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Editor's Note: The following memoir is based on an interview that was conducted by Elinor Maher and Beverly MacLellan for the Colchester Historical Society Museum & Archives as part of the museums Year of the War Bride research and exhibit of 2006. The Pier 21 Society would like to thank Ms. Maher, …
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Passages is a twice-yearly newsletter for donors and supporters of the Museum. Winter 2026 Download the most recent edition to discover what your support has made possible …
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Passages The Passages newsletter highlights activities and programs that are made possible by the donations and support you provide. From new and travelling exhibitions to personal commemorations to free admission on Canada Day, your support is crucial. Passages shows why. The Winter 2026 edition …
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Luncheon with a Fascinating Canadian Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Time: 11:30am Location: Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St. W. Toronto, ON In support of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. For event information, sponsorships or ticket sales, contact: Ellen Sikorski or visit our Canadahelps …
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Seven beautifully crafted one-minute films about the impact newcomers had on Canada and the impact Canada had on them. From Jamaica , Stephanie builds connections between people of African descent and Northern Inuit communities. Described Video From Ghana , Margaret created and manages more than …
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Neighbours to the "Butcher” Idi Amin earned the nickname “The Butcher of Uganda” for atrocities committed under his presidency, including the killing of as many as 500,000 people. In 1969, two years before seizing power in a coup d’état, Amin was commander of the country’s armed forces. Usha and …
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By Anthony Black, Senior Writer Published on 01/12/2021 December 5 is International Volunteer day. This is the story of a connected chain of volunteers who have served at the Canadian Museum of Immigration and its home, Pier 21. Possibly the longest serving volunteer in the history of Pier 21, …
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By Anthony Black, Senior Writer Published on 04/01/2022 Lawrence Hill What do turquoise crocodiles and gifted children have to do with the aftershocks of the transatlantic slave trade? Award-winning writer Lawrence Hill (The Book of Negroes) spoke with us about his new novel Beatrice and Croc Harry …
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By Anthony Black, Senior Writer Published on 01/03/2022 March 4, 2022 was the unveiling of a new art project by the Museum’s Artist-in-Residence, Aquil Virani. Read what he has to say about what makes a hero, what makes for an ideal immigrant, and his hopes for the future. Your project is called …
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Historic and contemporary stories, research, collections and resources on Immigration-related topics—these are websites worth visiting. Angel Island Canada's History Canadian Immigrant The Canadian Immigration Historical Society Canadian Race Relations Foundation Chinese Canadian Women Ellis Island …