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… Giovanni Maieron shares with us his story of how he came to live in Canada. He relates his tale with pride and an unexpected softness from … and his cousin, Mario, ventured off to the land of opportunity - Canada. He purchased a third class ticket for which he paid 110,000 … arrived in Halifax on the "Vulcania", an Italian line. They came to visit family already living in Toronto and Niagara Falls and although …
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… The Museum has a collection that allows people to learn about the country’s immigration history. Collection items are preserved and used for … has collected and preserved written memories shared primarily by newcomers to Canada, veterans, Pier 21 staff and volunteers, and their … team . Due to high demand, public inquiries can take 5 to 10 weeks to complete. Answers to the most frequently asked questions. Donate to the …
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… the war for two years. In 1949, Mom and Dad decided to immigrate to Canada. My Mother had a sister in Toronto. Dad's intentions were to visit Canada then go on to Australia, but Mom did not agree. She wanted to …
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… stories she told me about some events that preceded her immigration to Canada would be an interesting variation from the customary and … than the Allies. Families were reunited and Brigitta was again free to visit her grandmother and her playmates at will, and so resume her … – with a HEAVY BACKPACK!!! On June 4th, 2009, Nicholas and I visited Pier 21. It was our 49th Wedding Anniversary June 4th, 1960 was …
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… Joseph Edmond Ulysse Gallant Lieutenant Pilot Officer-Rear Gunner GALLANT, P/O Joseph … Force. After basic training, he was assigned duties at RCAF Six Bomber Command, London, England in 1941 and later transferred to Exeter in … for District No. 2. Les later requested a transfer in 1943 to an air combat position and was told that they didn't need pilots but that they …
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… need a better future for our children". The people in Holland had just come through a war and were trying to rebuild, but there was no housing and no money. At that time the governments of Canada and Holland and other countries as well, were setting up … The Groote Beer was a very large ship with lots of places to roam and visit. My mom and the small children had a cabin but Dad and the grown …
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… at this location until January 2010. Today – Caroline Street If you visit VINCENZO's today, you will often be greeted by his sons, …
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… giving an account of recent bombings and remarking, "now the Germans can swim across the English channel and invade Britain." In July, I … Anne MacKinnon Jeffrey , and later me, that we were leaving for Canada within forty-eight hours, with other Scottish evacuees. There … Nova Scotia and have been proud to have our children and grandchildren visit Pier 21. In retrospect, I realize that my parents were …
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… as a conductor on the buses during the war. I was introduced to my Canadian husband-to-be (William James Sherwood R.C.A. C100060) by my … and very proud of it. I have been lucky enough to return to England to visit a number of times. SAYING GOODBYE Gwen Milton, sister of Joyce … always been proud to be a Canadian, but loves to go "home" when she can. Unfortunately, there were quite a few years when they couldn't …
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… Life in Uganda - A Multifaceted Community Time 0:01:10 Transcript I speak English, Gujarati, Gujarati’s our … and Hindi. I speak three languages. And I did know Swahili. But, coming here, not keeping in touch with Swahili, I’m not fluent with …