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… the Veneto region of Italy during World War II. He was the youngest of four children. The oldest brother was eighteen years older than him. … self-indulgence. He was a hard and meticulous worker who wanted to enjoy life and provide for his family. When Marcello spoke of his … into her long pockets to produce a cookie for him as they walked to visit relatives at a farm. He would laugh about buying parts for a …
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… boarded the Vulcania, we said our good-byes. The size of the ship was so daunting to me because I was seeing it through the eyes of a young … For the most part, meals were limited with the exception of one visit above deck where my family was treated to a more satisfying … all. As we decked and the passengers began to disembark, the Captain wished us well. Once again, we were inspected for proper documents and …
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… to defray the costs of transportation and/or accommodation to enable Canadian youth to visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Specifically, it … materials. To qualify for the awarded bursary, the school/group must visit the Museum within six months of the date of the confirmation …
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… Ideal for: Ages 9+ In this virtual program, students will be able to engage … role-playing experience that strives to detail immigration to Canada at the start of the 20th Century. Learners will build a … students together in a classroom. If you would like to book a virtual visit, please contact Saïd Allibou by email or by telephone …
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… Ideal for: Ages 4-8 In this interactive and fast-paced half-hour program, … of Fenton the Teddy Bear as he tells his story of immigrating to Canada with his small owner, Hendrik. Young participants connect with … students together in a classroom. If you would like to book a virtual visit, please contact Saïd Allibou by email or by telephone …
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… not have access to Second World War personnel files. Ocean crossings for military personnel are considered a military record and may be … service files of a Canadian Armed Forces member who died in service, visit … Second World War (not killed in action), access restrictions apply. Visit …
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… farm in Ontario saving what little money he made to bring his wife and son over to Canada to join him. My brother recalls a rather rough few … and my mother returned for the first time last year (1997) for a short visit. My parents actually had the chance to emigrate to either the US or Canada but ended up in Canada. I …
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… via the NaviLens app . Join our professional Heritage Interpreters for a guided tour of Pier 21. If you are curious about a particular … Immigration Story Discover the history of immigration in Canada before, during, and after Pier 21 was active. At your own pace, explore …
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… The Topic You Want, The Expertise You Need Ideal For: Ages 10+ Maximum number of participants: 50 Looking for the … We have a number of experts available to talk your group when you visit. Contact us to find out if the theme or topic you would like a …
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… States Time 0:01:07 Transcript Tom Corcoran (TC): Yup. So I didn’t come back and as soon as I didn’t come back, I lost whatever college … said, “If you decide that you want to stay there, we’ll just come and visit you instead of you having to come and visit us,” which floored me. So to make a long story short, I packed my …