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Shackles like this reproduction, created by a blacksmith at Port Greville, Nova Scotia, were used on enslaved peoples in Canada. Courtesy of Dr. Afua Cooper. An interview with Russell Grosse , Executive Director of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, on the new exhibition A History Exposed: …
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Ernesto e Romana De Luca …
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By Emily Burton, PhD, Oral Historian Introduction This blog focusses on the work lives of four women from the Philippines who are among the many Filipinos to arrive in Prince Edward Island in recent years. All four women participated in oral history interviews in 2023, and all four live in Western …
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For me, papaya salad is the best salad in the entire world—tart, sweet, salty, and spicy. This is one of the most popular salads in Thai cuisine, and most Thai people will say that this is their favourite dish. Many Thai people have green papaya growing in their backyards, so making this salad …
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I normally make this traditional dessert with a wheat semolina called revani, but here I’ve replaced it with a local corn-based equivalent. Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Coat a 30 x 25 cm (12” x 10”) cake pan with oil. Set aside. Step 2: In a bowl, dilute the maple syrup with the water. …
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My maternal grandfather was a great man—a dedicated husband, father, and physician—who held fast to his Egyptian roots, starting with breakfast. Every morning of his adult life started with ful mudammas. These cooked fava beans are standard fuel for many Egyptians, often paired simply with bread. …
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Pier 21 re-opened its doors on July 1, 1999. July 1 of this year marked a special anniversary : 25 years since our building first re-opened its doors as a museum. Pier 21 served as a gateway to Canada from 1928 to 1971. Nearly a million people arrived through the building, disembarking from …
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Angelo Caldana …
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Pier Mario …
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Domenico Tersigni …