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Message from the Chair /2 About the Canadian Museum of Immigration at /3 Recognizing our Patrons /4 A Tribute to Ruth M. Goldbloom, O.C., O.N.S. /6 Ralph and Rose Chiodo /8 TD Bank Group /10 Special Event Fundraisers /12 Breakfast with a Fascinating Canadian /14 California Wine Dinner /16 Impact Highlights /18 Learning at the Museum /20 Community Engagement /26 Engaging with History /32 Donor Acknowledgement /38 For the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, has been profoundly shaped by the year 2012-2013 has been another of tremendous immigration. The Canadian Museum of growth and opportunity. This was made possible Immigration at Pier 21 aims to inspire and through the ongoing and generous support of our many partners, donors and patrons. A sincere thank enable to explore their relationships you to all whose contributions continue to enable About the with those migrations. We envision opening up us to collect, share and pay tribute to the Canadian that conversation on a national scale. immigration story. Canadian The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 This year, with the support of our individual donors Museum of and corporate sponsors, we have offered new and collects, shares and pays tribute to the Canadian inspirational exhibitions, engaging activities for all immigration story. The Museum is situated at Pier 21, ages, interactive educational workshops and outreach Immigration the National Historic Site that served as the gateway to initiatives. at Pier 21 Canada for one million immigrants between 1928 and Thanks to our generous donors, we are able to provide 1971. Arriving by liner, immigrants, refugees, compelling participatory programming and educational war brides and evacuee children first set foot here initiatives that explore the common themes of the before settling and building new lives in communities immigrant experience, as well as the immeasurable across the country. The gateway also served as the contributions of so many who have chosen to make departure point for 500,000 Canadian military service Canada their home. personnel during the Second World War. With the establishment of the Building on this history, and reaching beyond the Educational Bursary Fund, in memory of one of the Pier 21 years and location, the Museum aims to Museum’s greatest supporters, we will be able to ensure that youth from across Canada have the opportunity share the stories and experiences of all immigrants to experience firsthand a part of our collective heritage to Canada, past to present day. Atlantic Canada’s only and identity. national museum highlights the vital role immigration On behalf of the Canadian Museum of Immigration has played in the building of our country and the at Pier 21, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you contributions of immigrants to Canada’s culture, to all of our donors and supporters. economy and way of life. Message from Sincerely, the Chair Tung Chan, Chairperson Lieut. Richard Graham Arless / Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada / PA-192969NPC 2 3 Recognizing our patrons A Tribute to Ruth M. Goldbloom, O.C., O.N.S. /6 Ralph and Rose Chiodo /8 TD Bank Group /10

4 5 A Tribute to Ruth M. Goldbloom, O.C., O.N.S. Photo by Danny Dechtiar Photo Danny by Sharing in Ruth’s dream for Canada

Ruth Goldbloom’s passionate leadership and heartfelt commitment to Pier 21 is inspirational. Ruth stimulated $9 million in donations for the original restoration of Pier 21. As Chair of the Pier 21 Foundation, she spearheaded the $7 million Nation Builders campaign to provide ongoing resources to Pier 21, maintaining its place in the hearts of all Canadians. Ruth served as a board member and Chair of the Pier 21 Society and was a Trustee of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 until she passed away in August 2012. The Ruth Goldbloom Educational Bursary Fund was established in Ruth’s honour, recognizing her passion for Pier 21 and Canada, and her longstanding commitment to making education accessible to everyone. Generous donors from across Canada have contributed over $60,000 to the Fund since its creation in fall 2012. Ruth was a champion for the Museum, from its restoration in 1999 They are helping to ensure that young people from across the country have the opportunity to experience through its journey to becoming a national museum and beyond. firsthand a vital part of Canada’s heritage—our immigration history—and share in Ruth’s dream for a better Her spirit will forever be part of Pier 21. Canada. — John E. Oliver, Inaugural Chairperson

Ruth M. Goldbloom, O.C.,O.N.S. celebrates our seven Nation Builders at a special dedication ceremony in November 2009. Photo by Danny Dechtiar

6 7 Ralph also successfully chaired seven fruitful Welcome Home to Canada Festa fundraisers in Toronto, in support of the Museum. Leading a committee of Ralph and volunteers, he worked tirelessly to ensure that Festa Rose was a continued success, year after year. In total, Festa raised over $750,000 in support of the Museum. Chiodo A heartfelt thank you to Ralph and Rose Chiodo and their family for their true passion for and commitment to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21! We are grateful for your ongoing support.

When we first landed, this gentleman

© SteveKaiserPhotography.ca approached my mother and said, ‘Senora, you are going to be Sharing our legacy in the train for two days. And on the Ralph and Rose Chiodo are two very special Museum supporters. Both took their first steps on Canadian soil train there is no food.’ He indicated at Pier 21, which sparked a significant and lasting connection to this space, and to the commitment of sharing a store, within the warehouse at Pier the Canadian immigration story. 21. He said to my mother, ‘Go to that On May 11, 1953, Rosa (Rose) Vespa and her family emigrated from Italy to Canada through Pier 21. On March store and pick up a loaf of bread and 24, 1957, Ralph Chiodo did the same. Together with their families, they made Canada their home. Ralph and some canned meat,’ and proceeded Rose met in Etobicoke, Ontario, where they built a life together. This is where they married in 1969, raised to give my mother the money. their four children and continue to reside. However, they never forgot their roots or their start in Canada. It’s something I’ll never They believe strongly in the importance of sharing and preserving the immigration experiences of the many forget. newcomers who have shaped our country. In 2008, the Museum’s Ralph and Rose Chiodo Harbourside Gallery was named in honour of the Chiodo family’s contribution to Canada and continued support of Pier 21. Over the years, the Gallery has become a — Ralph Chiodo, Supporter and Trustee cultural hub of the Museum, playing host to numerous exhibitions on themes related to immigration, cultural Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 diversity, cultural heritage and identity, as well a multitude of activities for visitors.

8 9 assist newcomers overcome barriers to employment and help them find valuable work. By continuing to invest in newcomers through the WHTC program Welcome presented by TD Bank Group, together we are ensuring Home to that the role of immigration in strengthening Canada will continue to grow. Canada A sincere thank you to TD Bank Group for their presented ongoing support, which continues to make the by TD Bank Welcome Home to Canada program possible!

Group © Ully Bleil When we first heard about the Welcome Home to Canada program, we

‘Welcome Home to Canada’ to sign, as viewed Home Czechoslovakian by ‘Welcome refugee Bohumir Ribek upon his arrival Pier 21, 1950. Canadian at Museum Pier 21 at of Immigration (DI2013.1028.1). immediately identified the great potential it holds for newcomers making their first steps in Halifax. Demonstrating our We knew it could make a significant commitment to diversity contribution in helping us build our network and enrich our Canadian Welcoming newcomers to Canada has always been a only preserving the stories of newcomers to Canada work experience. Those hopes significant part of Pier 21’s rich heritage. Immigrants but helping to shape those stories. became a reality and in this case, arriving by were once greeted with a large Since 2004, the WHTC program has offered a helping the reality exceeded the harbourside sign reading “Welcome Home to Canada.” hand to newcomers making their start in Canada. The dream. Today, the Museum’s Welcome Home to Canada program provides six-month work terms at the Museum (WHTC) program presented by TD Bank Group is where participants have the opportunity to engage with an employability and integration program. Through colleagues, visitors and partner organizations. At the — Danny and Moriya Dechtiar former Welcome Home to Canada participants WHTC, newcomers gain significant Canadian same time, they gain valuable work experience and have opportunities for training and mentorship. work experience and enhance their employment opportunities. This program demonstrates that the Through the strong leadership and support of our Museum, with the support of TD Bank Group, is not corporate and community partners, we are able to

10 11 Special Event Fundraisers Breakfast with a Fascinating Canadian /14 California Wine Dinner/ 16

12 13 Breakfast with a Fascinating Canadian

Celebrating newcomer contributions The Museum’s Breakfast with a Fascinating Canadian has become a signature event in the Halifax community. Attendees share a meal and hear from a Canadian with a special personal or professional connection to the Canadian immigration story. The Museum hosted two truly inspiring Fascinating Canadian speakers this year in the Museum’s Kenneth C. Rowe Heritage Hall. Both events were made possible through the generous support of our presenting sponsor, the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, and our supporting sponsor, HSBC Bank Canada. In April, Chief Constable Jim Chu of the Vancouver Police Department engaged the audience as he reflected Pier 21 is who we are. I mean, when I go to Pier 21 I remember the first on the role of immigration in creating strong communities and building a stronger Canada. At November’s day I came to this country…I believe in Pier 21 to be the icon that will Breakfast, Wadih M. Fares, C.M., P. Eng., FEC., D.Comm., President and CEO of WM Fares Group, shared his make us better Canadians, the icon that will recognize the contributions personal immigration story and his perspectives on the value of immigration in building an enterprising and of immigrants to the culture, to the economy and to the way of life in dynamic society. Canada. — Wadih M. Fares (fourth from right) Thanks to such dedicated Museum supporters, both fundraisers were a success, collectively raising over $50,000. C.M., P. Eng., FEC., D.Comm., President and CEO of WM Fares Group This helps ensure that the Museum can continue to extend its national outreach and to offer interactive programming and exhibitions for visitors, onsite and online. 14 15 California Wine Dinner © SteveKaiserPhotography.ca

Raising a glass in support Like a fine wine, the California Wine Dinner just gets better with age. This year’s fundraiser, featuring wines from Stags’ Leap wine estate, was one of the most successful to date. Thanks to the support of our Gold Sponsors, Scotiabank, McInnes Cooper and NSLC, and our generous patrons in attendance, the dinner raised over $100,000 for the Museum. The evening would not have been possible without the support of our silver sponsors: Blackrock, BMO Nesbitt Burns, Cabot Links, Eastlink, Ernst & Young, Fox Harb’r, Kinross Gold Corporation, Man Investments, ScotiaMcLeod, RBC, Russell Investments and TC Media. A special thank you goes out to our dedicated committee members whose tireless efforts ensured the success of the event, in addition to the generosity of our live auction and raffle donors, and RCR Hospitality Group for preparing the mouth-watering meal. Cheers to all of our patrons, whose support allows us to continue to expand our programming and educational initiatives.

16 17 Impact Highlights Learning at the Museum /20 Community Engagement /26 Engaging with History /32

18 19 Learning at the Museum

Engaging youth in educational activities that explore the immigration journey and what it means to be Canadian fosters a culture of respect for diversity, multiculturalism and social inclusion. By supporting the Museum, you are encouraging youth to celebrate a plurality of beliefs and embrace tolerance for others.

Photo by Azam Chadeganipour 20 21 Cultural Awareness We’ve had Relationship a really great time Education here today. It’s really interactive and I think the Workshop messages are very positive. And keeping it really positive is great for this age. — Jane Scott Gorsebrook Junior High, Halifax

Shaping tomorrow’s leaders, today You shouldn’t be With the support of our donors, we are able to offer from engaging keynote speaker Matthew Cimone, CEO educational workshops that create opportunities for of Esther’s Echo, who speaks and works with young bullied by other hands-on learning that highlight topics affecting people in hopes of inspiring them to find purpose and people or other people students today. On the International Day for the identity by leading through service to others. shouldn’t bully you Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Museum Bullying is an issue that can face all students, however because of your race or hosted its first Cultural Awareness Relationship new immigrants, ethnic minorities and language what you believe in. Education workshop. Throughout the day, students learners are at a statistically increased risk of being in grades four to 12 collaborated to find solutions to bullied. Through this workshop, students gained the — Student participant ethnic-based violence and bullying. Halifax practical skills to address ethnic-based violence and Students participated in activity stations on bullying and to shape positive relationships at school discrimination in immigration history, cultural and in our communities. competence, identity and anti-bullying. They also heard

22 23 Education Education at the Online Museum Saturnia, May 1956. Canadian Museum of Immigration M/V ). DI2013.1044.1 ( 21 © SteveKaiserPhotography.ca © SteveKaiserPhotography.ca Comisso family on board at Pier Bringing history to life Expanding cultural horizons

Learners of all ages, from preschool to university age, engage each and every day with the Museum’s exciting Learning through the Museum takes place well beyond the confines of our historic walls. Through online educational offerings. Animated guided tours bring history to life. Fascinating immigration stories are woven resources, Canadians across the country are able to engage with a variety of educational offerings related to our immigration history. This includes our online Culture Trunks. into tours, allowing young people to connect with the experiences of newcomers to Canada. Our enthusiastic interpreters take students back to one of Canada’s peak immigration periods, between 1928 and 1971. Through Culture Trunks foster knowledge about a specific country’s and each serves as a wonderful introduction to our broader archives. The Trunks contain a variety of photos, documents, stories, the Museum’s Landed Immigrant Program, learners experience firsthand what it was like to immigrate through quotes, articles, links and resources. Pier 21. Online visitors can dive into the contents of The Hungarian Trunk, made possible through the support of Tom Our educational activities and resources are developed based on exhibition content, curriculum outcomes Weisz, in honour of his father Arthur Weisz, and The Netherlands Trunk, made possible through the funding and our expansive story collection. Students enjoy taking part in educational workshops exploring topics of Adrianus (Andy) Faas. related to immigration, identity, history, citizenship and diversity. Workshops allow for learning in an historic, This year, we also launched The Italian Trunk with the generous support of the IC Savings Foundation. Rich interactive environment. with stories of exciting journeys overseas and of settling in a new land, The Italian Trunk reveals many personal accounts of newcomers arriving to and living in Canada. With the help of our donors, we are able to provide opportunities for online visitors to participate in a uniquely historical and cultural exploration of our collections.

24 25 Community Engagement 1 2

Your dedicated contributions ensure that Canadians are engaging with us, and each other, in every part of the country over topics of immigration, cultural heritage and identity. You are helping expose communities to diverse cultural practices, enriching conversations and educating thousands of people 3 about the relevance of immigration as part of our collective Canadian history.

4 5 6 2, 3, 4, 5 by Nicole Landry 26 27 Focus on Lawrence Youth Hill engages on identity

Connecting with culture Creating community conversations Inspired by the themes of our exhibition Shaping Canada: Exploring Our Cultural Landscapes, the Museum’s Your support allows us to foster community conversations with Canadians about timely and compelling topics summer youth photography program, Focus on Youth, was born. Shaping Canada featured vibrant contemporary such as identity and multiculturalism. This winter’s temporary exhibition,Position As Desired/ Exploring portrait photography by Naomi Harris and highlighted how Canadian culture is shaped by immigration through African Canadian Identity: Photographs from the Wedge Collection, inspired two author readings with bestselling case studies around key themes including faith, food, family, recreation and neighbourhood. Canadian author Lawrence Hill. Focus on Youth brought together youth from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and the YMCA Centre for Speaking at the Museum, the renowned author engaged with audiences on the topic of racial identity and Immigrant Programs in Halifax. Together, they learned about the art of photography and explored their own inspired all those in attendance to delve further into our collective history and to reflect on their personal culture through photographs taken around the Museum and in their neighbourhoods. The youths’ works were conceptions of identity. on display for the public during Halifax’s Nocturne Art at Night, inspiring others to consider how they define With the backing of our patrons, we are providing opportunities for discussion on topics of importance to culture in their own backyard. Canadians, sparking a host of stimulating conversations that are continued well beyond our doorstep. With the support of our donors, we are offering unique opportunities for participatory learning in our communities, bringing diverse youth together to question and learn about Canadian culture.

28 29 Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Canada Course allowed me to become a Canadian citizen, gifted me a future, one of freedom of speech and religion, the opportunity to make choices, allowing me to determine my future. I am eternally grateful Canadian Museum Pier 21 (DI2013.1027.1). at of Immigration to Canada for all of these gifts and privileges. I recognize that Supporting newcomers in achieving their dreams I, as a Canadian citizen, have duties and responsibilities Obtaining Canadian citizenship is a significant milestone in the lives of many newcomers. The Museum is to Canada. honoured to play even a small role in supporting newcomers in achieving this dream, through our Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Course. — Ausma Levalds

With the encouragement of our Museum educators, participants prepare for the Canadian citizenship test in At just eight years old, Ausma Levalds of Latvia was the a supportive learning environment. Facilitated learning and conversations about who we are as Canadians, 50,000th displaced person welcomed into Canada after the our values and history, help foster strong connections between participants and prepare them for the next Second World War. She arrived at Pier 21 in 1949. step in their immigration journey.

The Museum’s Scotiabank Family History Centre is a special place where family roots are discovered and connections are made. Every day, staff members who are passionate about genealogical research help onsite Photo Azam by Chadeganipour

30 31 Engaging with History

The Museum offers opportunities for visitors of all ages, onsite and across Canada, to engage with history. Through our Scotiabank Family History Centre, we are helping Canadians uncover their own family roots and supporting important research. Through the collection and preservation of individual immigration stories, we are able to share our collective story of a nation built on immigration. By supporting the Museum, you are helping to ensure that today’s Canadians, and future generations, are able to access a source of inspiration, learning and enjoyment—the historical memory of a nation.

© Library and Archives Canada 32 33 Scotiabank You Family helped me History greatly researching Centre my grandparents on my mother’s side. You were very resourceful…I’m so pleased for what you did for me…You gave me the drive to dig further and do more research on my family history. — R. Kurt Neiman I was deeply Newmarket, Ontario touched by the Exploring family roots information you were able to retrieve, it filled in a The Museum’s Scotiabank Family History Centre is a special place where family roots are discovered and certain ‘void’ in my life. With connections are made. The Centre reaches beyond the years of 1928 to 1971 with information on topics including migration, nautical history, waves of immigration to Canada, ethnic groups and genealogy. It has the Halifax newspaper articles immigration records from 1925 to 1935 on microfilm and staff has access to arrival sources going back to 1865. you went well ‘beyond the call Every day, staff members who are passionate about genealogical research help onsite and online visitors, from of duty’ and it was much across Canada and abroad, research their roots. appreciated.

— John D. Goldsmith Montauroux, France Copy from an original Passenger List from the R.M.S. the an original List from from Copy Passenger Scythia

34 35 Oral History Program The most important thing in all this is that there is a tribute paid by us to this country when we are thankful and we acknowledge the fact that we were able to come here, to grow roots into this country, to feel that this is our country, our home. And also let all those Canadians with whom we were friends for so many years know Preserving the memories of our nation how valuable this fact is, that you can be accepted in Documenting, preserving and sharing Canada’s In 2012, our Oral History team undertook a cross- this place. immigration story is at the heart of what we do. As Canada Oral History collection trip. They connected part of the Museum’s ongoing Oral History Program, with Canadians and documented the oral histories of immigrants from diverse communities—from people’s firsthand immigration experiences and — Mary Majka, Oral History participant memories are recorded through in-depth oral history Halifax to the Acadian peninsula of New Brunswick, to Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and interior interviews led by Museum historians. These recorded British Columbia. stories form part of the country’s historical memory and provide an opportunity to listen to how individuals Your continued support allows these histories to be remember and make sense of their immigration preserved, so that they can live on as part of the experiences. Museum and be shared with Canadians, through exhibitions and soon online, for generations to come.

Mary Majka, oral history participant, at the Museum during her 60th year in Canada

36 37 Dean Leland Walter Perrin Marianna Svab Alternatives Integrating People with Lisa Liani Elena Pisegna Ernie Szeider Cognitive Challenges Donor ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Carol Lee Loebenberg Muriel Pitt Carole Szwajkowski Atlantic Lottery Corporation Bruno Lupo Alec Popma Elizabeth Szwajkowski Bank of Montreal The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 gratefully acknowledges all who have donated to the Museum Eric Luvisotto Sarah Porter Joanne Tata Belmont Concrete Finishing Co. Ltd. in 2012-2013. Nan MacDonald Clarence Posthumus Elizabeth Timleck Bondfield Construction Co. Ltd. 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40 41 Marcus Burnstein Joan Fraser Debra Katzman Murray McGibbon M. Katharine Purdy A. H. Carington Smith Ellen Wood Melanie Carr Anita Gaffney Terry Kawchuk Paul McGrath Shirley Purkis Carrie Ann Smith Gerald Wright Tung Chan James Gardner John Keith Douglas McLean Jane Purves Deborah Smith Carol Young Marie Chapman Paul Garfinkel Phillip Kibort Kevin McNamara Allan Pyesmany Patrick Smith Barbara Yule Nancy Cieplinski Winston Gaum Kim Kierans Robin McNeil Sheila Quackenbush Paul Smith Linda Zimmering Anne Claener Irene Gettas Kathie Kirkpatrick Michelle McTimoney John Rae David Sobey Sheila Zive Michael Claener D. Alex Gillis Bonnie Kirsh-Hamovitch Marilyn Medjuck Gavin Rainnie Paul D. Sobey Barbara M. Zwicker Stephen Clark Marcie-Ann Gilsig Betty Kobayashi Issenman Pam Medjuck-Stein Gina Rakoff Stephen Sokolov Anonymous (2) Joan Cleather Constance Glube Harold Koojoolian Mary Meisner Ramya Rangalle Della Stanley Cromwell Charles Coffey Harry Glube Yona Korn Margo Melting-Nelson Carole Regan Katie Swenson Event Sponsors Sidney Cohen Peter Godsoe Jonathan Kronick Gladys Merrigan Karine Renton Frances Swyripa Breakfast with a Fascinating Maureen Connolly Paul Goldberg Harriette Laing Karen Miller Marvin Resnick Christiane Tanner Canadian Susan Connor Gail Goldrath James Lambie Robert Miller J. William Ritchie Joan Tanner Nova Scotia Department Pauline Connors Jerome Goldstein J. Spencer Lanthier Victoria Mitchell Jill Ritchie Caryll Tawse of Labour and Advanced Education Helen Cook Frank Goodman Ophelia Lazaridis Lori Monteith Debbie Robertson J. Walter Thompson HSBC Bank Canada William Cox Thea Gray John Lazier Robert Moody Harry Rosen Goldie Trager Joan Craig Daniel Greben Richard (Cy) LeBlanc David Moore Victoria Rosenberg Donald Tremaine California Wine Dinner Robert Craig John Green Sheri Lecker Marita Moorow Margaret H. Ross Mary Tulle BMO Nesbitt Burns Nancy Crane Cameron Grout Eric Leith Mora Morris Michael Rowan-Legg Anthony Usher BlackRock Canada Joan Curren Rayanne Guidry Fae Leith Dorothy Morrison Jean Roy Fiona Valverde Cabot Links John Curry Hilda Gunn Elaine Levine Shirley Morton Allen Ruben Lindsay Van Dyk Eastlink Morris Davidman Jonathan Haiblen Janna Levitt Steve Murphy Sarah Rumley J. Philip Vaughan Ernst & Young Simon Davidson Arla Hamer Jeffrey Levitt Sarah I. Alta Mushkat Rosanna Saccomani Kathryn Vincer Fox Harb’r Golf Resort and Spa Marie Adele Davis Patricia Hamilton Margot Levitt Melinda Newman Martha Sachs Gena Walton Kinross Graham Day Claire Harding Marks Lockhart Ross Norman Isaac Sakinofsky Nathan Wasser Man Investments Canada Louis Deveau Terri Harlow Nancy Lockhart Cornelia Oberlander Giovanna Santilli Neil Wasserman McInnes Cooper Dante DiMattia Rhonda Harrington Carol Lee Loebenberg Linda Offman Doreen Saskin Sheila Waugh NSLC Jennifer Dingle Helen Hatcher Steve Lurie John Oliver Lynn Saunders Sharon Waxman RBC Colin Dodds Sandra Hausman Andrew Lynch Rudolph Ozere Graham Scott Jane Weckman Russell Investments Ann Dunbar Lawrence Hayes Alexander MacClure Larry Paikin Joseph Shannon J. Phillip Welch Scotiabank Mitchell Einzig Fran Hayos J. Susanne MacDonald Diane Palmeter Suzanne Sheaves Barbara Whitley ScotiaMcLeod James Eisenhauer William Heaslip Marilyn MacDonald Emiliyos Paraskevopulos Joan Sibner Blossom Wigdor TC Media M. Josephine Eisenhauer Thomas Hecht Marie MacInnes Pauline Pariser Ivor Simmons Kenneth Wilson Harry Eisses Theresa Henneberry Ashley MacPherson Steven Parker Stan Simpson Ava Wise-Arron Steinar Engeset Marilyn Herbert Adrienne Malloy Lauren Patterson Michael Siskin David Wolfe Donald Farquhar Anne Hertz Peter Malloy Sydney Pedvis Edward Skinner Rose Wolfe Karen Farquhar Shira Herzog Colin Mann Colette Perey David Feinstein Mimi Hollenberg Edward Marek Irving Perlin Marianne Ferguson Elizabeth Hughes Tim Margolian Darrel Pink Evan Fieldston Fiona Hyslop John Matthews Ronald Pink The Museum would also like to thank all of our patrons whose support since we opened our doors in 1999, and since our inauguration as a Derek Fisher Andrew Issekutz Colin McArthur Brian Porter national museum in February 2011, has helped us grow and continue to collect, share and pay tribute to the Canadian immigration story. Lili-Ann Foster Margaret Issenman M. Ann McCaig Sherry Porter Mayann Francis Nina Josefowitz Myran Margaret McCain Susan Pratt * If you have made a donation to the Museum this year but your name does not appear on the list above, please contact [email protected]. We apologize for any Wendy Franklin Roz Kanigsberg Rod McCulloch Hugh Pullen oversight and appreciate the support of all of our donors.

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