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Threats to democracy … or victims of the state?
The Italian Canadian experience during World War II is a difficult subject, often with conflicting viewpoints.
This little-known historical event also raises many questions, including “Why should we care?”
In the search for answers, we invite you to explore the issues and engage in a respectful discussion.
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RECENT NEWS & EVENTS
POST-EVENT RELEASE - June 28, 2013: Columbus Centre unveils Riflessi: Italian Canadian Internment Memorial
June 28, 2013
On Wednesday, June 26, 2013, Columbus Centre unveiled Riflessi, a new monument that explores the struggles and successes of the Italian Canadian immigrant story and the Italian Canadian internment history.
1 commentsMore NewsMEDIA ADVISORY: June 26 2013 - Columbus Centre of Toronto unveils Riflessi, an original commissioned
June 26, 2013
Media Advisory - June 26, 2013 - Unveiling of Riflessi
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LATEST CONVERSATIONS
My father Thomas Joseph Carbone, POW 311
February 15, 2013
Upon release on Nov. 20, 1940, Thomas (Tom) Joseph Carbone, P.Eng., returned home and…
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February 06, 2013
I am the grandson of Luigi Gialleonardo (#P985). My last name is Leonardo, and I will…
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RECENT TWEETS
- We celebrate #MuseumDay. Come check out Memories of World War II Italian Canadians as Enemy Aliens #Ordinarylives #ICEA @IcomOfficiel
18 May 16 - Check out Ordinary Lives in Trail,BC. #ICEA #columbuscentre #weweretheenemy
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12 Jan 16 - Ordinary lives opens at Trail & District Public Library on Jan. 11, 2016
Here is a quick preview! #exhibit #ICEA pic.twitter.com/f5SLllXstO
8 Jan 16 - Aldo Bacci designated WWII enemy alien passed away on Dec 24/15. In his memory we would like to share his story italiancanadianww2.ca
30 Dec 15 - Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary times travels to Trial, BC on Jan 11- Mar 31 Trail & District Public Library!
#ICEA #exhibitopening
24 Dec 15 - Galileo Ricci designated WWII enemy alien passed away on Sept 15.In his memory, we would like to share his story.italiancanadianww2.ca
21 Sep 15 - Share your stories!
#icea #columbuscentre #weweretheenemeny pic.twitter.com/Yi5pTANdfW
16 Jun 15 - June 10,1940 - Italy declared war on France and Britain. In addition, Canada declared war on Italy. #WeRemember #ICEA #history
10 Jun 15 - Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Times Opens Today @guelphmuseums
#opening #WWII For more info --italiancanadianww2.ca pic.twitter.com/ktQ65w1PKE
24 Apr 15 - #OrdinaryLivesExtraordinaryTimes #ItalianCanadian #WWII @ItCanWWII reopened.Come visit & learn of our shared history! pic.twitter.com/cV3pfq3hcg
21 Apr 15
- We celebrate #MuseumDay. Come check out Memories of World War II Italian Canadians as Enemy Aliens #Ordinarylives #ICEA @IcomOfficiel
