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  • Alexandra Dochmacka and Sofia Bain
    … Dochmacka Bain I am very proud, that Dr. Dehav invited me here today, so, that I will have the opportunity, to tell you about two brave people, my Mother, Alexandra, and my sister, Nina. I … Poland was partitioned between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, while Lithuania annexed the Vilna area. Russians and the KGB took over …
  • Chilean Exiles, 1973 to Now
    … that also initially included support from Christian democrats. [1] While the new government fought for a more … came to Canada fleeing the regime due to a “constant sense of danger,” while others were exiled from Chile by the authoritarian government. …
  • Elfriede Gruber and George Novotny
    … battles being fought. But there I was, 21 years of age, and finally I had the chance to get my sea legs. It was just before Christmas, 1950, when my … The United States, first choice for all of my fellow refugees, was out for me, since I had no sponsor there. Fortunately enough, I did not …
  • The Otto Froese Family
    … Robert and his wife Cindy attended a convention in Halifax in 2000. While there, they visited Pier 21, I told my son that is where my … totally surprised me by having my father's name, Otto Froese, on the Wall of Honour. It was a most memorable day. The displays, the film, … what I remembered of our journey to Canada. On January 24, 1945, we had to leave our farm in GrossMausdorf, a small village 20 km from …
  • Workers from the Philippines in Western PEI
    … hire the foreign workers. [2] Some newcomers continue with this work, while others have sought other employment or started their own … grew up in Cebu, Philippines, and later moved to Manila, where she had several jobs, including at a Wendy’s restaurant, and selling condos …
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    … of alcoholic beverages in the Museum and public areas until after 5:30 p.m. when the Museum closes to the public. During Museum hours, … music or live entertainment is employed. SOCAN (the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) represents music … Without dancing With dancing 1-100 $9.25 $18.51 101-300 $13.30 $26.63 301-500 $27.76 $55.52 Over 500 $39.33 $78.66 *All rates are …
  • Veke,Toini,Raili
    … today, because we’re leaving our home here in Kuopio, Finland, and going far away, to a country called Canada. My name is Kaarina and I’m … want to go and she just whispered to me that we should have jumped off the train and run back home to our Mummi . I don’t think that’s a good idea because I want to be with Äiti and Isi. Raili is angry as a …
  • Charles J. Lutton
    … Port of Entry: Saint John, New Brunswick Date of Arrival: February 26, 1928 Age on Arrival: 24 CHARLES JOSEPH LUTTON/"C" COMPANY THE IRISH … – bright and warm. April 22, 1944 (S. ELIA FIUMERAPIDO / Map. 891266 Scale 1/50,000 Sheet 160 1) The Bn change over was completed by …
  • Recruiting Domestic Workers and Live-In Caregivers in Canada
    … Jan Raska, PhD, Historian Introduction Over the last several decades, Canada has become increasingly dependent on foreign workers to meet its … evident in the agricultural, service, and homecare industries. [1] The Canadian government regulates all temporary foreign worker programs. … there are two major temporary foreign worker labour programs in Canada. One is the International Mobility Program (IMP) which covers a …

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