Martha Black

Aug 17, 1945 - Jan 06, 2024

Victoria, BC

Martha Louise Black, a distinguished naturalist and politician, passed away on January 7, 2024, in Victoria. Born on July 18, 1945, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, she was 78 years old. Martha Black's life was a remarkable journey of exploration, advocacy, and public service. Joining the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898, she traversed the Chilkoot Pass and became a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society for her extensive research on Yukon flora. Martha's dedication to the Yukon extende...Read More

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