As a country, Canada turned 150 years old July 1st,
2017. Across this vast land there was a great deal of excitement and
controversy.
1,000 years ago the Vikings arrived in L’Anse aux Meadows in
northwestern Newfoundland. That completed human migration around the globe from Africa to North America. This
sculpture commemorates that event.
Ralph and I have traveled all 10 provinces and the highlight is always learning the history of each and every place we visit.
We recognize that our European history only goes back hundreds of years. European explorers and settlers relied heavily on the generosity and experience of First Nations people who have been here for thousands of years.
We recognize that our European history only goes back hundreds of years. European explorers and settlers relied heavily on the generosity and experience of First Nations people who have been here for thousands of years.
As a young country it is easy to focus on recent history and
events that many of us lived through or have family memories of the “early days”.
Ralph’s July 1st memory starts in 1967 in Saskatoon when he boarded a train destined for Jasper, Alberta. That was a big leap
for a farm boy from Saskatchewan heading to the mountains to work for the
summer. He loved it and never looked back as he continued working at the
Columbia Icefields in the summer and Jasper in the winter.
My family July 1st “memories” start in 1946 when my
parents were married in Windthorst, Saskatchewan.
My personal July 1st memories start in 1967 with
Canada’s 100th birthday celebration at Expo 67 in Montreal. My
world opened to a sampling of countries and cultures from around the world.
From all over the Expo 67 grounds the United States geodesic
dome pavilion was a beacon. Today there are many geodesic domes around the world.
July 1st, 2017 Ottawa hosted a multi cultural celebration of
Canada’s history and our future. We watched on live TV and felt like we were part of the event.
Our July 1st, 2017 was quiet with happy hour with our neighbors. Our Canada 150 flag decorated our yard.
O Canada! We love you and are proud to be Canadian!
There's no life like it~~~Oh, Canada~~~
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