<p>Viola Desmond will be the first Black Nova Scotian (Black Canadian) to grace the face of a Canadian banknote.</p>
<p>According to the <em><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/12/08/first-woman-canadian-banknote_n_13511522.html">Huffington Post</a></em>, Viola Desmond is described as the Rosa Parks of Canada. Back in 1946 she challenged racial segregation by refusing to move from a whites-only section at a movie theatre.</p>
<p>She was convicted of a minor tax violation and used to enforce segregation. Now many years later she will be honored by appearing on a Candadian banknote.</p>
<p>Finance Minister Bill Morneau says that Desmond will appear on the $10 bill when the next series goes into circulation in 2018.</p>
<p>He said in a news conference, “Today is about recognizing the incalculable contribution that all women have had and continue to have in shaping Canada&#8217;s story. Viola Desmond&#8217;s own story reminds all of us that big change can start with moments of dignity and bravery.”</p>
<p>He continued, “She represents courage, strength and determination — qualities we should all aspire to every day.”</p>
<p>Wanda Robson, who is the sister to Desmond, helped make her storymore well-known. She was also present for the announcement.</p>
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<p><strong>Source</strong>: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/12/08/first-woman-canadian-banknote_n_13511522.html">http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/12/08/first-woman-canadian-banknote_n_13511522.html</a></p>
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