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… itself been a trial. Under Nazi occupation, my father, Herman, had become involved in Resistance activities, a risk which was finally … Beer pull away from the dock, my mother cried. She had not chosen to come to Canada to be "put in jail." I think we can all relate to the … Quarantine at Pier 21 Made Coming to Canada feel like being put in Jail …
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… my mother told me that our land is almost takes over by the Burmese soldiers. My family started to move in Canada. When I am in Canada …
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… As an active young person, I wanted always to make different in the community, and seeing people suffering from AIDS, drug abuse, and … Salaam. I used my journalistic skills to share information in schools, communities and universities to address issues are concerning the youth. This project lead me to become a youth activist. I was selected to travel to many countries in …
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… August 22, 2018 Halifax, NS Saputo Family commemorates arrival in Canada with $1M donation to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Arriving from Sicily and … Saputo Hall is a hub of activity where public and educational programs come to life and visitors gather for exhibition openings and guided …
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… said that everyone has a story: How true! My immigration story is not complete without you! it is already 365 days since you left us. My … if I didn’t call you, you would call me. Suddenly there was a break in communication. Even when I called you, and asked, You said you were … about you Ify. IFY BAY... BAY... It’s been 365 days since I lost your companionship. I miss your advice, your input, your smile, your voice. …
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… after 5 years at her own request due to marriage and emigrating to Canada. Due to the restrictions in the Indian Navy about marrying … one to Litton Systems in Rexdale, Ontario and their reply was- if you can be in Canada by February 28th- you have a job! He returned to UK at … the train with a change in Montreal; they arrived in Toronto, Sunday evening. On a very cold February day they made their way to …
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… of my favorite questions to ask visitors here at the museum is “what made you leave your home and decide to come to Canada?” Some respond that it is for new opportunities, to improve …
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… Sometimes I go to visit – I tell people I am going home. But when I am coming back to Canada, I tell people I am going home. So where is home? … she came home with bloody nose yet the school did not do anything to stop it. But we have hope that things will work out. Luckily the new …
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… they had done what was wanted. We were all thrilled one day when Wing Commander Whittle came to have his rocket tested - it was a forerunner …
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… Marilyn Carr-Harris. Courtesy of Dr. Afua Cooper. Reckoning with an uncomfortable past is an important part of the job of any national … And Canada was deeply involved through our connections to the West Indies trade and our part in shipping and the British Empire.” The … Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. As part of the 2026 commemoration, the UN will host the exhibition from March 17 to …