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Armend
Introduction
Armend is a Kitchener-Waterloo based older adult who immigrated from Italy after his imprisonment on the Isle of Man during WWII. Upon his arrival, Armend worked in construction and later in technology; he now delights in his retirement, crafting things such as stained glass windows for local churches.
In his interview, Armend discusses living in various countries before arriving in Canada, his work life as a tiler in the construction industry and in electronics, and what keeps him busy during his retirement including his work in local churches. He then answers the question of whether he knew what he wanted from his life when he was a child by telling the story of his imprisonment on the Isle of Man and discussing his education and talents as a young man. He then provides the advice that he would give to his younger self, emphasizing the importance of education for young people.
Armend’s Story
Transcript (DOCX) | Video Length ~20 min.
Reflection
Now, please reflect on Armend’s story. You can use this interactive element to record your responses to the questions that follow. When you’re finished you can use the last page export your responses for use in a class discussion and/or for your own learning.
Please note: If you navigate away from this page, your responses in the below interactive will not be saved. Please be sure to export your responses before navigating away.
