Green Island in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion/Le bataillon Mackenzie-Papineau
The Mac-Paps/Les Mac-Paps
| — | Veterans of the Mackenzie Papineau Battalion/Voluntarios Internacionales de la Libertad | — |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2024
1. Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion/Le bataillon Mackenzie-Papineau Markers
Spain, 1936-1939
Canadians, 1,546 in number, left families, jobs and country to help the Spanish people defend democracy against the rise of fascism in the 1930s.
As part of the legendary International Brigades, a worldwide volunteer force from 53 countries, the Canadians were organized into the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion. It was named after the leaders of the 1837 rebellions against injustice in Upper and Lower Canada. Despite suffering heavy losses, many of the survivors continued to fight by serving in the Canadian Armed Forces in the Second World War.
In their Promethean struggle for liberty, democracy and social justice, the Mac-Paps fought courageously for their ideals without thought of reward or fame.
This monument was made possible by the generous donations of the Canadian people through the Association of Veterans and Friends of the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion.
Los Voluntarios de los cincuenta y tres paises,
entre los cuales 1546 canadienses que se uniero
para luchar por la democracia en contra
de los fascistas en la Republica Espaniola.
¡NO PASARÁN!
Unveiled
this page online
the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson C.C., C.M.M., C.D.
Governor General of Canada
and His Excellence John Ralston Saul
on October 20, 2001
Artist and Architect Oryst Sawchuk
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en Espagne (1936-1939)
Des Canadiens, au nombre de 1 546, laissèrent leur famille, leur emploi et leur pays pour aider le peuple espagnol à défendre la démocratie contre la montée du facisme dans les années 1930.
Au sein des légendaires Brigades internationales, composées de volontaires originaires de cinquante-trois pays, les Canadiens étaient regroupés dans le Bataillon Mackenzie-Papineau, du nom des chefs des rébellions de 1837 contre l'injustice dans le Haut-Canada et le Bas-Canada. Il y eut de lourdes pertes, mais nombre de survivants poursuivirent le combat en se joignant aux forces armées canadiennes lors de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale.
Dans leur lutte prométhéenne pour la liberté, la démocratie et la justice sociale, les Mac-Paps défendirent courageusement leurs idéaux sans penser à la gloire ou à la récompense.
Ce monument a pu être érigé grâce aux dons généreux du peuple canadien à l'Association des vétérans et des amis du Bataillon Mackenzie-Papineau.
Los Voluntarios de los cincuenta y tres paises,
entre los cuales 1546 canadienses que se uniero
para luchar por la democracia en contra
de los fascistas en la Republica Espaniola.
¡NO PASARÁN!
la très honorable Adrienne Clarkson, C.C., C.M.M., C.D.
Governeure générale du Canada,
et Son Excellence John Ralston Saul,
le 20 octobre 2001
Artiste et architecte Oryst Sawchuk
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"You can go proudly. You are history. You are legend. You are the heroic example of democracy's solidarity and universality. We shall not forget you. And, when the olive tree of peace puts forth its leaves again, come back! ...All of you will find the love and gratitude of the whole Spanish people who now and in the future will cry out with all their hearts, 'Long live the heroes of the International Brigades."
Dolores Ibarruri, "
Dolores Ibarruri, "
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
[Not transcribed]
Erected 2001.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2024
2. Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion/Le bataillon Mackenzie-Papineau Memorial
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 45° 26.45′ N, 75° 41.747′ W. Memorial is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is on Green Island. It is on Sussex Drive (County Highway 93), on the left when traveling north. Memorial is in Rideau Falls Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa ON K1N 1J1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Eastern Ontario. 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) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spain Remembers/L'Espagne se souvient/España no os olvida (here, next to this marker); WWII British Commonwealth/Empire Air Forces Honored Dead in Canada and the United States of America (within shouting
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2024
3. Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion/Le bataillon Mackenzie-Papineau Honor Roll Detail
Regarding Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion/Le bataillon Mackenzie-Papineau. Honor Roll of Veterans not transcribed due to difficulty photographing the stainless steel panels. See the link for a Mac-Pap veteran list.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion Volunteers. (Submitted on October 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. The Mackenzie Papineau Battalion Monument, Ottawa, Canada. (Submitted on October 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Public Commemoration of the Canadian Contribution to the Spanish Civil War (Levangie).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2024
4. Veterans of the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion Emblem
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
5. Voluntarios Internacionales de la Libertad Emblem
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
