February 2000 Canada Post millennium stamps

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1 february 2000

1.1 millennium collection, tradition of generosity
1.2 millennium collection, canada s cultural fabric
1.3 millennium collection, canada s first peoples
1.4 millennium collection, canada s great thinkers
1.5 millennium collection, literary legends





february 2000

february s millennium souvenir sheets continue tribute wide range of canadian people, events , institutions have helped shape our nation. third release - second last in series - presents such individuals philosopher northrop frye , plouffe family author roger lemelin , celebrates spirit , vision of canadian philanthropy. aboriginal contributions peace, healing , sport featured, canada s proud heritage in theatre , popular literature.


the millennium collection, tradition of generosity

eric lafferty harvie

after drillers struck oil on land held mineral rights, lawyer eric lafferty harvie used of resulting multimillion-dollar fortune benevolently. assisted such diverse organizations glenbow foundation, calgary zoo , banff centre arts.



izaak walton killam

the wealthiest canadian of day, nova scotia-born financial wizard izaak walton killam , wife dorothy donated large part of fortune supporting arts, education , sciences in canada. established in 1968, canadian international development agency responsible administering bulk of canada s foreign aid budget provide assistance sustainable development projects in more 100 countries.



massey foundation

hart massey’s estate, became massey foundation in 1918, has supported many philanthropic endeavours.



macdonald stewart foundation

this montreal-based foundation has promoted , preserved great deal of canada’s historical , cultural heritage.



the millennium collection, canada s cultural fabric

l anse aux meadows

the oldest known european settlement in new world, l anse aux meadows, newfoundland, established norse colonists thousand years ago.



neptune theatre

halifax home cultural tradition took root in 17th century, when neptune theatre s predecessor, le théâtre de neptune de la nouvelle-france held first performance @ port royal, nova scotia.



pier 21

in past century, 1.5 million immigrants, refugees , displaced persons arrived on our shores @ halifax s pier 21, served symbol of hope, dreams , opportunity newcomers canada.



stratford festival

although history spans less 50 years, ontario s stratford festival has become jewel of north american classical theatre, specialized in showcasing works of william shakespeare.



the millennium collection, canada s first peoples

aboriginal peoples

aboriginal peoples have been vital part of canada s heritage. believed possess supernatural powers, shaman plays integral role in aboriginal life, serving mystical guide helps heal sick, influence weather, , interpret dreams. shamans , elders take holistic approach health based on physical, emotional, psychological , spiritual balance.



inuit shaman

believed possess supernatural powers, shaman plays integral role in aboriginal life, serving mystical guide helps heal sick, influence weather, , interpret dreams. shamans , elders take holistic approach health based on physical, emotional, psychological , spiritual balance.



pontiac

a noble warrior , chief of odawa tribe during 18th century, pontiac persuaded british crown recognize legal rights of aboriginal tribes claim title lands occupied.



tom longboat

nicknamed wildfire amazing speed, onondaga distance runner tom longboat 1 of celebrated athletes of 1900s, , fastest professional in world on 15 miles.



the millennium collection, canada s great thinkers

hilda marion neatby

head of history department @ university of saskatchewan, hilda marion neatby had lifelong love of learning, , stressed importance of challenging human mind.



marshall mcluhan

edmonton-born marshall mcluhan remains cultural icon canada s pioneer pop philosopher , oracle of electronic age. english professor , literary critic, books revolutionized thinking media , communications.



northrop frye

regarded 1 of world s influential literary critics, northrop frye s prolific , cited writings outlined shape of human thought , helped educate our imaginations power of written world.



roger lemelin

the literary patriarch of fictional plouffe family exploits later immortalized on both film , television, roger lemelin pioneer of social realism in french-speaking canada.



the millennium collection, literary legends

gratien gélinas

a talented actor, director, producer , playwright, gratien gélinas considered father of contemporary quebec theatre. remarkable career ran gamut staging theatrical revues co-founding montreal s national theatre school.



harlequin

manitoba s chilly capital birthplace of sizzling romantic literary tradition transformed harlequin books small company world s leading paperback publisher. today, titles appear in 24 languages.



pierre tisseyre

pierre tisseyre promoted canada s french-language literary tradition adapting book-of-the-month club concept quebec readership. publishing house has launch careers of numerous quebec writers.



w.o. mitchell

w.o. mitchell 1 of canada s celebrated writers. saskatchewan-born novelist , dramatist s crafted prose - include classical has seen wind - reveal gifted artist intrigued human experience.









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