Tom Longboat One of the greatest marathon runners in history, he won the Boston Marathon in 1907. He also won three Toronto Marathons and the World Professional Marathon Championship. He was a decorated soldier during the First World War.

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Chief Dan George He was a First Nations activist and a celebrated poet. His soliloquy Lament for Confederation was a landmark work. For his role as Old Lodge Skins in Little Big Man, he became the first Indigenous actor to receive an Academy Award nomination.

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Before Vancouver or Toronto claimed the title of Hollywood North, there was Trenton, Ontario. From 1917 to 1934, the Trenton Film Studio produced 1,500 silent films including Canada's first blockbuster. This is the story. 📸 Hastings County Archive 🧵 1/7

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Jennifer Jones One of Canada's most successful curlers, she has appeared at the Scotties 18 times and won a record six times (tied with Colleen Jones). Her 177 wins at the Scotties is also a record. She has won two World Championships and an Olympic gold,

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Moshe Safdie One of Canada's most acclaimed architects, he has designed many famous buildings including Habitat 67, the National Gallery of Canada, the Quebec Museum of Civilization and Vancouver Library Square. He has received numerous honours for his work.

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