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Sean Graham talks with Blair Mirau, author of The City of Rainbows: A Colourful History of Prince Rupert. They talk about the benefits of the city’s geography, the impact of colonialism on local Indigenous communities, and the different eras in the city’s history. They also discuss Prince Rupert during the world wars and Great Depression, its challenges through the second half of the 20th century, and how the city’s history speaks to local histories across the country.
Historical Headline of the Week
“Prince Rupert port to get busier with $1.35B gas export plant,” The Canadian Press, May 30, 2024.
Sean Graham is a cultural historian, an Adjunct Professor at Carleton University, and a contributing editor with Activehistory.ca
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