Coast guard ship Edward Cornwallis renamed to honour peace treaty with Mi'kmaq
Article content HALIFAX — A Canadian Coast Guard ship whose original name paid tribute to the controversial founder of Halifax is being renamed to recognize an 18th century peace treaty between a British governor and a Mi’kmaq chief. Indigenous leaders and historians said last year the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Edward Cornwallis should stop honouring a military officer who offered a bounty for scalps of the Mi’kmaq people. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Coast guard ship Edward Cornwallis renamed to honour peace treaty with Mi'kmaq Back ...