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… by Nicholas Sbarra Oh Canada! A pleasant light breeze was sweeping the air in the sunny mid-morning of Tuesday, June 26, 1951. The USNS General Harry Taylor , a U.S. merchant ship which … the vessel. The large crowd was mostly silent, and so was our family. My father Pasquale, my mother Teresa, sister Eviliana, who was just …
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In the Museum’s Pier 21 Story exhibition of the Museum, there is a section called Treasures From Home, with artifacts and props representing what immigrants brought with them as sailed to Canada. The objects are contained in a large wooden case and include many different objects: a bicycle, a pair …
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In the Museum’s Pier 21 Story exhibition , there is a section called Treasures From Home , with artifacts and props representing what immigrants brought with them as they sailed to Canada. The objects are contained in a large wooden case and include many different objects: a bicycle, a pair of …
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… started. The pair, who have now been married for 61 years, recently visited the Museum. In all those years they have never exchanged … great-grandchild, as well as travelling. Since retiring, the pair has visited numerous Canadian destinations as well as Norway and Australia. During their visit to the Museum this summer, whether they were reflecting on the …
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… will dive into Canada’s immigration past. Perfect for education and community groups, and tailored for different ages. If you have questions, please contact Saïd Allibou by email: learn@pier21.ca or by telephone … Post Community Foundation Virtual Field Trips** Age Group Pricing per class or group (plus local GST/HST) Where Are You Really From? Ages 12+ …
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… 21 Date of Arrival: February 28, 1957 Family: 2 Adults and 4 children The Andreassen family came over from Denmark and made their way to Vancouver. The children came back to visit Pier 21 museum 60 years to the date for a visit. Father- Eyvind …
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… I have received a brick in honour of my uncle, Giovanni Cervoni. Here are his particulars. Arrived on 30th of April 1961 aboard the ship Saturnia. He has devoted many years … 1986 to assist Italian veterans with their needs. And at age 81 still can be found in the Italian Vice-Counsel office three days a week. Mr. …
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… During the Second World War and reconstruction period, the Canadian Government wanted to fulfill its commitments to England by providing a vast quantity of food supplies for troops and …
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… in the Vietnam War divided the country, and some individuals chose to come to Canada. Men who were drafted and did not want to participate in a war they did not believe in came to Canada, … Immigration from the United States to Canada During the Vietnam War …
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… Marilyn Carr-Harris. Courtesy of Dr. Afua Cooper. Reckoning with an uncomfortable past is an important part of the job of any national … what is now Canada. This includes forced migrations through the transatlantic slave trade. The exhibition A History Exposed: The Enslavement … had escaped slavery in America, says now-retired Museum curator Dan Conlin, who co-curated the exhibition. Still, says Conlin, “ A huge …