The small frontier fort, established in 1817, served as a link to the emerging west and was occupied by federal troops until the 1870s. Fort smith northwest territories, canada britannica. This weeks issue will be the last, the newsroom terminated at least as it exists now in fort smith. Due to the evolving covid19 situation, all driver exams are cancelled. Historiographical debates about ethnicity and nationalism the menahem stern jerusalem lectures smith, anthony d. Get fort smith s weather and area codes, time zone and dst. Many aborginal peoples throughout the nwt travel to yellowknife to celebrate aboriginies day with fireworks and a parade and lots of partying. Current local time in fort smith, northwest territories, canada. From simple outline map graphics to detailed map of fort smith. Located just outside fort smith, there are walking trails leading to views of the slave river.
Two weeks ago staff at the northern journal were served notice the print edition could no longer be sustained. Libraries located in fort smith northwest territories all public libs in northwest territories. Current local time in fort smith, northwest territories. Get fort smiths weather and area codes, time zone and dst. Northwest territories power corporation is responsible for generating and delivering power across canadas most challenging operating environment the north. However, it seemed you had to be very familiar with military campaigns, officers, history of arkansas to make sense of most. The northwest territories nwt parks offer a safe, welcoming, and comfortable camping or dayvisit experience. Hidden history of fort smith, arkansas kindle edition by boulden, ben. This discovery ignited the greatest diamond staking rush in north american history, and led to their part ownership of the ekati diamond mine, canadas first. Learn more about the indigenous nations of the area.
Smith 1 was one of the most remote of these forts and came under frequent attack. Stay at the queen elizabeth territorial campground. The first northwest territories mission school, opened in 1867 at fort providence see map by the sisters of charity grey nuns, had eight resident students. Richard van camp is fiction writer and a member of the dogrib tlicho nation from fort smith, n. This directory is a component of library technology guides. Tourism committee results of 197374 grade six student project of the joseph burr tyrrell school. Fort smith launches sale of bicentennial history book. Set in 1847, this book tells the story of four seasons in the life of an eight. Fort smith national historic site legends of america. The book would be highly interesting and of great value for the students, teachers and researchers of indian history.
Again, the greek text from which the new world translation was translated uses the greek word for lord and not the hebrew name of god. Many of the nwts communities, like fort resolution and fort simpson, originated centuries ago as trading posts. Known long ago as the gateway to the northwest territories, fort smith tantalizes with history and mystery. You can view route information for airlines that fly to fort smith, compare the prices of both low cost and traditional airlines which fly to fort smith and book your flights by clicking the links below. John mutford is the author of the popular blog the book mine set, which in his words. Buy somerset house the history by simon thurley, meredith etherington smith. The book narrates the early history of india beginning from 600 b. Nestled in the boreal forest along the banks of the mighty slave river, fort smith is a friendly, multicultural community with a population. Photographic collections northwest territories to find more information about an image, click on the description to access the record in the database. It is located in the southeastern portion of the northwest territories, on the slave river and adjacent to the northwest territories alberta border. In compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws, the fort smith public school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, genetic information or disability in its employment and educational practices.
Soldiers, laundresses, native americans, civilians, federal judges and marshals, deputy marshals, jail guards, lawyers, and outlaws all played a role in the history that unfolded here. Instruction is offered in both our english immersion and french immersion programs. From 1873 through 1896, eightysix men were executed on the gallows at fort smith. If your email contains personal information such as your mailing address, we will only use that information to respond to your comments or questions. Festivals, artistic workshops, and every day life celebrate and connect the different cultures that call the thebacha region home. Book a guided tour or participate in an educational program. Breitengrad 11154w gelegen, daher gibt es dort ein 60th parallel visitor center.
Fort smith was formally garrisoned in may 1846 and functioned as a supply depot throughout its 25yearlong occupation by the military. Fort smith national historic site national park foundation. Ribbons of road, void of traffic jams usher you through vast landscapes with scenic boreal forests, breathtaking waterfalls, mountains, plains and valleys. Compare the best last minute deals on cheap tickets to fort smith. The 9,000 entry garrison avenue database will be available for research.
The really big list of books about yellowknife yellowknife online. What to do in fort smith spectacular northwest territories. Annotated bibliography of aboriginal books nwt literacy council. This is a favourite spot for many who like to sit in cozy chairs and enjoy some quiet time with a good book in a relaxing family friendly environment. Times record obituaries fort smith, ar times record.
As the arkansas river was not always navigable, it was difficult for them to receive supplies. The allweather road from hay river was officially completed in 1966, as well, permanently linking canada to fort smith. As a part of my nwt road trip, i spent two nights in fort smith and filled those days with what they had to offer 1. Choose from an excellent selection of books on area history. By 2004, claim posts were placed in the ground at every quarter mile to surround more than. This program will feature the many picture based history books published by stan kujawa. We offer a wide variety of materials, programs, services, and events at our four library locations plus online through our 247 digital resources. Current local time in canada northwest territories fort smith.
Fort smith, nwt, incorporated as a town in 1966, population 2093. Apr 03, 2017 fort smith launches sale of bicentennial history book. Fort smith, fort smith, northwest territories cysm ysm flight tracking arrivals, departures, en route, and scheduled flights and airport status. The following is an important announcement regarding the temporary closure of the fort smith museum of history in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the precautions we feel are important to institute at this time. Three forts were established along the central stretch of the bozeman trail to guard about 700 miles of the trail. Fort smith was incorporated as a village in 1964 and two short years later, with a population of 2, became a town on october 1, 1966. Choose from a wide range of region map types and styles. A friendly place where people of fort smith can post pictures of their family and friends, past and present. Whether you are local or just passing through, all are welcome. The government of the northwest territories gained a significant body of legal experience when former fort smith town councillor louis sebert was elected mla for thebacha in november, one which premier bob mcleod wasted no time tapping into by naming the rookie minister of justice.
Departments education, culture and employment programs and services resources environment and natural resources programs and services resources executive and indigenous affairs priorities publications finance services resources human resources health and social services topics resources industry, tourism and investment programs and services publications infrastructure. Rapids on slave river are a worldclass venue for white water kayaking and rafting. The settlement originated in 1874 as a hudsons bay company post and portage point and was named for. It is located in the southeastern portion of the northwest territories, next to the slave river and one of the main gateways to wood buffalo national park.
Cotton smith has 21 books on goodreads with 1873 ratings. Current conditions and forecasts including 7 day outlook, daily highlow temperature, warnings, chance of precipitation, pressure, humiditywind chill when applicable historical data, normals, record values and sunrisesunset times. To house these outoftown students construction began on large students residences adjacent to the day schools. Thebacha beside the rapids is a town in the south slave region of the northwest territories nwt, canada.
The nwt archives collects, preserves, and provides access to records that document the history of the northwest territories, including records of the government of the northwest territories and those created by private individuals and organizations. Fort smith spectacular northwest territories spectacular nwt. For those students in the english program we also offer second language instruction in core french, chipewyan, or cree. Fort smith airport fort smith, northwest territories cysm. Recent topics include the 1922 river bridge, fort smith museum of history broadcast exhibit and a booklet on the art of chloe lamon. Times record obituaries and death notices for fort smith arkansas area. Fort smith has a long, rich history that has created a diverse and fascinating local culture. Catholic hospitals digital history books collection. Fort smith airport fort smith, northwest territories. From 1873 until 1896, the federal court conducted executions on the grounds of the courthouse. Departments and agencies government of northwest territories. Some, such as fort smith, hay river and enterprise, got their start as transportation hubs. In the severe montana winters the fort was cut off for months at a time.
Smith in june several years ago, just before the summer solstice, and the village was deserted. The us district for western arkansas and indian territory was also centered here, as judge isaac c. Many of the nwt s communities, like fort resolution and fort simpson, originated centuries ago as trading posts. New posts were established in indian territory, including fort towson and fort washita, which were supplied by the depot at fort smith. During its first twentyfive years of operation the fort providence mission cared for. Since our first annotated bibliography of aboriginal books was published in early. Allerston, john 1990 arctic winter games, yellowknife, n. Fort smith, northwest territories news newspapers books. Book a night or a weekend in one of parks canadas comfortable pine lake cabins and relax. Norman wells and yellowknife were founded in resource extraction oil and gold, respectively. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Fort smith, town, southern northwest territories, canada. In the precivil war years, national interests focused on westward expansion.
Check out tripadvisor members 105 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in fort smith. Explore fort smiths sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A 900 fort smith postcard collection and several panoramic photos along with a photo exhibit of electric park will be on display. April 3, 2017 sales of a commemorative book for the fort smiths bicentennial. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hidden history of fort smith, arkansas. Situated in scenic fort smith on the banks of the slave river, jbt elementary school is a k6 elementary school with 280 students. The missionary work of the roman catholic and anglican churches was, in the early years, closely tied to the care and education of unwanted, orphaned and diseased aboriginal children. To the muhammadan conquest including the invasion of alexander the great. Scheduled flights, chartered flights, cargo, fuel, hangars, maintenance.
Stories of the first fort smith fort smith national. Fort smith, arkansas images of america series by kevin l. Book fort smith cheap flights now to enjoy up to 53% off on select hotels. The stories told at fort smith national historic site span the years 18171896. Catholic hospitals digital history books collection chac. If you ever lived in fort smith, arkansas facebook pictures. Elizabeth school of nursing, 19111969, the marymount school of nursing, 19511969, the sudbury regional school of nursing, 19691972, and the schools of nursing at both laurentian university, 1967 and cambrian college, 1973. Stories of the first fort smith the soldiers who arrived at fort smith on christmas day 1817 found themselves on the very edge of the united states, far removed from any town or city. Winston smith books offers a unique, spacious and wellorganized store inviting children and adults, avid bookworms as well as the curious or casual reader. It is situated on the slave river, at the alberta border, and lies below the rapids, midway between lake athabasca and great slave lake. Free shipping and more for millionaires club members.
Purchase fort smith historical society journal back issues. Fort smith photos featured images of fort smith, northwest. Aurora college is focused on student success and is committed to supporting the development of our northern society through excellence in education, training and research that is culturally sensitive and responsive to the people we serve. We hope that you will enjoy browsing through our website and find everything that you are looking for. In 1871 the grey nuns were caring for twentysix children, twelve of whom were orphans. Gnwtoperated driver and motor vehicle dmv offices are closed to clients for inperson services in yellowknife, fort smith, fort simpson, norman wells and inuvik until further notice. Fort smith is a place most people just dont want to leave. This page provides a complete overview of fort smith, northwest territories, canada region maps. We hope to see you during your next stay in fort smith. Fort providence indian residential school, group of seated and standing students and nuns posing.