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The paper begins with a chronological and historical analysis of the development of roads and settlement patterns in the Highlands touching on the lumbering industry and the effect of the Canada Land and Emigration Company's program of colonization roads. Working with a series of maps which provide time slices of pre-1860, 1875, 1901, 1913, 1930, 1941, 1964, and 1995, a geographical analysis is presented comparing data on the number of settlements, road density, number of highways, and population existing at each time snapshot.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
Beginning with a look at native groups within these systems and their use of lakes and rivers for hunting and transportation along with their sense of land stewardship, the paper moves on to the early exploration of the waterways by Europeans as they sought a practical military route between Georgian Bay and Ottawa. With the development of colonization roads, settlement moved forward. The importance of the waterways to the logging industry, which followed, is documented. Concluding that the waterways played a crucial role in the historical development of the region, the paper presents ideas for possible future research.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> There is a growing acknowledgement of the benefits of heritage buildings to a community with respect to tourism and that of building a sense of regional identity. Focusing attention on building materials, this paper examines the roles of nature, culture, and authority in shaping the landscape of Haliburton.

The effects of climate, soil and geology, topographical features, and vegetation are considered within the topic of nature. The influences of tradition, fashion, and technology are noted under culture and the sphere of authority encompasses such issues as boundaries and roads, taxes, the Land Company and modern authorities at all levels.

Current efforts in the preservation of heritage buildings are noted as well as suggestions for improvement in this critical area of community planning.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> As a focus for exploring feminism and bioregionalism, the paper looks at the Women's Emergency House in Haliburton, a shelter for woman suffering abuse which opened in 1995.  Organized and operated by volunteers, the House is portrayed as representing activism as the women of Haliburton worked towards ending violence and in turn, created a more peaceful community.

Introducing the work is a discussion of feminist research and the struggle the author felt in bringing together the components of the researcher/community activist relationship. Violence against women is looked at with specific reference to the issues unique to rural communities such as Haliburton and the founding and functioning of the Haliburton Women's Emergency House, based on the Habitat for Humanity model, is outlined. Newspaper clippings dealing with issues surrounding the project are included in an appendix. 

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Seen as a solution to the seasonal economic difficulties of areas such as Haliburton, the development of year-round tourist attractions has received much attention by planners and citizens.  In 1991, many people in Haliburton focused on the development of a "first class, world class Trails and Tours Program" and this paper outlines the work behind such a strategic plan.

Goals and benefits of such a program are presented along with proposed stages in the development and suggested organizational structure.  The main points of the consultant's report are given along with resulting revised perceptions of benefits. Specific barriers to the strategy are noted along with suggestions for a more expanded outlook. The report concludes with ideas for future research on the topic.

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The major trends in adult education in Canada from 1920 to 1998 are presented in the first part of the paper. The history of the creation of the Haliburton Highlands Learning Centre, an overview of the literacy needs of the County, and the issues surrounding literacy program delivery in the area are then outlined.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
Data is presented in a distribution map for each element surveyed followed up with an analysis of the findings based on the geological composition of the study area. Suggestions for future research on lake trout habitat conclude the paper.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
This paper recognizes the need for additional sustainable food systems in Haliburton County. There is a need for further research into a farmer's market as well as Sustainable Ecological Alternatives for Living (SEAL). Work with SEAL could also lead into the documentation of the accomplishments of Haliburton County's many home gardeners.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
Explanations of environmental history and the research methodology employed preface the depiction of the highway construction. Details include a description of the road camps during the depression years of 1931 to 1934, the building phase, the situation after the depression, the advent of tourism to the area with its subsequent effect on the environment, and the development resulting from the highway construction.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> This paper presents an historical overview of the two railway lines operating in the Haliburton area in the late 1880s, the Victoria Railway running from Lindsay to Haliburton, and the Irondale, Bancroft & Ottawa line running from Howland Junction to Bancroft.  Beginning with a look at the history and impact of railways in Canada, the history of Haliburton County, and railway construction in general, the author moves to an in-depth account of each line.

Construction information is documented along with details of financing, problems faced, and portraits of each stop along the way.  Finally, the impact of each railway on the social and economic lives of the communities and later history is presented. The report concludes with recommendations for future use of the abandoned lines in ways which would continue to impact positively on both social and economic prosperity.

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It was intended that the data in the study be used by the HCDC as well as governments to inform how they will develop the arts sector in the area in future. The benefits and limitations of such a study, term definitions, and methodology are outlined at the outset and followed by data tables, conclusions, and suggestions for future research. The author's vision of the study as fitting into the bioregional philosophy is presented.]]> Department: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> The paper outlines the history of the Dorset Tower from its conception in 1922 through its 1997 season. Beginning with a look at the causes of forest fires and the means of fighting them in the late 19th century and the organization of Ontario into districts to handle these events, the paper moves to a history of the construction of the Dorset Tower network in particular. Personal memories of the Dorset Tower and some of the towermen are included. With the erection of a new tower in 1967, a new age of tourism was begun but when control of the tower was moved to the MNR office in Bracebridge, problems surfaced. Some of these contemporary issues such as vandalism and financing are discussed as well as the work of the community to address and handle them. With the transfer of land to the township in 1997 and plans for the future, a new era was begun for the Tower.     

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Prefacing a look at the Bobcaygeon Colonization Road and its impact on the opening up of the areas of Haliburton and Minden, the paper presents background on the settlement and colonization of the areas looking at the way both the native population and the settlers considered the land and its use.

Colonization roads were those built during the fifteen years preceding Confederation and intended to be links from the lakefront areas to the interior parts of the province. The paper outlines the progression of settlement as the Bobcaygeon Road was begun in 1855-56 and as it expanded, stressing the social and economic changes that went along with expansion. Finally, the paper looks at Haliburton today focusing on the importance of tourism and the need to protect the natural beauty of the area.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> The focus of this paper is the Algonquin Golden Lake First Nation land claim being negotiated with the Ontario and Canadian governments at the time of writing. It sets out to provide information about the land claim based on documents from Golden Lake and the two levels of government.  The first section outlines the historical basis for the claim and proposes why negotiations with Golden Lake are necessary.  In the second section, the claim itself is examined within the context of ongoing negotiations with the governments of Ontario and Canada. The terms of the claim, the chronology of negotiations, what has been agreed upon to date, and some problems with the process are addressed.  Finally, the place of third party interests in, and public opinion about, the process are discussed.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Working from the premise that the culture of a community is made up of people interacting in and with their environment, this paper attempts to uncover the spirit of the Haliburton area through community stories, a combination of oral history and storytelling.  The concepts of oral history and storytelling and their validity in shedding light on events is explored leading up to the relating of stories collected by the author in interviews with five long-time residents of Haliburton County.  These stories are presented as both informative and entertaining as they reveal life in the past.

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]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> The purpose of this paper is to assess the issue of waste management in Stanhope Township and compare it to waste management practices in other regions of Ontario. Background to the Township itself and its current waste management endeavour is outlined, followed by a discussion of the changing waste management structure within Ontario. The most prominent waste management practices worldwide are illustrated pointing out both the positive and negative attributes of each and focusing on the relevant environmental, economic, and social aspects.  A discussion of how bioregionalism correlates with the principles of a waste-reduced society is presented. In conclusion, suggestions aimed specifically at Stanhope Township are put forth.

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A discussion of methodology prepares the way for an analysis of secondary research focusing on community interaction and the philosophical views regarding the road. The history of the controversy is examined and arguments both "for" and "against" are outlined. Results of a circulated survey portraying residents' attitudes are included and finally, recommendations are suggested.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
The natural history of the park area with its varied animal and plant life is presented in the context of a discussion of the importance of wetland conservation both generally and in Snowdon Park. Possibilities for future development of this valuable resource conclude the paper.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
Related academic literature is presented along with background information on the County itself and past findings of other related research. The methodology of the present study is outlined and a survey of existing services for seniors is detailed. Personal accounts of retirement experiences lead into more general observations of retirement collected from a social survey. Finally, there is a discussion of significant trends and patterns that have evolved in the Haliburton Highlands and recommendations are given for the community and future researchers.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Host contact: Moffatt, Carol]]> Department: Canadian Studies]]> Growing and foraging regional plants

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The bulk of the paper reports on the author's interviews with eight community members who are involved in growing and/or foraging natural plants and their philosophies of living on and with the land. A list of regional plants found and used by those interviewed forms an appendix to the paper.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>