Historical Points:
Historical Background:
Nova Scotia joined Confederation on July 1st, 1867. Joseph Howe was against confederation as he thought the province would become a neglected province of the country. Charles Tupper was for confederation as it would provide better security for the province against americans (last surviving father of confederation). Howe and the anti-confederationists fought for 2 years but never won. The Howe joined the federal cabinet in a way of helping out his province since there was no way of stopping the union.
Historical People:
John Cabot: from England, landed on Cape Breton Island in 1497. He claimed the land and then had to head back to England because he was running out of supplies.
Mi'kmaq: the first aboriginal group in Nova Scotia. They are the only big group of First Nations in Nova Scotia occupying a lot of the land. There are some other little groups but they are mainly all originally Mi’kmaq. The first place they inhabited was Debert, Nova Scotia. In 2015, there were a bit less than 60,000 registered Mi’kmaq First Nations. In 1990 the failure to serve the Mi’kmaq people with just in Nova Scotia was brought up in a report.
Demographic Changes:
Population Change: The population changes within the province over time by going up by almost a 20% increase in 10 year time periods, but then falling back with nearly -2.1% decrease in population the following 10 year time period.
Push/Pull Factors:
Pull- Unemployment rates in nova scotia are at a low of -2.8% this year, which can contribute as a pull factor to show that getting work may be easier considering other provinces.
Push- Nova Scotia is an aging and shrinking community that of which is on the brink of a rapid economical decline, with very low rates of economic growth.
Population Density:
17.28/km2 (44.8/sq mi)
Land Area = 55,283 km² Rural = 400,389 Urban = 521, 338
Diverse Population?
There are immigrants whom of which are not Canadians, creating a diversity within the population.
Main Ethnic Groups:
The highest ethnic groups in Nova Scotia include Scottish (28.3%), English (28.1%) followed by Irish (19.9%).
- Halifax (Museum of Natural History) : It is responsible for collecting and recording artifacts of cultural significance to nova scotia.
- Bridgetown (James House Museum) : Serves as a depository and archive for many artifacts, documents, photographs etc… It also keeps an important part of military history in their community.
- Windsor (Fort Edward National Historic Site) : Fort Edwards provided an important british stronghold during decades of discord with Acadian settlers and then Mi’kmaq people.
- Cape Breton Island - St. Peters (Canal) : This was the site of Fort Saint - Pierre, which was a fortified trading post in the 17th century by Nicolas Denys. Was also the site of Port Toulouse, which a French Community with military presence that was witness to the Anglo- French rivalry. (1713/1758)
- Sydney (Jost House Museum) : They believe that this house shows an important local theme of change in Sydney’s historic North End.
Historical Background:
Nova Scotia joined Confederation on July 1st, 1867. Joseph Howe was against confederation as he thought the province would become a neglected province of the country. Charles Tupper was for confederation as it would provide better security for the province against americans (last surviving father of confederation). Howe and the anti-confederationists fought for 2 years but never won. The Howe joined the federal cabinet in a way of helping out his province since there was no way of stopping the union.
Historical People:
John Cabot: from England, landed on Cape Breton Island in 1497. He claimed the land and then had to head back to England because he was running out of supplies.
Mi'kmaq: the first aboriginal group in Nova Scotia. They are the only big group of First Nations in Nova Scotia occupying a lot of the land. There are some other little groups but they are mainly all originally Mi’kmaq. The first place they inhabited was Debert, Nova Scotia. In 2015, there were a bit less than 60,000 registered Mi’kmaq First Nations. In 1990 the failure to serve the Mi’kmaq people with just in Nova Scotia was brought up in a report.
Demographic Changes:
Population Change: The population changes within the province over time by going up by almost a 20% increase in 10 year time periods, but then falling back with nearly -2.1% decrease in population the following 10 year time period.
Push/Pull Factors:
Pull- Unemployment rates in nova scotia are at a low of -2.8% this year, which can contribute as a pull factor to show that getting work may be easier considering other provinces.
Push- Nova Scotia is an aging and shrinking community that of which is on the brink of a rapid economical decline, with very low rates of economic growth.
Population Density:
17.28/km2 (44.8/sq mi)
Land Area = 55,283 km² Rural = 400,389 Urban = 521, 338
Diverse Population?
There are immigrants whom of which are not Canadians, creating a diversity within the population.
Main Ethnic Groups:
The highest ethnic groups in Nova Scotia include Scottish (28.3%), English (28.1%) followed by Irish (19.9%).
Crime Statistics:
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Quality of Life and Leisure Activities:
-There are many advantages to living in Nova Scotia
-Short commutes to work
-Nice houses for much less than in other provinces in Canada
-Enjoy the beautiful landscape
-Enjoy 4 seasons of fun activities
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Fishing
-Sailing
Most Popular Sports Teams:
Halifax Mooseheads Hockey Club
Halifax Rainmen Basketball
Fun Facts!
-There are many advantages to living in Nova Scotia
-Short commutes to work
-Nice houses for much less than in other provinces in Canada
-Enjoy the beautiful landscape
-Enjoy 4 seasons of fun activities
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Fishing
-Sailing
Most Popular Sports Teams:
Halifax Mooseheads Hockey Club
Halifax Rainmen Basketball
Fun Facts!
- Sarah McLachlan (Singer, songwriter, pianist), Has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. She was born in Halifax on January 28th, and is now 47 years old.
- Sidney Crosby (Professional Hockey Player), Crosby plays on the Pittsburgh Penguins and was drafted first overall by the penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He was born August 27th in 1987 and is now 27 years old.
- The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is the most visited National Historic Site in Canada.
- Halifax is closer to Dublin, Ireland than it is to Victoria, British Columbia.