Coast guard ship Edward Cornwallis renamed to honour peace treaty with Mi’kmaq

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HALIFAX — A Canadian Coast Guard ship whose original name paid tribute to the controversial founder of Halifax is being renamed to recognize an 18th century peace treaty between a British governor and a Mi’kmaq chief. Indigenous leaders and historians said last year the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Edward Cornwallis should stop honouring a military […]

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