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Petition: Prevention of desecration of the graves of the Irish founders and settlers of the City of Saint-Colomban
Update on the Petition
The petition is now closed for additional signatures. The Canadian Irish Migration Preservation Network is pleased to announce that we attracted a total of 435 signatures—a respectable number for this type of National Assembly petition, especially given the limited time available for signing. There was some confusion about whether individuals living outside of Quebec were eligible to sign.
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An Lionra the CIMPN Newsletter
Welcome to An Lionra the CIMPN Newsletter!
We are proud to launch the inaugural issue of our newsletter
An Lionra (A Network)
The mission of the CIMPN is to commemorate, preserve, and celebrate the contributions of Irish immigrants throughout Canada and serve as a network to connect to organizations and individuals who are interested in our Irish history and culture.
QAHN's 2024 Heritage Talks presents: "Stone by Stone: The Canadian Irish Migration Preservation Network and Irish Cemetery Restoration, Preservation, Education and Genealogical Research,"
Tue, Feb 13 2024 , 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Note: For Zoom attendees, registration is required via the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qdOiqqzMpGNew6n_DDVtdn63YD9BSniTD#/registration
This presentation will shine a spotlight on The Canadian Irish Migration Preservation Network’s ongoing restoration efforts within the historic Saint-Colomban Cemetery. The meticulous work undertaken by volunteers and professionals to clean and revitalize these historic monuments, honours the memory of early Irish settlers. The first completed map of the historic section of the Saint-Colomban Cemetery will also be unveiled. This valuable resource will be available on the CIMPN website alongside historical narratives that bring to life the stories of these early Irish settlers.
St. Patrick’s Day, more than Drinking Beer, Wearing Green and Parades
March 17, 2022 - As you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today, remember the reason for the season. While raising your glass of Guinness or Jameson and amoung the many sláintes, remember the generations of Irish immigrants who laid the foundation for the celebrations of today. Even though it’s a day to celebrate Irish heritage, it is also a day to remember our historical past and the values of our migrant relatives. St. Patrick’s Day has recently been criticized for propagating Irish stereotypes, for promoting excessive drinking and ignoring the cultural and religious significance of the day.
Irish immigration to Canada began as early as the 17th Century with the numbers increasing significantly in the wake of the Irish famine. The Great Potato Famine known as The Great Hunger- La Gorta Mor (1845-1852) resulted in one million Irish men, women and children perishing by starvation and disease while another one million emigrated to escape this fate.
Canadian Irish Migration Preservation Network launches it’s not-for-profit organization committed to the preservation, conservation and promotion of Irish heritage
With the St. Patrick’s Day festivities fast approaching, a local Irish group has launched an innovative and ambitious project to promote Irish culture and heritage here in Canada and abroad. The mission of the Canadian Irish Migration Preservation Network (CIMPN) is to research and promote Irish Heritage in Canada and to create a dynamic network of groups and individuals with similar goals.