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  • Three Halloweens with the Unforgettable Kay Collicott
    … of their crossing to Canada. Joanne writes, “Once my father had left for Canada, Mother quickly fell back into the life she had before going … a carrier behind her, around the breathtaking Irish countryside. As we visited friends and relatives, away from the horrors of the war, Mother … lived in those hills. If you ever caught one, your every wish would come true.” Kay was reluctant to leave her family and beloved Ireland …
  • “There was a thriving slave economy on our shores”
    … with Russell Grosse , Executive Director of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, on the new exhibition A History Exposed: The … be new to some and contradicts some of our national myths. What will visitors learn? One of the key factors of this exhibit is how … important. It answers a lot of questions, not only for the greater community but for the African Nova Scotian and Black Canadian …
  • Welcome to Turtle Island
    … . If you would like to bring a Tribal Fusion Art treasure home, please visit our Boutique. Basket of Berries Basket holds stories woven …
  • “There was a thriving slave economy on our shores”
    … with Russell Grosse , Executive Director of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, on the new exhibition A History Exposed: The … be new to some and contradicts some of our national myths. What will visitors learn? One of the key factors of this exhibit is how … important. It answers a lot of questions, not only for the greater community but for the African Nova Scotian and Black Canadian …
  • Basket Weaving and Being Welcomed in Mi’kmaki
    … Francis about art-making, finding solutions and what it means to be welcomed by Mi’kmaq. Virick Francis, photo by Isabel Francis Photo. When … really limited income, living in Maine. All you had was either work for farmers or baskets because black ash is abundant everywhere in … to be over a hundred thousand people during the summer that would be visiting Halifax. It'll be the ideal time to provide awareness of the …
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    … 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 … Canada to conduct interviews periodically, so they may be able to visit your city or town. What should I expect during an oral history … When planning for an oral history, you may wish to book off three to four hours from your day. Aside from the interview itself, you will …
  • Luigi Antonio Pagano
    … seas. I remember that just about everyone on the boat seemed to be seasick. For some reason, I did not get seasick. My mother and sister … did not speak Italian, but they were very helpful, made us feel welcome and made sure that we got onto the right train. One of the men … landed there. Having travelled to Halifax on business, I made sure to visit the site and was very pleased to learn that Pier 21 will be made …
  • Basket Weaving and Being Welcomed in Mi’kmaki
    … Francis about art-making, finding solutions and what it means to be welcomed by Mi’kmaq. Virick Francis, photo by Isabel Francis Photo. When … really limited income, living in Maine. All you had was either work for farmers or baskets because black ash is abundant everywhere in … to be over a hundred thousand people during the summer that would be visiting Halifax. It'll be the ideal time to provide awareness of the …
  • Driver Hugh Irenus Conway
    … Scotia. His parents were William and Catherine (Munro) Conway. He had six siblings, three brothers and three sisters. His parents moved to Halifax in the early 1900’s. He enlisted on 16 October, 1916 in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces, at the age of 18. He served in the 8th … Taylor. Of those days, my brother and I remember when we would go to visit him at work and he would always buy us caramel and peppermint …
  • John Sirounis
    … work. He asked John, "would you like me to write to our relatives in Canada to sponsor you there to give you a job they have business there, … He sponsored family, cousins, distant relatives and whoever asked to come to Canada. At 20 years old he started business with 2 of his … and compassionate staff. Sheridan Villa has a green house to visit all year around and gardens with flowers and vegetables spring …

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