Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth

The new Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is opening in less than two weeks, on April 28th, with an extravagant opening gala and we think it would be a natural fit for Elle Canada be a part of the big event. The new Ottawa Art Gallery is a perfect fit for Elle Canada audiences. The gallery is proudly helmed by an almost all-female staff, including a woman director, chief financial officer, and chief of staff. It also boasts an all-female curatorial team. I’ve included more information about the inaugural exhibition below, but it’s also worth noting that the new gallery is also an exciting contemporary beacon in the heart of the downtown Ottawa. Designed by KPMB, it is the first P3 Visual arts build in Canada and is part of a multi-use development that also incorporates an exciting private sector mixed-use residential complex, Arthaus condominiums by DevMcGill, and a boutique hotel by Groupe Germain Hotels. Please let me know if you’re interested in doing a feature on the gallery. If you don’t have a stringer in Ottawa, we are happy to send you high-res photos from the inaugural exhibition or opening gala for your consideration, as well as coordinate phone interviews with either the curators or Alexandra Badzak, Director and CEO. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best, Andrea New Ottawa Art Gallery to Open with Landmark Regional Arts Retrospective The new Ottawa Art Gallery will open to the public on April 28th. Growing five times its previous size, the OAG represents a…

for the people on St. Lucia before, during, and after the British empire had ruled and how indigenous systems have changed since the island won its independence from the British. The Arawak were the earliest know people on St. Lucia. It is believed that the Arawak had travelled to St. Lucia, by boat, from South America somewhere between 200-400 AD (iexplore.com). The Arawak had lived on the island until the Caribs started to take over the island around 800…

Allies would start another war on Germany which they were in no condition to fight. The League of Nations was also formed in the Treaty of Versailles by the Allies in order to resolve and prevent any future conflicts or wars. BACK The Treaty of Versailles was important to Canada as it contributed to the gradual movement of Canadian’s independence from Great Britain. In the war, Canada had made a major contribution to the Allies victory and, Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden felt that Canada…

While it’s true America was a great place for white land owners, the urban population in port cities was incredibly poor and the introduction of several new tariffs by Parliament was devastating too these people. Between 1763-1765, Boston’s poor house population increased by 40%. Two acts by Parliament in particular were incredibly destructive in the colonies. The currency act of 1764 prohibited the colonies from printing their own money which lead to many colonists being unable to pay for the…

idea of just how easily the British Empire would be able to handle the Italian fleet. Both are mentioned in tandem in order to create an atmosphere of safety and that even if the Italians were to head up the Eastern coast, it would not matter at all. ix) Antithesis: “If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free and the life of the world may move forward into broad, sunlit uplands. But if we fail, then the whole world, including the United States, including all that we have known and cared…

Today, however Russia and Britain have undoubtedly more differences in terms of political systems and governance largely due to the effects of the Cold War as well as the differing circumstances present in the two countries, such as the extremely large size of Russia against the small British Isles as well as an overall better economic situation and living standards in Britain. In this essay, I will closely examine and discuss the fundamental similarities and differences of Britain and Russia in…

Before the British Empire ever discovered or even claimed Australia as one of their own it was inhabited with Aboriginals who are said to have arrived from south-east Asia by boat 50,000 years ago(“The History of Australia-Tourism Australia”,2016). Throughout Australia there were different tribes of Aborigines that spoke about different 700 languages, had different religious views, cultural beliefs(Mooney,2015). Australia was very behind in modernization, they did not have horses, large crops,…

from July 1st, 1867 when they were just a small British Colony, to today where they are their own developed and independent nation. In the past Canada would fight in wars and battles because the British were involved, for example in WWI Canada was expected to take part in the war because the British were involved. Canada was just seen as a small part of an enormous empire. Although this carried on for sometime, Canada matured and by WWII they had the choice of joining the war. Canada did not…

reign, but also socially successful reign. This not only includes Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, but also Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Anne, and also Queen Victoria’s reign. This is because royal succession gender equality is now promoting feminism. As we view from past history, past rulers of the Commonwealth were predominantly male, but many people are believing that the women’s reign were much more successful than the men’s. Another way in which Queen Elizabeth’s reign is promoting feminism is by…

Sir Winston Churchill Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965) was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, and had a second term spanning from 1951 to 1955. He was also an officer of the British Army and writer, who won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1953 (Mishra). Churchill was born into the family of the Dukes of Marlborough. His father, Lord Randolph Churchill was a politician, his mother an American socialite. As a young army officer, he served in British…