Maple Leaf 5
Prime Minister of Canada
Sir Mackenzie Bowell
1894–1896

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In Bronze

The Unfortunate Four — Nathan Scott

Why I called it “The Unfortunate Four” →

Sir Mackenzie Bowell – The Unfortunate Four by Nathan Scott

About the Artist

Nathan Scott

Nathan Scott is one of those people who doesn't realize there's anything he can't do. When he sees something he's interested in, he reads widely, thinks deeply and seeks to master it. Born and raised in Victoria, BC, in a military family, he learned that whatever he does, he must do well and according to schedule.

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Easter Eggs

Each bronze contains Easter eggs—hidden details and symbols incorporated by the artist.

The artist was given complete autonomy to decide what to include, where to hide it, and what it might represent.

How many can you find?

What do you think they mean? And perhaps most importantly, what do they mean to you?


Books on Sir Mackenzie Bowell

Curated by J.D.M. Stewart


Additional Educational Resources

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Resources may include lesson plans, activities, discussion guides, projects or other materials that help students explore the history, people and events connected to each Prime Minister.

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