The Royal Newfoundland Regiment and the Great War

Melanie Martin presents at the 2012 Canada’s History Forum.

Hosted by Canada’s History Society

 — Posted December 9, 2012
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Melanie Martin shares Newfoundland and Labrador’s strategic plan on how to commemorate their role in the Great War, entitled “Remembering the Past, Honouring the Present, 2014-2018.” 

This presentation was made during the fifth Canada's History Forum on December 9th, 2012 at The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Canada.

Melanie Martin is Director of Arts for the Arts and Heritage Branch of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation.

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