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  • Trace Your Roots at the Scotiabank Family History Centre
    Every visitor who enters the Scotiabank Family History Centre is greeted by a knowledgeable and experienced staff member ready to help them with their research. But responses staff often hear run the gamut from “oh, I was just curious, but I don’t think I have enough information” to “they arrived …
  • From Banker to Culturepreneur—an Ode to Joy
    Photo courtesy of Joy Bullen. Joy Bullen didn’t start out as a music impresario . “My formal working life was with TD Bank,” where, she says, “I had many different and varied roles.” But what moved her most was art, culture, and music. “I started looking at the nonprofit world,” recalls Joy. "I can …
  • Immigration Records and Family History Research Help
    The Scotiabank Family History Centre no longer offers online services, but all previously submitted requests will be answered. We provide in-person research services for people who are able to visit the Museum. Our staff use a variety of internal and external sources to locate immigration records, …
  • Ausonia II (SS)
    When ordering a ship photograph, be sure to include the ship name and accession number (i.e. DI2012.1.1). …
  • K-Bap Coxinha (Brazilian Coxinha with Korean-Inspired Filling)
    Perfect Pairings , a program by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, brings together home cooks to create recipes by blending elements of their unique cultural food traditions. This recipe was crafted by Brazilian chef Cinthia Marques and South Korean chef Kyonghee Oh (Sally), reflecting …
  • Perfect Pairings Lobster Dip with Ka’ak Al-Quds
    Perfect Pairings , a program by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, brings together home cooks to create recipes by blending elements of their unique cultural food traditions.  This unique recipe was a collaboration between Comfort Foodies owner Keisha Carter and Ghada Shuli, founder of …
  • Countless Journeys Podcast
    Hear the Human Side of Immigration Listen now → Season 7: Sports and Belonging New episode released every two weeks starting May 5. This season of Countless Journeys is presented by Air Canada , Canada's airline for welcoming newcomers home. OuiCanSki: Helping Newcomers Love Winter - Sandy Wolofsky …
  • Newcomers face the impossible choice: Who to root for in the World Cup
    Museum staff members wear their colours to support teams from around the world. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. With the game growing in Canada and the recent successes of the national team, we asked four people who they’re supporting and why. Saïd (Morocco) Saïd is Assistant Manager …
  • What Your Donation Makes Possible
    Your donation supports the development of programs, collections, research and exhibitions in our effort to expand minds, question preconceptions, develop empathy and preserve and share our country’s collective identity that has shaped and enriched by immigration and migration.  Learning and …
  • Indigenous Glass Art Experience with Tribal Fusion Art
    Date: Offered twice a month, year-round, starting June 9 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: In-person event at the Museum Language: Presented in English Cost: $185.00 + HST per person Experience must be booked in advance. Workshops can accommodate up to 30 participants. Groups may also book …

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