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… about working in the Scotiabank Family History Centre (SHFC) at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is that every interaction is … But as diverse as our genealogy research can be, one thing that comes up constantly is the regret that people didn’t ask their family members about their lives and stories when they had the chance. Too often we take our loved ones for granted, or forget that …
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… winter fishing. We fished sauger. And this sauger in Icelandic was called svartenpick meaning, black pickerel. One day, I said to my dad, I'm … but when the curling match was over, I was happy to see that dad had come home. He figured that running back was a little much. In open …
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… Roger LeMoyne (left) and Darren Ell (right). Interview with photographer … or marine photography. There's a million ways to use it. I think it comes from personal convictions and curiosity about the world. And I … My work can sometimes be more static. I'll take two hours in a dump site with life jackets and come out with a pretty interesting series of …
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… the stories of migrants in border regions? There are many things one can do with photography. Shooting sports or marine photography. There's … is there anybody that sticks out in your memory? On the Mexico-American border, I went across into Matamoros, at the very bottom of Texas. … right in front of his daughter- point blank in the head… And they said, “We have to get out of here. I have a young child.” And that …
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… We welcome Education Groups including: school groups, cadets, Guides and … by Canada Post Community Foundation Program Information Programs On-site Age Group Pricing (Per Student)* Citizenship Ages 11+ $11.50 … Ages 9+ $11.50 Teddy Bear's Journey Ages 3 - 8 $11.50 Special Lectures Ages 10+ $11.50 Add a guided tour (30 minutes) and/or …
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… I left my hometown of Lee on Solent on the 20th of March bound for Canada on the ship Scythia. My family was in Lee on Solent throughout the Second World War, my father being an air … people while crossing the Atlantic, two of which I am very close to. In fact in March 29, 2003 we went to Pier 21 to celebrate our 50th …
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… was standing, somewhat dumbstruck, in the lower level of Pier 21, the site of the Canadian Museum of Immigration and was going through a temporary … to be this engaged, but again, how could I ‘know’ this apparently (to me very memorable) door? The door in question is unusual in several …
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… German retreat and Allied advancement through Italy brought a new set of realities to Fossecesia and the surrounding communities of the Sangro River. This region played a vital role in helping stem the tide in the Allies favour. In … With his departure date looming, he put all his affairs in order and set his sights on Canada. He would be apart from his bride for the next …
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… The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is committed to procure goods and services based on best overall value. Purchasing … internal policies. Procurement must support the Museum’s mandate as set out in the Museums Act . To find out more about doing business with the Museum, please contact: …
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… Life in Uganda - The Ismaili Community Time 0:01:32 Transcript Umeeda Switlo (US): When we were growing up we had— communities were divided in that, white people went to white schools, black kids went to black schools, and Ismaili … Umeeda Switlo and Lella Umedaly …