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  • The Barr/Britannia Colony, Part II
    … the east coast and then travelling by train across the country. When we left them, the colonists were just pulling out of the station at Regina, Saskatchewan, as the … trains finally arrived in Saskatoon on April 17, 1903, the colonists were greeted by C.W. Speers, the government’s Colonization Agent, who …
  • My Life is Awesome by Htoohtooeh
    Time 0:03:08 Transcript In Canada its different than Thailand, because in Thailand we don’t wear shoes. In Thailand there are no toys you have to build your own. In Canada there are more things than Thailand. I miss my cousins and my family in Thailand. I like Canada and I like Thailand. Sometimes …
  • The Journey Begins by Ludee
    … what kind of food is that. The food was awful. When I came to Welcome house. I thought to myself WOW THIS HOUSE IS BIG, but then someone told us it was like an apartment. The welcome house had 3 floors. Then after staying at welcome house for a few weeks or months, they told us that we were going …
  • Antonio Giovannina e Michele
    … in 1950, a year after his eldest son, Michele, was born. He first went to Belgium and then migrated to Wales early in 1951. In Wales, he … port of Naples. We arrived at Pier 21 on November 22, 1955. After a 2 day train trip, we were re-united with my father in Toronto on November …
  • Historical Thinking (2) : Establish Historical Significance
    … a huge amount of material. Any past event at all, ever, about which we can find suitable evidence, could be the subject of historical … of the past, we need to ask if the event is linked to other changes. Can we point to other historical events or people and relate them to …
  • Facility Rentals Frequently Asked Questions
    … music or live entertainment is employed. SOCAN (the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) represents music creators and publishers; Re:Sound represents artists and record companies. Both organizations are governed by the Copyright Board of Canada. …
  • Joan E. Wright
    … Wright . I received notice to sail for Canada on the Queen Mary in June 1946. It was a very enjoyable trip. MacKenzie King was then … I met by my husband in Moncton, was introduced to his family, and then we had to live in with them until we found a place of our own. My … living and today I'm proud to be a Canadian. I am a member of the Nova Scotian War Brides Association and a member of the I.O.D.E. …
  • Xianqin Yang
    … Xianqin Yang was born and raised in Shandong Province, China. After completing an undergraduate degree and master’s degree in microbiology, … not get a visa for the United States, she decided to continue her studies in Canada. She received a full scholarship from the University of … in June 2007, Xianqin accepted a position as a research scientist in Lacombe, Alberta. Return to Main Gallery …
  • From Banker to Culturepreneur—an Ode to Joy
    … help .” After leaving the bank, she was approached by her cousin, Eddie Bullen, a successful jazz musician. He had developed a show that … made-up word,” she says, “How I've labelled myself is inconsequential compared to what I am doing.” “The events offer the musicians financial … to keep growing, while they entertain and educate Canadian audiences.” “I focus on the music that gives me an opportunity to make a …
  • Michael J. Molloy
    … flag on the door and a guy there saying, “Are you Molloy?” “Yes.” “Come on with me.” And he said, “I’ll take you to the hotel.” And I … looking around and I hear from the back of the thing, “Well, did you—come here to look around Molloy or are you going to get to work?” So, … anyways. And so, what do we do? And a brilliant clerk who had come along had this—had brought along a numbering machine. You know—it …

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