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  • Uta Maria Heine Sonier
    … Of Coming Into My Inheritance (Pier 21, Halifax in February 1952) New … to me. We three spent but a few hours in this safe, warm haven; We had a train to catch that would carry us to Dad. On the platform, … With pairs of shoes, bright and eye-catching like butterflies. In this sooty place they were like a promise of spring. Mother said that they …
  • Immigrant Heroes and the Art of Everyday Activism
    … by the Museum’s Artist-in-Residence, Aquil Virani. Read what he has to say about what makes a hero, what makes for an ideal immigrant, and his … hopes for the future. Your project is called “Our Immigrant Stories.” How would you describe it? It’s an art project that asks you, “who is … and audiovisual installation created in collaboration with Erin Lindsay and Imago Theatre. Photo by Aquil Virani. The request for immigrant …
  • Countless Journeys Podcast
    … Hear the Human Side of Immigration Listen now → Season 7: Sports and Belonging New episode released every two weeks … Journeys is presented by Air Canada , Canada's airline for welcoming newcomers home. OuiCanSki: Helping Newcomers Love Winter - Sandy … Comedy for people who are not doing OK with Sandy El Bitar Cross-border comedy with Hoodo Hersi Season 5 trailer Season 4: Food Bonus …
  • It's a Small World by Carmela
    … we decided to emigrate to Canada. My husband came few months earlier, so that he could prepare for us, and on November 10, 1966, my son and I … new baby, but my troubles were definitely not over. My inability to communicate made it all so difficult, and I was feeling lonely even … under one roof. Each day, we started together in the gym, saying good morning in every language and we all came together for each …
  • Dutch Culture and Traditions
    … people in the northern parts of the Netherlands skating along the canals. Soccer is also another tremendously popular sport in the … consisting of the black skirt, stripped apron, shawl and a lace hat along with wooden shoes (Klompen) are what most people believe to … [1] Education In the Netherlands, all children from the age of 4 to 12 go to the same kind of elementary school. At the age of 12, depending …
  • My Second Life by Kang
    … been in accident from the CEO of Samsung. I enjoyed rebuilding the car so much that I decided to change the focus of my company. My mechanics became certified for Ferraris, Porsches, … have been living in Canada about one year and a half. Canada has been good environment. Being here makes my family life happier. We play …
  • Marie Louise Whitfield
    … shouldn’t have been there because her and her girlfriend Mary were to go to another regimental dance in the same town. I knew as soon as I saw her that she was going to be the one for me. It so … regiment was camping. We were able to see each other every once and a while. Marie often went into town to phone her mom. One particular time …
  • Immigrating with everything - including the kitchen sink.
    In the Museum’s Pier 21 Story exhibition of the Museum, there is a section called Treasures From Home, with artifacts and props representing what immigrants brought with them as sailed to Canada. The objects are contained in a large wooden case and include many different objects: a bicycle, a pair …
  • Immigrating with everything - including the kitchen sink.
    In the Museum’s Pier 21 Story exhibition , there is a section called Treasures From Home , with artifacts and props representing what immigrants brought with them as they sailed to Canada. The objects are contained in a large wooden case and include many different objects: a bicycle, a pair of …
  • Forbundet af Danske Foreninger i Canada • Federation of Danish Associations in Canada • Fédération des Associations Danoises au Canada
    … Forbundet af Danske Foreninger i Canada Federation of Danish Associations in … Forbundet af Danske Foreninger i Canada • Federation of Danish Associations in …

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