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Founded in 1888, The Ontario Historical Society is a non-profit corporation and registered charity; a non-government group bringing together people of all ages, all walks of life and all cultural backgrounds interested in preserving some aspect of Ontario’s history.
The OHS has a provincial mandate, but its headquarters is located at the historic John McKenzie House (built 1913) in Willowdale, Ontario. John McKenzie House, and its adjacent stables and milk-house are all designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
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OHS Bulletin

The official newsletter of The Ontario Historical Society
December 2022 OHS Bulletin

In This Issue:

  • Persistence Pays Off for Les Amis Duff-Bâby
  • OHS Honours and Awards Winners Announced
  • President’s Report
  • Executive Director’s Report
  • Support the Work of the OHS
  • OHS Submission to Standing Committee on Bill 23
  • OHS Honours and Awards Nominations Now Open
  • Ontario History Autumn 2022 Now Available
  • Museum Milestones
  • Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre
  • Barry Penhale’s Ontario
  • From the Bookshelf

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Nahnebahwequay (Upright Woman) / Catharine Sutton, an extraordinary 19th century Anishinaabe woman, is featured in today’s Episode 8 of “In Hindsight: Half a Century of Research Discoveries in #CanadianHistory.” #CDNhist #podcast

https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/podcast/in-hindsight-episode-08/

Sir Augustus d'Este, colourful first cousin of Queen Victoria and friend of the Mississaugas of the Credit, is featured in Part One of today's Episode 7 of "In Hindsight." #CanadianHistory #CDNhist #podcast

https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/podcast/in-hindsight-episode-07/

Today’s Episode 6 of “In Hindsight” covers more on the Mississauga, and the gruesome tale of David Ramsay, “Indian Killer.” #CanadianHistory #CDNhist #podcast https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/podcast/in-hindsight-episode-06/

In today's episode of "In Hindsight," learn about the Mississauga Chief Kahkewaquonaby (Sacred Feathers), known in English as Peter Jones, and his English bride, Eliza Field. Portrait of a marriage. #CanadianHistory #CDNhist #podcast https://youtu.be/S1JwY6fGRys

Just launched! Enjoy "In Hindsight" #podcast with Dr. Donald B. Smith, Episode 4: Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance. https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/podcast/in-hindsight-episode-04/

#CanadianHistory #CDNhist

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