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Watch digitized films and videos from the Archives of Manitoba's holdings, including the Hudson's Bay Company Archives. These records illustrate a range of events, activities and iconic sites throughout Manitoba and beyond.

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This feature was launched on Manitoba Day 2020, with subsequent uploads in: July 2020, December 2020, March 2021, December 2021, and January 2024.

“Manitoba Fights for Freedom” (1944)


Archives of Manitoba, A 0237 Films promoting tourism and industry, GR8398, Manitoba Fights for Freedom, 1944, V34
Keystone Item Description: Manitoba Fights for Freedom


The film outlines the Manitoba war effort: men and women at work in munitions factories, meat plants, garment factories and airplane manufacturing. Also shown are men in paratroop and artillery training, and men and women marching in military units.

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