| Date: July 1, 1909 | |
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 Bernier's crew placing a plaque on Parry's rock 1 July 1909. |
Date: July 1, 1909 Bernier Proclaims Canadian Sovereignty
Captain J.-E. Bernier unveiled a tablet at Winter Harbour, Melville Island, proclaiming Canadian sovereignty over the entire Arctic Archipelago for Canada, from the mainland to the North Pole.
Bernier's crew placing a plaque on Parry's
rock 1 July 1909.