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… William John Campbell and Jean Vera Kathleen Campbell (nee Gerrard) Bill was born June 10, 1922 in Toronto. Jean was born … did his basic training in Kingston, Ontario, convoyed to Debert, Nova Scotia and in August 1942 sailed on the Sterling Castle from …
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… "In Search Of A Better Life..." What was he thinking of that day in the summer of 1951 as he stood motionless looking out over the … Gulf of Naples? With the warm and passionate rays of "O Sole Mio" guiding him up the ramp and onto the deck of the great ship," The … arrived at a very tiny train station in New Hamburg, Ontario after a 14-day journey across the Atlantic. He carried his only worldly …
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… It began with an eight-minute walk through a park, along the Dartmouth Commons, to the bus terminal. Both Saïd and Ghita had seen snow before, … And the tears dropped from her eyes. ” The Canadian Government’s website records that winds that day were northerly and gusted to 89 … for an essential piece of cold weather gear when he says, “Put a beanie on your head to not let the warmth of your body go from your head …
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… It began with an eight-minute walk through a park, along the Dartmouth Commons, to the bus terminal. Both Saïd and Ghita had seen snow before, … And the tears dropped from her eyes. ” The Canadian Government’s website records that winds that day were northerly and gusted to 89 … for an essential piece of cold weather gear when he says, “Put a beanie on your head to not let the warmth of your body go from your head …
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… the countless journeys that immigrants made and continue to make to come to Canada. It may have reminded you of your own family’s story. On … person last year, while over 489,000 unique visitors spent time on our website learning about our programs, stories and collections. I am also … the rest of the Museum community, to re-examine how we reach our audience at home (and from home) during a time when they are unable to …
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… stands for. Tolerance, respect for other cultures. When I applied to come to this country, it was like a light inside of the darkness.My … environmentalism, science, and community activism. Stephanie Bernard immigrated to Canada from Jamaica. This is her story. … end, we have been working to make sure our building, our exhibitions, website, programs and services are safe, easy to use and barrier-free. …
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… This is a first-hand account that goes with the Immigration Story (as well as other documents, audio recording, and photos) of the Leuteritz … Immigrants) found on the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 website. Herman Leuteritz (1920-2008) Account of Immigration to Canada …
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… reports, in permanent and travelling exhibitions, on the Museum’s website, and by external researchers and other third parties. We still … War, and Family Separation in the Oral History Collection at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 …
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… course of an interview. The recorded document is a primary source that can be archived and made available to the public. Why does the Museum collect oral history interviews? The human … Museum exhibits, educational and interpretive materials, publications, website and social media engagement. Who can participate in an oral …
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… even harder to detect: At the head of one of the trains is a steam locomotive carrying a load of real coal , which Conlin retrieved from the … on a bench waiting for their train. They are students from the West Indies, explains Conlin, in Canada on a student visa and bound for their … about the history of their history on Canadian Museum of Human Rights website. A Black sleeping car porter swings down from the Colonist …