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… of my neighbors doted on the only little girl in this place. I felt completely free and a sense of belonging. When I was ten we moved to … I was excited as I was now going to live in Canada. We did not have computers then but I went to the library to read about Canada, it … initial year I started to adjust. I got involved with the Folk Fest, a community that celebrates different food and culture. This was the …
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Lenga lenga is a leafy green and common vegetable grown in Central and Eastern Africa. It can be grown in a garden and incorporated into stews or eaten as a side dish. This recipe comes from Imelde Nduwimana who came to Canada ten years ago from Burundi after living in a refugee camp in Tanzania …
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… had only been told of Toronto by their father Giovanni, who had come to Canada in his youth to work and help support his family back home. … and before boarding a train, they went to a local store to buy some food for the next leg of their journey. Sliced soft Canadian white …
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Hilma Frenzel Halatsis, born in East Germany. Sailed on May 14, 1956 from Rotterdam on the vessel the Maasdam . Hilma sailed alone, a sole pioneer in search of a good and meaningful life. We admire her courage and optimism. Having no friends, no family, no job and knowing only a very few words in …
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… The word fattoush comes from the Arabic word fatafit, which refers to leftover stale pita … alike. Step 1: Prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients with a fork. Set aside. Step 2: Prepare the fried pitas. Heat … and fry until crisp. Set aside. Step 3: Place all the fattoush ingredients and the fried pita pieces in a salad bowl. Pour in the …
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… perhaps errors—in constructing histories. Causal relationships can be hard to establish properly, especially when they are rooted in … an unfamiliar and complex past. In our temporary exhibition, Shaping Canada: Exploring Our Cultural Landscapes , we examined how immigrant communities created and shaped cultural landscapes in Canada. We approached identifying and exploring cultural landscapes …
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… tomato coulis and 125 ml (½ cup) water or more. The liquid should completely cover the potatoes. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. … minutes, stirring frequently. The pasta should absorb the liquid and become creamy due to the mixture. If necessary, add 125 ml (½ cup) water … to celebrate the vibrant culinary scene in Canada and introduce our upcoming exhibition eat make share: a taste of immigration . This …
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… entry of industrial labourers, limiting eligible immigrants to bona fide agriculturalists, farm workers, female domestic servants and close …
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… my name is Scott Stewart. I am a Heritage Interpreter here at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. I’m in our Empress of … china, glassware, flatware, and what I like to ask visitors when they come to do the activity with me is where does it all go? Which piece is … companies will try to attract visitors aboard by advertising their food. So while won’t be as luxurious as second or first class it is …
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… he could save the money to put himself through medical school. After becoming a doctor, he travelled to England in 1914 for further studies. When the first world war broke out, he offered to stay and treat soldiers, but they were 'full up' with medical staff. John married my …