Cut Knife Hill Historic Marker Ceremony
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Image depicts people at unveiling ceremony of the Cut Knife historic site cairn. Governor General Vincent Massey at microphone.
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In 1955 the Church of England in Canada became the Anglican Church of Canada.Historical note:
In 1955 the Church of England in Canada became the Anglican Church of Canada.Historical note:
In 1955 the Church of England in Canada became the Anglican Church of Canada.Historical note:
The Francois-Finlay Post was the first "pedlar" post on the Saskatchewan River was a combined effort of François Le Blanc, a veteran of the La Vérendrye family's 1740's expeditions, and James Finlay, a Scottish-born businessman. Located just about 150 kilometres east of Prince Albert, below Finlay's Falls near present-day Nipawin, Saskatchewan, the stockaded post was the focus of 20th century archeological excavations.Historical note:
Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.Historical note:
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Duncan Campbell Scott (b. 2 August 1862-19 December 1947) was a Canadian poet and prose writer. Charles G.D. Roberts, Bliss Carman, Archibald Lampman and Scott are known as the "Confederation poets". Scott was also deputy superintendent of the Department of Indian Affairs, a position he held from 1913 to 1932.Historical note: