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  • Maria (Nobile) Harvey
    … Trans-Atlantic Passage of Rosa (Mulé) Nobile and Daughters Maria & Carmela When my sister Carmela and I found out that we had been accepted to …
  • Pork Vindaloo - Joe Thottungal
    … and place in a large bowl. Set aside. Step 2: In a food processor, combine chiles, onions, cloves, cinnamon, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, … 6 hours and up to 24 hours.  Step 4: Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and curry leaves and sauté … Federation. In 2016, he won top prize at Ottawa’s Gold Medal Plates competition, followed by a silver medal at the 2017 Canadian Culinary …
  • David E. and Regina Hartman Family
    … My name is Lillian Alton and I am David & Regina Hartman's third … and the first one born in Canada! Mom was 4 1/2 months pregnant with me, when they left Rotterdam, the Netherlands.  After sailing for 2 weeks they landed in Halifax at Pier 21. They had …
  • A mystery, archival film footage, an old suitcase, and a 75th anniversary
    … called Canadian Notebook , released in 1952. The film focuses on newcomer families working in four corners of Canada and in four major … and onto the train, but Jacob reveals that the train scene was filmed in Stewiacke, closer to the family’s home, where the NFB had … The family moved around for a few years working on farms in various communities before finally settling in the village of River John, where …
  • Historical Thinking (3) : Primary Source Evidence
    … Journal Articles Books (discussing a past event) Book Reviews Commentaries Using Primary Sources during Research to Support Exhibit … was to include Temporary Foreign Workers as an example of a recent community of migrants who came to Canada in search of economic … study, we initially discussed including members of the El Salvadoran community in Brandon, Manitoba — who were hired by Maple Leaf Foods at …
  • A mystery, archival film footage, an old suitcase, and a 75th anniversary
    … called Canadian Notebook , released in 1952. The film focuses on newcomer families working in four corners of Canada and in four major … and onto the train, but Jacob reveals that the train scene was filmed in Stewiacke, closer to the family’s home, where the NFB had … The family moved around for a few years working on farms in various communities before finally settling in the village of River John, where …
  • Major Harry L. Mitcheltree
    … a member of the Canadian Army Active RCE and embarked for Britain in May 1940 through Pier 21. In September Harry met Hilda Fisher , in London, where she was completing her university … and Harry Lionel Mitcheltree were married in the village of Irchester. After spending time in Britain, Harry served in the Central …
  • Alonzi Beniamino, Liberata e Family
    … Frosinone, Italy in 1940. I have one brother and two sisters. My parents were the most honest, lovable and hard working people ever. … but her main trade was running our grocery store, and my fondest memories was myself, at a very young age working by her side and …
  • Anything to Declare? Part 1 - Immigration and Customs since Confederation
    … paid was expanded. In 1879, items listed included: fish, fruit, furs, meat, breadstuffs, farm animals, glass and iron. In 1917, automobiles, … travelling public and with all transportation officials with whom they may have business.” Harassed or provoked customs officials were not … of newcomers by issuing permits to newcomers who were on their way to meet their friends and relatives. As a result, many passengers cleared …
  • Derk and Dina Jebbink
    … and were about to start their lives in a new country called Canada. After going through Immigration and obtaining a "landed immigrant card" … a seven day journey at that time. Upon arrival in Vancouver they were met at the station by people who assisted immigrants and with their … had started their own business upon their arrival in Canada. She had come to know them through the immigration assistance group. Upon return …

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