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… in bronze, dot a 165 km trail in Ireland known as the National Famine Way. Crossing six counties, it marks the path taken by twelve-year-old …
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… The Museum would like to hear from anyone with a story related to Canadian immigration. Personal and family experiences of immigration are an important part of everything we do, and you can help the Story Collection grow by sharing yours. Criteria for …
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… War bride Date of Entry: August 19, 1946 City of entry: Halifax, Nova Scotia Name of ship: Lady Nelson Country of origin: England Name … My mother’s name was Ivy Edie Stevenson and she was born on January 26th, 1927 to Charles and Caroline Stevenson. She was 1 of 13 children … of Withyham, Tunbridge Wells, England. She was 12 years old when WWII broke out and lived approximately 25 miles from the city of …
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… things in the places they landed-people who changed their communities and were changed themselves. Explore the gallery → … in Canada. Discover all five seasons → Digital Storytelling Newcomers from cities across Canada created a two to five-minute video …
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… welcomed everyone. Their generosity and kindness were reflected each day through their connections with customers, family, friends, even … for life, and dedication to those they loved were demonstrated every day. They lived their lives rooted in their Greek Orthodox faith, …
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… Act in 1908, prohibiting the landing of any immigrant that did not come to Canada by continuous journey from the country of which they … arrangement did not apply to Japanese immigrants travelling to Canada via Hawaii; at this time, more than 50% of permanent Japanese … [2] Mackenzie King recommended that the government ban immigration by way of Hawaii in order to pacify growing anti-Asian sentiment. [3] …
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… Centre, the Canadian Army (Active) at Edmundston, N.B. on the 8th day of October, 1942. He served in Canada, the United Kingdom and … they were married on May 4th, 1944. A picture taken on their wedding day appears below. They had two children, a daughter Mary Elizabeth …
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… to begin establishing himself in this new land. On June 14, 1950, 26 year old Dina and 22 months old Giovanino (John) disembarked at Pier … miss with another ship. My mother remembers the cold, North Atlantic weather. She recalls port officials in Halifax as kind and caring … who left the comfort and security of home to risk it all and pave the way for others. They are very proud of their two children, two …
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… Foundation and Scotiabank. Volunteers from all backgrounds are welcome at the Museum—including you! Share cross-cultural experiences with … immigration history. Meet new people in a vibrant atmosphere and become actively involved in your community. Gain marketable skills and share Canada’s immigration story …
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Gerald's wife Joan Wilson . Gerald's daughter Sandra . Gerald and Joan Wilson A telegram that Joan sent to Gerald Gerald William Wilson Gerald William Wilson Gerald William Wilson Gerald and Sandra Gerald and Sandra Joan with her husband and granddaughter. Sandra and father Gerald …