Celebrating Canada’s Nation Builders
In 2005, the Pier 21 Foundation launched the Nation Builders Campaign, an Endowment to fund Canada’s Immigration Museum, Pier 21. Under the leadership of Ruth Goldbloom, the Nation Builders Campaign has accomplished its $7 million goal to establish this endowment fund. One million dollars was donated by, or in recognition of, each of the seven Nation Builders who have a connection to or an affinity for Pier 21. These extraordinary gifts will ensure that the stories of those who passed through Pier 21, and those who choose Canada as their home, will be remembered for generations to come.
Our Nation Builders symbolize what it means to be Canadian. The struggles, hard work, determination, sacrifice and vision of our Nation Builders exemplify Canada’s spirit. On November 2, 2009, Pier 21 will honour the seven Nation Builders at a special dedication ceremony at Pier 21’s newly created Nation Builder Plaza.
