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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 4h

A wonderful sound 😊

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 4h

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

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 14h

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 · 13h

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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A color photograph of a young man sitting at a wooden table in a café or restaurant, gesturing with both hands. He is wearing a light blue and white striped shirt with rolled-up sleeves. The background features dark walls adorned with framed black-and-white posters of people in various poses, including a dancer and a man in a suit. The setting includes wicker chairs and a warm, dimly lit ambiance.

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

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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A festive Thanksgiving dinner table featuring a roasted turkey as the centerpiece, surrounded by an array of dishes including green beans, stuffing, sliced ham, and a pumpkin pie. The table is decorated with pumpkins, sunflowers, candles, and autumnal flowers, with wine glasses and plates set for a meal.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 5h

Thank you :)

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 5h

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.
I've set up a GoFundMe to help fund this project.
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Donate to The 2026 Canada Tour, organized by Craig Baird

In the summer of 2025, I endeavored to travel across Canada over the course of 53 days. My hope was t… Craig Baird needs your support for The 2026 Canada Tour

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

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 · 7h

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 · 12h

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 · 12h

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

If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
buymeacoffee.com/craigu

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Craig Baird is creating Canadian history content

Hello!Bringing Canadian history to people is my full-time job through my podcast Canadian History Ehx, and on social media.I love Canadian history and I share my passion with my listeners and viewers.

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

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 · 12h

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 · 12h

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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A black-and-white photograph of a bustling indoor market scene, featuring a vendor in traditional attire with a bonnet, selling a variety of fresh produce including apples, potatoes, and melons on a checkered tablecloth. Customers, including a child and an adult in a coat, are browsing the goods. The background shows more vendors and shoppers, with decorative elements like corn stalks and flowers adding to the festive atmosphere.

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

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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A historical painting depicting a formal meeting in an elegant room with green walls, chandeliers, and ornate furniture. Several men in 19th-century attire, including military uniforms with gold epaulettes and civilian coats, are engaged in a handshake and discussion. One man holds a large document, while another holds a red book, suggesting a significant agreement or treaty. The scene includes a table, chairs, and a rolled scroll on the floor.

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

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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A historical painting depicting a naval and land battle, with British soldiers in red coats engaging in combat on a hilly landscape near a coastline. Numerous ships with British flags are visible on the water, alongside smaller boats filled with soldiers. Smoke rises from the battlefield, and the scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a partly cloudy sky.

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

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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A lively historical painting depicting a festive scene inside a wooden hall, where a group of elaborately dressed men in Renaissance-era clothing carry large trays of food, including a roasted boar, in a procession. The men wear colorful doublets, tights, and ruffled collars, with some holding staffs. The room is filled with onlookers, including individuals in tribal attire, seated at long tables with plates and mugs, while dried herbs hang from the ceiling and a musician plays in the background.

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

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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A formal portrait of a man from the Renaissance period, dressed in elaborate clothing with a large, ornate ruffled collar, a richly embroidered doublet with gold buttons, and dark sleeves. He holds a pair of gloves in one hand, exuding an air of nobility and status.

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

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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A vibrant painting depicting a group of Indigenous people gathered in a circle around a central fire inside a traditional structure with wooden supports. The individuals are adorned with colorful feathers, beads, and tribal attire, engaged in what appears to be a communal or ceremonial activity, with a smoky atmosphere adding to the scene's intensity.

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

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 · 12h

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

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

Sources:

IMDB: buff.ly/eTnllbv
Canadian Encyclopedia: buff.ly/z0FvjRp
The New Yorker: buff.ly/mnvt3sg

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

I hope you enjoyed that look at the life of Jonathan Crombie.

If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
buymeacoffee.com/craigu

*sources in next post*

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Craig Baird is creating Canadian history content

Hello!Bringing Canadian history to people is my full-time job through my podcast Canadian History Ehx, and on social media.I love Canadian history and I share my passion with my listeners and viewers.

buymeacoffee.com

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

As he rarely flew on a plane, his family took his ashes from New York to Toronto on a bus as a tribute to him.
His organs were donated.
Follows said of him:
"Truly I just remember at times just laughing so hard that you'd just be crying. He was so playful and silly."

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A color photograph of a man and a woman standing close together, holding hands over a wooden fence in a rural setting. The man, with short dark hair, is wearing a light blue shirt, beige vest, and trousers, while the woman, with red hair styled in an updo, is dressed in a light-colored blouse with a gray apron. The background features autumnal trees with orange and yellow leaves, a house, and a clear sky, suggesting a peaceful, seasonal scene.

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

On April 15, 2015, Crombie died suddenly of a brain hemorrhage in New York City. His death was announced three days later.
The outpouring of grief over his death led to "Gilbert Blythe" to start trending on Twitter as fans shared their memories of Crombie.

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A black-and-white newspaper article titled "Dreamy Gilbert Blythe actor loved the stage," featuring a photograph of a man in a suit and tie, leaning over a table with papers and a pencil in hand. The man has short, dark hair and is depicted in a thoughtful pose. The article text discusses Jonathan Crombie, best known for his role as Gilbert Blythe in the television adaptation of "Anne of Green Gables," highlighting his acting career and personal life. Below the main image, there are two smaller photos: one showing Jonathan Crombie with two children, and another of him with a woman, both smiling. The article includes details about his life, career, and legacy, with a caption crediting the photographer, Cylla von Tiedemann.

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