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“We’re In This Too!”

“We’re In This Too!”

The Kirkland Lake Mine and Mill Workers Union also had a Ladies Auxiliary made up of many miners’ wives, sisters, and mothers. The Auxiliary helped to organize and […]
Roza Brown

Roza Brown

Although Roza Brown was originally from Hungary, she was pro-British monarchy. She would occasionally drape herself, and her properties, in the colours of the Union Jack.
Kirkland Lake Multicultural Festival

Kirkland Lake Multicultural Festival

Multicultural Festivals were held in Kirkland Lake during the 1970s, with locals sharing their cultural heritage, including folk art like embroidery and other needlework. Anne Kostecki is wearing […]
Sandra’s Arrival and Change in Kirkland Lake

Sandra’s Arrival and Change in Kirkland Lake

Sandra Reygada Licuime moved from Chile to Kirkland Lake in 2005. There were many challenges to overcome as a newcomer – from a feeling of isolation to the […]
KLMG Events and Activities Helping Newcomers

KLMG Events and Activities Helping Newcomers

Sandra Reygada Licuime explains how the Kirkland Lake Multicultural Group helps guide newcomers to find the services they need in their new home community. World Chats and potluck […]
Building Confidence and Connections with the KLMG

Building Confidence and Connections with the KLMG

Sandra Reygada Licuime shares what the Kirkland Lake Multicultural Group means to her, and how the group helps to build confidence among its members. Sandra is sitting in […]
Croatian Women’s Society

Croatian Women’s Society

Many immigrants to Kirkland Lake brought their traditions and culture with them. This image is of the Croatian Women’s Society, a social club prior to the Second World […]