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  • Vanessa Martins
    … my bag. “No, no, no, I can fill your bag without any help.” And her colleague said, “No, no, no, that’s not what she’s asking; she’s asking … months later, she began working in a bookstore. Her husband Clayton completed his doctorate and now works in a Montreal laboratory. At the …
  • Shaping a Community: Black Refugees in Nova Scotia
    … approximately 300 slaves were brought to the French stronghold at Île Royale in present day Cape Breton, while additional numbers of …
  • Italian Culture and Traditions
    … and volleyball are also enjoyed. In areas of Italy, where the Americans stayed during the Second World War, there is a strong, although … of Greek and Arabic influences. Most traditional music is rich in religious meaning. [1] Sardinia is known for its distinctive polyphonic … of Sicily is the flute. Opera is a well-known form of music to come out of Italy beginning as early as the 16 th century in Venice. …
  • Chilean Exiles, 1973 to Now
    … and Patrick Kinghan, M.A., Research Intern Introduction: The Chilean Exile Crisis 2023 marks the 50-year anniversary of a coup d’état … and social organisations including unions, student groups, and community associations. [3] Some Chilean exiles came to Canada fleeing … Chilean Exiles, 1973 to Now …
  • Experiences of Place: Immigration Experiences in Sault Ste. Marie
    … History, and I completed an experiential education placement with the Canadian Museum of Immigration in 2022. The placement was with CMI’s … (57), community (53), reasons for moving (28), settlement programs (26), religion (20), and general insights (5). I would like to highlight … in the Sault hospitality sector: So, it took a while getting used to. Our first year, I was a bit nervous because I wanted to prove …
  • Setting The Table: Food, Fusions, and Welcoming Communities
    … Transcript Screen Text SETTING THE TABLE: Food, Fusions, and Welcoming Communities Screen text with audio I was born in the … 2.0. Music: “Happiness” by Grand Project. Courtesy of Pixabey. CREDITS Interviewer: Emily Burton Interview Videographers: Darryl … Setting The Table: Food, Fusions, and Welcoming Communities …
  • 我的昨日拾光 In My Yesterday
    … May 13 to July 23, 2023 Chinese Head Tax Certificate issued to Lee Wing, 1916. Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Collection, [R2021.48.6] Artwork, historical objects and documents reflect …
  • Mels Fr. van der Laan
    … truly, fondly known as Mels. Although very young at the time, I still can see the invading troops marching down the Dijk where I lived. I … the Canadian, British and American soldiers came through our town of Lisse in 1945. My fathers' business was growing bulbs for export, along … Lavington, BC. After his return to The Netherlands, he was invited to come and have supper with our family and talk about his adventures …
  • Treur Case, Wilma, Sid C.
    … The Trip to the Land of Milk and Honey The Recollection by Simon (Sid) C. Treur I arrived with my parents from, The Hague in The … in a large wooden box, to our final destination in Canada. The first stop on this journey was a stop at Cobh, Ireland. This stop was to have … activities for the family. Our first rented apartment was on the East side across from 3000 Bathurst Street. This was above a store, which …
  • Workers from the Philippines in Western PEI
    … PEI, where they work, care for their families, and contribute to their communities. Their stories are unique, but also offer a glimpse of life … 7.8% of the island population. Among them, just over 1,500 people named the Philippines as their place of birth , including 465 …

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