Three organizations to receive $50,000 each for projects that share the stories of inspiring people who have shaped Atlantic Canadian history and society.

October 7, 2024 — A Mi’kmaq 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.

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.

“So much of Canada’s history is shaped by the passion and dedication of local community members,” said Melony Ward, President and CEO of Canada’s National History Society. “The generous funding of the John Bragg Award supports communities in promoting these important histories and remembering the individuals who made them possible.”

“This award contributes to innovative, community-focused projects that breathe new life into the stories of inspiring leaders in Atlantic Canada,” said John Bragg on behalf of the River Philip Foundation. “By recognizing and honouring the contributions of these history-maker ...