Fallen Figures: The Darker Side of Hon. James Cockburn, Father of Confederation

Continuing the tradition, Rob Washburn and Rob Franklin of the Cockburn Society will be be visiting us on the Cockburn Holiday Monday.

Join us for a powerful exploration of a little-known chapter in Canadian history. Fallen Figures sheds light on a recently uncovered decision made by Hon. James Cockburn—Northumberland’s own Father of Confederation—that had a profound and lasting impact on the rights of Indigenous peoples for over a century.

This compelling revelation invites the community to engage with the complex legacy of a national figure, raising important questions about how modern historians confront uncomfortable truths in our shared past. Following the presentation, a guided discussion will offer space for reflection, dialogue, and deeper understanding of our local history and its relevance today.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see history through a new lens—and to be part of a vital conversation for the future.