Republic of New Iceland
The Republic of New Iceland existed in north-central Manitoba from 1878 to 1887. During this time it was a semi-autonomous and self-governing enclave, as "Iceland West" within the Canadian interior. Melded somewhat into the multi-ethnic milieu of the larger nation over time, the region of...
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Western CEDAR
2008
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| Online Access: | https://cedar.wwu.edu/wdcag/2008wdcag/2008/34 |
| Summary: | The Republic of New Iceland existed in north-central Manitoba from 1878 to 1887. During this time it was a semi-autonomous and self-governing enclave, as "Iceland West" within the Canadian interior. Melded somewhat into the multi-ethnic milieu of the larger nation over time, the region of Icelandic settlement, centered about Gimli, has retained much more than most an attachment to the culture and language of its homeland and pride in its past. It remains a "Little Iceland" to this day. |
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