Revisiting Canada’s Immigration History One Story at a Time11-06-2017 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Anita Singh in Toronto In 1904, there were only 40 immigrants from India living in Canada, mostly from the Punjab. Largely based in Vancouver and surrounding areas, these pioneers came to... Embracing Gratitude over Guilt18-05-2017 | New Canadian Media ![]() By Laska Paré in Toronto Trunk Tales: Leaving home … finding home is an exhibit that recently opened in Toronto. Through a variety of heirlooms — trunks, clothes, photos and letters—stories of... Canadian Sports History Not Naïve of Exclusion11-10-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Tazeen Inam in Mississauga Sports has the ability to unite Canada, show the recently released findings of an Association for Canadian Studies survey. “A majority of Canadians agree that sports break down linguistic... Acadians Contribute to Multicultural Fabric of Canada09-09-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Tazeen Inam in Mississauga Although a mass expulsion in 1755 resulted in their dispersal, the Acadians of present day New Brunswick and Nova Scotia remained undaunted and, upon their return... Second World War Featured Prominently at Toronto Japanese Film Festival11-08-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Shan Qiao in Toronto From a machine gun wielding high school girl-yakuza boss to time travelling samurai; from sexual awakening in the final devastating days of WWII Tokyo to the true... Courting Americans – a Hundred Years Ago06-08-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() Commentary by Valerie Knowles in Ottawa This past February, an enterprising and cheeky Cape Breton radio disk jockey set up a website entitled “Cape Breton If Donald Trump Wins.” By this... A Bosnian Canadian Remembers the Srebrenica Massacre11-07-2016 | Muslim Link ![]() Written by Nera Crncevic Muslim Link received a message from a Bosnian Canadian reminding us that July 11 marks the 21st anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, when over 8,000 Bosnian... Legacy of Chinese Exclusion Lives on in Today's Migrant Workers11-07-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() Commentary by Justin Kong in Toronto On June 22, members of the Chinese-Canadian community and allies gathered at Toronto City Hall to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Canadian government’s redress of... National Aboriginal Day Reminds Canadians of Need for Reconciliation22-06-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Maria Ikonen in Gatineau, Quebec National Aboriginal Day celebrated its 20th anniversary on June 21. The nation-wide day of celebration is culturally significant as a time when Aboriginal groups celebrate their... “Rumble in the Jungle” Remembers Chinese-Canadian Militants22-06-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Dustin Godfrey in Vancouver A new exhibit at a Vancouver museum is exploring the experiences of a lesser-known group of combatants in the Second World War, who were major contributors... Reshaping Populations: Reflecting on the Chinese Immigration Act21-06-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Beatrice Paez in Toronto July 1, 2016 marks 93 years since the Chinese Immigration Act came into force, which marked the culmination of a decades-long initiative to limit Chinese immigration... Conference Discusses the Future of Canada's Chinatowns13-06-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Florence Hwang in Regina Attendees from across North America gathered to discuss ways to revitalize Canada’s Chinatowns at the Edmonton Chinese Chinatown Conference, held on June 11 and 12. It’s... Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Past and Present07-06-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Florence Hwang in Regina Skilled immigrants are more likely than Canadian-born citizens to be their own boss, according to the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council. By the late 2000s, 19 per cent... Rediscovering Toronto's Lost Chinatown01-06-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Beatrice Paez in Toronto Tucked behind Toronto City Hall’s curved towers, on Elizabeth Street, is a modest patch of greenery outfitted with bright red benches and blossoming tulips. It’s from... Ottawa Holocaust Survivors Project Launches at Carleton25-05-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Eddie Ameh in Ottawa Elly Bollegraaf, 76, moved to Canada in 1951 with her family after most of her relatives were wiped out in one of the world’s worst genocides... Sikhs Hope Komagata Maru Apology Addresses Historic Racism17-05-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Samaah Jaffer in Vancouver Nearly two years after the 100 year anniversary of the Komagata Maru arriving in the Burrard Inlet, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will offer an official apology... How Remembering Our Past Informs Our Future06-05-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Tazeen Inam in Mississauga When we study the history of our country, should we examine it critically, use it to inform current policies, or highlight our national successes and values? The... Documentary Explores Plight of Migrant Workers27-04-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Maria Ikonen in Gatineau A new feature documentary might have you thinking twice when buying tomatoes and greenhouse products next time you visit the grocery store. “Migrant Dreams” explores how migrant... Thank You Prime Minister Justin Trudeau15-04-2016 | The Link ![]() By Balwant Sanghera Thanks to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government that a dark chapter in Canadian history will finally have a closure on May 18. Monday, April 11... WWII Exhibit Remembers Canadian Troops in Hong Kong10-04-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Rosanna Haroutounian in Quebec City The 75th anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong is being commemorated across Canada by veterans and survivors of Japanese occupation and their families. About 2,000... Gunn Award Asks Students to Explore Immigration History11-03-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Danica Samuel in Toronto The Canadian Immigration and Historical Society (CIHS) has partnered with the International Migration Research Centre (IMRC) for another year to host the Gunn Award. The Gunn Award... Group Demands Restoration of Former Internment Camp Cemetery04-03-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Matt D'Amours in Montreal About 600 kilometres northwest of Montreal, in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec, there is a remote plot of land where at least 16 people are believed... 92-Year-Old Indian Field Hockey Legend Balbir Singh Honored in B.C. Legislature03-03-2016 | Indo-Canadian Voice ![]() ASSISTANT Deputy Speaker of the B.C Legislature, MLA Raj Chouhan, honored 92-year-old Indian field hockey legend Balbir Singh in the House on Wednesday with the following statement: “Madam Speaker it... Escaping Pinochet, Chileans Found Home in Quebec22-02-2016 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Vincent Simboli in Montreal The willingness of Chilean refugees to assimilate into Quebec’s unique social context following the 1970s was at the forefront of a panel discussion on the contributions of... Celebrating South Asian Contributions to B.C.’s Shared History28-10-2015 | Indo-Canadian Voice ![]() THE South Asian contribution to the province’s and the country’s shared history will be on permanent display in the B.C. legislature after Wednesday’s announcement by Premier Christy Clark that an... Nova Scotia Island's Once Thriving Jewish Community Remembered in CBC Documentary18-10-2015 | The Canadian Jewish News ![]() One of Carol Ann Davidson’s most vivid memories of growing up on Cape Breton was singing in Sydney’s Temple Sons of Israel choir with the... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian... Celebrating Historical Impact of Asahi Ball Team21-08-2015 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Kayla Isomura (@kaylaiso) in Vancouver, British Columbia It was a celebration of Japanese Canadian history and community at the 10th annual Asahi tribute baseball game, which took place at Oppenheimer... Understanding My Ukrainian Grandparents21-07-2015 | New Canadian Media ![]() by Michelle Loughery (@mlougherymurals) in Vernon, British Columbia Thousands of Canadians originating from Eastern Europe were imprisoned within the barbed wire fences of internment camps across Canada between 1914 - 20. For... FEATURE: Jewish Archives’ Vault Houses Many Records and Collections of Interest to Family Historians08-07-2015 | The Canadian Jewish News ![]() When Cantor Bernard Wladowsky was lured to Toronto from Chicago in March 1912 to begin singing in Goel Tzedec Congregation’s monumental new... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian Jewish News Read Full... Prime Minister Stephen Harper Remembers Victims of Terrorist Attack on Air India Flight 18223-06-2015 | Indo-Canadian Voice ![]() PRIME Minister Stephen Harper on Tuesday (June 23) issued the following statement to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism: THIRTY years ago today, in June...
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-- Canada's economic development minister Navdeep Bains at a Public Policy Forum economic summit