Exhibition: Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
March 4 to June 24, 2026
A Community Presents exhibition created with the Canadian Romani Alliance.
This landmark exhibition shares the longstanding presence and contributions of Roma in Canada. It is the first national exhibition about Roma, a distinct and diverse peoples and the largest ethnic minority throughout Europe, often called “Gypsies,” an inaccurate term most Roma find offensive. Today, Toronto and Hamilton are home to the largest per-capita Roma populations outside of Europe. Learn about Roma history, culture and experiences in this Community Presents exhibition.
The Canadian Romani Alliance, founded in 2014, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to representing the best interests of Roma throughout Canada. Its mission is carried out through advocacy, public education, and community capacity building.
The Museum is pleased to present a unique and celebratory event in support of our Community Presents exhibition Resilience on the Move: Roma People in Canada and in honour of International Romani Day.
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: In-person event at the Museum and livestreamed
Language: Presented in English
Cost: FREE
Featuring:
A discussion about the history of Roma people in Canada, the development of the exhibition, and the importance of sharing narratives about this unique cultural group. Featuring the Museum’s Curator of Temporary and Traveling Exhibitions, Sara England, and exhibition co-creators Dr. Shayna Plaut, Director of Research and Exhibition Development at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Gina Csanyi-Robah, Executive Director of the Canadian Romani Alliance.
Romani music and an opportunity to explore the exhibition.
NOTE: Virtual ticket holders will receive a link by email prior to the event.
A public rally opposing legislative exclusions and restrictions impacting the Roma community, Toronto, April 12, 2012.
Toronto Roma Community Centre.
Roma woman and children stand in front of a caravan, Peterborough, Ontario, 1909.
Peterborough Museum & Archives, Balsillie Collection of Roy Studio Images, 10-35d.
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal Road, Halifax NS B3H 4P7