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This #WorldBookDay , embark on an extraordinary journey. The Journey of a Book. 📖
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Join the discussion April 25! We’ll be welcoming @CBCOttawa ’s Alan Neal as he interviews Dimitri Nasrallah, author of “Hotline,” for One eRead Canada 2024. Learn more about the One eRead Canada digital book club and hybrid events: @1eReadunLivrel
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We are delighted to welcome the winners of the Governor General’s Literary Awards from the past four years to the Preservation Centre. What a wonderful opportunity to celebrate literature and culture! @CanadaCouncil
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In partnership with @Writersfest and @opl_bpo , we welcome Denise Chong for the launch of her book, Out of Darkness, a book about how anyone can be affected by domestic violence. For more information, see:
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Library and Archives Canada
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March 31 is National #IndigenousLanguages Day. We Are Here: Sharing Stories is creating and sharing digital copies of Indigenous language learning material to support Indigenous communities’ language revitalization efforts. Here is just one example:
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On March 30, 1918, near Moreuil Wood, the Canadian Cavalry Brigade charged at full gallop, aiming to seize the position. Despite its efforts, it ultimately failed. Discover the ill-fated story of Canada’s last wartime charge in history. 📸 3397634
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Today is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The Slavery Abolition Act ignited Canada's Underground Railroad, which offered refuge to countless enslaved individuals seeking freedom. #BLM
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The Slavery Abolition Act (1833), ending slavery in the British Empire (and therefore in what is now Canada), was passed on August 28 of that year. Thread below. #BlackHistoryMonth #BLM
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Today, we honour the legacy of Brian Mulroney. In 1984, under his leadership, the Progressive Conservative Party won the most seats in Canadian electoral history, making him Canada’s 18th prime minister. We preserve his archives with care:
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We are proud partners of this year’s Ottawa Black Film Festival. The films featured will inspire you, spark dialogue, and offer fresh perspectives from diverse communities. In the spirit of #OBFF24 , check out the trailer for “Porter Talk,” our upcoming podcast miniseries.
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Whatever your job, preparation is key! Whether you're a nurse, hunter, airplane pilot, soldier or security guard, there's a kit tailored to your needs! Check out our new Flickr album:
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Today, on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, let’s remember that building on our similarities curbs inequalities. Read Minister Khera’s statement:
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What time is it? 🍁 MAPLE TIME 🍁 Oh, and it’s also the first day of spring, I guess. Happy maple season, everyone! 📷
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Travel back to 1904 and swing by the local barbershop! Back then, grooming was a steal! A clean shave? Just 10¢. A new haircut to sharpen your look? That was only 20¢. What throwback hairstyle would you go for? 📷 Toronto Daily Star, 1904
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Canadian Heritage
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🇨🇦 Canadian youth, your voice matters! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants YOU to join his Youth Council. Seize this opportunity to shape the future and advocate for your community. Apply now and let your voice be heard!📝
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An acclaimed Francophone author, a lost manuscript from the 1950s, and a fateful call from a retired math teacher… Follow this true Canadian #lostmedia story in our latest blog: The Great Gabrielle and Young Annik. 📸 4325063
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#OTD in 1857, a broken axle derailed the 6:15 p.m . train from Toronto to Hamilton. The train plunged into the frozen Desjardins Canal. Just 31 of the 90 passengers survived the disaster, one of the worst in Canadian railway history. 📷
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Definitely didn’t throw a boot at my alarm this morning… This cartoon is part of our collection of #FWW -era post cards, thought to be illustrated by J. Hendry, a (probably sleepy) Canadian airman. #DaylightSavings #TimeChange #SpringForward
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Library and Archives Canada
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Attention researchers! We’ve recently launched a new database for accessing personnel files from the #FWW . Follow our walkthrough to find the service files for Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, author of “In Flanders Fields” (pictured here with his dog).
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