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1881 Census

from Constitution by The Afro-Métis Nation

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Direct historical evidence of the Afro-Métis reality: the blending of Black and Indigenous families.

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1881 CENSUS
From Nova Scotia census records found by Shelley Hamilton

1881 Census. Guysborough County. Household number 180. Family number 191.
JOHNSON, THOMAS Male
Age: 50
Born: Nova Scotia Religion: Catholic Origin: African Occupation: Farmer Status: Still married to...
JOHNSON, SUSAN
Female
Born: Nova Scotia
Religion: _______
Origin: Indian
Status: Married to: Johnson, Thomas
Number of children: 8

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from Constitution, released April 25, 2019
Shelley Hamilton - Lead vocals
Shari Clarke - Flute

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The Afro-Métis Nation Ontario

George Elliott Clarke, O.C., has served as Poet Laureate of Parliament and Poet Laureate of Toronto. Shelley Hamilton is a two-time winner of the ANSMA 'Artist of the Year' Award. Russ Kelley and Chris White are performing songwriters and recording artists. 'Sugar Plum' Croxen has performed and toured since his teens. These artists honour their Black and Indigenous ancestors though this work. ... more

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