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… My elementary schooling I obtained at St. Mark's School and secondary … includes an Honours B.A. from the U. of S. in Saskatoon and an M.A. from the University of Toronto. I loved all my teachers, however, … After attending Normal School in Regina and after teaching three years, I enlisted in the R.C.A.F. (W.D.). I experienced three years of …
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… crossings for military personnel are considered a military record and may be found within the military service file. Library and Archives … service files of a Canadian Armed Forces member who died in service, visit … for more information on how to obtain military service files. If you have any questions regarding access to information, please email …
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… I came to Canada in November 1961 with my mother, Maria Rosaria (Teti) Pagano and my sister, Maria Grazia … ship and the sadness of leaving my grandmother behind. My uncle bought me my first coke at the port in Naples while we were waiting to board …
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… at Pier 21 on the Aquitania in December, 1948. There were four of us, my mother and father, my little sister Tina, age 3 and myself, age 10. We had no idea what the future held for … served in the Royal Marines for 25 years (including all the World War II years) while Mum tried desperately to keep us girls safe from all …
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… Ideal for: Ages 9+ In this virtual program, students will be able to engage in real time … role-playing experience that strives to detail immigration to Canada at the start of the 20th Century. Learners will build a … Immigration Simulation - Online Version …
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… Ideal for: Ages 4-8 In this interactive and fast-paced half-hour program, follow the … of Fenton the Teddy Bear as he tells his story of immigrating to Canada with his small owner, Hendrik. Young participants connect with … Teddy Bear’s Journey – Online Version …
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… June 6, 1955 I came to Canada from a small Italian town in central Italy. I arrived on June 12, 1955 on the Queen Frederica. I followed my father, who had come to Canada in 1952 because of the poor economic conditions at home. …
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… My name is Lillian Alton and I am David & Regina Hartman's third … and the first one born in Canada! Mom was 4 1/2 months pregnant with me, when they left Rotterdam, the Netherlands. After sailing for 2 … 1910 when they converted to the Baptist faith. Catherine (who had come from Austria) had asked for professional people to help populate …
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… our excitement started right away as I was sick and no matter how much my dad tried to bribe the captain, there was no way he would let us … war. My dad had met the Prince, Umberto of Savoia , during World War II and he must have told him to visit whenever he is in town. Well, we …
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… The Museum has a collection that allows people to learn about the country’s … Some examples include cellphone photographs or scans of a paper document. Oral Histories The oral history collection includes over 1,300 … has collected and preserved written memories shared primarily by newcomers to Canada, veterans, Pier 21 staff and volunteers, and their …