25 Dec 1962
The Eyes of Children
Christmastime at the Roman Catholic-run Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia.
Africville: Can't Stop Now
Out of Struggle Comes Strength
Located on the northern shore of Bedford Basin, Africville was home to the many African-Canadian families who lived there for generations. In the 1960s, the city of Halifax expropriated Africville and residents were forced to leave their homes and businesses behind. Today, former residents of Africville are fighting for reparations and an official apology.
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Eddie Carvery Irvine Carvery Nelson Carvery
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