• Yolanda Garcia
    … was more special than important I would say uh. But it was remarkable because it start my life right so that day, so it was—I was—it was … Biography: Yolanda Garcia was born in Bucaramanga, Colombia. She completed an undergraduate degree in systems engineering from …
  • Fredrick Mwenengabo
    … in Canada. I have never regretted being here in Canada. One of my colleagues, human rights defender Floribert Chebeya. He returned to stay … uh, yes , there’s a justice process, influenced by the international community, but he’s already dead. I’ve known many people, colleagues, …
  • Joan Farrell Wilson
    … daughter Sandra . Joan with her parents Gerald and Joan Wilson A telegraph Joan sent to Gerald Joan in uniform Joan in uniform Joan in …
  • John and Kirsten Karding
    … in Central, and Kirsten in the northwest Jutland peninsula. On January 26th, 1922, John was born Johannes Therkelsen, the youngest of four, in …
  • Romeo and Maria Zussino Macorig
    … Halifax Date of Arrival: October 21, 1958 Age on Arrival: 25 My mother left Italy to marry the love of her life Romeo Macorig. Dad (Romeo) … father (Our grandfather) Rodolfo Zussino gave my mother a typed out blessing and farewell letter. My mother cherished this letter and …
  • Passages
    … Passages is a twice-yearly newsletter for donors and supporters of the Museum. Winter 2026 Download the most recent edition to discover what your support has …
  • Ambassade de Suisse • Embassy of Switzerland
    … Canada a welcoming home in which to start a new life. Dédicace offerte par KUEHNE+NAGEL …
  • An Unexpected Treasure
    … very nervous for him. She imagined Canada as a snowy abyss, where her poor son would be alone and shivering. As a final present to him before …
  • The Journey Begins by Ludee
    … Refugee camp. In Malao Refugee camp life was very hard and lot of people were poor, and can’t afford foods. Then we moved again. I remember … 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 …
  • Vincenza Furfaro and Family
    … and Vincenza Furfaro were living with their large family in the poor agricultural region of southern Italy, Calabria. They lived in the … war Italy and made the decision to emigrate to Canada. Choosing to come to Canada made the most sense given that both had family already … eleven children. All the children have remained in Canada and have become proud Canadian citizens. Through hard work and education they have …