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… Our family landed at Pier 21 on the Aquitania in December, 1948. There were four of us, my mother and father, my little sister Tina, age 3 and … served in the Royal Marines for 25 years (including all the World War II years) while Mum tried desperately to keep us girls safe from all … The Sydney C. Low Family …
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… from Italy in 1959. I was eight years old. I can’t remember what I had for dinner last night but I remember the day that we docked at Pier 21. … 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 … to March 31, 2023. This period saw a welcome return to the patterns of visitation and activity that we were used to pre-pandemic. I would like …
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… For visitors past and present, some find this site unmoving. They give little thought to what the walls and their surroundings have … the space to themselves. View of Halifax harbour from the World War II Deck at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. After a long …
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… and J.P. Le Blanc. My husband, Stephen Astephen, was waiting for our four year old son, Francis, and me at the dock. We traveled that … welcomed at the Pier by the Red Cross and other organizations) as far as Truro by car -- next day up through New Glasgow, Antigonish, and … the Royal Canadian Legion. Then the Saskatchewan War Brides came to visit Pier 21 in 1985 and were joined by the Nova Scotia War Brides. …
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… On December 31, 1958, Zio Mimi took us to Naples where we were to start a new voyage and adventure to our new home … to the port because he has a car. When we boarded the big ship I could hear fireworks in the distance because it was New Year's Eve. With tears in her eyes, my mother took my sister and I on …
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… feel different. A few years later my family went back to Ethiopia to visit our extended family. When they took me to church, I didn’t know … When I want to work with other Africans I am defined by the country I come from or by the tribe my last name comes from. There is so much … myself with a tribe or a specific African country. I want to be known for my ideas and my beliefs. We cannot overcome poverty, corruption and …
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… Nikolajs Dambergs brought his family to Canada as a final flight from the oppressive powers of World War II. He brought with him his mother … his final place of refuge. In Nova Scotia he found the peaceful life he wished to have in Latvia. He established a new career as a research …
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… works like a charm!). The next item on my list would be sandpaper . It can be used in a pinch as an emery board, to remove fuzzy pills on a … to hold the frame together until the end of the presentation when a visit to the repair shop can be made. When time is of the essence and … must go on,” it is always helpful to have a band-aid solution at the ready. I love being an event professional because each day is …
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… Media Release December 11, 2020 Halifax, NS Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 to Close Temporarily for … include upgrades to provide a more accessible experience for our visitors. During this closure period, administrative offices at 1099 … will continue to offer services online. The public is encouraged to visit www.pier21.ca and follow the Museum on Facebook, Twitter and …
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… How can I share my story? You can share your story in two ways. You can complete the online story form located here . You can also …