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Today in Island History

1873 The Canadian Parliament approves PEI's entry into Confederation. Federal Liberals argue that the governing Tories have been too generous in the terms granted to the little colony. Islanders feel just the opposite.

Heritage Day celebrated with annual Heritage Awards

Keptin Jim Bernard of St. Anne's Church, Lennox Island is presented the Irene Rogers Award by Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson and Margaret Whitrow, daughter of Irene Rogers

Each year the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Heritage Awards are presented to individuals or groups to recognize architecture, writing, architectural preservation, genealogy and other heritage activities. The Irene Rogers Award recognizes outstanding contribution to the architectural heritage of PEI.

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