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  • Odd One by Sosina
    … When I want to work with other Africans I am defined by the country I come from or by the tribe my last name comes from. There is so much division in our communities and organizations here in Canada to the point where people …
  • Dmitri and Anastasia Tarasuk Family
    … their lives motivated them to start a new life in Canada. Life in the Western Ukraine occupied by Poland was dangerous. The Russian … to St. Walburg, Saskatchewan, looking out the window at the rocky Nova Scotia, Anastasia cried and said "How can we ever farm in Canada?". Early days in Saskatchewan are for …
  • Artist-in-Residence Winter 2024 – Santiago Guzmán
    … We had the great pleasure of hosting award winning playwright & … to develop his play Long-Distance-Short (working title). On March 26, 2025 a local audience was treated to a participatory … Artist-in-Residence Winter 2024 – Santiago Guzmán …
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    … Parking We are located on the Halifax waterfront at the Halifax Seaport. Parking is free evenings, weekends, and holidays. Rates for other time periods.  → Accessibility … impairments. Learn about the free Navilens app and how it works.  → We are working to improve everyone's visit. Description of all services …
  • Alfonso Catenaro
    … and his oldest sister Restituta, whom he had never met before that day in May of 1953. His intention was to work in Canada and earn enough money to one day head back to Italy. But, he soon realised that the opportunities in …
  • Pier 21 Person Search – Maja Monic
    … Last places seen: Warsaw, Poland and Versailles, France Last known destination: Canada The Scotiabank Family History Centre needs the public’s help … friends. Irene and Maja, Holocaust survivors from the Warsaw ghetto, were separated in France in 1947 when Irene’s family left the country …
  • Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 to Close Temporarily for Renovations
    … Media Release December 11, 2020 Halifax, NS Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 to Close Temporarily for … Renovations The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Road, will be closing temporarily for renovations beginning on … contributions of immigrants to Canada’s culture, economy and way of life. The refreshed exhibitions will feature an immersive …
  • A Lesson In-Dependence by Alwin
    … small and beautiful and is surrounded by 5 volcanos which are visible in the horizon in many places around the country. My mom tells me it was much too dangerous to live during the civil war that took place. That’s why she left. She hitch-hiked … A Lesson In-Dependence by Alwin …
  • Cpl Wilfred Claude Clouthier
    Wilfred and his wife, Nancy Clouthier pictured. Wilfred and his wife, Nancy Clouthier, on their wedding day Wilfred and friends during his years of service Wilfred and friends during his years of …
  • Elio D'Alessio
    … Italy and finally Canada. My father Elio was born on November 26th 1926 in Chieti Scalo in the region of Abruzzo which is in central Italy … After 11 years, in October 1963, my mother and I came and finally were reunited. What a surprise it was for me to get on a plane and …

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