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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… I consider September 4, 1949 my second birthday. I was born again on that date when I became a landed immigrant in Canada. Six … to Pier 21 in 1949 as a teenager and began to be a real person; a born again person. Ross Chomiak …
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… there was great panic as to whether or not they would get it started again. But as fate would have it, they managed to start it up again, and we made it safely to the Italian border in Ancona. We spent … three children and literally just the clothes on our backs. As they had to leave everything behind in their homeland. With the additional …
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… from our bedroom window on College Street which has become many years ago "Little Italy". I was difficult for my parents to raise 5 children. We all did well. It was a proud moment for my dad to become a Canadian citizen in … we thrived and excelled at school and made our parents proud. We never had vacations, TV and toys but we had plenty of love and laughter, …
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… 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, …
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… 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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… 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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… 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 …
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… to Canada. This journey leads to major changes in people's lives. So, what does the journey entail? The journey not only involves the … or plane, but also the process of preparing for your trip and saying goodbye to your family. Sometimes people immigrate without any hope of … Adapting to a new home society and all the changes they have to face while transplanting their way of life requires a lot of courage. …