
Voting ended March 24
Visit our Canada 150 exhibit this summer, Vanguard: 150 Years of Remarkable Nova Scotians, at the Museum of Natural History, to see whose story is on display. Be part of the conversation by sharing your stories of remarkable Nova Scotians with us on social media using the tag #NSMremarkable or email us your stories.

2010s
Building Success
Alex MacLean

2000s
A Simple Idea That's Big
David Shepherd and Travis Price
Bullying may be as old as the world — but that doesn't make it right.

1990s
Extraordinary Volunteer
Ruth Goldbloom, 1923 - 2012

1980s
All the World's a Stage
Walter Borden

1970s
Poet Laureate
Rita Joe, 1932 - 2007
Rita Joe always sought to overcome what stood in her way by living with kindness, strength and dignity.

1960s
Vision and Persistence
Nina Cohen, 1907 - 1991

1950s
Preserving Cultural Records
Sister Margaret Beaton, 1893 - 1975

1940s
Fighting for Equal Rights
Viola Desmond (1914 - 1965) and Dr. Carrie Best (1903 - 2001)

1930s
Flying Schoolmarm
Aileen Meagher, 1910 - 1987
Aileen Aletha Meagher exemplifies versatility. She ventured down various paths in her life and stood out in each one.

1920s
Community First
Father Jimmy Tompkins, 1870 - 1953, and Father Moses Coady, 1882 - 1959

1910s
A Cause Won At Last
Edith Jessie Archibald, 1854 - 1936
Like a number of other socially prominent women of her era, Edith Jessie Archibald felt responsible for leading and assisting those less fortunate.

1900s
Free Spirits in the Fine Arts
The Prat Sisters: Annie, Minnie and May

1890s
Touching Hearts Around the Globe
Margaret Marshall Saunders, 1861 - 1947

1880s
Anna & the Arts, Education and Rights
Anna Leonowens, 1831 - 1915
One does not have to be born in Nova Scotia to make a difference here. Anna Leonowens is one of many to demonstrate that.

1870s
Thinking Big
William Dawson Lawrence, 1817 – 1886

We are committed to telling Nova Scotia’s stories to the world. Last year our team worked with a provincial advisory committee and a local researcher to develop a list of Nova Scotians to be part of a special exhibit. These are the people whose stories opened our minds, and we hope they will open your mind too.

By Marian Munro
Valentine flowers
Red roses have been the quintessential symbol of love and therefore Valentine’s Day. Associated with romance, beauty and perfection they are also expensive. More recently, blooms such as the Gerbera Daisy are given in February. Their bright colours denote a cheerful beauty, innocence and purity.

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