Orphans of the Living : British Home Children in Canada

by Lori Oschefski

Orphans of the Living - Canada's British Home Children offers a groundbreaking exploration of the controversial child migration schemes that brought over 100,000 so-called "orphaned" children to Canada from 1869 to 1948. As the most current and comprehensive work on the subject, this book is packed with new insights and meticulously sourced from historical records, including the central registry files held by Library and Archives Canada. Readers will uncover the troubling role of the Canadian Government in these schemes, and the often overlooked stories of the children involved. Featuring a special section by Patricia Skidmore, Fairbridge Canada President, on the Fairbridge Farms, this eye-opening account sheds light on a dark chapter in Canada's past.

Orphans of the Living released as the #1 Best Selling Book on Amazon for 19th Century Canadian History and as the #1 Best Selling Book on Amazon for the 20th Century Canadian History. It also ranks as the #1 Hot new seller in those catagories.

363 pages, Paperback

Published September 24, 2024

About the author

Lori was born and raised in Orillia, Ontario, Canada, and has been tirelessly working to raise awareness about the plight of the British Home Children since 2010. Her work has gained recognition on a global scale. As the founder and President of Home Children Canada, she has established herself as a leading voice in Canada for the over 100,000 children who were sent to Canada from the UK between 1869 and 1948 as part of a child migration scheme. Her dedication and commitment to the cause has inspired many, and her advocacy efforts have helped to bring about positive change and greater awareness of this important issue.