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… the Groote Beer, leaving September 21, 1952, arriving in Halifax 9 days later on September 30. This was Ineke’s 6th birthday. The last morning everyone got up early to see land approaching. We … using the laundry facilities and even to have a cup of coffee. The food on the ship was good. As soon as we approached open water …
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… given to the Communists and Fiume became Rijeka, part of Croatia. One day, the Cuccaro family returned home to find that a Croatian family … veneer finishing plant in Maniwaki, Quebec. The family grew to include Vanda, born in 1961. All three of the Cuccaro children have flourished, … dishes, often made from Nonni’s recipes, grace family kitchens. The food not only nourishes the body but also celebrates a country that was …
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… Italy and finally Canada. My father Elio was born on November 26th 1926 in Chieti Scalo in the region of Abruzzo which is in central Italy …
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… with me; I can’t get it package and get it shipped to me. Canada has become from there to permanently here. After living for four years here; … when I was in elementary school when we had some one that’s foreign come, we would always follow them around and ask them all these …
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… It was 1942 and a lovely Sunday afternoon when I met my handsome soldier. My plans that day were to … She did not get on. I stood hanging out of the door yelling for her to come on till the bus reached the top of the street. I was furious with … Union Terrace Gardens these two Canadian soldiers spotted us and said "come on down". There was a steep bank so we said, 'No you come on up". …
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… At the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, we collect and tell the stories of immigrants who came to Canada and continue to come to Canada to make a new home for themselves. Some of these stories … Most recently, we hosted our travelling exhibit called Canada: Day 1 . This travelling exhibit explores the memories, impressions and …
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… and affection that has stayed with me forever. My father immigrated to Canada in 1952, and then in May 30, 1953. I took the journey that would … most of the people at my dining table all got sea sick. On the third day of the voyage, as I was going to dine, a sick lady approached me … her during the meals. Every day we would eat together and bring some food to her mother. Finally on June 8 th , we saw land and I think I …
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… home with my 14-month-old baby Shirley Ann. We were mustered in an old house in London, sleeping on iron bunks. We left two days later for … with netting so she wouldn't fall. Washing facilities were limited. Food very good - after rationing it was lovely. My husband met me in … Photo below shows Irene and her husband Reginald on their wedding day, March 20, 1944 Reginald and his wife Irene on their wedding day, …
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… and exclusion. The British War Office did not want to train Black combat units in case they decided to rise up against British colonial … the formation of a segregated battalion as a supporting, and not a combat, unit. Thanks to the efforts of civil rights activist (and … Records at Library and Archives Canada (LAC)” is being offered on Feb 26 th , 2022, in partnership with LAC. Visit No. 2 Construction …
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… World War II broke out and was 14 when it finished. He remembered the day the Germans invaded Holland, the buzz of VI and VII bombs and the explosions in the fields around his house. Throughout the war, soldiers from around the world came through … by train. They had a bit of time before boarding to go and get some food as there was none available on the train. When Ben arrived in …