The People Who Came For A New Life: The Doukhobors

The Doukhobors came to Canada at the turn of the 20th century, and were welcomed with open arms by Canadians. However, as time went on, their communal living, pacifism and commitment to hard work led to Canadians viewing them with suspicion. Things were not helped when the Sons of Freedom came along. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 *sources* Newspapers.com Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/doukhobors Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/collection/research-help/genealogy-family-history/ethno-cultural/doukhobors.html Broadview Magazine: https://broadview.org/canadas-doukhobors-face-an-uncertain-future/ Parks Canada: https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=11572 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices