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… years of World War Two, Nazi-Germany's defeat and disintegration, American and Soviet occupation, and flight to the West. Like all German … another SOS exercise, went well. Clammy, unpleasant weather. Noon: 26oW/49oN. Sun 11 Nov 1951: Nothing Sunday-like: no service, unpleasant … alone on deck and with my thoughts (girlfriend left behind; would she come later? no, as it turned out). Noon: 34oW/48o30N. Mon 12 Nov 1951: …
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… somewhat dumbstruck, in the lower level of Pier 21, the site of the Canadian Museum of Immigration and was going through a temporary … The ‘inside’ of each door had been decorated or modified to bring the visitor into the experience of an immigrant who might have been trying … etc.) but more the colour of marine paint, as if someone had part of a can of bottom paint left over after refurbishing a boat hull and …
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… . He had immigrated to Canada in 1951 and returned to his hometown to visit his mother who was seriously ill. When it came time for Mario to … to live next door to for the rest of her life. In May 1960, Nives visited the Canadian Department of National Health and Welfare in Rome and was granted a visa to come to Canada. With the airline ticket that Mario had bought her in …
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… Time 0:24:06 Transcript: Robert Vineberg, Chairperson: Good day everyone. The video that you have just watched illustrates the countless journeys that immigrants made and continue to make to come to Canada. It may have reminded you of your own family’s story. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff, I’d like to welcome you to our Annual Public Meeting for the Fiscal Year ending March …
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… 1, 2023 Marcello lived his early years in Italy and his adult life in Canada. Marcello was born in the Veneto region of Italy during World … into her long pockets to produce a cookie for him as they walked to visit relatives at a farm. He would laugh about buying parts for a … house to accommodate his growing family. He continued his bi-annual visits to Italy. He worked hard to give his family many of the luxuries …
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… For the most part, meals were limited with the exception of one visit above deck where my family was treated to a more satisfying … all. As we decked and the passengers began to disembark, the Captain wished us well. Once again, we were inspected for proper documents and … who took us into their home so that we had a place to live. They had come to Canada before us and settled in the northern Ontario. Luckily …
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… to defray the costs of transportation and/or accommodation to enable Canadian youth to visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Specifically, it … materials. To qualify for the awarded bursary, the school/group must visit the Museum within six months of the date of the confirmation …
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… role-playing experience that strives to detail immigration to Canada at the start of the 20th Century. Learners will build a … students together in a classroom. If you would like to book a virtual visit, please contact Saïd Allibou by email or by telephone …
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… of Fenton the Teddy Bear as he tells his story of immigrating to Canada with his small owner, Hendrik. Young participants connect with … students together in a classroom. If you would like to book a virtual visit, please contact Saïd Allibou by email or by telephone …
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… service files of a Canadian Armed Forces member who died in service, visit … Second World War (not killed in action), access restrictions apply. Visit …