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Acadians of Cobequid - http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/settle/acadians.htm
A history of the Acadians of the Cobequid Bay area, particularly the parish of St. Peter St. Paul including the Expulsion in 1755.

Black Loyalist Heritage Society - http://www.blackloyalist.com/
Offers information on society background, the proposed Birchtown Black Loyalist Heritage Complex, and a brief history of the Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia.

Catholics of the Diocese of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and The Great War, 1914-1919 - http://members.tripod.com/~enlist_1/enlist.htm
Features the text and photos from this post-war publication.

Council of Nova Scotia Archives - http://www.councilofnsarchives.ca
An umbrella organization that promotes good archival practises by like institutions throughout the province. Lists member archival institutions by alphabet of category, education, publications, staff and contact information.

Culloden Memorial Cairn - http://www.culloden.ca/
Cairn in Knoydart, commemorating the Battle of Culloden and the three men who fought there, and eventually migrated to Nova Scotia. Location, history, photos, events and contact details.

History of Nova Scotia. - http://www.blupete.com/Hist/NovaScotiaBk1/TOC.htm
Narrates history of Nova Scotia from 1605 to 1758.

History of the Scots in New Scotland (Nova Scotia) - http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/FSCNS/Scots_NS/About_Clans/HtySctNS.html
A brief history of the settlement of Nova Scotia by the Scots. Includes the Nova Scotia tartan and the actual founding of the province by King James and Sir William Alexander.

Icelandic Memorial Society of Nova Scotia - http://www.nova-scotia-icelanders.ednet.ns.ca/
Incorporated to educate the public about Nova Scotia's Icelandic past by sharing the history of the Icelandic settlers during the late 1800's. Lists the society, historical events, locales, books, photos and links.

Mi'kmaq Census 1871, 1881, 1891 Nova Scotia - http://mrc.uccb.ns.ca/census.html
The census material was taken from the Ph.D thesis, "Change in the Real Property Law of a Cape Breton Island Micmac Band, Volume 2" by Daniel P. Strouthes. Offers name, age, residence, literacy and occupation.

Nova Scotia War Memorials - http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/monuments/ns.htm
Detailed descriptions and photos of the province's various war monuments and cenotaphs.

Nova Scotia's Electronic Attic - http://alts.net/ns1625/
Online information about the province, especially historical material about transportation and communications. Includes an extensive set of historical links and general internet-related articles.

Royal Proclamation of 1763 - http://www.bloorstreet.com/200block/rp1763.htm#7
The declaration by the King of England that set the boundaries of lands in North America, including Nova Scotia, for settlement by colonists and set apart that land that was held by the Indian nations.

Some Oral Histories of the Mi'kmaq People - http://mrc.uccb.ns.ca/oralhis.html
Personal histories made availably by Mi'kmaq elders. Insights into culture, tradition and history by; Kevin Sack, William G. Paul, Cecile Marr, Wilfred Prosper and Daniel J. Stevens. [Annie Claire Googoo]

The People of Western Kings 1785 to 1901 - http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nskings2/index.html
An alphabetical list of the people who lived in Western Kings County from 1785 to 1901. Compiled by John F. Dugan from census records, cemetery listings and church records.

The Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society - http://nsgna.ednet.ns.ca/rnshs/
The society meets to hear and discuss papers about the history of the province. Lists annual journals, membership, schedule of meetings, a link to the Genealogy Network Association, publications for sale and business address.

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