Canadian Heritage Photography Foundation @TheCHPF

Today is #GivingTuesday in Canada and across the world! ⁠There are so many different ways to express generosity on Giving Tuesday and every day. This year, we ask that you consider making a donation to the CHPF. Small acts, big impact! 🇨🇦📸⁠ ⁠ Image by George Hunter ⁠

Happy Monday, Canada! Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, and your support will help us preserve the rich visual tapestry of Canada's history. Even a small donation can have a big impact! ⁠ ⁠ Image: "[...]Margaret Karpik, in Amoutik, with two-year old baby Natasha" by George Hunter⁠

All aboard! #GivingTuesday is just 4 days away! This is a reminder that the CHPF is participating in Giving Tuesday this year and with your help, we can turn compassion into action. ⁠ ⁠ Every contribution counts!⁠ Go to our website to learn more about how to support us. 💝🇨🇦

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Did you know that #GivingTuesday is just one week away? This year, the CHPF is asking for donations from our supporters to help us continue the important work of digitizing and preserving our collection of heritage photographs for future generations.⁠ Image by George Hunter ⁠

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada! We're thankful for all the beautiful fall colours this year. ⁠ ⁠ Does your family have any Thanksgiving traditions? 🍁🦃⁠ ⁠ Image: "Ontario: Spanish area - fall mist lingers over Rainbow Lake" by George Hunter⁠

Happy #WorldTeachersDay ! Canada is recognized for its quality education at all levels, and our teachers certainly deserve some extra appreciation today for all that they do. 🍎📚️⁠ ⁠ Image: "Lindsley Public School" by George Hunter, 1958⁠

Today is the International Day of Peace, established by a United Nations resolution in 1981. Canada has been at the forefront of leading peace efforts globally; recognition includes the Nobel Peace Prize for Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson in 1957! ⁠ ⁠

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Today is Terry Fox Day! Some heroes don’t wear capes; they run to raise awareness for universal causes. Have you ever participated in a Terry Fox Run? ⁠ Image: Ontario: "Thunder Bay- Terry Fox Memorial overlooks Lake Superior" by George Hunter⁠

The CHPF recognizes and celebrates Canada’s workers and the labour union movement. Did you know Labour Day became a federal statutory holiday over 125 years ago? In 1894 Prime Minister John Thompson made it official! ⁠ "Photograph of a male worker[...]" by George Hunter⁠

The summer holidays have almost come to an end! After the upcoming long weekend, students across Canada will return to class for the start of a new semester. ⁠ ⁠ Image: "Photograph of [QNSL Railway] schoolroom at railroad constr. camp" by George Hunter, 1952⁠

Happy #NationalDogDay to our furry friends!⁠ Today brings awareness to all the dogs in shelters in need of forever homes. Did you know that petting a dog for ten minutes has been shown to reduce stress?⁠ ⁠ Image: "Pair of dogs 'guard' an apartment" by George Hunter⁠

Today is #WorldPhotographyDay! Join us as we celebrate the life of our founder and benefactor George Hunter, Canada’s much awarded and recognized photographer. Did you know his images have appeared on postage stamps and currency notes in Canada? ⁠ #photography #heritage #chpf

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Happy #InternationalFriendshipDay! How are you going to celebrate? How about with a good old fashioned game of marbles? Tell us about your favourite game to play with your friends! Image: "Kids with Marbles" by George Hunter, 1943 #Canadianhistory #oldphotography #TheCHPF

Don't forget to stop and smell the flowers this Saturday! ⁠These lovely flowers were photographed by George Hunter in Mississauga. What kinds of flowers grow in your neighbourhood? ⁠ ⁠ Image: "Photograph of a group of small white flowers" by George Hunter⁠, 1985⁠

Did you know that aircraft engines were once manufactured in Mississauga, Ontario? ⁠Explore more historical images of aircraft manufacturing in our new Mississauga Galleries on our website! ⁠ Image: "Orenda Engines Limited" by George Hunter⁠, 1957⁠

Recognize these flowers? They're Trilliums, Ontario's provincial flower! Photographed here along the Sawmill Creek Trail in Mississauga, Ontario by George Hunter.⁠ ⁠ Check out our website to see a NEW gallery of photos from Sawmill Creek Trail. #Mississauga #Ontario #trillium

What do you want to grow in your garden this year? This image is from our #CNE collection, which was digitized in partnership with the CNE Foundation and thanks to funding support from Library and Archives Canada. Image by Alexandra Studios, 1977 (MG5-F4449-I2)

Have you ever been on the Sky Ride at the #CNE? Here’s an image of a popular chairlift ride over the CNE grounds. In the background is the historic Alpine Way gondola ride. See this image and more on our website! Image: Midway by Alexandra Studios, 1977 (MG5-F4475-I87)

Have you seen our new collection of images from #CNE history yet? If not, you’re in for a real prize! Check out our website, thechpf.com, for a brand-new online exhibition of highlights! Image: Antique Midway by Alexandra Studios (MG5-F4623-I65) @CNEFoundationTO

Happy Earth Day from The CHPF! Today is a great day to stop and smell the flowers. ⁠ How are you celebrating Earth Day? 🌎️⁠ ⁠ Image: ⁠Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec - Percee Rock by George Hunter⁠ ⁠ #EarthDay #TheCHPF #photography #canadianheritage #archives #Canada #Quebec