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#NationalHistoricPerson Kathleen “Kay” Livingstone led the organization of the first National Congress of Black Women this week in 1973 and was a leading voice for Canadian women of African descent. Learn more about her life in This Week in #History: ow.ly/uE3Q50R6VRa
This Week in #History: Learn about #NationalHistoricPerson Gabrielle Roy, a teacher, novelist, and journalist, who distinguished herself through masterful storytelling, clear prose, and a profound sense of humanity. ➡️ ow.ly/1sso50R1GrO
#NationalHistoricPerson Sam Langford was one of the greatest boxers of his generation, fighting in all divisions from lightweight to heavyweight between 1901 and 1923. Learn more about his accomplishments in This Week in #History: ➡️ ow.ly/GhWT50QLaqV
#NationalHistoricPerson Reverend Richard Preston was an important leader of the African Nova Scotian community in the 19th century. Learn more about his contributions in This Week in #History: parks.canada.ca/culture/cseh-t… #BHM2024 #BlackHistoryMonth
Activist and #NationalHistoricPerson Mary Ann Shadd was an important voice in the Underground Railroad refugee communities. Now, her story is being shared one letter at a time thanks to a new stamp by @canadapostcorp! Check it out! ⬇️ #BHM2024 youtu.be/R_TiXiTyTU4
Tomorrow, @ParksCanada and #HSMBC will commemorate Chloe Cooley as a #NationalHistoricPerson for her resistance to her violent and forced transportation across the Niagara River to be sold in New York in 1793. #BHM2024 Learn more: ow.ly/JJv950Qw3XQ 📷:@naomimmoyer
In the face of significant discrimination, #NationalHistoricPerson Larry Gains fought racial barriers, paving the way for future black boxers in Canada and elsewhere. Proud to see him being recognized! 🥊🇨🇦
In the face of significant discrimination, #NationalHistoricPerson Larry Gains fought racial barriers, paving the way for future black boxers in Canada and elsewhere. Proud to see him being recognized! 🥊🇨🇦
Today, #NationalHistoricPerson Larry Gains was recognized by #ParksCanada for his achievements as one of the top heavyweight boxers of the 1920s and 1930s. Learn more about him ➡ ow.ly/PN0N50Q0M4J 📷: @sportshall
Olympic gold medalist🏅 Ethel Catherwood set national and world records in the high jump & javelin from 1926 to 1930. She improved women’s opportunities in track and field sports. Today, she is being recognized as a #NationalHistoricPerson. Learn more ➡️ow.ly/uYjn50PZM6U
This Week in #History: #NationalHistoricPerson Mary Ann Shadd, an influential abolitionist, newspaper publisher, educator, and public speaker, was born on October 9, 1823. Learn about her life on this 200th anniversary🎉 of her birth! ➡️parks.canada.ca/culture/cseh-t…
On Sunday, @ParksCanada and the #HSMBC commemorated Richard Pierpoint (c.1744-c.1838) as a #NationalHistoricPerson with a plaque. Learn more about his life as a Black Loyalist in Upper Canada ➡ ow.ly/cSN850PSsxy 📷: @CanWarMuseum #CanadianHistory
Enid Gordon Graham was instrumental in establishing physiotherapy in Canada 👩⚕️. She even helped create the physiotherapy program at @UofT 🎓 in 1929! Learn more about this #NationalHistoricPerson: ow.ly/guhQ50PRra9 #WomensHistoryMonth 📷: University of Toronto
#NationalHistoricPerson Marie Rose (Delorme) Smith was a community builder👋, homesteader🏠, rancher🐎 and author ✒️who exemplified the leadership of a Métis woman. Learn more about her remarkable life: ow.ly/kmht50PCCr0 📷: @UCalgaryLibrary
Activist Wong Foon Sien was designated as a #NationalHistoricPerson in 2008 for his leadership and advocacy within the Chinese Canadian community. Learn more about his accomplishments in This Week in #History: bit.ly/3Q63jXd
It is special to see Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil's recognition as a 🇨🇦#NationalHistoricPerson. We are proud to honor his place in the collective history of Acadians in Canada & Louisiana! Our team loves to see his spirit and legacy live on via his descendants in Louisiana!
It is special to see Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil's recognition as a 🇨🇦#NationalHistoricPerson. We are proud to honor his place in the collective history of Acadians in Canada & Louisiana! Our team loves to see his spirit and legacy live on via his descendants in Louisiana!
During the mid-18th century, Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil became a leader of the Acadian resistance and defiance against British rule. Today, he is being recognized as a #NationalHistoricPerson. Learn more: ow.ly/6V0t50PzoI6
This week in #History: Learn about #NationalHistoricPerson Dr. Henry Norman Bethune, an internationally renowned physician and social activist who made significant contributions to medical care in Canada and on the frontlines overseas ➡bit.ly/3QaQgDQ
#NationalHistoricPerson George Dixon won the bantamweight world title in boxing in 1890 before moving up a weight class to win the featherweight title in 1891 Find out more about his career in This Week in #History ➡ ow.ly/QjoC50Ohi3J
To celebrate this week's 105th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote 🗳️ in #NovaScotia, meet #NationalHistoricPerson Edith Jessie Archibald. Her efforts helped women affirm and expand their role in public life. Learn more ➡ ow.ly/ihGL50O0osB
This Week in #History: Learn about Chinese Canadians’ fight for civil rights in British Columbia, including the contributions of #NationalHistoricPerson and activist Wong Foon Sien. ow.ly/l29V50NQX0i
