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… for a period of 1-2 hours to enable passengers to stretch and buy some food, which would last to the next stop. There were no eating …
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… processed in the large shed. Since I was brought up in the Lutheran Faith, a very nice lady, Miss Lehman, who worked as a volunteer for the … in the middle of the summer, for I loved swimming and seldom had the chance to swim in salt water. During my spare time I walked to horse … The Pastor of the Lutheran Church came to visit me and invited me to come to the services on Windsor Street. I was told about English …
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… the challenge and triumph, the joy and injustice experienced by newcomers to Canada in the past and in the present. And learn about the … history including Canada's record on inclusion and exclusion. Browse a compelling oral collection of immigrant stories and histories. Share … in this gallery capture living memories and preserve them for future generations. Clips are 30 seconds to almost three minutes long, …
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Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Denmark Ship Name: MS Stockholm Port of Entry: Halifax, Pier 21 Date of Arrival: February 28, 1957 Family: 2 Adults and 4 children The Andreassen family came over from Denmark and made their way to Vancouver. The children came back to visit Pier 21 museum …
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… July 19, 2021) Introduction As the Research Intern here at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, as well as a History and … Additionally, as the granddaughter of Dutch immigrants who came to Canada after the Second World War, there’s nothing I love more than … conflicting accounts, and various effects that immigration can have on both individuals and families, especially when comparing …
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… soccer ball from socks and newspapers. I remember that I had to save coins and beg the bigger boys in the camp to take me to the cinema to … busy putting out the fires, the children were searching the ashes for coins. When the bulldozers came to shut down the refugee camp, I was …
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… of my neighbors doted on the only little girl in this place. I felt completely free and a sense of belonging. When I was ten we moved to … I was excited as I was now going to live in Canada. We did not have computers then but I went to the library to read about Canada, it … initial year I started to adjust. I got involved with the Folk Fest, a community that celebrates different food and culture. This was the …
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… idea – a winery. Bringing together families and friends to enjoy food and wine at the table, just as he had done in Europe, was …
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Hilma Frenzel Halatsis, born in East Germany. Sailed on May 14, 1956 from Rotterdam on the vessel the Maasdam . Hilma sailed alone, a sole pioneer in search of a good and meaningful life. We admire her courage and optimism. Having no friends, no family, no job and knowing only a very few words in …
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… cultural norms and practices are critical steps towards cultural competency. This program is designed to move learners from a personal … identity, discover the various ways that cultures interact in a community in a fun, hands-on way with building bricks, and engage their …