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Tracing Your Roots: A Journey through Pier 21 and Canadian Immigration History


Presenter: Steve Schwinghamer

Embark on a historical journey with Steve Schwinghamer, from the Canadian Museum of Immigration, as he uncovers the rich stories of Pier 21, the iconic ocean immigration gateway located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Along with the compelling history of the site itself, Steve will discuss the preparation and paperwork entailed in the immigration process. This will help you uncover traces of your family's immigration history in your research.

Reserve your spot today to learn more about this unique piece of Canada's immigration history.

Steve Schwinghamer is a historian with the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.  He provides research support for exhibitions and projects related to the history of Canadian immigration.  With Jan Raska, he co-authored Pier 21: A History.

Steve is also an affiliate of Concordia's Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling and has chaired and served on the executive of the Canadian Historical Association's public history working group. 



When:
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) (UTC-08:00)
Videoconference information will be provided in an email once payment is received.
Additional Info:
Event Coordinator(s):
Mark D Thompson
Event Coordinator
Category:
Workshops
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Please login 10 or 15 minutes early to verify virtual connections before the event starts.
Capacity:
90
Available Slots:
69
$21.00
$14.00