Author and historian Michael Dupuis will be presenting an upcoming talk that explores Canada’s tragic past with the Halifax Explosion.
The Halifax Explosion was a devastating maritime disaster that killed thousands and caused widespread destruction. The story of the event and the resilience of the Canadian people in the face of tragedy make it a poignant and relevant topic even today. The disaster, which took place on December 6, 1917, killed around 2000 people and left 6000 without homes following the explosion of thea munitions ship ‘Mont-Blanc’.
Dupuis’s book, Bearing Witness: Journalists, Record Keepers And The 1917 Halifax Explosion, tells the story of the event and its aftermath, providing a unique and insightful perspective on this pivotal event in Canadian history.
Dupuis’s presentation, which will take place from 2-3:30 p.m. on April 15 at the Isabel Turner Branch, promises to bring the events of the Halifax Explosion to life through the use of eyewitness accounts. Registration is required to attend Dupuis’s presentation and can be completed online or by calling 613-549-8888.
Jake Miller, Librarian of Adult Programming, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming presentation, stating that “Through the words of those who were there, Michael Dupuis will bring to life the events of the Halifax Explosion and give us perspective on how it fits into our larger history.” Miller also noted that Dupuis will discuss the reporting and emphasis of certain aspects of the event, providing fresh insight into the disaster.
Dupuis is an experienced historian who has extensively researched Canadian media and labour history. His next talk with Kingston Frontenac Public Library will explore the Winnipeg General Strike and takes place on April 22 at 2 p.m. Learn more about this event.
Photo (colorized): Wikimedia Commons (pd)
