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… love to see your packed suitcases! You can take photographs of your completed suitcases & email them to acishahayo@pier21.ca . Print this …
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… of the contributions of immigrants to Canada’s culture, economy and way of life. Governance Board of Trustees Former Chairpersons and …
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… Ernest Paul Hanna was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia on January 25, 1920. At the start of World War II he signed up and proudly served his country with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders. On February 15, 1941 he boarded the Warnick at … He was married to his wife Alma (Kawaja) for 56 years. They were blessed with seven children: Paul, Gloria, June, Sharon, Diane, …
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… ended, but the unknown of the new country faced me. Fear and worries accompanied me during the 28-hour train ride from Halifax to Montreal. Through …
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… Tel: 902-425-7770 Toll Free: 1-855-526-4721 Email: info@pier21.ca We are available Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can expect our team to get back to you within 2 business days. Museum …
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… Churchyard at Yvelines, near Versailles. To know that our parents were processed as Landed Immigrants at Pier 21 Halifax was a delightful … the Oulu area of Finland when her older sister Jenny encouraged her to come to work as a domestic in in a family home in Toronto. Lauri and … mailing address for keeping contact with friends and relatives.Many newcomers met their future spouses here. After meeting and courtship Lauri …
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… and Daniel. His family meant everything to him and he showed it every day. He had four grandchildren; Todd, Adam, Lauren and Heather and at …
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… on December 19, 1954 aboard the Conte Biancamano following a seven day crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. The family reunited and started a … he could find work to support himself and his family and perhaps some day have the ability to own a small home and live in freedom without …
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… be free of the Nazi tyranny. Many friendships blossomed in those days and indeed, many Canadian soldiers returned home with Dutch … away to a small area where a nurse oversaw their care and feeding. One day my parents had finished their dinner and came to fetch me from the … the passengers. Most people were sea sick for at least part of the 8 day voyage. It was a leaner group of travelers that arrived in Halifax …
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… have touched you more. I remember that first kiss in Corner Brooke. I can still taste it today so sweet so giving so wonderful. I remember … first Christmas and you bringing on the plane that little tree from Nova Scotia in a Sobey’s bag. I remember your red nose in Winnipeg at … Allen Boyd…. you are beautiful. And now is the time to say goodbye but con te partiro, you will live with me in my mind and in my heart. Con …