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… would start to hurt. In the beginning of the war, only nationals were allowed to attend the church service. The so-called “slave labourers” … an affront, a provocation, a frontal attack. The decision to come to Canada was a piece of cake. Luebtheen had a bus service to the … ties and nice pants, marking the quotations on the board. I secretly wished I could have a job like that. Would you believe that I did end …
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… Madame Mirdza Grikis Dambergs and Nickolajs (Nick) Dambergs Former ballet students, wishing to recognize the extraordinary life of Madame … her husband Nik spoke English, Mirdza spoke very little. They were more fortunate than many because her husband Nik, as an analytical … ballet in Halifax. The dancers who were established in Halifax wished to dance with the newly formed National Ballet in Toronto, and …
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… Bay. After he had worked there for about one year and had fulfilled all obligations associated with the sponsorship, he decided to move to … in that she died in 1959, 5 years before I was able to return for a visit in the summer of 1964). I had very mixed feelings when I left the … the food on the ship was quite good and it helped to make the crossing more enjoyable. Our ship arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax. After …
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… near Palmer Rapids, Ontario for about one year and after fulfilling all obligations of the sponsorship, moved to Ottawa. His fiancée, … as our liberators in the spring of 1945 also influenced my decision to come to Canada. There were also many reports from Canada that it was a … a Dutch woman residing in the west end of Ottawa to see if I could visit her for the afternoon. I went over that afternoon and began a …
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… Time 00:20:51 Words on screen: Annual Public Meeting 2023 Transcript Promotional Video We came from Ecuador with a bag full of dreams. I grew up in Donegal in Ireland. I came to Toronto by myself. We came from Turkey to have a … history, we examine the significant contributions made by newcomers to Canada’s culture, economy, and way of life. Our job is to …
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… into his native Holland. The first two were in the Nijmegen area, partially depicted in the movie 'The Bridge Too Far'. His final jump was … wife and young daughter, who had been born in 1943 during the Blitz. More children followed - another daughter in 1948, a son in 1953, and …
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… re-open with its reimagined final section of the Canadian Immigration Hall, dedicated to showcasing contributions of immigrants to Canada’s … will also take place during the closure include upgrades to provide a more accessible experience for our visitors. During this closure period, administrative offices at 1099 …
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… die; There are thoughts that make the strong heart weak, And bring a pallor into the cheek, And a mist before the eye." These words from Longfellow's poem "My Lost Youth" have perhaps more meaning for me than for most people, although it may be in a … and hatred, people have dreams of freedom and liberty, which, may come true to some of them but may not come to others. We had our dreams …
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… must remain with the donor until the acquisitions process is complete. All prospective new acquisitions are reviewed by the Museum’s … able to provide advice to help you find another home for the item. For more information about donating to the Collection, visit our frequently …
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… Passengers await their train to destinations across Canada. The model of Pier 21 is full of activity . The miniature representation is a … gateways. Between 1928 and 1971, Pier 21 was the point of arrival for nearly a million immigrants - mostly from Europe - arriving by … even harder to detect: At the head of one of the trains is a steam locomotive carrying a load of real coal , which Conlin retrieved from the …