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  • A Welcome Sign?
    … deteriorating. The significance of the site to Canadian immigration in danger of being forgotten , and might have been, if not for the efforts … MacKinnon captures something felt by many- the feeling of being welcomed in Canada – the feeling that the country represented a chance at … above where passengers disembarked, were written the words “Welcome Home to Canada.” The Welcome Home to Canada sign, visible from the …
  • An Incomplete Portrait of Canada
    … immigration interviews and board trains to destinations all over Canada. This picture of European immigrants welcomed into Canada stands in contrast to those who Canada excluded … These include images of ships arriving at Pier 21, images of newcomers to Canada sledding for the first time and images of ribbon …
  • A Welcome Sign?
    … deteriorating. The significance of the site to Canadian immigration in danger of being forgotten , and might have been, if not for the efforts … MacKinnon captures something felt by many- the feeling of being welcomed in Canada – the feeling that the country represented a chance at … above where passengers disembarked, were written the words “Welcome Home to Canada.” The Welcome Home to Canada sign, visible from the …
  • An Incomplete Portrait of Canada
    … immigration interviews and board trains to destinations all over Canada. This picture of European immigrants welcomed into Canada stands in contrast to those who Canada excluded … These include images of ships arriving at Pier 21, images of newcomers to Canada sledding for the first time and images of ribbon …
  • From Banker to Culturepreneur—an Ode to Joy
    … help .” After leaving the bank, she was approached by her cousin, Eddie Bullen, a successful jazz musician. He had developed a show that … made-up word,” she says, “How I've labelled myself is inconsequential compared to what I am doing.” “The events offer the musicians financial … Julian Taylor. Celebrations and Revelations On February 6, 2026, Taylor returns to the Museum , sharing the bill with beloved local …
  • Ina van Teunenbroek
    … Her early school years were World War Two years with The Netherlands under German occupation. She graduated from the Gemeentelijk Lyceum in 1955. Temporary jobs in greenhouse and orchard provided her first experience in horticulture. In 1956 Ina enrolled in a … she took MOEnglish (BA level) at the School voor Taal- en Letterkunde, The Hague, while employed by the research and exploration division …
  • Pork Vindaloo - Joe Thottungal
    … The introduction was a hit, and this remains a family favorite. Vindaloo hails from the state of Goa and has a reputation for scorching … and place in a large bowl. Set aside. Step 2: In a food processor, combine chiles, onions, cloves, cinnamon, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, … Chef of the Year by the Canadian Culinary Federation. In 2016, he won top prize at Ottawa’s Gold Medal Plates competition, followed by a …
  • Fascinating Canadian Speaker Series
    … Luncheon with a Fascinating Canadian Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Time: 11:30am Location: Fairmont Royal York, … Canadian Speakers Speaker Year Location Rosalie Abella, CC 2026 Halifax John M. Beck, OOnt 2025 Toronto Sherry Porter, CM 2024 …
  • Shaping a Community: Black Refugees in Nova Scotia
    … slaves were brought to the French stronghold at Île Royale in present day Cape Breton, while additional numbers of slaves arrived between … shut down in 1816 after a significant decrease in Black migration. Today it is the site of the Armdale Yacht Club. 1815-1816 – Refugees …
  • Refugee Experiences Gallery
    … refugees with protection and emergency relief. Many people who have come to Canada as refugees have spent time in a UNHCR camp, including … to Canada as refugees, and former immigration officers. People have come from many different countries, including the former Yugoslavia, … An Exotic and Far Away Place Madan Kumar Giri Being Selected to Come to Canada Monica Valencia Arriving in Canada: Arepas in …

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