ResearchBuzz: FirehoseCBC: Journalist plans to create new archive of residential school survivor stories — before it’s too late. “A new project from award-winning journalist Connie Walker aims to create an archive of testimonies of abuse at residential schools before the accounts are destroyed in September 2027.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/15/cbc-journalist-plans-to-create-new-archive-of-residential-school-survivor-stories-before-its-too-late/
Nancy Marguerite AndersonTHE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BY, 1826-1849
The Saskatchewan River had a long history for both the men of the North West Company, and the HBC. As a result, there were many historic posts built up and down the #Saskatchewan River over the years. On their way up the river, the gentlemen heard all the stories of these old posts. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #HBCHistory #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/saskatchewan-river/
The Saskatchewan River had a long history for both the men of the North West Company, and the HBC. As a result, there were many historic posts built up and down the #Saskatchewan River over the years. On their way up the river, the gentlemen heard all the stories of these old posts. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #HBCHistory #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/saskatchewan-river/
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University of Waterloo: CFI support expands access to Canadiana, nation’s digital historical archive. “Known as Open Science Infrastructure for Canad(ian)a: Digital Collections of the Future, the project is led by Professor Constance Crompton, Canada Research Chair in Digital Humanities at the University of Ottawa. Recently awarded $4.02 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/31/university-of-waterloo-cfi-support-expands-access-to-canadiana-nations-digital-historical-archive/
University of Waterloo: CFI support expands access to Canadiana, nation’s digital historical archive
University of Waterloo: CFI support expands access to Canadiana, nation’s digital historical archive. “Known as Open Science Infrastructure for Canad(ian)a: Digital Collections of the Future,…
Vancouver City News: TMU research group working to preserve accounts of residential school survivors . “Thousands of residential school survivors, who spent years sharing their experiences as a way to find healing, closure, and accountability, are facing the prospect of losing the largest archive of their testimonies, which is set to be destroyed next year. However, the Survivors Secretariat, a […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/29/vancouver-city-news-tmu-research-group-working-to-preserve-accounts-of-residential-school-survivors/
Vancouver City News: TMU research group working to preserve accounts of residential school survivors
Vancouver City News: TMU research group working to preserve accounts of residential school survivors . “Thousands of residential school survivors, who spent years sharing their experiences as…
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From #Edmonton House, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express joined the #Saskatchewan brigades, and made their way down the North #Saskatchewan River in the historic boats they always used on that river. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-boats/
From #Edmonton House, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express joined the #Saskatchewan brigades, and made their way down the North #Saskatchewan River in the historic boats they always used on that river. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-boats/
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Once they reached Fort Colvile (near #Spokane #WA) the men in the outgoing Brigades make their way up the rapid-filled Columbia River to Boat Encampment, on the Big Bend of the river. From this historic place.... #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/third-leg/
Once they reached Fort Colvile (near #Spokane #WA) the men in the outgoing Brigades make their way up the rapid-filled Columbia River to Boat Encampment, on the Big Bend of the river. From this historic place.... #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/third-leg/
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
In 1855, Anderson and his small party of men finally reach Montreal Island and move on to the Adelaide Peninsula, which protrudes far into the Arctic Sea. West of this three pointed peninsula is historic Starvation Cove, where.... #ThreeJourneysNorth #Journeys #Nunavut #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/adelaide-peninsula/
In 1855, Anderson and his small party of men finally reach Montreal Island and move on to the Adelaide Peninsula, which protrudes far into the Arctic Sea. West of this three pointed peninsula is historic Starvation Cove, where.... #ThreeJourneysNorth #Journeys #Nunavut #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/adelaide-peninsula/
GlobeNewswire: Chinatown Storytelling Centre launches Digital Archives to preserve Chinese Canadian history (PRESS RELEASE). “The Chinatown Storytelling Centre has launched the initial phase of its Digital Archives through the CSC Archives, the first archives in Canada dedicated to collecting from a Chinatown, featuring a digital collection of publications, artifacts, documents, and photos that […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/11/globenewswire-chinatown-storytelling-centre-launches-digital-archives-to-preserve-chinese-canadian-history-press-release/
GlobeNewswire: Chinatown Storytelling Centre launches Digital Archives to preserve Chinese Canadian history (PRESS RELEASE)
GlobeNewswire: Chinatown Storytelling Centre launches Digital Archives to preserve Chinese Canadian history (PRESS RELEASE). “The Chinatown Storytelling Centre has launched the initial phase …
Janet FraserBecause every month is black history month.
Dr. Yvette Bonny is a pioneering hematologist who performed the first pediatric bone marrow transplant in Quebec in 1980.
#canadablackcommunity #blackhistory #blackhistoryisourhistory #canadahistory #canadianheroes
She did Quebec’s 1st pediatric bone marrow transplant. At 87, she still has some imposter syndrome | CBC News
Dr. Yvette Bonny is featured by the Government of Canada for Black History Month as one of nine remarkable figures who have helped shape Canadian heritage and identity. In 1980, she performed the first pediatric bone marrow transplant in Quebec and has received many accolades since.