• Consulate General of Malta
    … many Maltese immigrants that disembarked at Pier 21, to start a new life and career in Canada. B’ġieh lil dawk l-immigrati Maltin kollha li nizlu fuq Pier 21, biex jibdew … by Margaret and Charles Puglisevich, Consulate General of Malta, St. John's Newfoundland. March 31, 2000. …
  • Maria de Gyorossy-Csepreghy
    … Ship Name: Scythia Port of Entry: Pier 21, Halifax Date of Arrival: December 23, 1951 Maria arrived at Pier 21 on December 23, 1951 on Cunard Liner "Scythia" from Vienna via Le Havre. She got married to another landed immigrant, J. Hans Kluge , … Maria de Gyorossy-Csepreghy …
  • we would be freer (بنكون اكتر احرار)
    … invites contemplation on the role of sumac in two occupied lands that lie far apart. Mimicking the progression of the plant’s flowers from …
  • Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal
    … Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal Consulat général de Suisse à Montréal Schweizerisches Generalkonsulat in Montreal Swiss … through the maritime port of Halifax. Their arrival contributed to the development of harmonious relations between Switzerland and Canada and … ce point maritime à Halifax, des citoyens suisses ont amorcé un périple fondateur. Leur engagement a soutenu l'essor de rapports harmonieux …
  • John and Dina Neevel
    … How It All Began: The First Year in Canada, 1949-1950 John Phillip Neevel, was born June 7, 1923 in Dinscperlo (Gld) The … was born June 5, 1921 in Gendringen (Gld) The Netherlands. We left Holland Feb. 11 and went by train to Paris. We stayed 1 night in … rooms: a kitchen / living room and a bedroom; we also had an outhouse. John had to work for $75.00 a month, and kept a garden. The first …
  • The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Canada • Comité Canadian du Centenaire du Génocide des Arméniens • Հայկական Ցեղասպանութեան Հարիւրամեակի Գանատայի Մարմին
    … The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Canada Comité Canadian du Centenaire du … The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Canada • Comité Canadian du Centenaire du …
  • Private Ernest Paul Hanna
    … blessed with seven children: Paul, Gloria, June, Sharon, Diane, Linda Lee, and Adrian. Ernie's Family grew to include sixteen Grandchildren …
  • Major Waves of Immigration through Pier 21: War Brides and Their Children
    This blog entry has been expanded upon by its author Jan Raska PhD and can now be found under Research, Immigration History: …
  • Flying Officer Russell J. West
    … served in Britain during WWII as a Flying Instructor. While stationed there he met and married Hazel Walker of London, England. The story of their meeting and marriage can be found under her plaque: Hazel West - War Bride. Column 21 …