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Artifact Reproduction | Parks Canada

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This YouTube video was produced by Parks Canada.

Watch along as Parks Canada’s Artifact Reproduction Specialists reproduce an ice axe. In this video experts use 3D printing, resin molding, fine art painting, and more to create a convincing artifact reproduction.

This ice axe was used by mountaineer Bradford Washburn in 1937 during his summit of Mt. Lucania, Canada’s third highest peak. It was excavated from Kluane National Park and Reserve in the Yukon in 2022. Since its recovery, Parks Canada’s experts have worked to conserve it long-term.

Many objects from this discovery – including this ice axe – were … Continue

Mary Slessor: Missionary To Nigeria’s Legacy

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Mary Slessor (1848–1915) was a Scottish missionary to Nigeria, known for her pioneering work in Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is celebrated for her efforts in promoting women’s rights, ending harmful practices such as the killing of twins (who were considered cursed in some local traditions), and spreading Christianity.

Key Points About Mary Slessor:

  1. Early Life: Born on December 2, 1848, in Aberdeen, Scotland, Mary grew up in a poor family. She began working in mills at a young age but was deeply influenced by her mother’s Christian faith.
  2. Missionary Work: In 1876,
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