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GCAN2A-00001
Deportation of the Acadians by the British, 1755.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
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This photo print, titled "GCAN2A-00001 (Deportation of the Acadians by the British, 1755)" showcases a hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration. The image takes us back to a significant moment in history when imperialism and colonialism were at their peak. In this vintage depiction, we witness a heart-wrenching scene unfolding in a port city. Families are being forcibly separated as they prepare to board ships bound for unknown destinations. Soldiers stand guard, representing the oppressive force behind this act of deportation. The year is 1755, and the British Empire has decided to remove and expel the Acadian people from their homeland in Nova Scotia, Canada. This ethnic cleansing was part of an effort to occupy these maritime provinces with English colonists. As we delve into this historical narrative through art, it becomes evident that this event had profound consequences for both the Acadian community and North America as a whole. It symbolizes not only the uprooting of families but also represents an era marked by displacement and forced migration. Through this powerful image, we are transported back in time to witness one chapter in our shared history – one that sheds light on the complexities of colonization and its lasting impact on indigenous communities around the world.
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