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… in the language.” And you know when you read the web sites for communities it is a marketing piece (laughs). So it was sold to me a … differently (laughs). And I liked the cosmopolitan feel from the website of Winnipeg and that you had people from all over the world, … being able to live, work and study in the country. The family was denied permanent residency after trying for many years because the United …
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… were Gudrun Gudlog Kristjansson and Bjarni Sigurdur Bjarnason. Upon moving from the farm in Saskatchewan in a Icelandic community called … of 1943 at age 8 and in grade 2, my teacher asked for my name. Gudrun Viola Bjarnason. The teacher remarked that this was a very long and … had to have my identity as an Icelander back again. So I became Gudrun Viola Bjarnason Hilton. This is my name as a retiree and a senior …
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… Voy y vuelvo by Abel …
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… Can I search for an immigration record on the Museum’s website? No, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 does not have immigration records on the website. The Scotiabank Family History Centre staff use a variety of …
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… through Quebec City so you wouldn’t have anything for me here." However, while it helps to have a full name and birth year to get us … first immigrant ancestor was, we will use these sources to work our way back in time. Our main focus is on locating immigration records …
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… interviews for research purposes, they’re also used on the Museum’s website and eventually the entire collection will be available online. …
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… history, we examine the significant contributions made by newcomers to Canada’s culture, economy, and way of life. Our job is to … the Museum. The Museum offers exhibitions and programming to a large audience here in Nova Scotia, but we reach far beyond our home province … narrative in here. So this is a really useful tool that's also on our website that gives you a rundown of what to expect in the exhibits. And …
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… How can I share my story? You can share your story by filling out the … tell us about your immigration experience will be of great interest. We are also seeking items related to your immigration experience, such … research, education and enjoyment onsite as well as on the Museum's website. Submitted stories may be added to the Museum's Permanent …
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… As we re-open to the public, we ask you to work with us to keep the Museum … is closely following public health guidelines as outlined by the Nova Scotia Department of Health. All visitors are required to wear a … under 2 are exempt, as well as children 2 to 4 when their caregiver can't get them to wear a mask. People with a valid medical reason for …
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… no longer exists? While the Scotiabank Family History Centre at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 does not hold copies of all … records on microfilm , and information on all ports of entry into Canada. There remain some misconceptions about the nature of these … comprehensive book of names and signatures of every person who entered Canada through a port of entry. In the past, ship manifests and …