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  • Back to the Land - Peter Seixas
    … owned by MacMillan Bloedel, or was provincial tree farm licence. So, this was sort of a unique piece of land. The town—and—we—in going there, and … Photograph of Peter Seixas splitting logs on the farming commune in Powell River, British Colombia, 1970-1973. Credit: Canadian …
  • Fredrick Mwenengabo
    … uh, yes , there’s a justice process, influenced by the international community, but he’s already dead. I’ve known many people, colleagues, … with whom I received an award, for peace and human rights, from Solidarity Group in Washington, D.C. But it’s people like that, and I … and together, when we combine our efforts, I’m convinced we have or will have a world of peace, a world of prosperity. Biography: Fredrick …
  • Andrew Peller
    … When Andrew Peller stepped off the ship at Halifax’s Pier 21 in Spring 1927 from Hungary looking for a better life and a better future, he only had five dollars in his pocket but was rich with hope. With his wife Lena and baby son Joe remaining in Hungary until he was settled, Andrew began a long …
  • Two Ways to Dig into the History of the Black Battalion (1916-1920)
    … enlist at the time faced discrimination and exclusion. The British War Office did not want to train Black combat units in case they decided to rise up against British colonial … Records at Library and Archives Canada (LAC)” is being offered on Feb 26 th , 2022, in partnership with LAC. Visit No. 2 Construction …
  • Two Ways to Dig into the History of the Black Battalion (1916-1920)
    … enlist at the time faced discrimination and exclusion. The British War Office did not want to train Black combat units in case they decided to rise up against British colonial … Records at Library and Archives Canada (LAC)” is being offered on Feb 26 th , 2022, in partnership with LAC. Visit No. 2 Construction …
  • Louanne Aspillaga
    … history. And I guess that’s why I went that route in my own studies. So they would be learning, uh, you know, grammar lessons that I knew in grade one, or history lessons that I learned in … taught, um, you know, very proper English, I would say, “Shall I turn off the lights?” or, “May I borrow your pencil?” And they were like, …
  • New Life in Canada by Pelaypaw
    … didn’t want us to get hurt or killed by the Burmese. My family waved goodbye to their friends and relatives. Some of the people were sad and crying but some was happy. I just smile … my friends. After the many bus rides and plane rides, we arrived at Welcome House. The house was very different from the houses in Thailand. I …
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    … Summary of Corporate Plan 2025 - 2026 to 2029 - 2030 Summary of Corporate Plan 2024 - 2025 to 2028 - 2029 Summary of … Archived Corporate Reports Summary of Corporate Plan 2022 - 2023 to 2026 - 2027 Summary of Corporate Plan 2021 - 2022 to 2025 - 2026 Summary …
  • Mario DeMello
    … And they’re based on the British system. And these clubs were like a social gathering spot. So, the British had their own club, the Goan community had their own club, the Indian community had their own club. And in fact, between the Indians, between …
  • Crash Test Dummy by Arthur
    … the beauty of buildings, and I’ve always had a strong aspiration to become some sort of designer. I remember being at the top of the twin towers … is all about – that risk comes with every choice, and that uncertainty will always be present. But there is one thing I can always count on – …

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