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I am a War Bride. My country, Holland, was invaded in May 1940 by the Germans. For five years it was horrible. There was so much sadness and fear; never knowing when fathers or brothers would be picked up in the night to be sent to Germany, some never returning. Then, in the spring of 1945, the …
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Antonino Forte e Marianna Sacca …
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Nicolas Panagiote Macris …
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Helena Gravel and Johanna Gravel …
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Sergeant Foch O. Blouin …
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P/O Thomas Cameron Guy …
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Transcript Screen Text SETTING THE TABLE: Food, Fusions, and Welcoming Communities Screen text with audio I was born in the countryside…in the district of Vihiga in western part of Kenya. My mom was a very, very welcoming woman. She raised us to be able to embrace whoever comes in and to take them …
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From a war bride recounting her train trip across Canada to the harrowing journey of a refugee fleeing a war zone, watch and listen to first-hand accounts from those who lived the experiences. Our unique oral history collection allows you to relate to and empathize with the people coming to Canada …
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We had the great pleasure of hosting award winning playwright & dramaturge Santiago Guzmán as our over the winter of 2024/25. Originally from Metepec, México, now based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Santiago holds a BFA in Theatre from Memorial University. Santiago’s play Urn was …
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Your immigration story is part of what defines us as a country. The Museum would like to hear from anyone with a story related to Canadian immigration. Personal and family experiences of immigration are an important part of everything we do, and you can help the Story Collection grow by sharing …