Film Screening: You Are Here -
A Come From Away Story

Illustration of New York City skyline with Twin Towers.

Date: Wednesday, November 27
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Andrea and Charles Bronfman Theatre
Language: Presented in English
Cost: Free

You Are Here - A Come From Away Story is an intimate feature documentary that goes deep into the community of Gander, Newfoundland where 38 airliners carrying over 6,500 passengers were forced to land after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. The film pulls back the emotional layers surrounding the five days during which the community housed, fed and cared for the dislocated passengers. With remarkable footage from the event, as well as interviews from a selection of airline passengers and residents of the town, this inspirational documentary tells the true story that inspired the smash-hit musical Come From Away.

Presented in partnership with REEL Canada.

Space is limited. Registration is required: https://youareherefilm.eventbrite.ca/

Gift Shop Holiday Open House

Display of products including a teddy bear, chocolates, a mug, a soapstone carving and a journal.

Date: Saturday, November 16
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Museum Gift Shop

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at a discount. Sip some hot apple cider, munch on cookies and other treats while you browse our Gift Shop for locally made and one-of-a-kind products. On Saturday, November 16^th, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, enjoy a 25% discount on regularly priced merchandise, and further discounts on select items.* Better be there with bells on!

Museum admission not required to shop.

*Discount does not apply to collector coins or stamps.

In Conversation with Annahid Dashtgard:
Breaking the Ocean

Dark haired woman, smiling, wearing a red blouse.

Date: Sunday, November 17
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Andrea and Charles Bronfman Theatre
Language: Presented in English
Cost: FREE

Born in Iran to a Persian father and British mother, Annahid Dashtgard’s family fled to Canada following the Islamic Revolution. Though safe from war in small-town Alberta, Annahid was bullied and ostracized by her peers at school and by adults in the community. As an adult and driven political activist, the unhealed trauma resurfaced following the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Annahid was forced to take the first steps towards personal healing. Her memoir, Breaking the Ocean, shares her journey, and addresses the long-term impacts of immigration and racism and the chance we all have to create our own happily-ever-after.

In Conversation with Annahid Dashtgard is presented in partnership with the Immigrant and Migrant Women’s Association of Halifax.

Reserve your seats: https://breakingtheocean.eventbrite.ca

Breakfast with a Fascinating Canadian:
Lino A. Saputo, Jr.

Date: Wednesday, November 27
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Hall
Language: Presented in English
Cost: $100/ticket or $1000/table of 10

The Breakfast with a Fascinating Canadian speaker series features well known Canadians, such as Lino A. Saputo, Jr., speaking about their connection to immigration and the important role it plays in our economy, culture and way of life.

Support the Museum by purchasing your table or tickets.

Core Exhibitions

The Pier 21 Story:

Step into the past and experience what it was like to immigrate to Canada through Pier 21. Hours of Operation >

Canadian Immigration History:

Experience the diverse adventures and vast contributions of newcomers to Canada’s culture, economy and way of life, from past to present day. Hours of Operation >