No easy walk to freedom
Monday, April 6, 2009
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Refugee,
Slavery,
Underground Railroad
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During the 19th century, Canada found itself intellectually front and centre in the fierce battle to abolish slavery, and physically on the front line of the secret routes followed by refugees fleeing enslavement in the American South. This dramatic refugee movement, known as The Underground Railroad, was first designated of national historic significance by the Government of Canada in 1925.
Nowadays, thousands of refugees seek for different types of liberty. They come from all over the World and cross the Canadian border looking for the same protection for their human rights. Either politically, socially, religiously, economically or in terms of sexual identity, this country has become their refuge, just like on the old days.
Nowadays, thousands of refugees seek for different types of liberty. They come from all over the World and cross the Canadian border looking for the same protection for their human rights. Either politically, socially, religiously, economically or in terms of sexual identity, this country has become their refuge, just like on the old days.
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