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Preserving Port Union the only Union Built town in North America..National Historic District of Canada. Founded by the Fishermen's Protective Union

 Port Union, NL Canada
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Dr. Rod Taylor@FossilRod22 Nov 2024
It’s #FossilFriday! Here’s a spectacular Primocandelabrum from the #Ediacaran aged MUN surface at Port Union, #Newfoundland. It lived on the deep sea floor and looked a bit like a tiny tree: a central trunk led to smaller branches, which were covered with yet smaller branches.
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Thank you to @Trades_NL The Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation has been chosen to be the recipient of the Trades NL Community Giving Program. We are so Thankful for the support as we continue on the path of restoring "Canada's Only Union Built Town," #historicportunion
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We are spilling the t...For the Christmas in the Harbour tree this year we are doing a Tea Cup tree, if you have a cup and saucer that you would like to donate we would appreciate it!! Also if you would like to have the cup in memory or honour of someone Just give us the info
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and don't worry we still plan on using the Granny Square tree again this year ! Looking forward to seeing your cup and saucers
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Join the Memorial University Folklore group as they present their projects to the community. All are welcome to drop in to see what the students have been up to and say Good bye to the group as they clue up their field school!
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Join the Memorial Folklore students at The Factory this Sunday, September 22, from 1-4pm for a community drop-in printing workshop! Thank you to the MUN Harris Centre Community Scholars Fund for making this possible!
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No admission fee, everyone is welcome! We ask that children be accompanied by an adult.
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You can try laying out a page and running our historic presses — Leave with a print of your own!
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Welcome back Memorial University’s Folklore Field School to Port Union 8 new graduate students exploring culture, tradition, and creative life here in the region @MunFolkSociety
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Now the students are out and about conducting fieldwork, talking to folks, taking notes and photos, attending local events, and recording conversations and stories!
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Stay tuned for news on their final public presentation, Friday, September 27. The Field School is a graduate course offered by the Folklore Department, taught by Dr. Kelley Totten and TA Ainjel Stephens, with motivational support from Phyllis (the pup).
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Did you know that two important fossils were found in Port Union . Check out @DMcEdiacaran @FossilRod research below
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Some days its the little things #portunion #unionbuilttown #geologyfriends #fossils #supportresearch #educationmatters #nlrocks
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Then there are days like this when the ancient residents of Port Union show themselves @munpaleobiology @TrinityBayNorth #onlyunionbuilttown #portunion
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Another group another presentation! #historicportunion #canadsonlyunionbuilttown
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Sir William is watching to make sure we are continuing his legacy! #historicportunion. #onlyunionbuilttown #history
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Did you know the Row Housing in Port Union National District was affordable housing for the Fishermen’s Protective Union. We are restoration of these homes can provide more affordable housing for our community @FureyAndrew @Fred_Hutton @EHSJ709 @RogersChurence #heritagehome
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We currently have six homes completed and offer affordable housing to residents of our community. We can do more we have 10 units in various stages of development #heritagehomes #affordablehpuding #portumion @cpardy60
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