Honouring the Boys of 1947



Just over five years and counting...

2007 marks the 60th anniversary of a journey that, for many former child migrants, began in 1947. (In Australia, the highest number of child migrants arrived in this year).

In some “host” countries, preparations are already underway to organise events that will, not only mark this milestone, but also honour those who have travelled towards and past it.
In their Home Children Canada newsletter, former Child Migrants to Canada have offered some ideas on how the milestone can be suitably commemorated including the following suggestions:

• Recognising the important role of Child Migrants. Statues or plaques ensure a heightened awareness and appreciation of these “home children” and the part they played in (our) history.
  
• Providing markers for unmarked graves of Child Migrants.
  
• Petitioning for a commemorative postage stamp issue on Child Migrants.
  

C-BERS is happy to work with individuals and groups who wish to plan local commemorative events to mark the 60th anniversary of the child migrants of 1947.

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