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Hidden History: Black History of the Yukon

05/20/2013 bhweb

What do you think of when you think of Canadiens?

Here’s a little hidden history to color your perspective…

Black History of the Yukon

Hidden History: Canada’s First Military Hero… was Black

05/13/2013 bhweb Comments 0 Comment

Britain’s highest military award, the Victoria Cross, is given for valour in the face of the enemy.

The first Canadien to receive this honor was William Neilson Edward Hall.

Hall, who was from Nova Scotia, was the son of a former American slave.

Learn more in this story from the Globe & Mail