Canadian History (part 1): Civil Rights Icon, Viola Desmond

Time to learn about Canadian history! In this first Canadian Heritage Minute(s) we learn about:

Why Canada has united in rage-patriotism

What "elbows up" means

And, most importantly, the story of iconic Canadian heroine Viola Desmond!

References:
Canadian History Ehx episode about Viola Desmond
'Elbows up' rallying cry evokes memories of Mr. Hockey by Alastair Steele, CBC
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