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Marie-Josèphe Angélique (1705-1734) depicted by artist Marilyn Carr-Harris. Courtesy of Dr. Afua Cooper. Canada’s connection to slavery is not just the Underground Railroad; Slavery played a significant role in the early settlement of Canada and its legacy can be seen and felt today. Discover the …
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… Soon after the war Ruurd and Rinske considered emigration as an option. With Ruurd’s lack of farming skills, the opportunity did not arrive … after their arrival, the family bought a new bungalow in Downsview, ON. Ruurd’s dream however, was to own and operate a small farm in the … their three-year-old Tineke died in a tragic accident in 1944 and one year later their ten-year-old son, Jan, died from a hand grenade …
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… shortages? How did this affect your daily activities? How was your community affected by the conflict? Do you remember the conflict coming to an end? What was that like? The decision to leave and the … to leave your country of origin? Why did you/your family decide to come to Canada? Did you apply to come to Canada with the idea of …
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… World War II had finally ended and horizons of hope beckoned beyond the mountains and coastlines of Italy. Having been … 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 …
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… Why should you apply? Finding meaningful work in a new country can come with multiple challenges including non-transferable …
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… seen: Warsaw, Poland and Versailles, France Last known destination: Canada The Scotiabank Family History Centre needs the public’s help … received the following email from Irene’s daughter, Paula. If you have any information that can help reunite Irene and Maja please email … Here is a picture of Maja taken during 1947, Maja also kept one of my mother’s so they wouldn’t forget each other. We will be very …
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… Photograph of Peter Seixas splitting logs on the farming commune in Powell River, British Colombia, 1970-1973. Credit: Canadian …
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… was sponsored by Eddy and Agnes DeBoard who were living in Iroquois, ON. Eddy was in the Canadian Army and became a good friend of my father … at the Seaway Project, I found employment at DuPont Canada, Maitland, ON. Was hired by Grant MacKay, an ex WWII RAF gunner, who was shot down … I have always been interested in sports, having won two Dutch and one Canadian championships in rowing. Switched over to sailing a Soling …
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… the Caronia, Cunard Line. She was the daughter of Pekka Kinnunen and Anna Hentunen. She was born in 1901 and according to records in … She became a widow in 1957 with the passing of her husband. A real pioneer with her hard work ethic and her generous spirit have made her a … was a remarkable and generous woman and they did not make them any better". Her four grandchildren and five great granchdildren did …
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… I took the train to Toronto - there was lots of snow and it was cold! One guy was dropped off the train in the middle of nowhere until someone spoke up and the train reversed to pick him up again. He was …