Tutor: Gary King
Canada: The "Other America" - A History of the USA's Northern Neighbour. Our sessions will take a deep look into the centuries of interaction between Canada and its neighbour to the south. We'll examine Canadian & North American history from its earliest beginnings to the middle of the 19th century, focusing on the ebb and flow of the events, conflicts and cultural differences that helped shape the distinct Canadian perspective. And along the way, we'll make time to examine and discuss some of the more recent developments in relations between Canada, the U.S., and its other American neighbours.
District: Southside Venue: Holland Park Library, 81 Seville Road, Holland Park
Friday 9.00am - 10.15am. Classes start 18 July, finish 19 September.
Current Enrolments: 11
About the Tutor:
Bonjour! I’m a transplanted Canadian who left Ontario six years ago with his Australian wife, after 36 years in Canada. I worked as a French & History teacher in elementary schools, served as VP of the local teachers’ union, before I retired as a principal in 2013. Post school, I was a guide for school excursions to the USA – I was even in NYC the day after Mr. Trump won in 2016! I look forward to sharing my take on Canadian history and the five-plus centuries of interactions between us and our American cousins to the south. Bienvenue a H48!If you are a U3A Brisbane member you may enrol in this class online using the Enrol button below. You will be asked to provide your membership number and name for identification.
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