Researching Family Stories Through Tragedies, Disasters, and Disease
Length: 60 minutes
Summary: Discover Canada’s history of resilience by exploring its most significant tragedies, disasters, and diseases. From devastating fires and hurricanes to deadly epidemics and mining catastrophes, dive into the human stories behind these events. Learn, reflect, and uncover the stories of our ancestors’ communities.
Audience Level: Beginner -Expert
Requirements: Projection for computer on a large screen; internet connection
Content: 4-page PDF handout
Outline
- Understanding historical tragedies in Canada
- Natural Disasters: volcanic eruptions, hurricanes and cyclones
- Epidemics and Diseases: cholera and typhus
- Industrial and Transportation Disasters: mining and train disasters
- Storms and Fires: hurricanes and fires
- Discussion of how communities were impacted and their resilience and recovery
- Uncovering tragic stories in your personal family history
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