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Alex and Mary Blazevich …
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Marius Schrauwers …
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Tina Oosterheerd Schrauwers …
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My Dad died in WWII. I got married on March 5th, 1955 to my beautiful bride Josephina. We decided to immigrate to Canada for a better life. On November 25th, 1955 we boarded the Flotta Lora and headed for Halifax. My wife was 8 months pregnant with our first child. We made it to Halifax on December …
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Gaetano Nardei …
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Alumni Type: War Bride Country of Origin: England Ship Name: Aquitania Port of Entry: Pier 21, Halifax Date of Arrival: March 23, 1946 Age on Arrival: 23 John Squarok born of Ukrainian parents William & Margaret. They farmed in the Minburn area near Manville, Alberta. John joined the Loyal Edmonton …
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by Erica Gagnon, Former Collections Researcher (Updated January 28, 2022) Introduction: The Immigration Boom to the Canadian West From 1867 to 1914, the Canadian West became home to millions of immigrant settlers seeking a new life. Their resettlement in the region was underpinned by the …
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Antonio landed at Pier 21 in Halifax aboard the M.S. Saturnia on March 7, 1952. He was a twenty-six year old father of two children. He had hopes and dreams of a better life for himself, wife and children in Canada. He managed to save enough money to bring his family to join him. Annunziata …
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Information and resources for media professionals, including quick facts, contact information, and a selection of high-quality digital photos. About the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is located in the national historic site at the Halifax …
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The WHTC program is supported by the R. Howard Webster Foundation and RBC Foundation . The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 continues its tradition of welcoming newcomers to Canada. The Welcome Home to Canada (WHTC) program is a six month employability program for new immigrants to Canada. …