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Mandate The Museums Act establishes the Mandate of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21: The purpose of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is to explore the theme of immigration to Canada in order to enhance public understanding of the experiences of immigrants as they arrived …
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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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Born : November 21, 1927, Fossacesia, Italy Immigration : 1953 Sailing Ship : SS Nea Helles Date of Departure : May 21, 1953, Napoli, Italy Date of Arrival : June 02, at Pier 21 Halifax, Canada Destination : Sudbury, Ontario Occupation : Construction worker Died : October 20, 1979 Personal …
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eat make share recipes …
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eat make share recipes Explore recipes → Soft Landing Seven bite-sized stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in the places they landed-people who changed their communities and were changed themselves. Explore the gallery → Countless Journeys Podcast Listen in on these original …
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May 10, 2025–January 18, 2026 Recipes eat make share Perfect Pairings Canada’s food is as diverse as its people. How and what we eat is shaped by over 400 years of immigration and relationships between newcomers and Indigenous Peoples. Food connects us to the past, to place, and to each other. …
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As a federal Crown Corporation, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is subject to both the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act (the Acts). The Access to Information Act gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and anyone present in Canada the right to request records held …
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These 30-90 minute virtual field trips, delivered live with one of our Heritage Interpreters, will dive into Canada’s immigration past. Perfect for education and community groups, and tailored for different ages. If you have questions, please contact Saïd Allibou by email: learn@pier21.ca or by …
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Refuge Canada Tent raises awareness of the complex issues surrounding the history of refugees in Canada. Drawing upon oral histories, archival images and interactives, this immersive exhibit serves as an introduction to the context for Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis and brings to light …
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