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It is #ItalianHeritageMonth and this is the story of Angelina Napolitano, who brought domestic abuse to national awareness

Napolitano was born in Naples, Italy on March 12, 1882 & came to Canada in 1909 with her husband Pietro, settling in Sault Ste. Marie.

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The couple had four children but the marriage was abusive. Pietro often hit and threatened Angelino. In November 1910, he stabbed her nine times in the face, neck, shoulder, chest & arms with a pocket knife. He was charged but received a suspended sentence.

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In the winter of 1910-11, Pietro started to pressure Angelina to earn money through prostitution.
On April 16, 1911, while she was six months pregnant, Pietro told her to go out and prostitute herself or he would kill her.
He said she had until he woke up to earn money.

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As he slept, she took an axe and hit him four times in the head, killing him. She then went to her neighbour and said "I just killed a pig"
She waited for the police to arrive as she held her youngest child.
She was put on trial on May 9, 1911. The trial lasted 3 hours.

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Her lawyer was the first to use the "battered woman defense" but the judge said it was inadmissible evidence.
The jury returned a guilty verdict & asked for clemency. Instead, the judge sentenced her to death. Her execution date was set for Aug. 9.

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Her execution date was one month after the due date for her baby.
The media coverage of her story was typically racist, calling her a hot-blooded foreigner.
The public saw her differently, and someone who had suffered in her marriage. Public outcry hit a fever pitch.

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Sir Allen Aylesworth, the federal Minister of Justice received many letters and petitions asking for clemency.
On July 14, 1911, her sentence was commuted. She served 11 years in Kingston & upon her parole, lived a quiet life until she died on Sept. 4, 1932.

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Feb 21
Tonight in Maple Creek, SK, two hockey teams are going to take to the ice to continue a four-decade tradition.
It is a hockey game between the Nekaneet First Nation and local ranchers.
Let's learn more about The Battle of the Little Big Puck!

📸Anthony Janzen

🧵1/7 The photo shows two individuals shaking hands on an ice rink. One person is dressed in traditional Indigenous regalia, including a colorful feathered headdress and red outfit, while the other wears a hockey uniform with a blue jersey and furry chaps, holding a hockey stick. Spectators and signs, including one for "Maple Creek, SK," are visible in the background, indicating a cultural or community hockey event.
According to legend, the hockey game dates back to a hot day in July in the mid-1970s when some local ranchers and members of the Nekaneet First Nation were sitting in Maple Creek's Commercial Hotel having a beer together.

🧵2/7 The black-and-white photo shows a two-story building identified as the "Commercial Hotel." The facade features multiple windows, a balcony on the second floor, and signs for a "Licensed Beverage Room," "Dining Room," and "Hotel Lobby." A pickup truck is parked in front of the building, and the street appears quiet, suggesting a small town setting from a past era, likely mid-20th century.
They began to joke with each other as to who could ride the toughest horses, rope a steer the quickest and more.
Eventually, the conversation turned to hockey and who would defeat who on the ice. Soon, they decided to determine who was indeed the best.

📸Katie Willis

🧵3/7 The photo shows two individuals sitting in a locker room, both wearing hockey gear and traditional Indigenous attire. One person wears a purple shirt, black shorts, red socks, and a feathered headdress, while the other is in a tan fringed jacket, black helmet, and similar hockey gear. They are smiling, surrounded by hockey sticks, clothing, and equipment, with the name "Kate Willis" credited at the bottom.
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Feb 19
On this day in 1942, German tanks and soldiers marched through Winnipeg. The mayor, premier and Lt. Governor were arrested. The city was renamed Himmlerstadt, books were burned and the swastika flag flew around the city.
This is the story of Winnipeg's If Day.

🧵1/14 The photo is a black-and-white image of a military parade in an urban setting, likely from the mid-20th century. It shows several small tanks or armored vehicles driving down a city street, with soldiers in helmets riding in them. The street is lined with multi-story buildings, vintage cars, and streetcars, suggesting a historical context, possibly during World War II.
During the Second World War, Victory Bond Campaigns were held to raise money for the war effort. Civilians could buy the bonds, which matured in 2.5, six or 14 years. In total, 10 Victory Bond campaigns were held during the war.

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On Feb. 16, 1942, the second Victory Loan campaign began and Manitoba decided to go all out.
Organizers came up with the idea of showing residents what would happen if Canada lost the war and Germany invaded.
Thus the idea of If Day was created.

🧵3/14 The photo shows a vintage World War II-era Canadian propaganda poster encouraging the purchase of Victory Bonds. It features an illustration of a determined pilot wearing a fur-lined aviator cap and jacket, holding a machine gun. The background is a gradient of blue and white, with a faint image of a plane and a target. The text reads, "Come on Canada! Keep Me in the Air" in yellow and white, and "BUY the New VICTORY BONDS" in bold black and yellow letters at the bottom. The poster is designed to evoke patriotism and support for the war effort.
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Feb 19
On this day in 1991, The Tragically Hip released their second studio album Road Apples.
It became their first #1 album in Canada, produced several hit songs and is remembered as one of the best albums of the 1990s to this day.
Let's learn more about it!

🧵1/12 The photo shows the album cover for "Road Apples" by The Tragically Hip. The cover features a red background with the band name "THE TRAGICALLY HIP" and the album title "ROAD APPLES" spelled out in black and white letter tiles, respectively. In the center, there is a rectangular image of a horse standing in a field with trailers or mobile homes and mountains in the background.
The band released their first album Up to Here in 1989. The album did well, selling 100,000 copies in its first year in Canada and reached #13.
The Hip then toured through Canada and the United States from 1989 to 1990 before beginning work on their next album.

🧵2/12 The photo is the album cover for "Up to Here" by The Tragically Hip. It features five band members standing together in a dimly lit setting, wearing casual 1980s rock attire like jeans, jackets, and shirts. The band name "THE TRAGICALLY HIP" is displayed at the top in bold white letters, and the album title "Up to Here" is written in blue at the bottom. A yellow sign with a star is visible in the background on the right side.
When the band arrived in New Orleans, they had the structure of many of the songs that would appear on the album. To recreate the band's live performances, producer Don Smith set the band up at Daniel Lanois' Kingsway Studio in New Orleans.

🧵3/12 The photo shows a cluttered room set up as a music practice or recording space, likely for The Tragically Hip. It features several guitars (acoustic and electric) on stands, amplifiers, a drum set, various musical equipment, and effects pedals scattered on a red patterned rug. There’s a fireplace, potted plants, and vintage furniture in the background, giving it a cozy, lived-in feel.
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Feb 17
Depending where you live in Canada, today is going to be called by something different (Family Day, Islander Day, etc...)
And in some places there is no holiday at all.
Let's take a trip around this beautiful country and see what each province celebrates today and why!

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If you live in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario or Saskatchewan, then today is Family Day!
It was first celebrated in Alberta in 1990. Premier Don Getty wanted to create a holiday for Albertans to spend time with their families.

🧵2/12 The photo depicts three men standing behind a podium, likely at a formal event or press conference. The man in the center is wearing a light gray suit with a white shirt and a red and blue striped tie. He is speaking into a microphone. The man to his left is dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and a red tie with a pattern. The man to his right is also in a suit, wearing a light gray jacket with a white shirt and a red tie with diagonal stripes. Behind them, there are two flags with a blue background and a gold maple leaf emblem
The date was chosen to coincide with Washington's Birthday (now Presidents Day) in the United States to avoid disrupting trade between Alberta and the USA.
Many employers were angry about a new statutory holiday, so Heritage Day was downgraded to a civic holiday.

🧵3/12 The image is a newspaper article with the headline "Family Day sparks ire of protesters." The article discusses the first Family Day in Alberta, where Alberta Premier Don Getty spoke at a Tory-sponsored event to about 250 people. During his speech, protesters from Albertans in Poverty, wearing paper bags over their heads, interrupted him, chanting "Families are hungry. Families are cold." The article mentions that Linda Crux criticized Premier Getty for being out of touch with the average family's struggles. Getty had declared Family Day to promote family togetherness an...
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Feb 7
On this day in 2000, Doug Henning died.
Born in Winnipeg, Henning became one of the world's most famous magicians and helped revive the craft of magic as an art form.
Then, at the height of his career, he left the fame behind.
Let's learn about his life :)

🧵1/14 This photo features a person with long, wavy hair and a mustache, wearing a colorful outfit with pink and white stripes. They are holding a large, circular ring of fire in front of them, creating a dramatic and visually striking effect. The background is a solid blue, which contrasts with the bright flames and the vibrant colors of the outfit. The overall scene gives a sense of magic or performance art, possibly reminiscent of a circus or stage magician.
Henning was born on May 3, 1947 in Winnipeg. As a child watching The Ed Sullivan Show, he saw magician Richiardi Jr. perform. This sparked in him a desire to learn magic. He began to teach himself and perform for friends and family.

🧵2/14 This photo depicts a person with long, curly hair and a mustache, wearing a bright red robe. They are holding their hand up, and there is a bright, star-like light emanating from their palm, creating a magical or mystical effect. The background is dark, which makes the light and the red robe stand out prominently, adding to the dramatic atmosphere of the image.
His family later moved to Oakville, Ontario. There, he advertised his show in the local newspaper and called himself The Astounding Hendoo.
After high school, he decided to stop performing magic as he believed you could only work in night clubs or at kid parties.

🧵3/14 This photo features a person with long, wavy hair wearing a black long-sleeve shirt with large red polka dots and light pink overalls. They are blowing bubbles, with one bubble floating near their hand and another in mid-air. The background is a simple, solid light blue, which contrasts nicely with the colorful outfit and the bubbles, creating a playful and whimsical scene.
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Feb 1
On this day in 1972, Neil Young released his fourth studio album, Harvest.
Poorly received when it was initially released, it has since been proclaimed a high-water mark of his career and one of the best albums by a Canadian artist in history.
Let's learn more!

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After releasing solo albums in 1968, 1969 and 1970, along with one album as part of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young in 1970, Young bought the Broken Arrow Ranch.
While renovating his home, he injured his back which limited his ability to play electric guitar.

🧵2/18 This image is the cover art for the album "After the Gold Rush" by Neil Young. The cover features a black and white photograph of a person walking past a wrought iron fence against a brick wall. The person is dressed in dark clothing, and their face is partially obscured, adding a sense of mystery to the image. The title "After the Gold Rush" and the artist's name "Neil Young" are written in a colorful, somewhat distressed font at the top of the image, contrasting with the monochromatic background.
He was unable to stand up while performing, creating the need to play acoustic music.
At the same time, he began a relationship with actress Carrie Snodgress. His new home, and his relationship, inspired several songs for his new album.

🧵3/18 The photo is a black-and-white image of a person with short, styled hair, wearing a light-colored scarf tied around their neck and a long-sleeved top. The person is leaning on a surface with their arms crossed, displaying a ring on one hand. The background appears to be an outdoor setting with some architectural elements visible, suggesting an urban environment.
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