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March 9 to November 15, 2019 What is family, anyway? Can you pick your family or is it determined by biology? Is family the people you share holidays with? Or, is it more of a feeling? Family Bonds and Belonging honours and interprets the many ideas of family. Through four themes --belonging, …
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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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Canadian soldier Frank Englehart whittled this for his wife Marjorie in 1944 or 1945. [A2024.9.1 Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 collection] A heart of glass A one-of-a-kind artifact was added to the Museum's collection last year and is on display in the War Brides section of the Pier …
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Prince Churchill is currently the artist-in-residence at the Museum. Courtesy of Prince Churchill. Prince Churchill was born in poverty in Haiti before being put into an orphanage at age 6. Well, he thought he was six—but more on that later. Prince is currently the artist-in-residence at the …
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Santiago Forteza with his wife Sophie and daughter Fabiola after a team Canada match vs Wales in Halifax, August 27, 2022. Courtesy of Fabiola Forteza. Santiago Forteza arrived from Buenos Aires to Quebec City speaking no French . He’d come to do a Masters Degree at the Université Laval. It was …
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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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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 interviews where guests share the …
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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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Can I search for an immigration record on the Museum’s website? No, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 does not have immigration records on the website. The Scotiabank Family History Centre staff use a variety of internal and external sources to locate immigration records, manifests and …