The Springhill Mine Disasters in Nova Scotia, Canada, were a series of catastrophic events that included a significant bump in 1956, which killed 39 miners, and another disaster in 1958 that resulted in the deaths of 75 miners. These incidents brought national attention to the coal mining industry and its inherent dangers. The tragedies not only devastated the local community but also spurred reforms in mining safety regulations and practices across Canada.

The Springhill Mine Disasters of 1956 inspired a wealth of Canadian folk songs and poetry, with artists like Stan Rogers drawing on the Maritime mining life to explore themes of hardship, community, and resilience in the face of tragedy.