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… of their unique cultural food traditions. This unique recipe was a collaboration between Comfort Foodies owner Keisha Carter and Ghada Shuli, founder of Chef … mix the Levain ingredients until well incorporated. Transfer to clean container with a lid, loosely cover. Store in a warm place for 12 …
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… The Topic You Want, The Expertise You Need Ideal For: Ages 10+ Maximum number of … We have a number of experts available to talk your group when you visit. Contact us to find out if the theme or topic you would like a …
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… On February 28, 1928 the Holland America line steam ship Nieuw Amsterdam departed from Rotterdam, … Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Nieuw Amsterdam Research conducted prior to the Museum’s opening in July 1999 discovered that … this could be an opportunity to change that. We’re hoping to finally connect with families of the first immigrants to step on our pier, …
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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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… My mother, Ivy (Woods) Kelly was a war bride and we arrived at Pier 21 … never left my side. When we arrived at Pier 21, Mum tried to hold onto me, luggage and a big doll I had with me. I ended up having to leave the doll behind because my mother could …
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… Single Men and Women July 9, 1953 – Waterman My five day journey from Rotterdam, The Netherlands on the ship SS … from the Dutch Army only three months earlier, this didn’t bother me. Upon landing in Halifax at Pier 21, we were sorted like cattle at a …
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… of pursing a better life for themselves and their children. They had become aware of the opening of immigration to Canada, and although other … friends immigrated to Brazil and Angola, they had decided their future lay in Canada. António Moreira of Vale Da Carreira married Maria Da … any wages. With the assistance of a Portuguese/ English dictionary, he voiced his concerns to his employer who was only able to pay him some …
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… The Pier 21 Story Guided 30-minute tours of Pier 21 are offered in English and French. Tours and movie viewing times available throughout the …
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… By Steven Schwinghamer, Historian As we approach the centenary of the Chinese Immigration Act, 1923, answering three key historical questions will help us understand and make meaning of the legislation: What was the 1923 Act that closed the door on Chinese …
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… Sisukas Suomalainen The Finnish word "Sisu" is frequently used to describe the Finnish … that have existed in their tiny country during the past few centuries. My dad, Armas Vaino Laurila, had the spirit and toughness seen in so … He spent 2 years in the Finnish army and there excelled as a soccer player. Life in Finland in the days following the civil war was hard, …