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From Emigrante to Canadese:
The Italian-Canadian Project

Ottawa - Hull
14 - 16 May 2004
 
In conjunction with the Museum of Civilization's exhibit, “PRESENZA : A NEW LOOK AT ITALIAN-CANADIAN HERITAGE,” the conference will take stock of the Italian-Canadian experience, its history, its present condition, and future prospects. Sessions for the conference include a wide representation from and participation of the Italian-Canadian community from across the country: professionals, politicians, entrepreneurs, writers, artists, and intellectuals.

The conference organizers believe that the time is ripe, fifty years after the beginning of the post-Second World War mass immigration from Italy to Canada, and more than one hundred years after the beginning of settlement of significant numbers of Italian immigrants here, to discuss some fundamental issues.

Conference Attendance is Free and Open to the Public.

Everyone is Welcome

Maria Coletta McLean was awarded the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal on Sunday Dec, 8, 2002. Federal Member of Parliament Alan Tonks hosted the event and had this to say: "It was wonderful to see so many friends, both new and long-time, with their families enjoying the recognition that you and your
fellow recipients so rightfully deserve. The Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal awarded you represents your personal contribution to the local community and to our nation. I urge you to always display your medal with pride." The accompanying certificate from the Canadian Governors General (Adrienne Clarkson) office says, "On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the
accession of HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN to the throne the Golden Jubilee Medal is presented to Maria Coletta McLean."

After the ceremony which only allowed four invited guests, Maria and her family hosted a party at their home for extended family and friends. It was a remarkable day and Maria feels she shares her medal with members of the community whose father came from Italy as well as other countries to make Canada their new home.

The Chancellery of Honours, Government House, administers the Medal Program. For more information, visit the Governor General of Canada's web site here.
or call the Chancellery at (613) 993-2270 or 1-800-465-6890. You may also obtain information at 1-800-O- Canada (1 800 622-6232) / TTY/TDD: 1 800 465-7735.