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Nova Scotia town joins others in removing the name Cornwallis from municipal propertyLunenburg council announced Tuesday that a street and two parks will be renamed following a recommendation from the town's anti-racism committee.CanadaJan 25, 2023
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Late Mi’kmaw activist Nora Bernard recommended as new name for Halifax’s Cornwallis StreetNora Bernard, who was a prominent Mi'kmaw activist and residential school survivor, could soon have a north end street named in her honour.CanadaDec 11, 2022
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Halifax’s Cornwallis Street renaming shortlist down to 15 choicesAmong the choices to replace Cornwallis Street are Rocky Jones Street, Nora Bernard Street, Dr. Alfred Waddell Street, Freedom Way, L'nu Street and Pride Street.CanadaJul 18, 2022
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Mi’kmaw elders, Halifax council suggest changes to place names with ‘Indian’ in them'Peace and friendship is the end goal and that takes time, so we're headed in the right direction.'CanadaJul 2, 2021
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Nova Scotia town to change street name, citing slaughter of Indigenous peopleThe town of Bridgewater in southwestern Nova Scotia has joined the growing list of communities that have dropped the name Cornwallis from its street signs.CanadaJun 17, 2021
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Former Cornwallis Park officially renamed Peace and Friendship ParkThe new name came after Halifax regional council approved changes on Tuesday that would allow for more flexibility for naming things like parks, streets, buildings, and boats.CanadaJun 9, 2021
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Coming to Halifax council: Cornwallis report, Nova Scotia Nature TrustHere's what you can expect at the July 21, 2020, edition of Halifax council.PoliticsJul 20, 2020
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Cornwallis debate: Coast guard working with Indigenous group to change ship nameFederal officials say the icebreaker, known as Canadian Coast Guard Ship Edward Cornwallis, is undergoing a refit in Nova Scotia and will be renamed later this year before it leaves the Shelburne Shipyard.CanadaJun 30, 2020
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Cornwallis task force will close out phase two of public consultations this weekA final round of public engagement sessions is now underway to examine Halifax's colonial history and its Indigenous heritage.NewsOct 28, 2019
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Edward Cornwallis task force moves to final phase of public engagement sessionsEdward Cornwallis, the controversial founder of Halifax, is known for putting a bounty on Mi’kmaq scalps in 1749 while serving as governor of Nova Scotia.PoliticsOct 25, 2019
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