• Refuge Canada
    … many. However, over the course of the twentieth century, Canada has had a mixed record in welcoming refugees, reacting generously to some while overlooking others. Refuge Canada provides the context for …
  • Toon and Trees Maas
    … Families September 30, 1952 - Groote Beer After returning from a five-year stay in … Groote Beer in Rotterdam for Canada. Their crossing of eight days, or so, was rather eventful as the newly married couple was required to …
  • Refugee Experiences Gallery
    … people who have been forced to flee their home country and who have a well-founded fear of returning because of war, violence, or a fear of … Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)—the UN Refugee Agency—had been established in 1950. The UNHCR provides refugees with protection and emergency relief. Many people who have come to Canada as refugees have spent time in a UNHCR camp, including …
  • FrancoAntonia FulviaLiviana
    … when we arrived in Canada. We travelled by train to Venice where we had to transfer to Genoa. We were so worried about missing our ship, as the rail connections were frozen … he greatly enjoyed the abundance of food. My baby, Liviana, also did well. One of the stewards named Luigi kept an eye on her while she …
  • Immigration from the United States to Canada During the Vietnam War
    … 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 … reasons, but were influenced by the overall climate of the war, as well as the Civil Rights Movement. In this online gallery, you will meet ten people who came to Canada from the …
  • Karl H. Wubbenhorst
    … The Nelly left Bremerhaven, Germany on July 11, 1951. I had a good voyage aboard the Nelly. In order to be processed by immigration at Pier 21, I stayed on board the …
  • Refuge Canada School Program
    … Refuge Canada , which opened its doors in March 2018, examines the experiences of refugees in coming to Canada and Canada’s record in responding to waves of refugees from the … Refuge Canada School Program …
  • Second World War Military Personnel
    … for those who died in service during the Second World War, there is no online database for these records because of access restrictions. To … for more information on how to obtain military service files. If you have any questions …