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Richard (Dick) Johnson served in the RCN from 1939 to 1972. He began his naval career at 17 as an Ordinary Seaman and finished his service as a Lt Commander, the Commanding Officer of the 726 Communications Squadron in Halifax. During the Second World War years he served his country in convoys that …
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In the winter of 1952, at 2:00 a.m., Antonio, Renata and their sons Tullio and Mauro boarded the ship Vulcania, destination, Canada. This is a glimpse of their immigrant story. Antonio Cuccaro was born in Maddaloni in 1912. Renata Cavallotti was born in Milan in 1921. In June 1942, they were …
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Left: The mountain village of Diman and surrounding villages (photo courtesy of Jasmine Ghosn); right: The 161 unit Brenton Suites building, backgrounded by the 84 unit Trillium building, both projects led by Diman-born developer Wadih Fares. In the north of Lebanon, 1,400 metres above sea level, …
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How a vivid dream and a nearly forgotten history led to a new exhibition Chinese Head Tax Certificate issued to Lee Wing, 1916. Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 collection, [R2021.48.6] Artist JJ Lee thought of herself as a second-generation Canadian, her parents having been born in China. …
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by Daniel Meister, PhD Introduction The first part of this article traced the origins of the Barr Colony and its leaders. It demonstrated that the colony was part of the broader process of British colonialism and was inspired by a desire for colonies to be composed of mostly British settlers. The …
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Moffett Studio , Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Ideal for: Ages 11 - 17+ How do we decide who is important enough to remember and who is to be forgotten by history? How do we determine who or what is important historically? What is the difference between someone who is famous and someone who …
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A secret war, 100,000 refugees and the creation of the Private Refugee Sponsorship program A family of new Canadians celebrates Canada Day. Photo Credit: Charlie Lim (HOF024). Between 1975 and 1985, over 100,000 Southeast Asian refugees from three countries came to Canada in the wake of the Vietnam …
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November is a time to remember and honour the sacrifice of those who served our country. But it also gives us a chance to reflect on war and its effects. Different impacts Lloyd and Frances Ling wear military-inspired outfits outside their family’s restaurant in Halifax to show their support for …
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Pasquale 'Pat' Ruscio is the type of person the Sobey Wall of Honour at the Canadian Museum of Immigration was created to memorialize: a hard-working immigrant who helped build, and shape this country. His legacy lives on through his children, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren. Pat was …
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May 4 to December 31, 2023 In 2022, the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands published a graphic novel called "Destination: Canada”, telling the story of ten Dutch immigrants, illustrated by ten comic book artists. The Museum has adapted two of these stories for a special exhibit, …