Mackenzie was born in stornoway on the isle of lewis in the outer hebrides, scotland. Sir alexander mackenzie senior public school toronto, ontario. Sir alexander mackenzie senior public school life at sam. A list of jacobite prisoners sent for trial in 1746. Sir alexander mackenzie senior public school toronto. Colonel mackenzie of the 48th highlanders of canada who died in battle during the liberation of netherlands in wwii. Sir alexander mackenzie elementary school 110 photos 10. He now lies in the fields of holland among many of.
Samuel hearne first nations and european explorers. The first european to cross north america, he inspired. Alexander mackenzie was born in stornoway, scotland in 1764. Sir alexander mackenzie senior public school toronto district. Sir alexander mackenzie secondary is a public high school in hagensborg, british columbia part of school district 49 central coast. The river journey click on this title on the page and begin the game the hudsons bay company. Home about me important news math reading homework websites class pictures 20172018 pictures 20162017 pictures. Matching family tree profiles for sir alexander mckenzie alexander mackenzie in familysearch family tree view all immediate family. In 1774 his family moved from their home in scotland to new york and then later to montreal in 1776 during the american revolution. Sir alexander mackenzie was a british explorer known for accomplishing the first east to west crossing of america north of mexico in 1793, which preceded the. From 1788 to 1796, he commanded the trading post fort chipewyan, on lake athabasca. The list gives the names of the accused persons and the witnesses who spoke against them and for them at their trials. Canada became the dominion of canada on july 1st, 1867.
General alexander mackenzie fraser scottish golf history. You will find information about each subject and links to various resources here. Robert bylot was a explorer and had lots of friends because when he explored around the world he kept meeting new people then they became friends and starded to explore with each other around the world. Via rail canada mackenzie manor 8335 is the 33rd of 40 manor sleepers that serve via rail and is named for explorer sir alexander mackenzie. Mackenzie was a member of a musical family and was sent for his musical education to germany. She was the head of our school since 2008 and has created great atmosphere of respect and friendship. Sir alexander mackenzie 1764 march 1820 alexander mackenzie, explorer and fur trader was born in scotland in 1764 and emigrated with his father to new york at the age of ten. Sun mon tue wed thu fri sat 1 day 5 2 day 1 3 day 2 4 5 6 day 3 7 day 4 8 day 5 9 day 1 10 day 2 remembrance day ceremony, a. The first inuit may have crossed the bering strait about five thousand years ago. Dene lived along the mackenzie valley ten thousand years ago. Macdonald canadas most influential political leaders. Alexander mackenzie 17581809, 9th lord fraser of inverallochy educated at aberdeen university, 2 he was commissioned into the 73rd regiment of foot in 1778.
Sir alexander mackenzie or mackenzie, scottish gaelic. John mackenzie george makenzie admiral george geddes mackenzie. The canadian encyclopedia hbc heritage first peoples of canada the. This source of prisoners names and witnesses would be of interest to anyone researc. Sir alexander mackenzie senior public school weebly. Mackenzie made his fortune as a fur trader in northwest canada. Sir alexander mackenzie senior public school sams web page. Sir alexander mackenzie 1789 pedro alvarez cabral 1500 francisco orellana 1541 willem c. The voyage headed by sir john franklin, also an english explorer, would end. In 1779 he obtained a job with the north west company in the place of another worker named peter pond. Select the calendars you wish to subscribe to from the options below. Macdonald went through many ups and downs while he was prime minister. However, many of his greatest achievements will always be remembered and never.
Alexander mackenzie secondary school alexander mackenzie. Sir alexander mackenzie, scottish fur trader and explorer who traced the course of the 1,100mile mackenzie river in canada. Alexander mackenzie secondary school 1257 michigan ave, sarnia, on, n7s 3y3. He fought with great valour and bravery and died with pride. Macdonald was canadas first prime minister, and was knighted for his efforts in bringing about confederation. Catherine mcdonnell wife, isabella grant, simon fraser parents, 9 children one died as a baby.
Sir alexander mackenzies journal of a voyage by bark canoe from lake athabasca to the pacific ocean in the summer of 1789, ed. He was educated at the university of aberdeen, and at an early age he entered the bankinghouse of sir william forbes. Alexander mackenzie discovered the mackenzie river in 1789. Contact us sir alexander mackenzie elementary school.
Confederation alexander mackenzie differences free trade tariffs canadian pacific railway sir john a. Isabella grant, simon fraser parents, 9 children one died as a baby. Alasdair maccoinnich, 1764 march 12, 1820 was a scottish explorer. Sir alexander campbell mackenzie kcvo 22 august 1847 28 april 1935 was a scottish composer, conductor and teacher best known for his oratorios, violin and piano pieces, scottish folk music and works for the stage mackenzie was a member of a musical family and was sent for his musical education to germany. Fraser, alexander mackenzie 17561809, majorgeneral, was the third and posthumous son of colin mackenzie of kilcoy, rossshire, by martha, daughter of charles fraser of inverallochy and of castle fraser in aberdeenshire. Kenneth, the 12th chief was created lord mackenzie of kintail in 1609. Sir alexander mackenzie, kcsi 28 june 1842 10 november 1902 was a british colonial official in india, who served as chief commissioner of the british crown colony of burma from 1890 to 1895, and as lieutenantgovernor of bengal from 1895 to 1898. Sir alexander mackenzie, fur trader, explorer born around 1764 near stornoway, scotland. At sam, we look to excel in all aspects of school life, from academics to athletics, through the arts and beyond.
The mackenzie river is named after him, the longest river system in canada and the second longest in north. Fraser, alexander mackenzie dnb00 wikisource, the free. Robert bylots first friend he explored with was henry hudson and there first voyage wasengland to discover the artic. Sir alexander mackenzie, scottish fur trader and explorer who traced the course of the 1100mile mackenzie river in canada. He had many successes as a composer, producing over 90 compositions, but. Sir alexander mackenzie senior public school is known as a quadruple track school. Sir alexander mackenzie explorer the canadian encyclopedia. Snow geese and tundra swans live on the river mackenzie.
He was a fur trader and the first white man to cross north america north of mexico, charting and exploring huge expanses of canada. In 1774, his family moved to new york and then to montreal in 1776 during the american revolution. He then took a canoe and discovered the mackenzie river in. Alexander mackenzie learned from the first nations people about river routes. Inuvik school demolition draws mix of emotions northern. Alexander mackenzie was a scottish explorer born 1764. Samuel hearne first nations and european explorers facebook. Introduction of sir john alexander macdonald john alexander macdonald was born in january 11,1815 in glasgow,scotland and his died in june 6,1891 in ottawa, ontario. Sir alexander mackenzie secondary school wikipedia. Alexander mackenzie was born near stornoway on lewis island.
Jan 07, 2008 one of the great explorers of canadian history, mackenzies legacy includes the mighty mackenzie river, as well as several places in british columbia, including fort alexandria now a national historic site, the town of mackenzie, and sir alexander mackenzie provincial park. Sir alexander mackenzie senior public school tdsb school. Sir alexander mackenzie elementary school 61 sir winston churchill avenue st. Biography mackenzie, sir alexander volume v 18011820. Alexander mackenzie was the first man to cross continental north america, a trip he accomplished by canoe in 1793 twelve years before lewis and clark.
Sir alexander mackenzie was a scot who grew to become a canadian hero. Public school parent council sampc will promote open and productive discussion between home, school and community by offering advice and solutions to the toronto district school board tdsb and its representatives in accordance with its constitution. Welcome to sir alexander mackenzie senior public school sam. Back to manors powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Sir alexander mackenzie was an explorer and a fur trader that first came in contact with the secwepemc people. Our library is a great place for students to learn. Sir alexander mackenzie, born 176364, stornoway, isle of lewis, scot.
Alexander mackenzie and the railway after the pacific scandal, alexander mackenzie led the liberals to power in. Kintails brother, sir roderick mackenzie, the tutor of kintail, was progenitor of the present chief of the clan, the earl of cromartie. A fur trader and explorer, mackenzie became convinced that cooks river, in presentday alaska, could provide a water route. Social media safety, peer pressure, crimes and consequences were also discussed. Sir alexander mackenzie elementary school, saint albert, ab. Sir alexander mackenzie the oklahoma western biographies barry gough on.
Immigrating to north america, he entered 1779 a montreal trading firm, which amalgamated with the north west company, a rival of the hudsons bay company. This is our grade 5 project on the explorer alexander mackenzie. His role in creating canada, and the realization of his dream to build a transcontinental railway, have fixed his place as a nationbuilder in canadian history. On december 3, 1623, kintails son colin was raised to the dignity of earl of seaforth. Licensed under public domain via commons alexander mackenzie was born in 1758 at tore and was the fourth son of colin mackenzie 6th laird of kilcoy and younger brother of charles mackenzie, who would become president of fortrose golf society in 1793. Live timeline project students are to research their event or historic figure. Explorer, fur trader and in later life formed and operated mills birthday. Your email provider will open with the link to the icalendar file, which can then be shared with friends and family. In two epic journeys for the north west company in 1789 and 1793, he traversed the dense northern wilderness to reach the arctic and pacific oceans.
Each section of our site is meant to highlight a part of the sam experience. Sir alexander mackenzie elementary school offers english programming for students in kindergarten to grade 6. He was the first european to cross the continent and was guided by the natives. He was the first to travel overland to the pacific coast. Biographical summary kenneth mackenzie, of coul, in the parish of contin, co. One of the rivers he explored, the mackenzie river, bears his name. The scottish explorer, fur trader, and businessman sir alexander mackenzie ca. Mackenzie, sir alexander, fur trader, explorer, and author. In 1779 he entered the service of a montreal firm engaged in the fur trade. Lt general alexander mackenzie fraser mp 17581809 by after sir henry raeburn. Sir alexander mackenzie school and samuel hearne secondary school were both replaced in 2012 by east three school, which, at the time, was the second largest infrastructure project in. Sir alexander mackenzie canadian explorer from scotland sir alexander mackenzie 1755 1820 was a scottishborn fur trader and explorer who charted the mackenzie river in canada and also traveled to the pacific ocean.
This was the first publication of mackenzies own text of the journal of his first voyage. Several schools in canada have also been named in his honour. David thompson also came into contact with the ktuxna country in 1807. Lives now in scotland but moved back and forth beetween canada and scotland. Mackenzie s journal of his explorations appeared in 1801. Macdonald january 10 or 11, 1815 june 6, 1891 john a. That means that we run four academically separate programs. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Cooke teamed up with sir hugh allan, a wealthy canadian in 1871, allan created the canadian. River mackenzie is the 11th longest river in the world. Macdonald became canadas very first prime minister. For more details on its schedule contact our school office. The parent council, also known as the school advisory council s. Personal info simon fraser first nations and european.
John alexander macdonald was one of the principal founder of the dominion of canada, was first prime minister. In 1779 he was obtained a job in the north west company. As a student at sam, you will be encouraged to learn quite a bit about yourself, your abilities. Sir alexander campbell mackenzie kcvo 22 august 1847 28 april 1935 was a scottish composer, conductor and teacher best known for his oratorios, violin and piano pieces, scottish folk music and works for the stage. Alexander mackenzie christopher columbus your task is to investigate the a european or canadian explorer, their ships, and the areas they explored in the new world north america. At sam, we work hard to to excel in all aspects of school life, academics, the arts and athletics. Mackenzie was born in stornoway, on the scottish island of lewis with harris in 1764. At sam, we look to excel in all aspects of school life, from. Our team sir alexander mackenzie elementary school. On friday, june 22, 2018 sam held a special assembly for our principal mrs. Sir alexander mackenzie 17641820 was a scottish explorer who explored the area that is now the northwest territories. All of us, from students to staff, teachers and administrators are proud of what happens here each and very day. Sir alexander mackenzie scottish explorer britannica. Mackenzie manor 8335 via rail canada mackenzie manor 8335 is the 33rd of 40 manor sleepers that serve via rail and is named for explorer sir alexander mackenzie.
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