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  • Edmondo and Nella Le Donne
    … Date of Arrival: April 28, 1951 Age on Arrival: 23 Edmondo and Nella Le Donne arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax on the Nea Hellas to start their new life in Canada after 9 days at sea. Little did they know this ultimate sacrifice would pave the way for the success of their future generations. They came with little money, no knowledge of the English language or culture and worked …
  • Railside Room
    … is located conveniently near the front entrance, has lots of natural light and is fully accessible. Other Details: Exclusive on-site catering is provided by our partner, RCR Hospitality Group. 80 … a projector, screen and sound equipment. Other Details: Exclusive on-site catering is provided by our partner, RCR Hospitality Group. Drop …
  • Maria (Nobile) Harvey
    … in Calabria. Bombile is 7 kilometers inland from Ardore Marina which lies on the Ionian coast facing Greece, in the back of Italy's big toe. The original plan was to make the voyage on the ship Queen …
  • Movement of War Brides and Their Children through Pier 21
    … have been the “land of hope and promise” for Europe’s displaced peoples. However Canadian immigration regulations also barred most European … en route to Canada. Maple Leaf Club, London, England, 4 December 1944. Credit: Lieut. Charles H. Richer / Canada. Dept. of National Defence / … Appeal Decisions: Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) v. Taylor [2007 FCA 349],” Federal Court of Appeal , …
  • Pietro Di Ioia
    … an opportunity for a better future. Date: May 22,1950 Port of entry: Halifax, Nova Scotia-Pier 21 Ship: Vulcania - Third class PART TWO … he pressed on towards the Canadian shores to give his family a new lease in life. My father arrived in Canada in the spring of 1950 and … Teresa, the first born of five children, had already gone to New York City in August 1953 on a student visa. I lived in New York until I …
  • The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon • Le Consulat Honoraire du Liban • القنصليۃ اللبنانيۃ الفخريۃ
    … The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon القنصليۃ اللبنانيۃ الفخريۃ  Le Consulat Honoraire du … En l'honneur des Libanais qui ont débarqué au Quai 21 Nous sommes les graines de la plante tenace. Dans notre maturité et notre plénitude … The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon • Le Consulat Honoraire du Liban • القنصليۃ اللبنانيۃ الفخريۃ …
  • Love Stories
    … I think of my favourites as snapshots, and the first image that comes to mind is of a little girl on a ridge. Dr. Israel Unger Dr. Israel Unger was born in … Due to her illness Betty had two weeks off for Christmas and Tom visited her before she left London for Wigan. Tom promised to meet her at …
  • Strategic Winter Port: A History of the Port of Saint John
    … throughout Great Britain. Saint John became the largest shipbuilding city in British North America (BNA) and the fourth largest in the … railway links while passenger travel brought people and trade to the city’s port area. Harbour at Saint John, N.B. (n.d.) Credit: Canada. … 1904, the Department of Public Works entered into a lease with the City of Saint John for use of the warehouse (shed) and ramp at No. 4 …
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    … SLOVAK CANADIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM LE MUSÉE CANADIEN-SLOVAQUE DU PATRIMOINE MÚZEUM SLOVENSKO-KANADSKÉHO … KULTÚRNEHO DEDIČSTVA Na pamiatku všetkých slovenských vysťahovalcov, ktorí prišli do Kanady za lepším životom a prácou. Nikdy nezabudli na svoje slovenské korene, … SLOVAK CANADIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM • LE MUSÉE CANADIEN-SLOVAQUE DU PATRIMOINE • MÚZEUM SLOVENSKO-KANADSKÉHO …
  • Canadian Multiculturalism Policy, 1971
    … In a statement to the House of Commons on 8 October 1971, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau announced … groups to Canadian society. The policy of multiculturalism was implemented based on the recommendations of the Royal Commission on …

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