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… "In Search Of A Better Life..." What was he thinking of that day in the summer of 1951 as he stood motionless looking out over the … Gulf of Naples? With the warm and passionate rays of "O Sole Mio" guiding him up the ramp and onto the deck of the great ship," The … arrived at a very tiny train station in New Hamburg, Ontario after a 14-day journey across the Atlantic. He carried his only worldly …
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… by Carrie-Ann Smith, Vice President, Audience Engagement The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is a … forget it." The Pier 21 Story , Canada Employment and Immigration Commission. Halifax: 1978. In 1988, J.P. and Trudy Duivenvoorden Mitic, … had been given free office space in downtown Halifax. They had a website, an architect had been engaged, and exhibition designers had …
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… It began with an eight-minute walk through a park, along the Dartmouth Commons, to the bus terminal. Both Saïd and Ghita had seen snow before, … And the tears dropped from her eyes. ” The Canadian Government’s website records that winds that day were northerly and gusted to 89 … so, they continued their mission. A couple of hours later, shopping accomplished, grocery bags in hand, they awaited the Uber they had …
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… It began with an eight-minute walk through a park, along the Dartmouth Commons, to the bus terminal. Both Saïd and Ghita had seen snow before, … And the tears dropped from her eyes. ” The Canadian Government’s website records that winds that day were northerly and gusted to 89 … so, they continued their mission. A couple of hours later, shopping accomplished, grocery bags in hand, they awaited the Uber they had …
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… the countless journeys that immigrants made and continue to make to come to Canada. It may have reminded you of your own family’s story. On … person last year, while over 489,000 unique visitors spent time on our website learning about our programs, stories and collections. I am also … the rest of the Museum community, to re-examine how we reach our audience at home (and from home) during a time when they are unable to …
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… stands for. Tolerance, respect for other cultures. When I applied to come to this country, it was like a light inside of the darkness.My … end, we have been working to make sure our building, our exhibitions, website, programs and services are safe, easy to use and barrier-free. … three-year Accessibility Plan. It can be found on the homepage our website. Just go to the home page and use the search function for the …
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… (1951) and Huber (1952) families (German Immigrants) found on the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 website. Herman Leuteritz (1920-2008) Account of Immigration to Canada … the international boarder (one had to wait TWO years for that). Next day, a Monday, I reported to Mr. Cannon at the immigration office. He …
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… reports, in permanent and travelling exhibitions, on the Museum’s website, and by external researchers and other third parties. We still … families as a result of war . Thelma Freedman and Monybany Monyang Dau both lived this experience, and they both shared their stories with … offer any generalizations about children, dislocation, and war. They can, however, give us insights into how individual people experience …
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… course of an interview. The recorded document is a primary source that can be archived and made available to the public. Why does the Museum … Museum exhibits, educational and interpretive materials, publications, website and social media engagement. Who can participate in an oral … and then traces your life story from childhood to the present day. The interviewer will ask questions related to your life …
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… even harder to detect: At the head of one of the trains is a steam locomotive carrying a load of real coal , which Conlin retrieved from the … on a bench waiting for their train. They are students from the West Indies, explains Conlin, in Canada on a student visa and bound for their … about the history of their history on Canadian Museum of Human Rights website. A Black sleeping car porter swings down from the Colonist …