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… in Canada and something he dearly missed. As he so passionately said, “it’s the simple things in life that bring us the greatest joy.” …
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… When there is a war in a country, it can become difficult for its citizens to leave... People lose their … The most important challenge, and certainly one that we can relate to, is fear. Growing up in Burundi during the civil war, where there … not just of a material nature. We spent so many days visiting them. We sat and listened, trying to comfort them and let them cry on our …
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… I spent an interesting morning touring and researching my arrival to Canada on the ship - Vulcania. We docked in Halifax on an overcast day on December 29, 1952. … the dock at Pier 21 where they were approached by a portly man who said something they did not understand. They surmised the man was …
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… I asked, “Who is going to take care of you when I’m gone?” We also said goodbye to our family members in our village of Campodimele, as … their courage, strength, hard work and perseverance, gave us a new chance for a better future. I will be forever thankful for their …
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… the war was over and that they were planning to execute them. She then left the gate open and gave them the opportunity for freedom. The year … away March 7, 1970 unexpectedly of heart failure at the age of 57. Left behind two granddaughters Rosangela Ferrarelli and Gianna …
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… Patties, like these ones from Brawta Jamaican Jerk Joint in Halifax, are a great meal to warm up a Canadian Winter. Are Jamaican Patties the most history-packed food in Canada? Okay, okay, … open up the patty and see what’s inside. Colonization and Hand-Pies Jamaica, home to the Indigenous Taíno people, was colonized first by …
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… Patties, like these ones from Brawta Jamaican Jerk Joint in Halifax, are a great meal to warm up a Canadian Winter. Are Jamaican Patties the most history-packed food in Canada? Okay, okay, … open up the patty and see what’s inside. Colonization and Hand-Pies Jamaica, home to the Indigenous Taíno people, was colonized first by …
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… Inscription on the Cross worn by the Sisters of Service – “I have come to serve” Born in Windsor, Ontario, Florence Kelly moved with her … wearing dog tags. There were women who were joining husbands who had come on before, shepherding 2 or 3 small children and all their worldly … me notice her above the noise in the station.” “You look so tired” she said. “Would you like some help?” Who was this woman? Was she a …
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… 13, 1964 Age on Arrival: 21 My Immigration Voyage from Scotland to Canada At the age of 21, I made the decision to leave Scotland to get … I was given the choice to immigrate to Australia, United States or Canada. I chose the latter believing it would be a permanent life … children. The night before our departure we all got drunk, partied and said good-bye sharing lots of hugs and kisses. Our voyage was long, …
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Shed 21 immigration quarters as opened in 1928, excluding assembly and medical inspection area. (Cropped extract from Halifax Port Authority #10882) …