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  • Giovanni Falvo
    … I came to Canada in June 1962 to join my two brothers Gabriele and Vittorio who … trip as the weather was beautiful. We reached Gibraltar during the daytime but the ship stopped for a short time to allow passengers to … knows the way I feel I want to go back and never leave her. I want to die. But the train is running on To a city that I never saw before. I …
  • Generalkonsulat der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Montreal • Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Montreal
    … Generalkonsulat der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Montreal Consulate General of the Federal … Montreal In Erinnerung und Würdigung an tausende deutsche Einwanderer, die in Kanada eine neue Heimat fanden und massgeblich zur Entwicklung … Generalkonsulat der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Montreal • Consulate General of the …
  • Atlantic Jewish Council, Canadian Jewish Congress and Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Canada
    … of Jewish immigrants who entered Canada through this port and made an enormous contribution to their adopted land. En l’honneur des milliers d’immigrants juifs entrés au Canada par ce port et en … Canadian Jewish Congress and Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Canada. Dédié par le Conseil Juif de l' Atlantique, le Congrès Juifs canadien …
  • Brazil Community, Toronto, ON • Comunidade Brasileira, Toronto, ON
    … Brazil Community, Toronto, ON Comunidade Brasileira, Toronto, ON Viemos em busca de sonhose e a vontade de vencer.   Nesta terra, encontramos apoio e amor. Hoje, agradecemos a este chão, no qual nos sentimos amados e o chamamos … Brazil Community, Toronto, ON • Comunidade Brasileira, Toronto, ON …
  • Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal
    … Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal Consulat général de Suisse à Montréal Schweizerisches Generalkonsulat in Montreal Swiss … through the maritime port of Halifax. Their arrival contributed to the development of harmonious relations between Switzerland and Canada and … between our two welcoming nations. Par ce point maritime à Halifax, des citoyens suisses ont amorcé un périple fondateur. Leur engagement a …
  • Maria Rosa
    … the men. It was so rough the little family only went on deck the First day. Guiseppe & Domenico went with ther father in the daytime. Guiseppe played cards with the men and became acquainted with …
  • Mosaic: Identity and Community Connection
    … which opens on International Women’s Day, celebrates and explores identity from immigrant and migrant women’s perspectives. Using art as a … was to create an art exhibit that would enhance the participants' identity, sense of place, belonging and community connection. The … Halifax Regional Municipality; the Province of Nova Scotia through the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage; Support4Culture, a …
  • Michele and Concetta DeBuono Family
    … Age on Arrival: 3 years old My Family will be celebrating 50 years in Canada on March 2nd, 2008, immigrating from our southern roots of Rende ( Cosenza) located in the Province of Calabria, Italy. I was only 3 … as an immigrant in a new land. The plaque of " Michele and Concetta De Buono and Family" hangs on the Sobey's Wall of Honour with pride.You …
  • Giuseppe Barbieri e Maria Cugliari
    … and Giuseppe described their time in Torino with a smile. To this day, Torino remains one of Maria’s happiest memories. They were at the … not heard from either the Canadian or Argentinian government until one day, 3 years after arriving in Torino, they received a letter from the …
  • Giuseppe e Caterina e Maura Martino
    … Past - Giuseppe Martino, Toronto July 21, 2001 I came to came to Canada on March 16, 1954 with my wife, Fortunata Caterina Martino, born … April 16, 1958, our daughter Silvana Caterina was born in Toronto. Today we have five wonderful grandchildren: Adriano 21, Mila 19, Vasil … with her five year-old son, Rosario in 1953. My father-in-law bought a house for $11,300 at 229 Concord Street, west Ossignton, south of Bloor …

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