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… fifties. There were a lot of people in Holland talking about "going to Canada." Many people were looking for a new start in life, a new adventure. My oldest sister Liz’s fiancé wanted to get married and immigrate to … to progress fairly quickly. Liz urged the rest of the family to join them in Canada, a beautiful country with wide-open spaces. My …
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… by Jan Raska, PhD, Historian (Updated October 20, 2020) Introduction: Establishing a Port at the Mouth of the St. John River Before the arrival of Europeans, the Wolastoqiyik (also … the mouth of the Wolastoq River. As part of the Pierre Du Gua, Sieur de Monts expedition, Samuel de Champlain “discovered” the river and …
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… My Story - Hilda MacDonald My name is Hilda MacDonald. I was born in … South Hampton, England, on the ship ‘Aquitania.’ This is my story. On May 10, 1940 World War II came to our doorstep when German forces …
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… by Western University's MA Public History Program Students The migration of the New England Planters was the first significant … to settle in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, and in the Upper St. John River Valley of present-day New Brunswick, between 1759 and 1768. … The Forgotten Immigrants: The Journey of the New England Planters to …
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… by Jan Raska, PhD, Historian (Updated October 9, 2020) In May 2015, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 opened a new … precedents, and public opinion. As a result, an individual’s desire to come to Canada is only one of many factors that determine immigration. … Would You Do? Admit, Detain, or Deny Entry to Irregular Refugees on Canada’s East Coast …
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… Luncheon with a Fascinating Canadian Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Time: 11:30am Location: Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St. … information, sponsorships or ticket sales, contact: Ellen Sikorski or visit our Canadahelps event page . The Fascinating Canadian Speaker … John C. Risley, OC 2018 Halifax John E. Peller, OC 2017 Halifax Mayor John Tory 2016 Toronto Jim Spatz, CM 2016 Toronto Brandt C. …
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… That evening, my Dad had bought some "Canadian sliced white bread", which was … and we had three beautiful children starting in 1959. Canada is my home, my life. I am so happy that my father chose Canada as our home... … to be found..." - Christine Gerth ...Periodically, my father would come back and it was on one of these occasions that I told him that we …
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… the idea that cultures evolve and grow and adapt ... and that immigration is part of that story as people continue to weave their … in research and authentic representation based on tribal linguistic family groups. It includes references to language, cultural practice, … . If you would like to bring a Tribal Fusion Art treasure home, please visit our Boutique. Basket of Berries Basket holds stories woven …
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… and inspired packing lists are a selection from the hundreds of contributions. Read and keep the conversation going. Edmonton What … people to stop bloodshed. I hope with all my heart to live in Canada lasting peace and getting stronger ever time. Mohammad October 13, 2016 … behind their friends, family, good jobs and the sense of security that comes from being surrounded by people who understood their native …
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… Refuge Canada Tent raises awareness of the complex issues surrounding the history of refugees in Canada. Drawing … interactives, this immersive exhibit serves as an introduction to the context for Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis and brings to light the challenges …