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  • Kookoo Sabzi - Naz Deravian
    … quickly turn mushy). Add the green onions and the rest of the ingredients except for the eggs and the oil to the green herbs and give a stir to combine. Add the eggs and mix well to combine. The batter should have … pieces and serve warm or at room temperature. Step 3: Prepare up to 3 days in advance. Serve at room temperature or gently heat through in …
  • The Netherlands Trunk
    … funding from Adrianus (Andy) Faas. The Faas family immigrated to Canada through Pier 21 on September 29 after a seven day journey from Rotterdam on the ship the Groote Beer (The Big Bear). … inconvenience caused Dutch Culture and Traditions Quotes Statistics Recommended Resources …
  • Teresa and Vittorio Pagnucco
    … I married Teresa (Teresina) and the next day I was on a ship heading to Canada without her. Talk about making …
  • Antonia Michele Leonardo
    … my Mother, my brother and I. 58 years have gone by since that eventful day in Halifax, my Father is gone, so is my Mother and also my Brother, …
  • Donor Impact
    … exhibitions to personal commemorations to free admission on Canada Day, your support is crucial. Passages shows why.  The Winter 2026 …
  • Ole Didrik Falkeisen
    … The trip from Rotterdam took seven days and I arrived in Halifax full of hope and the expectation of … was placed overnight on a farm run by the Catholic Brothers. The next day I was placed with a rancher in Hartleyville, Alberta. There I …
  • Ruby Leeson Kaspard
    … October 1, 1945 and shortly after, he returned home to Toronto, Canada. I followed in June 1946 on the Lady Nelson. I could not believe how … of friends on the ship and we were all hoping for a good life in Canada. Arriving at Pier 21, we were given a quick cup of tea and then … Mike passed away in October, 2006. Ruby & Henry on their wedding day - October 1, 1945 Ruby & Henry on their 60th Anniversary …
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    … and French. Tours and movie viewing times available throughout the day. An audio guided tour is available via the NaviLens app . Join our … your guide know. After the tour, check out our original film In Canada . The 20-minute film documents personal stories of immigrants from … Canadian Immigration Story Discover the history of immigration in Canada before, during, and after Pier 21 was active. At your own pace, …
  • Mario Bellina
    … working on the railroad as a worker and also cut hair on the side. One day a Poole Construction truck came by and said they needed a few men …
  • The Victor Kvasheninikoff Family
    … Canadian soil. The next leg of their journey involved a two or three day train ride to Hamilton. Each person was given a few dollars for the …

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