1802 in Canada
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See also: 1801 in Canada, other events of 1802, 1803 in Canada and the list of 'years in Canada'.
[edit] Events
- The Tlingit start resisting Russian incursions into their territory.
- First Nations massacre Russians at Old Sitka; only a few survive.
- Alexander Mackenzie is knighted for his efforts in 1802 and becomes a member of the XY Company.
- Saint Mary's University is founded at Halifax.
[edit] Births
- January 9 - Catharine Parr Traill, writer
