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Our company, like this great country of ours, is shaped by the many people, cultures and communities that make us great.
2017 marks Canada’s 150th anniversary. We want to get the party started and celebrate this special summer in communities across Western Canada. Whether you’re a new employee or have worked with us for years, we have plenty of ways to get involved.
You likely already know that we had special t-shirts made for the occasion. You’ve been wearing them and it seems these beauties have created the right atmosphere in our stores. What else? Our Pier 21 initiative is something we’re especially proud of. We’ve partnered with Pier 21 to support their collection of stories on how Canadians became Canadians.
Before we explain, a bit of history for you: Pier 21 opened in 1928 in Halifax. It was the point of entry for some one million immigrants and has been called the Gateway to Canada. Our founder, J.W. Sobey, was a member of the British Royal engineers and formally immigrated to Canada in 1867. Pier 21 is now the site of the Canadian Museum of Immigration.
With 125,000 employees from coast-to-coast, we’re inviting you to share your own stories and favourite family recipes, through www.sobeys.pier21.ca and help us create a living legacy for future generations.
Once you read our stories, we hope you will tell us yours! Talk to your Store Manager to find out how you can get involved.
We should all be proud to contribute to making Canada a stronger, healthier nation.
