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Refuge Canada Tent raises awareness of the complex issues surrounding the history of refugees in Canada. Drawing upon oral histories, archival images and interactives, this immersive exhibit serves as an introduction to the context for Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis and brings to light …
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Marie-Josèphe Angélique (1705-1734) depicted by artist Marilyn Carr-Harris. Courtesy of Dr. Afua Cooper. Canada’s connection to slavery is not just the Underground Railroad; Slavery played a significant role in the early settlement of Canada and its legacy can be seen and felt today. Discover the …
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Luncheon with a Fascinating Canadian Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm Location: The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Kenneth C. Rowe Hall In support of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. For event information, sponsorships or ticket sales, contact: …
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Your Story. Canada's Story. Telling our stories preserves our history. A gift in your Will preserves Canada’s immigration stories, forever. Here are two stories from caring and compassionate Canadians like you who have taken the step of remembering Pier 21 in their Will. Frances Swyripa “The last …
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Our historic setting overlooks the Halifax Harbour. It is the perfect venue to host your next special event! Stand-up receptions for up to 300 guests Dinners for up to 100 guests Ceremonies for up to 200 guests Floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural lighting and a luminous ambiance Magnificent …
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Our Chiodo Gallery offers magnificent space for: Receptions (up to 300 guests) Banquets & Meetings (up to 200 guests) Other Details: Exclusive on-site catering is provided by our partner, RCR Hospitality Group (oval banquet tables and chairs are included) Podium and corded microphone included …
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Canada’s food is as diverse as its people. The way we eat is shaped by over 400 years of immigration. Food connects people to the past, to place, and to other people. eat make share: a taste of immigration explores the connections between food and immigration in Canada through the universal …
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Refugees face fear, shattered lives and often dangerous voyages in search of refuge. Canada has provided that refuge for many. However, over the course of the twentieth century, Canada has had mixed record in welcoming refugees, reacting generously to some while overlooking others. Refuge Canada …
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Sketch of the Woodside Tavern by Mary Louise Doyle. Dartmouth’s Woodside Tavern is a simple building in the parking lot of a shopping plaza— a small island of brick in a sea of asphalt and parked cars. With dartboards, pool tables, and long tables lined with rows of wooden chairs, it claims to be …
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