• Thomas J. Duiverman
    … and Women July 9, 1953 – Waterman My five day journey from Rotterdam, The Netherlands on the ship SS Waterman was smooth and without incident. … The accommodation was that of a troop ship with male and female passengers separated, I believe ten to a cabin. Having been discharged … Ontario. It was good that I did not understand too much English, but I can remember him using the term "S.O.B." directed at me. So I was …
  • Stronger by Pankaj
    … drove us out of the country and we became refugees overnight. This unpleasant experience in her school was a sensitive issue with both my … to do a unit on Africa with the support of the geography teacher. He was very supportive. I could hear the giggling and rumbling as … at an early age. As visible minorities, parents have the obligation to pass on such experiences to the next generation. As adults, we have a …
  • Saputo Family commemorates arrival in Canada with $1M donation to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
    … August 22, 2018 Halifax, NS   Saputo Family commemorates arrival in Canada with $1M donation to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier … Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. The gift is a way to acknowledge where the Saputo family’s Canadian journey began. “It means so much to … to be able to share this moment with our children and grandchildren,” said Lino Saputo during the announcement event at the Museum. “We are …
  • The Museum is a March-Break Must-Do
    … the exhibitions Personalized family research services Workshop Schedule Monday March 11 12 PM Mi'kmaw Movement 2 PM Two-Eyed Seeing Mi'kmaw … Shivani Dhamija 12 PM Bollywood Dance with Kavyashree Nagaraj 2 PM Pasta! with Bruna and Franco, ICCNS Wednesday March 13 10 AM West … , sometimes dating back many generations. Working alongside our researchers, you may be able to discover things like: Where and when your …
  • The Museum is a March-Break Must-Do
    … the exhibitions Personalized family research services Workshop Schedule Monday March 11 12 PM Mi'kmaw Movement 2 PM Two-Eyed Seeing Mi'kmaw … Shivani Dhamija 12 PM Bollywood Dance with Kavyashree Nagaraj 2 PM Pasta! with Bruna and Franco, ICCNS Wednesday March 13 10 AM West … , sometimes dating back many generations. Working alongside our researchers, you may be able to discover things like: Where and when your …
  • The Distance by Daniel
    … Halifax and their homeland and how it can also be the socially acceptable physical space between two persons, particularly as determined by … can also be understood as a social disconnection between people. I come from 2 stories: my parents didn’t grow up in the same country. My … is today part of the European Union and the country definitely feels less isolated. I sometimes wonder what shape my life would have taken …
  • Filming and Photography at the Museum
    … encourage visitors to capture their visit and share on social media.  Please be respectful of other visitors, staff and volunteers so as not … is allowed? Non-flash photography and video recording for personal/non-commercial use. Live-streaming video apps such as Instagram and … or non-electronic negatives, positives and prints, and other digital files shall constitute Canadian Museum of Immigration property, solely …
  • Terms and Conditions
    … encourage visitors to capture their visit and share on social media.  Please be respectful of other visitors, staff and volunteers so as not … is allowed? Non-flash photography and video recording for personal/non-commercial use. Live-streaming video apps such as Instagram and … or non-electronic negatives, positives and prints, and other digital files shall constitute Canadian Museum of Immigration property, solely …
  • Filming and Photography
    … encourage visitors to capture their visit and share on social media.  Please be respectful of other visitors, staff and volunteers so as not … is allowed? Non-flash photography and video recording for personal/non-commercial use. Live-streaming video apps such as Instagram and … or non-electronic negatives, positives and prints, and other digital files shall constitute Canadian Museum of Immigration property, solely …
  • Slumber Parties on the Prairies by Lyndia
    … so  badly  wanted to fit in that I subjected myself to the horror of sleeping-over with two different groups, in order to solidify my … in steps. First, I went only 50 kms away. Then, in 2003, my family visited Europe, which opened my passport and unlocked my nerve. When my new-found university friends …