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… Nikander and Anna Owcharuk were my grandparents. They were both Ukrainian and arrived at Pier 21 on April 27, 1928 on board … the time) and Anna's mother, Mary. We believe the ship came to Canada via Poland and Hamburg, Germany. …
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… Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Italy Ship Name: Conte Biancamano Port of Entry: Halifax Age on … and older sister Assunta in Thorold, Ontario Soon after in 1957, we were joined by sisters Eva and Edda and parents Giovanni and Angelina …
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… who came through Pier 21 at various times, but all returned safely. We dedicate this plaque to him from our three children, five …
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… Mary J. Coleiro (mother) had just lost her husband in 1952 and in 1957 her youngest of four daughters married a Canadian … and son-in-law. Since she had no sufficient means to make her dream come true, the three remaining daughters (all well employed, two school teachers and one travel agency clerk) decided …
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May 13 to July 23, 2023 Chinese Head Tax Certificate issued to Lee Wing, 1916. Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Collection, [R2021.48.6] Artwork, historical objects and documents reflect artist JJ Lee’s Chinese Maritime family’s immigration experience in this new temporary exhibition. The …
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… payments are handled at PayPal, a secure online financial service. You can pay with a credit card without signing up for a PayPal account. For …
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… histories, archival photographs, artifacts and immersive experiences. We explore themes of journey, arrival, belonging and contributions …
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January 10 to April 14, 2024 Photographers Darren Ell and Roger LeMoyne weave together images of recent migrations on three continents with portraits of refugees now in Canada. Their personal stories offer a counterpoint to the documentation of the dramatic events driving global migration. Darren …
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… as I arrived in Toronto, my dad, my brother, some cousins, and uncles were there already. My uncle officially “opened the gate” for my family to start arriving in 1950. After that we followed in his footsteps, all hoping for the promise of a better life. …
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… Information and resources for media professionals, including quick … information, and a selection of high-quality digital photos. About the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 The Canadian Museum of … in Canada from 1928 to 1971. Today, as Canada’s sixth national museum, we share the ongoing story of immigration to Canada—past to present, …