• Emmanuel and Rose Flaig
    … BC 24 August 2015 For the past 120 years, my extended family has had the privilege of blazing a trail to and from Pier 21. Whether it … and turn of the century lured settlers by the thousands from Russia as well as many other countries. My great-grandmother, Justina Flaig, fled … prairie town. His shop was a fascinating place. The sight of the white hot metal, sounds of hissing steam, ringing of the hammer striking the …
  • Reflections on a Green Door II Early Days
    … that might be pushing them away from their present home. In my case, I had immigrated to Canada in January 1971 for a number of … and listening to the oral histories in the BMO Oral History Gallery, I’ve come across several people who said that they didn’t feel at home … Nova Scotia after crossing from the USA to Yarmouth on the ferry and how I immediately felt "at home". The “Boston States”, for those who …
  • Johannes Kreeft and Elisabeth Kreeft-Meijers
    … September 21, 1952, arriving in Halifax 9 days later on September 30. This was Ineke’s 6th birthday. The last morning everyone got up early to see land approaching. We were to arrive at 6 A.M., It … served lunch on the ship. Our first impressions were the contrast in how freight was handled in the harbour. In Rotterdam large cranes and …
  • Canada's Titanic - Empress of Ireland
    November 23, 2015 to November 13, 2016 Video Gallery Transcript Transcript Transcript Transcript Transcript Transcript Transcript Transcript Transcript …
  • Kris Jensen
    … to Canada 1951: left Plymouth May 19, 1951, arrived at Pier 21 on May 26, on the S.S. Europe . By train to Vancouver, BC, was taken to Bloedel Stewart and Welch hiring office on Hasting Street, and got a job at Somass Division Sawmill in Port Alberni. Started working … about 20 years as financial secretary. Member of Independent Order of Foresters 1953 to 1992; serving in just about all positions. …
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Your Story
    … How can I share my story? You can share your story by filling out the online Story Form. Is there a deadline by which to share my story? … Frequently Asked Questions About Your Story …
  • Run Away by Oumou
    … nest. Everybody was there. Now when I go home, there’s only one person in the nest. My mother is by herself. Sometimes I go to visit – I tell people I am going home. But when I am coming back to Canada, I tell people I am going home. So where is home? … have hope that things will work out. Luckily the new school has been a good experience for all of us. My father really passed me his legacy …
  • Frequently Asked Questions About the Collection
    … How can I share my story? You can share your story in two ways. You can complete the online story form located here . You can also email your story to the …
  • Michele e Concetta Fusillo
    … September 23, 1951 - Concetta; June 12, 1954 - Michele Age on Arrival: 26 - Concetta; 23 - Michele Born in the south eastern community of … at the age of 23. Both arrived with a willingness to work as they had a few dollars in their pockets. Concetta used her skills as a … We want to acknowledge and thank them for taking the risks they did to come to a new country, not knowing the language, not having work and …
  • About the Collection
    … archive primarily consists of digital photographs and documents, as well as original two-dimensional photographs and documents, and a small … Online More than 11,000 records from the collection are available online. Begin your search . Ask the Collections Team For questions …