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With the British North America Act (1867), the new government of Canada took responsibility for Sable Island. Since then, the evolving departments of Marine, Fisheries, Defense, Agriculture, Transportation, and Environment have taken interest in or charge of the island, directing and impacting the lives and work of the people there.A study of the federal record of the island from the time of Confederation to the 1960s provides insight into the evolution of work and life on the island and the changing public perceptions of the place and its importance.
These records document administrative struggles, labour disputes, strange and ambitious projects, moments of tragedy, and deliberations that would shape the island’s fate. Parks Canada is undertaking to better understand the island’s history and the value it represents to Canadians.
This presentation will explore the island’s records, including photos, hand-drawn sketches, and news clippings, giving a new perspective on this well-loved, yet always mysterious island.
Anne Marie Lane Jonah is an historian with Parks Canada. She worked with the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site between 2003 and 2014, and since then has worked from Halifax, supporting National Historic Sites and National Parks in the Maritime Provinces. Anne is also Chair of the Nova Scotia Women’s History Society.
Tuesday Night Talks is open to everyone. We offer free admission from 4 pm - 8 pm. Donations to Feed Nova Scotia are welcome.
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