• Order-in-Council PC 1911-1324
    … participated in the alarmist exclusion by creating many obstacles for immigrants of African descent. For instance, Canadian immigration … fare for train travel, rather than the reduced settler rate. [4] The Commissioner of Immigration for Western Canada bribed a medical … in British Guiana who was living in the United States and wished to come to Canada. [6] Racist attitudes about Black settlement in the …
  • Recruiting Domestic Workers and Live-In Caregivers in Canada
    … Jan Raska, PhD, Historian Introduction Over the last several decades, Canada has become increasingly dependent on foreign workers to meet its … evident in the agricultural, service, and homecare industries. [1] The Canadian government regulates all temporary foreign worker programs. … after completing 24 months of paid employment within a period of four years. Brief History of Labour Migration in Canada In early New …
  • Privacy Policy
    … Pier 21 is committed to providing websites that respect the privacy of visitors. This privacy notice summarizes the privacy practices for the … the purpose for which your personal information is being collected and how to exercise your right of access to that information. Your Privacy … sites. The IP address, on its own, does not identify an individual. However, in certain circumstances, such as with the co-operation of an …
  • Two Ways to Dig into the History of the Black Battalion (1916-1920)
    … publication of the 1986 book The Black Battalion 1916-1920: Canada’s Best Kept Military Secrets Today, there are several ways to explore the … Records at Library and Archives Canada (LAC)” is being offered on Feb 26 th , 2022, in partnership with LAC. Visit No. 2 Construction Battalion exhibition at the Black Cultural …
  • Two Ways to Dig into the History of the Black Battalion (1916-1920)
    By Anthony Black, Senior Writer Published on 01/02/2022 Credit: Courtesy of Esther Clark Wright Archives at Acadia University The world nearly forgot the existence of No. 2 Construction Battalion, a military unit made up of Black men determined to serve their country during the First World War. …
  • Movement of War Brides and Their Children through Pier 21
    by Jan Raska, PhD, Historian (Updated June 22, 2022) Introduction: Canadian Immigration before the Arrival of War Brides and Their Children From 1945 to 1947, Canada’s immigration controls remained restrictive. Although a majority of labour organizations opposed the liberalization of immigration …
  • Mystery Visit with the Museum
    … Virtual Field Trip: Mystery Visit with the Museum Ideal For: Ages 8 - 14 As one of Canada’s six national museums, housed in an … location of the Museum, the Heritage Interpreter will explain the significance of the historic site, and lead an interactive discussion about … Mystery Visit with the Museum …
  • Plan Your Visit
    … or mobility impairments. Learn about the free Navilens app and how it works.  → We are working to improve everyone's visit. Description of all services and accommodations.  → Hours Seven … Plan Your Visit …
  • Windsor Foundation Classroom
    … equipment, and natural light. This fully accessible room is perfect for your next meeting or conference. Inclusions: 6ft rectangular tables … Natural light Facility security services and standard cleaning before and after event Capacity: Theatre style (up to 80 guests) U shaped …
  • Edith Metcalfe Wallace
    … POWs - one in particular was very young and frightened, quite a sweet boy, she said. In late November 1944 Mother travelled to Richmond (in … the King’s Head Hotel). My father, who grew up in Port Arthur (Thunder Bay) Ontario, had signed up in 1941 when he was 22. He then spent at … for sugar, etc so my grandmother could make the cake. Mother had to visit the vicar at St. Stephen’s to get permission to marry a Baptist - …