Parks Canada addresses Indigenous history in Green Gables Heritage site
- Parks Canada announced a management plan to include Indigenous perspectives at Green Gables.
- The site has seen significant visitor interest, drawing 165,000 last year.
- This initiative aims to reflect the diversity of Canadian history and literature.
In Canada, on the 150th anniversary of L.M. Montgomery's birth, Prince Edward Island is encouraging a more nuanced understanding of the author and her works. The Green Gables Heritage Place celebrates Montgomery's famous character, Anne, but her series has often overlooked the Indigenous history of Prince Edward Island. To address this, Parks Canada has unveiled a 10-year management plan focusing on inclusion and representation of Indigenous and marginalized communities, highlighting their stories. This initiative reflects a wider recognition that literature and history should encompass a variety of narratives and voices. As the site draws numerous visitors each year, it aims to educate them on the complexities of Canadian history and literature, ensuring that diverse perspectives are acknowledged and celebrated.