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… from Italy in 1959. I was eight years old. I can’t remember what I had for dinner last night but I remember the day that we docked at Pier 21. … stands for. Tolerance, respect for other cultures. When I applied to come to this country, it was like a light inside of the darkness.My … to March 31, 2023. This period saw a welcome return to the patterns of visitation and activity that we were used to pre-pandemic. I would like …
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… and J.P. Le Blanc. My husband, Stephen Astephen, was waiting for our four year old son, Francis, and me at the dock. We traveled that … welcomed at the Pier by the Red Cross and other organizations) as far as Truro by car -- next day up through New Glasgow, Antigonish, and … We had a wonderful welcome by my husband's parents and family and have lived in this home ever since. We brought up a large family of 12 …
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… adventure to our new home somewhere over the big sea. Zio Mimi would have been the most qualified to take us to the port because he has a … ship I could hear fireworks in the distance because it was New Year's Eve. With tears in her eyes, my mother took my sister and I on the ship … and her child came in and we all shared this small space for the trip. How could my mother do this to us, I thought, but it had to be done to …
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… thousands who fled Soviet oppression, oppression which for him would have meant certain death. His route to final refuge in Halifax took him … remain in France until the liberation of Latvia, but this was not to be. While his life in France was pleasant and successful, the threats … final place of refuge. In Nova Scotia he found the peaceful life he wished to have in Latvia. He established a new career as a research …
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Time 0:01:55 Transcript Growing up I never felt like I could identify with the people around me. When I was in grade two, my teacher singled me out as an Ethiopian girl by making me sit separately in the class. I was born and raised in Somalia- I never really felt different until he made me feel …
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… They give little thought to what the walls and their surroundings have seen. For others, the site is precious and represents a new … the 1940s and early 1950s, better than any of the histories that I have read or documentaries that I have seen. Heather was one of our … confiding in her about his experiences in the concentration camps and how every member of his family had been killed. He described scenarios …
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… ship to dock at Pier 21. He traveled to Vancouver and started working for Grauers Dairy farms until 1933-34. After working there he obtained … of this naturalization is unknown. In 1938, as there was no market for his products and it cost him more to ship his beef then he was paid … decided to sell his property and to go back to the Netherlands for a visit. After returning to Canada, he again worked for Grauers. When …
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… final section of the Canadian Immigration Hall, dedicated to showcasing contributions of immigrants to Canada’s culture, economy and … include upgrades to provide a more accessible experience for our visitors. During this closure period, administrative offices at 1099 … Family History Centre is the Museum’s research centre where visitors can have assistance tracing their family history and immigration …
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… 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 …
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… wedding ceremony is about to begin. While not all event professionals have an item to fix every problem underneath their suit jacket, I have … works like a charm!). The next item on my list would be sandpaper . It can be used in a pinch as an emery board, to remove fuzzy pills on a … to hold the frame together until the end of the presentation when a visit to the repair shop can be made. When time is of the essence and …