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This quote tells us about Mildred Jane Lewis Ware. She is often forgotten about because of how famous her husband, the cowboy, John Ware, is. This quote says how accomplished she was. She was accomplished because of the important work she did on the…

This is a timeline that highlights Fil Fraser's many accomplishments. He was very successful in the radio and film world, expecially in the prariers. He was the first Black person to become a radio host and had many other first throughout his life.…

This quote from Cheryl Foggo's book Pourin' Down Rain talks about how the choices her family had made before she was born have a great deal of influence on her life. Her family's decision to move to the Canadian Prairies shaped Cheryl Foggo's life.…

These quotes are about Dr. Shadd. He was a very significant influence in Carrot Valley, Saskatchewan. He was known as a very dedicated doctor who would go to any lengths to care for his patients. He was the first Black doctor in Saskatchewan. He…

Tololwa fell in love with storytelling because of his grandfather. He also learned the art of storytelling from his grandfather. It is because of his grandfather that he came to the Canadian Prairies and ended up in a career in storytelling. He…

These 1936 city council meeting minutes recommending the approval of another “Tag Day” at Seaview United Baptist Church shows continuity in the community’s traditions. Just like the 1927 approval, this later request highlights how residents of…

These 1927 city council meeting minutes approving a “Tag Day” at Seaview United Baptist Church show how the community organized events and worked with the city to support their own needs. Small details like this help to highlight how active and…

This newspaper clipping from the Halifax Gazette lists a group on enslaved people for sale, including a couple of children, showing that Canadian slavery did not refrain from using minors as often as adults to carry out labour. As many historians…

A soundtrack to foster individuality, peace, and hope. Used for prayers and devotionals, but can be used for other purposes if need be.

Book about one particular season in the Chatham Stars season of specific relevance to their overall history