Three organizations to receive a $50,000 grant for projects that share the stories of inspiring people who have shaped Atlantic Canadian history and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Mi\u2019kmaq chief who was posthumously pardoned for defending his treaty right to hunt out of season. A priest who founded the University of Moncton and promoted the study of Acadian culture. A Black activist, who, along with other African Nova Scotians, experienced setbacks and triumphs in the struggle against racism and poverty during the civil rights movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The stories of these Canadians will be celebrated and shared thanks to the John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada. The award is a granting program made possible by the River Philip Foundation, which promotes and preserves the histories of people who left a lasting legacy in communities in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each organization will receive a $50,000 grant for a project to share the stories of inspiring people who have shaped Atlantic Canadian history and society. In addition, they will be featured in a content piece developed by Canada\u2019s History to help further share these stories with a national audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n