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The once vibrant, prosperous and self-sustaining African-Canadian village known as Africville has come to represent the oppression and racism faced by Black Canadians and the efforts to right historic wrongs. The origin of Africville dates back to the late 1700s. We document its living history - from the original residents who witnessed the destruction of their homes and livelihood in the name of ‘urban renewal’ during the 1960s, and their children and grandchildren who continue to fight for equality and justice.

In 2019 the Métis people achieved government recognition and self-government after more than 90 years of struggle. Here we meet Holden Atkinson, a young cowboy whose forefathers were also cowboys for the Hudson's Bay Company in the 1600s; his mother, who has been digging through the archives for answers about her identity; and his grandfather, who shares intimate memories of growing up caught between two worlds.

The story of Japanese-Canadians interned and relocated during WW2 as told through the eyes of one family, spanning four generations, who persevered and came home after more than 70 years to reclaim what was taken from them.

The construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway in the 1950s forced 6,500 residents to relocate from villages that were flooded by the great St. Lawrence River. In a visual journey through the past and present, the last generation of living survivors share their memories and commitment to keeping the legacy alive.