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Meet Olaf Janzen, the latest recipient of Newfoundland and Labrador's Heritage Award
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Olaf Janzen, a retired history professor from Memorial University's Grenfell Campus, has spent decades immersing himself in the rich tapestry of Newfoundland’s history. He researched and wrote about 18th-century Newfoundland, with a special focus on French and Mi’kmaq settlements on the West Coast. His commitment to preserving and sharing these historical narratives has earned him the prestigious Heritage Award.
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Manage episode 449861451 series 2435061
Olaf Janzen, a retired history professor from Memorial University's Grenfell Campus, has spent decades immersing himself in the rich tapestry of Newfoundland’s history. He researched and wrote about 18th-century Newfoundland, with a special focus on French and Mi’kmaq settlements on the West Coast. His commitment to preserving and sharing these historical narratives has earned him the prestigious Heritage Award.
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