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  • The Ilgvaris Vilumsons Family
    … not be a drain on the system. It was the best decision we ever made. All I remember of the trip on the ship was that the minute the tug … of the ship. That left my mother to care for a toddler and a very ill ten year old. My grandmother had been forced to remain in Germany …
  • Quotes - Life in Canada
    … “Two days later I, my younger brother and sister was sent of to a small country school. Not speaking one work of English, we arrived with … especially for dad, who needed to use English at work, but even more so for mom, as she was somewhat isolated within our own home. The … that first day. I do remember crying while mom towed me down the hall to the classroom. The school principal decided that in our best …
  • The Alois Kienle Family
    … I don't quite believe it, I'm actually going to Pier 21, Halifax NS. Ever since I heard about the … and want to tell you the story of our journey. Most of my recollection comes from my mother. It's fascinating to listen to her stories. On … through his Canadian travel agent. Next stop was Le Havre, France. More passengers boarded the ship, mainly of Italian and French descent. …
  • Anything to Declare? Part 2 - Reflections on Immigration and Customs Experiences at Pier 21
    … the examination of the role of customs as a vital part of a newcomer’s experience in Canada through the firsthand accounts of a former … during the postwar period, Arthur Vaughan witnessed many immigrants come through Pier 21 before boarding trains for their final … agreed. After we disembarked and entered the huge customs hall with Welcome to Canada on the wall in many languages, we each faced a customs …
  • Pietro Di Ioia
    … To look for work in order to support his large family and to provide all of us, his five children, with an opportunity for a better future. … to give thanks to God for the great blessing of family and for the chance to start a new life in this great land we call Canada. In … fiori e grano nei campi dela vita ove L’amore nasce ma non tramonta come il nostro sole. Ora siamo qui fiato difficile-minuto per minuto- …
  • Annelies Schaerer Munzker
    … Why and how I came to Canada I was born 1931 the second of five children into a very well off … rail lines and thousands of dislocated people with no place to go. Finally we landed in a hotel on top of the ‘Muttersberg’ in Vorarlberg … continue to share a room with 3 others at the residence for years to come I decided to emigrate. With a friend’s help and connections I …
  • Lunshof, Geert and Geesje
    … GEERT (GEORGE) AND GEESJE (GE) WESTERHUIS -LUNSHOF FAMILY April 2022 On February 23, 1951 Geert and Geesje Lunshof and their … 5 miles outside of Hamilton, ON. In Halifax we faced a train ride all the way to Hamilton and dad decided that Albert and he would go … he brought back a couple of loaves of bread and an enormous jar of jam. It was the first time we had ever seen or tasted white bread. We …
  • Alonzi Beniamino, Liberata e Family
    … I was born in a small city of Sora (Province) Frosinone, Italy in 1940. I have one … for life were taught. We were brought up as a very close lovable family. My father was an ice cream man by trade and our city all knew him … oldest sister Pierina was born in 1939 and she was learning how to become a seamstress. My brother Joe was born in 1943 and he was learning …
  • Kookoo Sabzi - Naz Deravian
    … fresh, and vibrant kookoo sabzi. Use this recipe as a guide for all the greens and spices that can be thrown in. This kookoo is … or serve with all the sides for brunch. Step 1: Working in batches, finely pulse the greens in a food processor, until finely chopped but not … except for the eggs and the oil to the green herbs and give a stir to combine. Add the eggs and mix well to combine. The batter should have …
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    … Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Collection Policy The … and restriction standards. Copyright Management The Museum will make all reasonable efforts to ensure proper permissions are in place for … and deliberation. Criteria for Deaccessioning General Criteria One or more of the following criteria must apply to an item considered for …

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