Durand in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)
Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 2, 2023
1. Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Marker
Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)
This statue of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, received as a gift from the Government of India and obtained through the efforts of the City of Hamilton and the local Indo-Canadian community, recognizes the twenty-year contribution made by the Gandhi Peace Festival to the cultural life of the city and the promotion of peace, nonviolence and social justice.
Born and educated in India and with a law degree from London, Gandhi moved to South Africa in 1893. There he experienced the indignity of racism against the African and Indian populations. With truth and non-violence as his moral principles, Gandhi launched his civil disobedience movement and experimented with the use of Satyagraha (Soul Force) as a constructive opposition to oppression. Gandhi returned to India in 1915 and championed the non-violent struggle for Indian independence.
His open, simple life, and his perseverance on behalf of the poor caught the attention of the world. He preached the universal Law of Love and lived a life of service. Although he held no office, he spoke for millions. He was affectionately called Bapu (Father);
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The City of Hamilton
October 2, 2012
Erected 2012 by The City of Hamilton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 2012.
Location. 43° 15.353′ N, 79° 52.457′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Durand. It is at the intersection of Bay Street South and Main Street West, on the right when traveling north on Bay Street South. The marker is in the City Hall Garden Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamilton ON L8P 4Z6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe, in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area, and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)
Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 2, 2023
2. Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Engineering Centennial Commemorative Plaque and Time Capsule (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of the Victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda (within shouting distance of this marker); Migration (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamilton City Hall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Hamilton Peace Garden (about 120 meters away); Dedicated to the Irish Who Settled in Hamilton (about 120 meters away); John Rae, Arctic Explorer (about 150 meters away); Hamilton Central Public School (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Also see . . . Mahatma Gandhi Canadian Foundation for World Peace - Our History.
The Mahatma Gandhi Canadian Foundation for World Peace, based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, traces its origins to 1988 when observances of the anniversary of Gandhi's birth were so well received by the people of Edmonton that the initiators launched plans to enlarge the annual observances, to memorialize Gandhi,(Submitted on November 3, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)and to share his teachings through a national foundation.Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 2, 20233. Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
