"Learn about the recognition of biochemist Francis Jeffers, founder of the Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum, with a prestigious city award named after Toronto's first Black councilor and inventor, William Peyton Hubbard. Explore the celebration of diversity and achievements in STEM and Toronto history."
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Supply Canada and Member of Parliament for Québec, unveiled a bronze plaque commemorating the national historic significance of Olivier Le Jeune during a special ceremony at the Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site. The unveiling was made on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada.
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This year, FreeUp! is back to honour an essential part of Canada's history - Emancipation Day, which marks the pivotal abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire.