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… group of Japanese Canadian immigrant women who meet to share the Way of Tea in Whitehorse and who are bonded together by their desire to … my Dad was a Buddhist. Mum had a stroke in 2005, as a result of complications after some dental surgery. I kept thinking if only I had … what they had sacrificed for our family. As I observe and enjoy the company of the women… I am reminded of my mother and her women friends. …
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… Time 0:02:31 Transcript My mom is from the Philippines, and my dad is from Poland. They were pen pals, fell in love and moved to … we were invited too. My mom was very involved with the Filipino community, so my dad would take us to support the events and … All or Nothing by Jessica …
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… from leaving the US for five years but my brother, David, came to visit me once. It was a happy occasion when I was reunited with my …
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… Did you know that the Museum offers personalized and professional research … are not limited to people who immigrated through Pier 21 . "That's a common misconception," says Jocelyn Bourque, Genealogical Researcher … too is a popular service- in fact, there is a backlog of requests. "Coming in person, you're going to get faster service," says Bourque. …
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… Time: 15:47 Transcript I go by Charisma Grace, but my official name is Genieve Walker. My full name … here to Canada, because my daughter was already here. I thought that coming as a family was the right thing to do. Olena Stepanova, … when we moved here in my mind was, for instance, that my daughter was coming to live with me, and we were again a big family like we were …
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… that were unclear or unseemly, and over generations those stories become our truths. But what if there was someone who could help decipher … did for my family in October 2015. By then I had been working at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 for two months and was still … many talented people who work here. My parents and brother had come to visit from out of province and my Dad had a few questions about his …
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… Time 0:04:55 Transcript You know, when you are working, life is so busy, you don’t have time to reflect. But once you’ve retired there is so … Sounding the Bamboo by Gaehan …
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… and unforgettable picture - like a dream. We always wanted to visit Halifax again, together as husband and wife but, sadly, my …
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… Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Italy Port of Entry: Halifax Date of … and my uncle Vito Paoli who had already immigrated to Canada. He commenced his voyage in the company of his 17 year old friend Vincenzo Faga. The two of them …
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… Time 0:03:22 Transcript My memories of the ten day voyage were very mixed. I was excited to be on a ship but I saw so … and am proud to have dual citizenship. My parents made sacrifices to come to Canada and I am thankful. Return to Sault Ste. Marie … Through a Child's Eyes by Rose …