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Paul-Carmel Laporte seemed to have a hand in nearly every corner of his Edmundston, N.B., community’s life.
Born in 1885, the physician, philanthropist, entrepreneur and artist helped establish the Madawaska Historical Museum, the Madawaska School of Art and the Canadian Federation of Wood Carvers before his death in 1973. Now, with funding from the John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada, the Société historique du Madawaska is bringing Laporte’s story to life through a permanent museum exhibition, educational activities, lectures and a travelling exhibition. His is one of three stories the John Bragg Award is helping shine a light on in 2026.
In Meteghan, N.S., the Société Vieille Maison association is helping preserve La Vieille Maison, a 1796 dwelling recognized as a strong example of postexile Acadian architecture and closely linked to queer artist and philanthropist Adolphe Robichaud, who helped shape Atlantic Canada’s cultural life. The project will restore the building’s entrance and historic windows and add an accessible washroom, helping safeguard this symbol of Acadian resilience while making the site more welcoming for visitors.
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Jessie Luther, born in Providence, R.I., in 1860, made her mark as an artist, teacher and pioneer of occupational therapy. After arriving in Newfoundland in 1906, she spent a decade developing the industrial department at the Grenfell Mission, helping rural communities develop craft skills and new sources of income. The Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland & Labrador will bring Luther’s story to a wider audience through an online biography, a bid for provincial commemoration and community workshops inspired by her craft techniques.
The John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada supports community projects that conserve and promote the histories of the people that have made significant contributions to Atlantic Canadian communities. Made possible by the River Philip Foundation and administered by Canada’s History Society, the award provides funding for projects that bring these stories to new audiences. Each organization will receive $50,000 to bring its project to life.
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