Estonian Central Council in Canada • National Estonian Foundation of Canada • Embassy of the Republic of Estonia

Wadih M. Fares Wall of Tribute

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Crédit photographique
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Estonian Central Council in Canada
National Estonian Foundation of Canada
Embassy of the Republic of Estonia

Escaping the Soviet invasion and occupation of their homeland, the devastation of World War II, and the uncertainties of European refugee camps, Estonians arrived here to start a new life in Canada, a land of opportunity and promise, a land of freedom and democracy.

“Küll siis Kalev jõuab koju
Oma lastel’ õnne tooma
Eesti põlve uueks looma.”