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Government of Canada Announces Seven National Historic Designations


OTTAWA, Aug. 23, 2019 /CNW/ - Canada's national historic people, places, and events reflect the rich and varied heritage of our country and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history.

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, has announced the designation of seven new persons, places, and events of national significance.

These designations, which honour diverse aspects of Canada's history and commemorate Indigenous, archeological, urban planning, military, and environmental history, include:  

Places: Newfoundland National War Memorial (St. John's, NL), Tse'K'wa (Fort St. John, BC), and Uplands (Oak Bay, BC).
Persons: Thomas Adams (1871-1940), and Donald Strathearn Rawson (1905-1961).
Events:
 Meshikamau-shipu Travel Route, and the German U-Boat Attacks at Bell Island.

Some highlights from today's announcement include:

Recently, the Government of Canada announced the introduction of Parks Canada's new Framework for History and Commemoration. The Framework provides direction for Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC) on the designation of persons, places, and events of national historic significance based on four new strategic priorities, which are reflected in several of the new designations:

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. Canadians are encouraged to reflect on the persons, places, and events of importance to them and to nominate these subjects for designation. Canadians are also encouraged to visit Canada's network of national historic sites to learn more about our country's captivating history. From lighthouses to battlefields, historic neighbourhoods to cultural landscapes, there is an amazing array of places and stories to discover.

Quote

"As we celebrate 100 years of commemorating Canadian history, I am pleased to recognize these seven people, places, and events that have helped define our country. Their stories represent the rich and varied history of our nation and there are still many stories to be told. I encourage all Canadians to help shape the stories we share by submitting their own nominations for national historic designation and to visit Canada's network of heritage places to discover and connect with our diverse history first-hand."

The Honourable Catherine McKenna,
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada

Quick facts:

Associated Document

Webpage containing Backgrounders of Today's National Designations (7)

Associated Links

Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Parks Canada
News Release: Parks Canada announces new Framework for History and Commemoration  

SOURCE Parks Canada


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