Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Building a Nation
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L'édification d'une nation

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Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022

1. Building a Nation Marker

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Through these doors have come immigrants and refugees from every part of the world, often bringing with them little more than hope and dreams of a better life for themselves and their children. History records that many of these citizens overcame hardships, and often outright discrimination and hostility. Yet they endured, settling the land, building communities and forging links across this vast land.

We, today’s Canadians, owe much to their commitment, hard work and loyalty. The heritage which they bequeathed to us is a unique multicultural nation committed to the full and equitable participation of individuals of all origins, bound together by citizenship and the common values of peace, respect for diversity, and adherance to the rule of law.

The Honorable Hedy Fry, P.C., M.P.
Secretary of State (Multiculturalism)
(Status of Women)

Par ces portes sont entrés des immigrants et des réfugiés de tous les coins de la planète, n'ayant pour seul bagage que l'espoir et le rêve d'une vie meilleure pour eux et leurs enfants. L'histoire montre qu'un grand nombre de ces citoyens ont dû surmonter maints obstacles et ont souvent du faire face à des actes de discrimination et d'hostilité. Pourtant, ils ont persévéré, défrichant la terre, batissant des collectivités et créant des liens dans ce vaste pays.

Nous, les Canadiens et les Canadiennes d'aujourd'hui, leur sommes grandement redevables de leur engagement de leur dur labeur et de leur loyauté. Ils nous laissent en héritage une nation multiculturelle ayant à coeur la participation pleine et équitable des personnes de tortes les origines, liées par la citoyenneté et les valeurs communes de paix, de respect de la diversite et de respect de la primauté du droit.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Immigration.

Location. 44° 38.303′ N, 63° 33.921′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. It is on Ta20, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in front of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1055 Ta20 Rd, Halifax NS B3H 4P7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Maritimes

and in Atlantic Canada.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

and Acadia.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pier 21 / Le Quai 21 (here, next to this marker); Passage to a New Beginning • Passage à un nouveau monde (a few steps from this marker); Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (a few steps from this marker); Dutch Canadians of Nova Scotia (within shouting

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022

2. Building a Nation Marker

distance of this marker); Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruth M. Goldbloom, O.C., O.N.S. (1923- 2012) (within shouting distance of this marker); Polish Immigration Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); British Home Children / Petits Immigres Britanniques (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022

3. Building a Nation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

Building a Nation⎯⎯⎯L'édification d'une nation

Building a Nation
⎯⎯⎯
L'édification d'une nation