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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 6m

On this day in 1918, Hamby Shore died.
A hockey star, he won three Stanley Cups with Ottawa in his 14-year career. He died during the Great Influenza epidemic, known commonly as The Spanish Flu.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20m

On this day in 1986, Expo 86 came to an end in Vancouver. Opened in May, over 22 million people came to Vancouver to see Expo. It remains the last world's fair to be held in North America.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 35m

On this day in 1833, Edward Blake was born. He was the second premier of Ontario. He served as the leader of the federal Liberal Party from 1880 to 1887.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 48m

On this day in 1970, CBC reporter Tim Ralphe asked Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau how far he was willing to go to deal with the FLQ crisis. Trudeau famously said "Just watch me".

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 12h

A wonderful sound 😊

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 12h

The background noise next to my desk as I work: big floofy doggy snoring.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 22h

Canada has had many great teams in its history, in many different sports.
Among all those hockey, baseball, soccer and football championships, one team may stand above them all.
It was the most dominant team in our history.
This is the story of The Edmonton Grads.

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A black-and-white photograph of a women's basketball team from 1923, standing in a line. They are wearing matching uniforms with dark skirts, light-colored tops with dark lettering, and knee-high stockings with stripes. One player on the left is holding a basketball, and a trophy is placed on the floor in front of the team. The background features a draped curtain. The year "1923" is visible at the bottom of the image.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 21h

To many Canadians, Jonathan Crombie will always be Gilbert Blythe from Anne of Green Gables but he did so much more in his life and career.
He was a great Canadian actor, taken far too soon.
This is his story

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20h

Did you know the first thanksgiving celebrated by Europeans in North America happened in Canada?
Or that the Indigenous celebrated autumn harvests long before Europeans arrived?
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving a month earlier than the United States?
This is the story.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you :)

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 13h

In 2026, my hope is to see Canada coast-to-coast with my dog Berton. We will be camping for a few months, and my hope is to turn the trip into a book about Canada and its history.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 15h

Letters Home From The Trenches: Ronald MacKinnon
On April 6, 1917, he wrote a letter home to his father in Canada, and talked of preparations for an upcoming battle.
Three days later, he died at the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 16h

My Substack Today: Cartier's Very Bad Winter
In 1535-36, Cartier and his men would have died of scurvy if not for the help of the Haudenosaunee.

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Jacques Cartier's Very Bad Winter

His first winter in Canada nearly killed his entire crew

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20h

Sources:

Canadian Encyclopedia: buff.ly/bAYcucX
Canada's History: buff.ly/uJTW5lM
Vernon Museum: buff.ly/fUnU0cW

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20h

I hope you enjoyed that look at the history of Thanksgiving in Canada.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20h

In 1957, Parliament officially fixed Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October.
It is a statutory holiday for most of Canada, and an optional holiday in Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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A festive Thanksgiving dinner table viewed from above, filled with a variety of dishes including a roasted turkey, sliced roast beef, corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and a bowl of apples and tomatoes. The table is adorned with pumpkins, candles, and floral centerpieces, with several people seated around it, some reaching for food or engaging in conversation. Plates, wine glasses, and napkins are neatly arranged, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20h

In 1931, Armistice Day became Remembrance Day and was held on November 11.
From 1931 to 1957, the second Monday in October was reserved for Thanksgiving. In 1935, the day was moved due to the federal election.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20h

From 1867 to 1879, Thanksgiving was celebrated on varying days from late-October to early-November.
After 1879, Thanksgiving became a yearly celebration on a Thursday in November.
From 1921 to 1931, Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day were held on the same day.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20h

Upper and Lower Canada both observed Thanksgivings, usually on different days.
After the War of 1812 ended, Lower Canada celebrated a Thanksgiving on May 21, while Upper Canada did so on June 18.
From 1850 to 1865, the Province of Canada celebrated six Thanksgivings.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20h

After the Seven Years War ended in 1763, the citizens of Halifax held a special day of Thanksgiving. When United Empire Loyalists came to present-day Canada during the American Revolution, they brought with them the Thanksgiving traditions of turkey, pumpkin and squash.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20h

Nearly 50 years later on Nov. 14, 1606, Samuel de Champlain and the inhabitants of New France held a thanksgiving feast with the Mi'kmaq. It was here the Mi'kmaq introduced the French to cranberries. The French called them petites pommes rouges (little red apples).

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20h

The first Thanksgiving held by Europeans in North America was in 1578 when Sir Martin Frobisher and his crew gave thanks for their safe arrival to North America.
The location is given as either Newfoundland, on a ship in the Arctic, or in the Davis Strait.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20h

Long before Europeans ever arrived in what is now Canada, the Indigenous Peoples were celebrating autumn harvests. These celebrations included feasts, dancing and ceremonies. The Indigenous also held festivals to give thanks for the end of a long winter.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20h

Did you know the first thanksgiving celebrated by Europeans in North America happened in Canada?
Or that the Indigenous celebrated autumn harvests long before Europeans arrived?
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving a month earlier than the United States?
This is the story.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 21h

BREAKING:
I have turned the heat on in my apartment.
More details to come as this story develops.

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