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by Steve Schwinghamer, Historian (Updated July 20, 2021) “There is no Exclusion Act in the Dominion of Canada” “The doors which once were opened wide are now but slightly ajar. The countries that boasted of their liberal attitudes toward new settlers – particularly the countries of the Western …
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Moffett Studio , Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Ideal for: Ages 11 - 17+ How do we decide who is important enough to remember and who is to be forgotten by history? How do we determine who or what is important historically? What is the difference between someone who is famous and someone who …
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A secret war, 100,000 refugees and the creation of the Private Refugee Sponsorship program A family of new Canadians celebrates Canada Day. Photo Credit: Charlie Lim (HOF024). Between 1975 and 1985, over 100,000 Southeast Asian refugees from three countries came to Canada in the wake of the Vietnam …
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November is a time to remember and honour the sacrifice of those who served our country. But it also gives us a chance to reflect on war and its effects. Different impacts Lloyd and Frances Ling wear military-inspired outfits outside their family’s restaurant in Halifax to show their support for …
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Pasquale 'Pat' Ruscio is the type of person the Sobey Wall of Honour at the Canadian Museum of Immigration was created to memorialize: a hard-working immigrant who helped build, and shape this country. His legacy lives on through his children, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren. Pat was …
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Emily Burton, PhD, Oral Historian and Patrick Kinghan, M.A., Research Intern Introduction: The Chilean Exile Crisis 2023 marks the 50-year anniversary of a coup d’état in Chile that overthrew the democratically-elected Unidad Popular (Popular Unity) party and led to 6,000 Chilean exiles settling in …
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The Leegwater suitcase, donated to the Museum shortly before its opening 25 years ago. Museum staff had noticed something strange in the Pier 21 exhibition - a discrepancy in dates. In a display case, amongst a collection of luggage brought by people immigrating to Canada through the Halifax …
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Did you know that the Museum offers personalized and professional research assistance that can help you learn about your family, sometimes dating back many generations? A popular service “I am overwhelmed by the help I received.” In high season there are often lineups at the Museum’s popular …
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Antonio and Carmela …
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Gianni Cucinelli …