Social Assignment

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    Ukrainians Immagraitng to Canada

    From 1891-1914 around 170,000 Ukrainians came to Canada, From the western parts of Ukraine. They were called "aliens" then when the war broke out they were called "Enemy aliens"
  • Canada issues an order

    Canada issues an order
    This order was registration and in certain cases, the internment of individuals who were considered to be of ‘enemy nationality’ to Canada. (Sometime, after the war started, couldn't find an exact date)
  • The start (World War 1)

    The start (World War 1)
    When World War 1 started
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    Land starting to be taken and putting into camps

    Land that was "abandoned" started to be taken and camps started being built and Ukrainians started being taken to said camps. Of course made to do eunpaid work such as building railways, farming, and working in mines.
  • Camp Mara Lake was opened

    Camp Mara Lake was opened
    This camp was opened as a work camp and internment camp. this camp was the first internment camp and work camp.
  • World War 1 ended

    World War 1 ended
    World war 1 ended but most camps still open
  • 40 camps are now open

    40 camps are now open
    By 1920 most camps camps are opened a few slowly shutting down
  • Last camp now closed

    Last camp now closed
    The last camps closed in February 1920 and Canada's first national internment operations officially ended in June 1920. One of these camps was located at Morrissey, in the Elk Valley of southeastern British Columbia. 1,862 people died and more were undocumented.