Family History Timeline

1st Members of My Cultural Group Arrive in Canada

Jan 1, 1888

The First Immigrants of South Korea arrive in Canada for religious reasons (ex. missionaries) and settle in areas such as Toronto and Vancouver

Grandfather Fights in the Korean War

Jun 25, 1950

My grandfather is sent to fight in the Korean War. He worked on battleships

My Father is Born

Sep 24, 1968

My father, Justin Hwang is born in Seoul, South Korea

My Family Arrives in Canada

Jan 1, 1974

My family moves from South Korea to Canada in search of better opportunities for my father and uncle.

My Family Moves Into a Home in Winnipeg

Feb 1, 1974

After staying with relatives for a few weeks my family moves into their new home.

My Family Moves to Montreal

Jan 1, 1976

My family then moved from Winnipeg to Montreal.

Father Goes to University

Sep 1, 1988

Father goes to McMaster to study political science.

Father Graduates University

Jun 30, 1992

Father graduates with a degree in political science.

I Was Born

Feb 13, 1998

I was the first child in my family born in Canada