• Private Albert Edward Murphy
    … Albert Edward Murphy enrolled in the Number 6 District Depot for the Canadian Army (Active) at Halifax, NS on the 4th day of October 1944. His date of Discharge was July 23, 1946. He also served in the Merchant …
  • Raymond Walter Wagorn
    … Raymond Wagorn was born Feb 2, 1922 in Hopetown, Ontario. He signed up for service in Jan 1940 with the IV Princess Louise … Prince Edward Regiment where he remained until VE Day. He was also in this unit's band as a drummer. He returned to Canada in October 1945. …
  • 我的昨日拾光 In My Yesterday
    … May 13 to July 23, 2023 Chinese Head Tax Certificate issued to Lee Wing, 1916. Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Collection, [R2021.48.6] Artwork, historical objects and documents reflect artist JJ Lee’s Chinese Maritime family’s immigration experience in this …
  • Angelo and Assunta DiPasquale
    Alumni Type: Immigrants Country of Origin: Italy Ship Name: Conte Biancamano (Angelo); Vulcania (Assunta) Port of Entry: Pier 21, Halifax Date of Arrival: Nov. 16, 1953 (Angelo); Aug. 12, 1958 (Assunta) Age on Arrival: 21 (Angelo); 19 (Assunta) Angelo and Assunta's Wedding Photo, August 30, …
  • Position As Desired / Exploring African Canadian Identity: Photographs from the Wedge Collection
    January 22 to March 30, 2013 Dawit L. Petros, Sign, 2001, Digital print. Credit: Dawit L. Petros and Dr Kenneth Montague / The Wedge Collection What does it mean to be African Canadian? Explore the topic of Black identity in Canada in the context of immigration and multiculturalism through Position …
  • Where Are You Really From?
    … today. If you would like to book a virtual visit, please contact Saïd Allibou by email or by telephone 902-425-7770 ext. 251. Back to …
  • Crossing Lines: A New Age of Migration
    January 10 to April 14, 2024 Photographers Darren Ell and Roger LeMoyne weave together images of recent migrations on three continents with portraits of refugees now in Canada. Their personal stories offer a counterpoint to the documentation of the dramatic events driving global migration. Darren …
  • The No. 2 Construction Battalion
    … February 16 to May 1, 2017 A "Community Presents" exhibition. Credit: Courtesy of Esther Clark Wright Archives at Acadia University The No. 2 Construction Battalion is a temporary exhibit created by the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. This small exhibit commemorates the overseas departure of the No. 2 Construction …
  • CPO Howard W. Watkins
    … 1997 Born in Digby, Nova Scotia. Howard volunteered for service in the RCN on Oct. 3, 1940 at the age of 25 and received his commission of Sub. Lieutenant in 1942. CPO Watkins' duties included … as Secretary to Commander Roby at Stadacona Hfx. and at sea received his training on board Corvettes. He served on the HMCS Saskatoon, …
  • Citizenship Program
    Will You Pass the Test? Ideal For: Ages 11+ Maximum number of participants: 30 One of the most significant points in the immigration process is the recreation, reframing or redefinition of cultural identity. Often this is symbolically represented by obtaining citizenship. The citizenship process …