETWEEN UNION AND CONFEDERATION, 1841-1864195
XXII. BRITISH COLUMBIA, 1778-1866199
XXIII. CONFEDERATION206
.....i. THE DONFEDERATION MOVMENT, 1864-1867206
.....ii. THE BRITISH NEW AMERICA ACT, 1867213
.....iii. THE EXPANSION OF CONFEDERATION, 1867-1873214
XXIV. PROGRESS, 1841-1867220
XXV. THE DOMINION. 226
.....i. THE FIRST TRANSCONTENTAL RAILWAY, 1867-1885226
.....ii. TREATIES WITH FOREIGN POWERS, 1783-1920231
.....iii. CANADA AND THE EMPIRE, 1885-1920237
XXVI. CANADA IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 246
XXVII. UNION GOVERNMENT, 1917254
XXVIII. THE CANADA OF TODAY259
XXIX. WESTERN CANADA, 1870-1920269
.....KEY TO "FATHERS OF CONFEDERATION"292
.....INDEX293

Canada
FRONTISPIECE  
I GEOGRAPHICAL 7
II THE CONQUEST OF CANADA 34
II THE CONQUEST OF CANADA 34
III FOUNDING OF BRITISH CANADA BY AMERICAN LOYALISTS 66
IV THROUGH REVOLUTION TO FEDERATION 97
V FEDERATION120
VI THE FRENCH IN CANADA 132
VII THE MARITIME PROVINCES 160
VIII THE PRAIRIE PROVINCES AND THE RISE OF THE NORTH.WEST190
IX BRITISH COLUMBIA 213
X THE DOMNION OF TO.DAY 228
BIBLIOGRAPHY251
INDEX253







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A.G. Bradley, Canadian History, The Story of the Canadian 
People, Duncan, The Western Canada Series, David Duncan
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