• shalan joudry
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  • Conciliation and peaceful futures through art
    shalan joudry (pictured onstage) is the author of the the poem Kmɨtkinu, which was adapted into a dance piece with collabotors Sarah Prosper, Susanne Chui, Sara Coffin, Isaac Abriel, Robert Azevedo, I'thandi Munro, Sam Penner and NAT Chantel. Photo by Kevin MacCormack “We are not the only ones …
  • A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada
    August 1, 2024 to January 5, 2025 For many, Canada’s connection to slavery is the Underground Railroad. Little-known by Canadians is what happened before the Underground Railroad when, for over two centuries, the majority of Black people in Canada were slaves. Slavery played a significant role in …
  • Uta Maria Heine Sonier
    Of Coming Into My Inheritance (Pier 21, Halifax in February 1952) New beginnings in a new country in a new year. Mother busy with us, visas, and the packages Rolled down the gangplank in baby’s ancient carriage. Helpful hands pushed us onwards to the railroad station Into the Traveller’s Aid office …
  • Uncovering secrets of the popular miniature Pier 21 model
    Passengers await their train to destinations across Canada. The model of Pier 21 is full of activity . The miniature representation is a favourite of many visitors of the Museum . The model, roughly 8 feet by 4 feet, depicts a day in the mid to late 1950s, during the period when the building was …
  • Navelli Social Club – Toronto, Ontario
    In honour of the immigrants from Navelli, L’Aquila, Italy and their families for their commitment to sustaining Italian culture, traditions and everlasting friendships in Canada. In onore degli immigrati di Navelli, L’Aquila per il loro impegno nel sostenere la cultura italiana, le tradizioni e le …
  • A Sympathetic Interest in the Plight of Refugees: World Refugee Year in Canada
    by Jan Raska, PhD, Historian Introduction: Origins of World Refugee Year In the spring of 1958, four young individuals affiliated with the Bow Group, a conservative public policy think tank inside the British Conservative Party, initially suggested the concept of an international year specifically …
  • Carmen Nellie Joe e Tom Di Falco
    CARMEN NELLIE JOE E TOM DI FALCO My great uncle Carmelo Di Falco was one of five brothers, Salvatore, Giovanni, Emanuele and Giorgio (who was my grandfather and my mom, Giorgia’s father). He was the only one, at the time, leaving Ibla in search of a place to call home. Alone my great uncle took the …
  • Johannes and Wilhelmina Erkelens
    Date of Arrival: April 1953 Ship: Groote Beer Children: Simon, Johannes and Klasina …
  • Cornelis and Annechien van Vliet
    Date of Arrival: November 1952 Ship: Groote Beer Children: Gijsbert, Janny, Meint & Elizabeth …