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A secret war, 100,000 refugees and the creation of the Private Refugee Sponsorship program A family of new Canadians celebrates Canada Day. Photo Credit: Charlie Lim (HOF024). Between 1975 and 1985, over 100,000 Southeast Asian refugees from three countries came to Canada in the wake of the Vietnam …
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… fell in love, and wed, after having only seen a picture of one another. Arriving in Canada in 1951 with only $15 in his pocket, Bobby worked tirelessly to create a new life in what he affectionately described as “this beautiful country [Canada]”. … welcomed everyone. Their generosity and kindness were reflected each day through their connections with customers, family, friends, even …
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… came to Canada in the wake of the Vietnam War and the victory of communist North Vietnam in 1975. Those escaping Vietnam became known as … government had seized power in 1975, led by the dictator Pol Pot, and committed genocide against its own people . Those targeted included … country per capita in history . When the civil war ended and the communist organization Pathēt Lao emerged victorious, 300,000 fled …
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… My husband Cpl. James Reid Paton arrived two days ahead of me on the Ile de France, a troop ship. I sailed from Liverpool. The day after I got …
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… fell in love, and wed, after having only seen a picture of one another. Arriving in Canada in 1951 with only $15 in his pocket, Bobby worked tirelessly to create a new life in what he affectionately described as “this beautiful country [Canada]”. … welcomed everyone. Their generosity and kindness were reflected each day through their connections with customers, family, friends, even …
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… those peels. First peel of my ego came off when at united nation high commission for refugees I was recognized as stateless. You see, I took … If we are lucky we will experience the peeling- and our soul comes through young and vibrant with no attachment to anything …
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… as a child were narrow and limited. When I entered university, I studied architecture and the students were encouraged to travel, …
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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 …
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… uh, yes , there’s a justice process, influenced by the international community, but he’s already dead. I’ve known many people, colleagues, … a little thinker in a big country of thinkers, and together, when we combine our efforts, I’m convinced we have or will have a world of … due to his ethnic background. This discrimination encouraged him to become an advocate for peace and human rights. Fredrick earned a master’s …
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Joan's husband Gerald Wilson . Joan's daughter Sandra . Joan with her parents Gerald and Joan Wilson A telegraph Joan sent to Gerald Joan in uniform Joan in uniform Joan in uniform Joan at the War Bride's Club Joan with her husband and granddaughter Sandra and Ken Sandra with father Gerald and …