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… Giuseppe Orsini My father Giuseppe Orsini was born in Gubbio, Italy in the province … 11th of June 1910. He was never sure of the birth month as birthdays were not celebrated as we do today, there wasn't the money or thought … Terrazzo work, meaning working on the roads. Dad asked "Parente dove vai?" Piccotti answered that he was going to work on the roads, and my …
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… The Damiani Family by son Sam Damiani I still remember that early morning … and her son who was the driver piled in to their car to go to Naples. We were immigrating to Canada. Our journey was starting at 3 am and … Gabriele Damiani and Family …
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Are there special rates for not-for-profit and government events? The Museum offers a 10% discount on some rooms to registered not-for-profit and government organizations. Please inquire directly with a member of our Facility Rentals team. How does food and beverage service work at the Canadian …
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… from Halifax to Ontario, to begin their new life, settling in South-western Ontario. After arriving in Canada seven more children were added to the family. Aleta 1948, Sadie 1950, Douglas 1951, Janette … endured to provide opportunity for their children in a new country. We want to say thank you for choosing Canada. Their grandchildren …
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… Renovations The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Road, will be closing temporarily for renovations beginning on … contributions of immigrants to Canada’s culture, economy and way of life. The refreshed exhibitions will feature an immersive … in Canada from 1928 to 1971. Today, as Canada’s sixth national museum, we share the ongoing story of immigration to Canada—past to present, …
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… down with the chickenpox. Margarita’s early childhood memories are dominated by her family’s escape from Russia in 1943 and life in the … in Chilliwack, B.C. “The word “Canada” evoked a magical place. However, at that time Canada was not accepting immigrants. We heard … How a Chicken Pox Quarantine Brought one Family to Canada …
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… Emigrating To Canada September 1956 The photograph below was taken in front of our doorway at 473 Schimmelweg Straat, Rijswijk, Den Haag, Nederland on the morning of our … Ben Rina Fred Nettie Joop Lindeijer …
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… As we re-open to the public, we ask you to work with us to keep the Museum a safe space for … by the Nova Scotia Department of Health. All visitors are required to wear a mask while visiting the Museum. Children under 2 are exempt, as …
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… Michael P. and M. Dorothy (Middleton) McGrillen Michael and Dorothy decided to … are also 4 great grandchildren, at the time of this writing. Michael P. and M. Dorothy McGrillen were willing to take a chance and to make … Michael P. and M. Dorothy …
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… that quickly opened an office in Uganda’s capital city, Kampala, in September of 1972, to process the applications of people of Asian origin …