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  • Artist-in-Residence 2022 - Tamara Abdul Hadi
    … was a collective of 6 women photographers from and working in SWANA (South West Asian, North African Region). For her residency, Abdul Hadi … why I work with the Immigrant Workers Center and focus on South Asian Communities. So I can let them know what their rights are in the … was a refugee in Burkina Faso Togo, Liberia, Nigeria and Turkey before coming to Canada in 2016. That’s when my story in Canada begins.” …
  • Pav Bhaji - Arvinda and Preena Chauhan
    … of some restaurants to try and the districts to visit as he reeled off a list of delicious things to eat and intriguing places to go. As … 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 … which is a culmination of their culinary wisdom and recipes from their 30 years of teaching together . Preena, an entrepreneur, co-founded …
  • Sapper Thomas Maksymchuk
    … in June, 1930 with his parents, Andrew and Anna Maksymchuk , who had changed the date of his birth on his documents (October 6, 1918) in order to have him travel at half fare. In 1942 he voluntarily enlisted … Britian and Continental Europe. His construction skills were put to good use building bridges and other structures to keep men and equpment …
  • Sailing Out of Different Port
    … Individuals who immigrated to Canada after 1935 can request their immigration information from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. A Personal Information Request Form needs to be submitted to … Sailing Out of Different Port …
  • Daniel Monzon
    … He was born without a right arm or a left leg. He started CREATIVE//SOCIAL. The organization uses data and online systems to manage customer service relations and business … excelled in areas of entrepreneurship, environmentalism, science, and community activism. The project is funded by the Canadian Museum of …
  • Daniel Monzon, Described Video
    … He was born without his one arm and right leg. He started CREATIVE//SOCIAL. The organization uses data and online systems to manage customer service relations and business … excelled in areas of entrepreneurship, environmentalism, science, and community activism. The project is funded by the Canadian Museum of …
  • K-Bap Coxinha (Brazilian Coxinha with Korean-Inspired Filling)
    … This recipe was crafted by Brazilian chef Cinthia Marques and South Korean chef Kyonghee Oh (Sally), reflecting a fusion of their cultural backgrounds and their shared passion for comfort food. Step 1: Drain the oil from a can of tuna and measure out … together. Form the mixture into small balls. Step 6: In a saucepan, combine water, milk, salt, soy sauce, butter, and sweet paprika. Bring …
  • Giuseppe Leone and M. Concetta Rossi
    … felt I couldn't continue to work the land; it was a miserable life! I had thought of going to work in Chile, but then I found the road to … for my return. She didn't wish to leave her home and family. Setting out for the voyage overseas on the Ts/s Atlantic from Naples on June … to Montreal. Through the window, I could see empty land and once in a while, a small country house with a car or two parked nearby. When I …
  • Bridges by Tongda
    … and I could have everything that I wanted. All I had to do was be good at my studies. But I wasn’t. And that changed everything. Because … love. As everyone knows, Japanese had invaded China and killed so many people; therefore, the older generation does not like Japanese … daddy around me. I only had instant noodles as my meals for a month. Comparing to my hometown, life here was boring. I asked myself: Why am …
  • Ben Rina Fred Nettie Joop Lindeijer
    … Rina, Fred, Nettie (Jeannette) and Joop (John) Lindeijer. I personally had no idea where we were going. I had said goodbye to friends and classmates and knew we'd be leaving for Canada for good. I knew nothing about Canada. My Dad was the only one who knew how to speak English. He could speak German and French too. I know who …

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