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… THE LAST IMMIGRANTS TO GO THROUGH PIER 21. Peter and I arrived at Pier 21 on the 21st June 1971, with our 5 year old son and our 6th month old second son. The baby fell asleep as we … up, as he was overtired and needed his sleep. So we waited. Everyone had long left the vessel and Peter had loaded all our things into our …
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… Educational Bursary Fund recognizes Ruth’s passion for Pier 21 and Canada, and her heartfelt commitment to making education accessible for … country have the opportunity to experience firsthand a vital part of Canada’s heritage and share in Ruth’s dream for a better Canada. You can make a donation in two ways: Donate → OR contact: Sukanksha (Su) Khatri Director of Annual and Planned Giving 902-402-3839 The …
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… Toronto, ON Comunidade Brasileira, Toronto, ON Viemos em busca de sonhose e a vontade de vencer. Nesta terra, encontramos apoio e amor. … chão, no qual nos sentimos amados e o chamamos verdadeiramente de nosso lar. Obrigado Canadá! We arrived with so many dreams and a strong desire to succeed. On this land, we were …
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… Companies in Canada were searching for Electronic Technicians, so Canada offered German technicians free transportation (to be repaid later) and a job. Liesel and some colleagues applied and were accepted. A lot of preparations were … Halifax, passengers from the boat spread across Canada to where they had jobs waiting for them. Lisa (the name she has used in her new …
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… the grown-ups, I was not able to see over the edge of the bow, and so had found what I thought was a nice spot from which I got my first glimpse of Canada. Looking back, I realize that I was much … are the parents of that boy?" ["War zijn de ouders van die jonger?"]. Well, my parents had ten children, admittedly most of them older than …
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… on the S.S. Bayano (100 passengers) for Britain in a large convoy. We had arrived in Halifax by train. I had never slept on a train before and had never been east of Montreal, so the two days train trip was quite an adventure. We were put in the Nova Scotian and were not permitted to go out alone. There were twelve Red Cross Corps. girls, volunteers, who …
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… Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal Ship Name: SS Homeland Port of Entry: …
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… measles as we crossed over. On the boat I assume. And by the time we got here, she was full blown measles. And I do remember walking up a … were quarantined.” The Accommodation and Detention quarters at Pier 21 had a large airing gallery so people could get fresh air. Mike recalled chicken wire and bars. “I …
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… of starting a new life. They are: Manuel Rodrigues, Martinho de São José, Jaime Teotónio, Manuel Brígido, Faustino Gaspar and Luís … except working on the fields for family survival. They were brave to come especially when they first arrived and could not understand anyone … They were led to different rooms until they were separated to go to different destinations. They became very isolated wondering where …
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… Having no relatives here we stayed with his friends until we found somewhere to live. I was made most welcome with them and I think Canada … is a great country. Theodore passed away in 1979 from Cancer. Our two sons had graduated, one in teaching, and the other in Engineering which he …