Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

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Minister Rodriguez announces the reappointment of leadership at two national museums

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Robert Vineberg was first appointed as Chairperson of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in 2017.

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  • Robert Vineberg was first appointed as Chairperson of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in 2017.
  • He is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the Canada West Foundation and has published several peer-reviewed articles about immigration history and policies.
  • The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights will continue to benefit from their vast expertise and dynamic leadership."
  • National museums are governed by the Museums Act, which was passed into law in 1990.

Minister Guilbeault Announces Reappointment of Director of Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

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GATINEAU, QC, June 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced today the reappointment of Marie Chapman as Director of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 for a four-year term, beginning October 20, 2021.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, June 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced today the reappointment of Marie Chapman as Director of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 for a four-year term, beginning October 20, 2021.
  • She was a central figure in the museum's creation and served as its chief operating officer from 2008 to 2011.
  • Under her leadership, Pier 21 has evolved into a national museum with the facilities, technology and team to share the diverse history of the Canadian immigration experience with visitors from across Canada and around the world.
  • As a museum in the Canadian Heritage portfolio, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 explores the theme of immigration to Canada to help the public understand the experiences of immigrants as they arrived in Canada.

A Message from the National Museums of Canada

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OTTAWA, March 13, 2020 /CNW/ - Due to the COVID-19 virus, the national museums have made the decision to close the museums across Canada to visitors and all other groups, effective Saturday, March 14 and until further notice.

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  • OTTAWA, March 13, 2020 /CNW/ - Due to the COVID-19 virus, the national museums have made the decision to close the museums across Canada to visitors and all other groups, effective Saturday, March 14 and until further notice.
  • We regret the impact of this decision on the individuals, families and groups who use our facilities.
  • However, we believe that this decision is in the best interests of all the communities we serve.
  • This message is from the Canadian Museum of History, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Canadian War Museum, Ingenium and the National Gallery of Canada.