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First Group of Polish settler's arrive in Canada
The Kashubians arrive in Renfrew County, Ontario to escape Prussian oppression -
Canadian Certificate of Citizenship
This photo is of the citizenship certificate of WIlliam Mackenzie King in 1947. This shows what a typical certificate looks like, similar to one that my family received when they immigrated to Canada -
Mother is Born
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Father is Born
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Tommy Douglas Healthcare Quote
Tommy Douglas, as premeir of Sasketchewan is talking about his goal of universal healthcare. Throughout his carrer he achieved most of his goals to push healthcare through to ordinary people. He can be seen as the father of our modern day healthcare system. Without this act people today would have to pay large amount to simply go to the doctor, and our vaccinations, etc would not be administered as nobody would have the money to pay for them. -
Indian Affairs Act Jean Chretien
In this quote Jean Chretien is talking about the horrible stain on Canadian history the Indian Act has created. THis quote is part of the 1969 white paper that eventually abolished the Indian Affairs Act. He is credited for acknowledging that the First Nations people were being oppressed and children were being assimilated forcefully. -
Sister Alexandra Born
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Sister Natalia Born
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Communism Falls in Poland
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I am born
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9/11 Ceremony at Gander
Following 9/11, thousands of passengers on planes flying to the US are redirected to Gander. With more than 6000 people arriving in Gander, the citzens struggle to house them. Some people go as far as letting them stay in their own homes to accomadate them. This reflects the same hospitality the Canadian people offered to my family when we first arrived in Canada. -
reflection pt 2
werent allowed to immigrate to Canada during a certain year. Every event, big or small is relevant to our Canadian identity, and has shaped us into the people and country, that we are now. -
Our History- Reflection
All of these events, whether it be the passing of medicare, or the events at Gander, Newfoundland during 9/11, are still relevant to this day. They all impact our image as Canadians, and help grow our reputation in a positive way. Without the events that have shaped this country into what it is now, who knows what we would be like. We can relate to this as many people in our class are first, or second generation Canadians. What if the immigration act wasnt changed, or more people continued-->
