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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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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… They had three brothers and their mother died when they were young, so they stuck together and supported one another as they were growing … can meet up with my mom for an afternoon walk, or go shopping or for coffee with my sisters. These are things that I couldn’t do when I lived … old memories. I realized that even though my grandparents chose to come to Canada to pursue new opportunities, they also gave up a lot to …
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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 … in Holland at that time and Canada offered that opportunity. My father had worked for a farmer for as long as I can remember. My older … of English. When the time came near for our departure, we had movers come to pack our furniture into a large crate. We slept on the floor …
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… or sun-burnt red skin, the same conservative family values, the same good grades and the same interests in softball or ice cream. However, I was terrified because I could be … in order to solidify my inclusion in at least one. Except this discomfort around belonging was also something deeper. It was part of the …