CH 7 ESTABLISHING CANADIAN COMMUNITIES By Antonina and

CH. 7 ESTABLISHING CANADIAN COMMUNITIES By: Antonina and Emily K

What Experiences have Shaped the Stories of Various Communities in Canada? (Jamaican) The experiences were: The first Jamaicans who migrated to Canada were settled in Halifax on July 22, 1776. Many of these early immigrants helped to reinforce Nova Scotia’s defenses by building the Halifax citadel, 1795 -1800. While some of the Maroons remained in Canada, due to difficulty in adjusting to the harsh climate, the majority were re-settled in Sierra Leone where desendants remain until this day.

What Experiences have Shaped the Stories of Various Communities in Canada? (Polish) The experiences were: The first significant group of Polish settlers were Kushubians from Northern Poland, who were escaping Prussion oppression resulting from the occupation. They arrived in Renfrew Country of Ontario in 1858 where they founded the settlements of Wilno, Barry’s Bay and Round Lake. By 1890 there were about 270 Kashubian families working in the Madawaska valley.

COMMUNITIES: ◦Jamaica ◦Poland

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Q: Who was the first Jamaican immigrant? A: the first Jamaican immigrant was John Robert Giscome and James Barnswell

Q: Why did not many Jamaicans immigrate to Canada? A Not many Jamaicans immigrated to Canada : because most had to come under special policies since the Canadian Government preferred European immigrants.

Q: When Jamaicans came to Canada, what did they work as? A Women mostly came to work as servants or : nurses, and men mostly came to attend universities.

Q: When and where did the Jamaicans immigrate to Canada? A The first Jamaicans who immigrated to Canada : were settled in Halifax on July 22, 1776

Q: Where do most Jamaicans live in Canada? A Most Jamaicans live in Toronto and other parts : of Ontario

Q: Who was the first Polish Immigrant? A the first polish immigrant was Dominik Barcz :

Q: When did most Polish people immigrate to Canada? A A large amount of Polish immigrants came to : Canada from 1854 to 1901.

Q: How many Polish people live in Canada? A There are more than 984 565 Polish people : living in Canada.

Q: Where is the largest Polish community? A The largest polish community is in Toronto. :

Q: Why did the Polish people come to Canada? A They came because of the assimilation of : Polish territories, as well as religious persecution, and poor economy.

Bibliography: ◦ www. Jamaicans. com/history-4/ ◦ www. thecanadianencyclopedia. ca ◦ Many Gifts Book