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… ON In support of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. For event information, sponsorships or ticket sales, contact: Ellen Sikorski or visit our Canadahelps event page . The Fascinating Canadian Speaker …
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… Walker, in a town called Gravesend, Kent, England, east of London on south side of Thames River. My mother was Lily Barrett and father was … was born, in 1617. I was born many years later on June 25, 1941. I had four brothers, oldest Victor, Jim, Ron and Bryan. Two brothers, Jim and … to Canada. My Mother had a sister in Toronto. Dad's intentions were to visit Canada then go on to Australia, but Mom did not agree. She wanted …
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… that is…and I thought that one of the brief stories she told me about some events that preceded her immigration to Canada would be an … very little cash and without any knowledge of the English language. For many newcomers the transition from the Old World to the New one is … than the Allies. Families were reunited and Brigitta was again free to visit her grandmother and her playmates at will, and so resume her …
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… family alongside his six siblings: two brothers, Von and Omer, and four sisters, Bernice Sara, Florence and Lina. Les put aside his school … on twin-engine Wellingtons before transitioning to the more formidable four-engine Halifax bombers. Beginning in the summer of 1944, he flew … and Les held his baby girl Pauline for the first time. Over the next four years, Les dedicated himself to his university studies, a path …
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… England. I remember when the sirens went off, we all went to the Anderson Shelters until the all-clear was sounded. I worked as a conductor … understand why my mother-in-law disliked me. I had written home to say that she was a very homely person, homely in England meant you were … She passed away a couple of years later. My life in Canada has been far better than I ever envisioned. I am a Canadian Citizen and very …
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… out over the Gulf of Naples? With the warm and passionate rays of "O Sole Mio" guiding him up the ramp and onto the deck of the great ship," … his only worldly possessions in a small suitcase. He was greeted with joy by his sister Emilia and her husband, George who had immigrated a …
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… need a better future for our children". The people in Holland had just come through a war and were trying to rebuild, but there was no housing and no money. At that time the governments of Canada and Holland and other countries as well, were setting up … to be checked and rechecked by Dutch and Canadian Doctors, people were saying that we were an ideal family for immigrating because we had …
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… bun (pav)—will be love at first bite, guaranteed. The first time I visited Mumbai, on the inbound flight I sat next to a Mumbaiker who was … it be? His answer was clear: It must be pav bhaji. Because of my love for this mouthwatering street food, I teach this dish in our cooking … soft bun to serve with it. Step 1: For the bhaji: In a large pot, combine the potatoes, cauliflower, beans, red peppers, water, and 1 …
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… Life in Uganda - A Multifaceted Community Time 0:01:10 Transcript I speak English, Gujarati, Gujarati’s … all of us, so he wanted to keep the Ugandan citizens to stay there for the business and to grow for the community. And so, we were the … that we going to live here, and we’re not going to go back—if we go visit, fine. I visited once, but at that time the new government came …
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… may be a frightening experience, even for an “old salt sailor.” So, imagine how country folk from Sicily reacted to the continuous … traditions include annual sauce making, family vacations and a visit from “Santa Nonno” on Christmas Eve. Vito is eternally grateful … to his parents for having the courage to leave their homeland to come to Canada to build a better life for Vito and future generations. …