Edward Cornwallis
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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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Coast guard vessel will bear new name honouring Mi’kmaq Treaty"It means Nova Scotia society is changing. Canadian society is beginning to realize that some of their heroes may be offensive to large populations of people."CanadaApr 5, 2021
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‘Mic Mac’ street names called colonial, outdated as HRM council asks for reportA Halifax councilor says the city has an opportunity to rename streets and landmarks with honour to the Mi'kmaq.CanadaNov 17, 2020
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Halifax council marks ‘seminal’ moment in history by accepting Cornwallis task force report'We are on the right side of history, acknowledging the real history of this place and willing to make these changes.'PoliticsJul 21, 2020
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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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‘Incompatible with current values’: Cornwallis task force recommends renaming, investingIt's time to rename streets and parks, and invest in infrastructure that celebrates Indigenous history, says the joint task force.PoliticsJul 17, 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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Indigenous historian suggests name change for coast guard vessel CornwallisFisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan was in Shelburne, N.S., Monday to say the government will be funding repair work on the Canadian Coast Guard ship Edward Cornwallis, supporting 55 jobs at the Irving-owned Shelburne Ship Repair.CanadaMar 2, 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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