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African Rifles

African Rifles

EN 36 min

Overview

The story of the first Black pioneers to leave the U.S., racism, and slavery behind to immigrate to Canada’s Vancouver Island and form BC’s first official military corps. They arrived to this new land with a renewed sense of purpose filling the region with a sense of community and diversity. That was the dream, that was the goal. This is the story.

Release date

08/06/2026

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A Victoria, Canada director explores the origins of British Columbia's first official militia. A unit comprised of Black pioneers

Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

36 min

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