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"Our dream was coming true—to live in a place we had chosen."
Claudine Tesire understands the ups and downs of the immigration experience. That’s because she has experienced both, having immigrated twice under very different circumstances: by force and by choice. Now settled contentedly in Nova Scotia, Claudine works to help other Francophone newcomers settle in the same way.
Read Claudine’s story about choosing Canada >
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Lights, Camera, Action! Immigration Story Shorts
Explore our gallery of Digital Stories to watch short personal videos created by newcomers from across Canada. These creative works share immigration stories in a unique way.
Explore the Gallery and Watch Digital Stories >
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Digest Our Podcast on ‘Food for Thought’
Listen to our first ever podcast, brought to you by our Research team. We’ve dug into our Oral History Collection to share some fascinating tidbits about immigration experiences at Pier 21. In ‘Food for Thought,’ you’ll hear some of our most-loved interview excerpts on one of our favourite topics—food!
Listen to the podcast >
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Join Our Team of Volunteers
Did you know that National Volunteer Week is April 6-12? We are celebrating our amazing team of volunteers and we want you to join our ranks! Our volunteer opportunities offer something for everyone, from greeting cruise ship passengers from all over the world, to supporting public events like Canada Day.
Find out more about Museum volunteer opportunities >
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Not Your Average Easter Egg
Easter is being celebrated this month in countries around the world. Jewelled eggs are popular Easter gifts in Russia and you can create your very own in the style of the renowned House of Fabergé. Plan a ‘crafternoon’ with your children or friends to create unique Faux Fabergé Eggs.
Find out how >
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