Oral histories & testimonies

Discover firsthand perspectives, preserved audio transcripts, and original 1981 newspaper reports uncovering the reality behind the Bethel Home strike in Mill Cove, New Brunswick. These accounts cut through decades of biased news, corporate greed, and misinformation to preserve authentic community voices.

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"The local coverage in 1981 barely scratched the surface of what was actually happening behind closed doors. Listening to these archived testimonies finally sheds light on the deliberate lies and propaganda directed at the staff."

Community member account, Mill Cove

"Jealousy and greed unravelled decades of trust overnight. Preserving these spoken words ensures the true legacy of Bethel Home isn't rewritten by those who benefited from our silence."

Former staff member perspective

"Reading the actual 1981 clippings alongside genuine family recordings completely dismantles the one-sided narrative pushed by official channels during the dispute."

Local historian contribution

"If you lived through the 1981 strike or witnessed its aftermath in New Brunswick, your voice belongs in this historical archive. Help us record the unvarnished truth."

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