• Bert and Drika Bekkers
    Bekkers Family in a farm in Netherlands Bekkers Family at the dinner table Bekkers Family in the kitchen Bekkers Family at Pier 21 with SOS when they arrived from …
  • Erkelens Jacobus Jaap
    … Ness a/d Amstel, Netherlands. Worked as a farmhand in Chesterville ON, a labourer on the St. Lawrence Seaway building project. Bought a …
  • LCdr Richard L. Johnson
    … Richard (Dick) Johnson served in the RCN from 1939 to 1972. He began his naval career at 17 as an Ordinary Seaman and finished his service as a Lt Commander, the Commanding Officer …
  • Sergeant Harold O. Jackson
    … I was placed on the boat in England by stretcher. On the way home I asked the nurse for crutches and learned to use the crutches on the boat during my trip home. On arrival, I walked off on crutches … Sergeant Harold O. Jackson …
  • Ralph and Rose Chiodo Gallery
    … Our Chiodo Gallery offers magnificent space for: Receptions (up to 300 guests) Banquets & Meetings (up to 200 guests) Other Details: Exclusive on-site catering is provided by our partner, RCR Hospitality Group … (oval banquet tables and chairs are included) Podium and corded microphone included Floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural lighting and a …
  • Interpretation Guidelines and Resources for Refuge Canada Tent
    … the exhibition (330 sq. ft.). Exhibition Questions If you have any questions, please contact: Sara England, Curator, Temporary and …
  • Massimina Dal Bello
    Massimina Dal Bello Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Italy Ship Name: Saturnia Port of Entry: Pier 21, Halifax Date of Arrival: March 16, 1954 Age on Arrival: 15 1/2 Silvano Zilio Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Italy Ship Name: Conte Biancamano Port of Entry: Pier 21, Halifax …
  • Revealing Chignecto
    … statements from their character to help them build a narrative that encompasses the dramatic and tragic events of Chignecto, leading to the deportation of the Acadians and the displacement of the Mi’kmaw community. This exhibit lifts the veil of obscured history and empowers …
  • LCpl William A. Fuller
    Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa …
  • Filippo Trento
    … exciting and scary. A new life in a new country. He could not speak any English, which only led to anxiety. The unknown was overwhelming. …