Did You Know Jamaican Maroons Were Sent to Canada?

Did You Know Jamaican Maroons Were Sent to Canada?

Jamaicans and their culture can be found in countries around the world, but one group, the Trelawny Maroons, were actually deported to Nova Scotia, Canada in 1796. In an effort to rid itself of the anti-slavery freedom fighters that were proving difficult, Jamaican authorities decided to exile them to the nearest British port of call […]