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British Home Children

  • Birds Canada 115 Front Road Port Rowan, ON, N0E 1M0 Canada (map)

“Breaking The Silence”

Birds Canada, 115 Front Road, Port Rowan, ON

Admission $10.00

Free for PRSWHA Members

Join Lori Oschefski, founder of Home Children Canada, for an insightful presentation on the history of the British Home Children (BHC) migration programs. Discover the challenges these child migrants faced, the hardships of indentured service, and the resilience that led to their success. Learn about key resources for research and explore the vast contributions Home Children made to Canada, local development and war efforts. Through compelling stories and historical insights, this presentation sheds light on an overlooked chapter of Canadian history and honors the legacy of over 100,000 BHC who helped shape the nation.

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