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… George was called into service in 1939. He left Montreal to Halifax via train and departed from Pier 21 aboard a troopship for Britain. … at this time after successfully landing in June of that year in D-Day operations. After the war, George returned home to Montreal after … when she arrived in Montreal there were family members there to welcome her. Many war brides did not have this luxury and Ada knew she was …
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… soft bun to serve with it. Step 1: For the bhaji: In a large pot, combine the potatoes, cauliflower, beans, red peppers, water, and 1 … the vegetables until smooth. Cook for 10 minutes, until all the ingredients are combined. Add a little water if necessary to make a soft … with her brother Paresh while pursuing her Master in Environmental Studies degree at York University. They passionately roast, grind and …
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… by Jan Raska, PhD, Historian (Updated October 26, 2020) Introduction V-E (Victory in Europe) Day, May 8, 1945, marked not only the beginning of the return home from …
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… an immigrant. EB: Now why do you think that is? TC: Because it was so comfortable to be here, so easy to be here, I don’t know. I certainly … the college here now, and I watch the college try to help immigrants become part of this society and it’s a real chore: language barriers and …
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… honor of my mother, Carmela Torjan, who immigrated to Canada in 1951, via Italy. In celebration of her own individual journey, I chose to … sibling, remained in Italy with her husband, where she resides to this day. When you ask her about it, Carmela shows tempered disappointment … of events sent Carmela on ahead to a country she had little interest in, while leaving behind a promising future in Italian shoe design. A …
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… navy". I have a christening pennant which was from the Hawkesbury (flower class). Lt. Cmndr. William G. Curry was the only CO of the ship during the war picked it up brand new in 1944, (that's why he has a christening pennant). The first ship that he served on was … in the wardroom on shore when the word came in that they had a chance to take the Germans captive. They scrambled on some vessel and …
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… by Dan Conlin, Curator Time 0:01:52 Transcript: This little 1970s doll here tells a story about two major groups of refugees who came to Canada. This doll is on loan from Dr. Tran-Davies, a medical doctor in Alberta. She came to Canada as a five-year-old girl in 1979 as part of the large group of South-East Asian …
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… my friends. After the many bus rides and plane rides, we arrived at Welcome House. The house was very different from the houses in Thailand. I … on it all the time when I was bored. My family didn’t stay in welcome house for so long. In Langley my family stayed in one of my mom’s …
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… was continuing to grow back home in Kampala, Uganda. Shortly after completing their education and returning home, they gathered their … open immigration offered by the Canadian government was like a warm welcoming mother’s embrace reassuring these refugees – “everything will be alright now” . Uganda has become a place that we don’t talk about; it’s a place that represents …
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… honor of my mother, Carmela Torjan, who immigrated to Canada in 1951, via Italy. In celebration of her own individual journey, I chose to … sibling, remained in Italy with her husband, where she resides to this day. When you ask her about it, Carmela shows tempered disappointment … of events sent Carmela on ahead to a country she had little interest in, while leaving behind a promising future in Italian shoe design. A …