About this Event
In 1876, Ottawa discovered that thefort on the Bow had been named, without authority, after the NWMP officer in charge. It was quickly renamed “Fort Calgary.” Inspector Ephrem Brisebois, the man who had named thefort after himself, was consequently surrounded by controversy and disappeared from the pages of Calgary's history. Jim Benedict will discuss why Brisebois should be honoured for his many achievements.
Presented in Partnership with Chinook Country Historical Society, a Chapter of the Historical Society of Alberta. CCHS is dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of Canadian and Alberta history for people of all ages. Organized in 1958 and incorporated in 1993, CCHS covers the region from Olds to Nanton and from the BC border to the Saskatchewan border. For more information on our societies, please visit the following websites:
Chinook Country Historical Society: www.chinookhistory.ca
Historical Society of Alberta: www.albertahistory.org
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall - Central Library, 800 3rd Street Southeast, Calgary, Canada
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