On Jan. 15, 1792, 15 ships carrying 1,196 Black Loyalists left Nova Scotia in search of dignity and self-governance in Sierra Leone. What these community leaders endured and fought for is just as relevant today as it was 230 years ago, say the people behind a new commemorative project.
Maroons still inspire African Nova Scotians - The Caribbean Camera thecaribbeancamera.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thecaribbeancamera.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Nova Scotia to rename place names containing derogatory word thecaribbeancamera.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thecaribbeancamera.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The convoluted history of how just under 600 Jamaican Maroons ended up in Nova Scotia teaches lessons about empire, colonialism and human rights abuses.
Nova Scotia place names containing derogatory word will be replaced in January cbc.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cbc.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.