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  • How to discover your family's immigration history
    … Did you know that the Museum offers personalized and professional research assistance that can help you learn about your family, sometimes dating back many … history at the Museum. Working alongside our researchers, you may be able to discover things like: Where and when your ancestors …
  • How to discover your family's immigration history
    … learn about your family, sometimes dating back many generations? A popular service “I am overwhelmed by the help I received.” In high season … are not limited to people who immigrated through Pier 21 . "That's a common misconception," says Jocelyn Bourque, Genealogical Researcher and Manager …
  • Umeeda Switlo and Lella Umedaly
    … Switlo (US): When we were growing up we had— communities were divided in that, white people went to white schools, black kids went to … community in Uganda, very prosperous and educated. And we had a wonderful community life in many ways. Lots of religious events, the Aga … I think we really enjoyed our life in Uganda. Reasons for Leaving - Gendered Violence (Content Warning) Time 0:01:30 Transcript Interviewer: …
  • Education Groups
    … university groups and other organizations dedicated to education. Each visit includes a choice of one program . These fully facilitated … November to April Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May to October Open: Seven days a week, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Proudly … and chaperones are admitted free of charge. Book an education group visit → Questions? Contact us by email at learn@pier21.ca or (902) …
  • Joan May Brister Caswill
    … This is my recollection of my relocation to Canada as a war bride, and my … obviously I was right. I think 1300 war brides were on board, and I believe we were told that was the largest group of us sailing to that … joining our new husbands. I had last seen Bob almost 10 months ago, on May 8th, 1945 (which of course was V-E day), which was only one month …
  • Ethel May Wood Julseth
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  • LACW May Somerville Sawyer
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  • Edith May Thompson Hauger
    … Edith May Thompson Hauger …
  • A Taste of Something New: Adapting to Food in a New Country
    … Settling in a new country may pose many challenges for immigrants There are language barriers, … relatable challenge is adapting to new and unfamiliar foods. In Canada, one is inevitably exposed to different food from around the … stiff porridge made from Cassava root powder and a very common dish in my home country of Burundi. I was craving it and most African stores in …

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