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  • Refuge Canada
    … course of the twentieth century, Canada has had a mixed record in welcoming refugees, reacting generously to some while overlooking others. … life before, fear, displacement, refuge and life in Canada. Case studies from major waves of refugees coming to Canada will be featured … City of Lethbridge for The Sir Alexander Galt Museum & Archives Sept 26, 2020 to Jan 10, 2021 PumpHouse Museum Kingston April-November 2021 …
  • Steven F. and Margaret S.
    … on the ship called the Minnedosa and arrived in Halifax July 23, 1926. He was just over five years, 8 mos. old when he arrived in Canada. … (Barbara), and older brother (Paul), on her 8th birthday, January 26, 1934, on the ship called the Berlin 3. They left the port of …
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    … for Reproduction and Use Requests may take up to 1 month (20 business days) to complete. Urgent requests may be accommodated on a “rush service” … No additional fee Audio $22.00 - 1-10 minutes $25.00 - 11-30 minutes $26.00 - 31-90+ minutes Video $40.00 - 1-10 minutes $50.00 - 11-30 …
  • Cescato Aldo, Renato
    … Aldo Cescato La mia vita di emigrante, e cominciata un paio di anni dopo la fine della seconda guerra mondiale. Sono nato e ho vissuto nella Regione del Veneto … industriale che non si e piú fermato, le terre venivano abbandonate dai contadini per far posto a fabbriche e case. Dal 1945 al 1948 cera …
  • Candida Franca Iaccino
    … RACCONTO DI VITA: CANDIDA FRANCA IACCINO (dedico questa mia storia ai miei … avevo un ricordo vago e triste. Così il primo di luglio (Canada Day) 2003 ho visitato Pier 21, è stata una grandissima emozione. Sono … Candida Franca Iaccino …
  • Political Involvement and Divisiveness - Frank Scarfino
    … I did. I liked Marx and I liked Hegel. But I wasn't a member of the Communist Party. And most of the people, I know—I remember, there were also, were not members of the Communist Party. We were called, "Communists, traitors. How could you do this to your country? You know, …
  • Corporal Bill Pineo
    … know where, don't know when, but I know we'll meet again some sunny day." A song shared by both Gracie and Vera Lynn. The silence on the … taking messages to various offices in London as required, but to this day, I can't recall even one request to do so. Jack and I both carried …
  • Sergeant Elmo Hugh Munroe
    … and blessed with an incredible memory. When Dad talked about the "old days" we were transported to other times and places through his … born in the northeastern state of Maine, USA on April 10, 1921, just a day after his parents crossed the international border from New … married in the summer of 1948. Dad's tie and Mom's long white gloves worn on that happy occasion are stored with other precious mementos in …
  • Celebrated Author Lawrence Hill Speaks About His Newest Novel
    … reading the same books. The origins of this book are in telling your daughter, the real-life Beatrice, bedtime stories. I just made up … insists on being on a first-name basis with royalty. She negotiates uncompromisingly when she’s offered a job. As a young person, alone in a … kind of nonsense poetry. She read a lot of playful, silly, over-the-top poetry that luxuriated in the absurdity of language. My father told …
  • Celebrated Author Lawrence Hill Speaks About His Newest Novel
    … reading the same books. The origins of this book are in telling your daughter, the real-life Beatrice, bedtime stories. I just made up … insists on being on a first-name basis with royalty. She negotiates uncompromisingly when she’s offered a job. As a young person, alone in a … kind of nonsense poetry. She read a lot of playful, silly, over-the-top poetry that luxuriated in the absurdity of language. My father told …

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