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  • Lieutenant Ryszard Z.S. Paudyn
    … was baptized in St. Andrew Catholic Church in Warsaw. His parents were Wanda (nee Blichewicz) and Stefan Paudyn. The Blichewicz family lived … to prison but because he was very young he was quickly released. When WWII started on September 1-st 1939 Richard was determined to join the …
  • Jean Shephard Laffin
    … PIER 21 : Recollections by Jean Laffin (Nee Shephard), War Bride 1944 My association with Canadians started … to a women’s group called, The Women’s Own. They had their meetings on Wednesday afternoons. We children would go in after school just in time … Jean Shephard Laffin …
  • Eva Kende nee Varadi
    … made her set aside all her fears and phobias and she declared that we are going. I was 15 years old. Her decision was not made lightly. … part heirlooms and part items collected by my father as security ‘in case’ we need to sell something for essentials. The photo albums … Eva Kende nee Varadi …
  • Windsor Foundation Classroom
    The Windsor Foundation Classroom features a projector, sound equipment, and natural light. This fully accessible room is perfect for your next meeting or conference. Inclusions: 6ft rectangular tables and chairs Drop down screen and projector Wifi Podium and microphone Natural light Facility …
  • To Canada and Back Again: Immigration from the United States on the Underground Railroad (1840-1860)
    … Land was sold to refugees at a reduced rate and education subsidies were available. [4] Did You Know? After 1841 Upper Canada was … neutral way towards them. [5] After 1840, white citizens started to become fearful when fugitive slaves began to arrive in larger numbers. … influx of newly freed blacks once slavery was abolished. [7] Creating Community Black immigrants spread out around various towns and …
  • Citizenship Program
    … Will You Pass the Test? Ideal For: Ages 11+ Maximum number of participants: 30 One of the most significant points in the immigration process is the recreation, reframing or …
  • Teddy Bear's Journey Program
    … Exploring Immigration Through Play and Imagination Ideal For: Ages 3 - 8 Maximum number of participants: 30 This … with his small owner just like you. Fenton will guide you and your companions through the immigration process with fun games, stories and …
  • Jewish Immigration to Canada
    … Virtual Field Trip: Jewish Immigration to Canada Ideal for: Ages 17+ with prior knowledge of Jewish History Jewish immigrants to Canada have come for many reasons and been a part of the fabric of the country …
  • The Rosalind Roberts Family
    … Country of Origin: Wales Ship Name: Scythia Date of Arrival: April 14, 1929 Rosalind … was district manager of Pearl Assurance Co. They made their home in Newtown, Wales. Thomas suffered from heart trouble and died August 2, … farm where Rosalind's brother George Davies picked them up the next day. The family then stayed with George for about one year. During the …

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