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- Without Edna Diefenbaker, John Diefenbaker would have never been prime minister. Yet, he sweeps his first wife to the dustbin of history, and barely acknowledged her in his three volume memoirs. He overlooked her in life, and did the same after she died.
Every place communicates a story. It’s now time to capture those stories through your lens!
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Contest runs from July 11-19, 2026.
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I can’t wait to see the places you choose and the stories you tell.
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Sources
City of Saskatoon: https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/community-services/parks/woodlawn-cemetary/general-information/DIEFENBAKER.pdf
Diefenbaker Canada Centre: https://diefenbaker.usask.ca/exhibits/online-exhibits-content/one-canada/section-1.php
Kingston Whig Standard: https://www.thewhig.com/opinion/the-unelected-power-behind-diefenbaker
The Other Mrs. Diefenbaker by Simma Holt
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - In 1986, Vancouver opened its doors to the world for Expo 86. The second World's Fair in Canadian history, there were many comparisons to Expo 67. The event was a massive success, with some tragedy mixed in, and led directly to the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - When I think of a time that I want to travel back to, 1967 is near the top of the list. It was the year when Canada truly came out to celebrate itself for once. The Centennial was an amazing time, and the entire country took part.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - Archie Belaney (Grey Owl) spent his final years pushing a message of conservation. While impersonating a First Nations man, he helped save the beaver from extinction.
That path to becoming a famous for his conservation writings would have never happened if not for the love of his life, Anahareo. Her story is too often made a footnote to his story.
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*sources*
Devil In Deerskins by Anahareo
Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/anahareo
Anahero: https://www.anahareo.ca
Parks Canada: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/culture/histoire-history
Mattawa Museum: https://mattawamuseum.ca/local-history/indigenous-history/anahareo/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - Edith Monture lived for nearly 106 years. In that time, she led a fascinating life and was a trailblazer for many Indigenous women. From her activism for voting rights, to her service during the First World War, she always put others first.
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