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John Diefenbaker quote
"I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind."
- John Diefenbaker (From the Canadian Bill of Rights, July 1, 1960.) -
Tommy Douglas Health Care for all Quote
Tommy Douglas : "Seventy years ago we pledged to provide health care for every man, woman and child, regardless of race, colour or financial status... and by God we're going to do it!" -
1st Group of Afghans
1st group of Afghans arrived early in the year and accumulated aproximately 1000 people entering Canada that year. -
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The Soviet Occupation
Soviet occupation in Afghanistan. A group called the mujahideen were against the communist goverment back then and the russians came in Afghanistan to help fight against them.
This resulted in millions of Afghans fleeing to various countries for a safe and brighter future -
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Afghans immigrating to other Countries
During the Soviet War, millions of Afghans fled to many different countries including Germany, Iran, Pakistan, and Canada for a safer and brighter future for their families. -
First members of our family arrrived in Canada
1st members of our family (Aunt's family) arrived in Canada -
Grandparents immigrated to Canada along with 2 of their children
Grandparents immigrated to Canada along with 2 of their children. (had 7 children) one of their childrend was already in Canada before all of us immigrated, my Dad immigrated with our family, Two children yet to arrive -
My Parents arrived in Canada
My parents arrived in Canada with my two sisters -
Moved into Oakville
Moved into Oakville into an apartment so we can settle for some time
