A Changing Canada: Reflections of a WWII-Era Refugee

A Changing Canada: Reflections of a WWII-Era Refugee
Karla Poewe (R) poses with her sister on their confirmation day in front of a church in Toronto in 1956. Courtesy of Karla Poewe
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Karla Poewe has thought a lot about culture and national identity. She came to Canada as a refugee in the aftermath of World War II and is now retired from a long career in anthropology.

As Canadians prepare to celebrate Canada Day, the 82-year-old Calgary resident reflects on all she has valued about Canadian culture and how it has changed in the past 70 years.