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  • Who is the Little Boy in this Picture?
    … Canada after World War II. A young Dave Campbell, with his mother, welcomes Canadian troops home at Pier 21 in 1945. Credit: Lieut. Richard … soldiers, docked at Pier 21 on July 14, 1945. Flora Campbell was visiting her aunt when she heard the music on the waterfront and … the immigration staff and all Haligonians. David’s father had worked for Harrison Brother’s Limited, who were contracted to help ready …
  • Research with Newcomer Children - Monica Valencia
    Life in Canada Time 3:36 Transcript Monica Valencia: And then after that, I did my Master’s because when I was studying journalism—when you’re a journalist, you have to pick a, like, a beat you want to do—I don’t know, crime or you want to do politics. And for me, I was interested in doing …
  • Bombardier John Hamilton Glawson
    … John Hamilton Glawson 26 May 1923 – 2 August 2003 Member of Hartney Branch #26 & Brandon … in Halifax to Glasgow on the Letitia, a cargo ship. Jack said, “I was sick about one hour at sea and remained sick until arriving in … it was full of water as we slept in slit trenches. I took a pole and fished out my blankets and spent the rest of the night in the cab of …
  • Mark Sakamoto in Conversation with Jeanne Beker
    … Media Release May 13, 2019 Halifax, NS Forgiveness, Family and Canadian identity: Mark Sakamoto in Conversation with Jeanne Beker … of a human tragedy to offer a unique perspective on the idea of a Canadian family. Released in 2014 to sweepingly glowing reviews, Forgiveness also won 2018 Canada Reads, as defended by Canadian fashion journalist, icon and …
  • Canadian Multiculturalism Policy, 1971
    … being ignored. [1] The commission addressed these concerns in their fourth and final report, recommending that minority groups be given … society. The government committed to support multiculturalism in four specific ways: assistance to cultural groups in their development …
  • Signalman William J. Campbell
    … years in the mid-1950's, then they returned to Sarnia and raised their four children. Later Bill and Jean moved to Ottawa where Bill worked … worked on the London buses with). Bill and Jean were survived by their four children – Suzanne, Jacklyn, Gerrard and Denise, and two grandsons … and Alex Campbell Bishop. During the early 1990's Jean and Bill's four children became aware that Bill had a serious relationship with a …
  • COVID-19: Staying Safe
    … to work with us to keep the Museum a safe space for yourself, for all visitors and for our staff. The Museum is closely following public … under 2 are exempt, as well as children 2 to 4 when their caregiver can't get them to wear a mask. People with a valid medical reason for … with their family members and caretakers. The Library and Archives Canada (LAC) service desk is open Tuesday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. …
  • 1973: Canada’s Response to the Chilean Refugees
    … was the time of long lineup[s] to buy anything…I remember…I went to visit my mom…it was September 11, 1973. Everything changed. Everything … Refugee Chilean Professionals and Students, Professor Lionel Vallée visited Chile on a fact-finding mission to assess the local conditions …
  • eat make share: a taste of immigration
    … histories behind popular Canadian dishes. Learn how individuals and communities express themselves through food. Engage in diverse food … Unique, thought-provoking artifacts. Objects and hands-on activities for all ages. Engaging, multisensory immersives. Digital interactives. … 24 weeks (transportation included). Availability Bookings from March 2026 and onward. Information Sheet Download PDF. Contact Julie Martin, …
  • Mennonites and Canadian Accommodation
    … Russia led many Mennonites to consider leaving Russia, and delegates visited both Canada and the United States to appraise the land … a decade of military reform, and in particular the growing threat of compulsory military service. [3] In that environment, it is … Amish application had to go to headquarters after 29 November 1962. [26] This centralization was for control of admission as well as …

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