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Indochinese refugees at Griesbach (Alberta) Base Reception Centre in 1979.
Indochinese refugees at Griesbach (Alberta) Base Reception Centre in 1979.
Indochinese refugees at Griesbach (Alberta) Base Reception Centre in 1979.
Indochinese refugees at Griesbach (Alberta) Base Reception Centre in 1979.
Canadian and Malaysians on boat to Bidong.
Malaysian fishing boats used initially to ferry visa officers, their files and overnight luggage on the four hour trip to the refugee camp on Pilau Bidong.
Charter flight of Indochinese refugees en route to Canada

CIHS thanks its corporate members - IRCC, P2P and Pier 21 - for their significant support as well as its life and annual members. All these contributions allow us to pursue our objectives and activities.

The Society has carried out significant research and communication on the 1975-1980 movement to Canada of Indochinese refugees. We are especially focussed on Hearts of Freedom.

Tag: Centre for Refugee Studies

Bulletin 74 – August 2015

Bulletin 74 – August 2015

Posted on: 1 Sep 2015 Written by: CIHS ADMIN

Bulletin 73-A – April 2015

Bulletin 73-A – April 2015

To mark the fortieth anniversary of the Indochinese refugee movement to Canada, the Society has released
a special Bulletin and launched a dedicated website.
We invite you to check them both out.

Posted on: 1 Feb 2015 Written by: CIHS ADMIN

CIHS and the Centre for Refugee Studies

CIHS and the Centre for Refugee Studies have just wrapped up a conference on the Indochinese movement.

Continue reading "CIHS and the Centre for Refugee Studies"…
Posted on: 23 Nov 2013 Written by: CIHS ADMIN
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