• Bombardier John Hamilton Glawson
    … John Hamilton Glawson 26 May 1923 – 2 August 2003 Member of Hartney Branch #26 & Brandon … Volunteer Service Medal, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939 – 45 John (“Jack”) Hamilton Glawson was born on May 26, 1923, near Hartney, …
  • 1973: Canada’s Response to the Chilean Refugees
    … was the time of long lineup[s] to buy anything…I remember…I went to visit my mom…it was September 11, 1973. Everything changed. Everything … Refugee Chilean Professionals and Students, Professor Lionel Vallée visited Chile on a fact-finding mission to assess the local conditions …
  • The Barr/Britannia Colony, Part I
    … course, there were still some British people throughout the Empire who wished for British settlers to form an even larger percentage of all … There were no mattresses for the berths and no privacy if you wished to undress when going to bed. It was rather embarrassing the …
  • A Sympathetic Interest in the Plight of Refugees: World Refugee Year in Canada
    … by Jan Raska, PhD, Historian Introduction: Origins of World Refugee Year … the United Nations, specifically the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Relief and Works … refugee students and professors in Algeria, Hong Kong, and Korea. [26] Canadian Committee for World Refugee Year (CCWRY) pamphlet …
  • 1999: Canada’s Resettlement and Repatriation of Kosovar Refugees
    … Due to this large movement of people, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) appealed to the international … had a warm feeling and happiness, I felt like a child again.” [21] On 26 May, the last evacuation flight arrived in Canada. Over 90 percent … Canadian Forces Logistics Association , 2019, https://www.cfla-alfc.org/stories/op-parasol/; Canadian Armed Forces and Kelsey Berg, …
  • Eminently Suitable for Our Purposes: Official Commemoration of Immigrant Arrivals in Canada, 1949-1972
    … by Jan Raska, PhD, Historian (Updated October 26, 2020) Introduction During the early postwar period, Canadian … “Canada’s 50,000th DP Starts New Life in New Home,” Globe and Mail , 26 February 1949, 17. Oral History with Ausma Levalds Rowberry, … and Mail , 12 January 1954, 15. “Missing Millionth,” Globe and Mail , 26 May 1954, 6. “Missing Millionth.” Badgley, “As Long as He is an …
  • Alois Wilhelm Escher
    … of Aloys (Anglicized as Alois) Wilhelm Escher, born March 13, 1906 #26 Kampstrasse, Gladbeck, Westfallen, Germany. That particular house … was of utmost importance. Since Al's brother, Theodor had not yet become a citizen of his newly adopted country and, therefore, could not … of one Captain Van Beek. The sailing departure date was to be January 26, 1927 and Dad was just 20 years old. He arrived at Bremen the day …
  • Port of Precedence: A History of Immigration at the Port of Quebec Part 2
    … by Jan Raska, PhD, Historian (Updated October 22, 2020) Immigration … Canada.” Special correspondent Frank Yeigh followed the movement of newcomers through the landing experience. If there was an indication of … British, 2,398 Ukrainians, 824 Belgians, 688 Italians, 593 Germans, 261 French, 106 Polish, and 3,651 persons of many other diverse …
  • Daphne Barber Jensen
    … of the Plaque commemorating war brides and children on August 26, 2000 at Pier 21, a lovely visit! …
  • Windsor Foundation Classroom
    … features a projector, sound equipment, and natural light. This fully accessible room is perfect for your next meeting or conference. Inclusions: 6ft rectangular tables and … screen and projector Wifi Podium and microphone Natural light Facility security services and standard cleaning before and after event …