When Italy declared war on the British Empire on June 10, 1940, it meant that Canada was also Italy's enemy. The Canadian government immediately ordered the internment of some 600 Italian Canadians... More > who were considered a serious potential threat to national security. Another 17,000 Canadians of Italian origin were ordered to register every month with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This dark chapter in Canadian history is not well-known because Italian Canadians affected by it chose not to speak about their ordeal. This novel weaves historical facts and fiction to dramatize that almost-forgotten event.< Less
This publication focuses on Italian immigrants, their relocation to America, and the impact that their contributions have had on American development and citizenship. Topics include:
The Flow of... More > Emigration, The Inheritance and Progress of United Italy, The Causes and Regulation of Italian Emigration, Italian Settlement in American Cities, The Demonstrated Capacity of the Italian Immigrant under Severely Trying Conditions, The Influx from Italy to American Mining Fields, The Italian Farmer, Rising Demand for Italian Immigrant Labor, The Call for Better Distribution, Pauperism, Disease and Crime, Progressive Education and Assimilation, Privileges and Duties of Italian-American Citizenship.< Less
Socio-historical essay that examines the meaning of nationalism, national pride, regional pride, and pride of origin of an Italian community in Canada in the context of 150 years of Italian... More > nationhood.< Less
Socio-historical essay that examines the meaning of nationalism, national pride, and pride of origin of an Italian community in Canada in the context of 150 years of Italian nationhood.
This is a history of the Powell River Italian Community Club and a reference document containing personal profiles of nearly 1000 members and ex-members as well as a complete list of the Executives... More > since the Club's inception.< Less
This is a history of the Powell River Italian Community Club (P.R.I.C.C.) and a reference document containing personal profiles of nearly 1000 members and ex-membars, as well as a wealth of other... More > information and anecdotes of the Powell River Italian community.< Less
Brimming with historical anecdotes and tongue-in-cheek mischief, "Life With" sweeps the dust off a bygone era with accounts of Ellis Island immigration, grape buying excursions, an... More > old-fashioned Italian wedding, an exploding back porch, mora games, skate keys, godparents and work at the “Dodgemaina” auto plant in Detroit, Michigan. Told in Joe Olivieri’s own words, "Life With" includes a delightful “you are there” stroll down his beloved Belvidere Street and a “meet and greet” with the neighbors – “one of whom was my Dad” - says editor Kristine Lowder, the author's niece. Features more than a dozen recipes from the family kitchen.< Less
Brimming with historical anecdotes and tongue-in-cheek mischief, "Life With" sweeps the dust off a bygone era with accounts of Ellis Island immigration, grape buying excursions, an... More > old-fashioned Italian wedding, an exploding back porch, mora games, skate keys, godparents and work at the “Dodgemaina” auto plant in Detroit, Michigan. Told in Joe Olivieri’s own words, "Life With" includes a delightful “you are there” stroll down his beloved Belvidere Street and a “meet and greet” with the neighbors – “one of whom was my Dad” - says editor Kristine Lowder, the author's niece. Features more than a dozen recipes from the family kitchen.< Less
