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… and affection that has stayed with me forever. My father immigrated to Canada in 1952, and then in May 30, 1953. I took the journey that would … most of the people at my dining table all got sea sick. On the third day of the voyage, as I was going to dine, a sick lady approached me … her during the meals. Every day we would eat together and bring some food to her mother. Finally on June 8 th , we saw land and I think I …
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… in the Vietnam War divided the country, and some individuals chose to come to Canada. Men who were drafted and did not want to participate in a war … Tom Corcoran Immigrant vs Belonging Peter Seixas Back to the Land Christopher Rigg Reactions to a War Resister Meet the People Bruce Bolin … Immigration from the United States to Canada During the Vietnam War …
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… year. July 1, 2024 marked 25 years since we opened our doors, welcoming visitors to the National Historic site that would become today’s … concluded its run here at the Museum in January, and in April of 2026, travels to the Joseph Brandt Museum in Burlington, Ontario, the … French) For centuries now, newcomers have adapted recipes and ingredients to their new situation in Canada to some very delicious results. …
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… and affection that has stayed with me forever. My father immigrated to Canada in 1952, and then in May 30th, 1953, I took the journey that … Ocean most of the people at my dining table got sea sick. On the third day of the voyage, as I was going to dine, a sick lady approached me … her during the meals. Every day we would eat together and bring some food to her mother. Finally on June 8th, we saw land and I think I was …
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… Museum offers personalized and professional research assistance that can help you learn about your family, sometimes dating back many … are keen to dig into their history as soon as they learn about the service. The winter, when there are fewer visitors, is the perfect time … able to discover things like: Where and when your ancestors arrived in Canada Street addresses where they lived Marriage and death records …
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… about your family, sometimes dating back many generations? A popular service “I am overwhelmed by the help I received.” In high season there … are not limited to people who immigrated through Pier 21 . "That's a common misconception," says Jocelyn Bourque, Genealogical Researcher … too is a popular service- in fact, there is a backlog of requests. "Coming in person, you're going to get faster service," says Bourque. …
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George (Sjouke, Jr.) arrived from The Tjerkwerd, The Netherlands on April 27, 1951 aboard the Georgic with his parents Sjouke and Anna Zwaagstra and younger brother Broer (Gerald). His older brother Pier (Peter) arrived at Pier 21 on March 29, 1950 aboard the Beaverbrae . See Sjouke and Anna …
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… the differences were celebrated. Introducing new friends to Punjabi food came naturally to the family and for Usha, it often meant having … small, important and everyday. “It always was around family, friends, food, and fun and it still is,” says Vivek. Vivek started working at …
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… Francis Michael Di Nino …