Nationality
In terms of Ethnic Diversity, Newfoundland and Labrador has been described as having a population of European origin. With a aboriginal population, Newfoundland and Labrador’s present inhabitants are descendants of individuals who migrated from southwestern England and southeastern Ireland in the mid-17th and mid 19th century.
Towards the end of the 19th century, a number of Chinese men came to Newfoundland and Labrador, despite discrimination. Several of these individuals opened businesses-primarily laundry mats and later restaurants. The Chinese first landed in St. John’s and some decided to open businesses in some of the larger centers in the province such as Grand Falls-Windsor. During the same time period, a number of Lebanese Christians came to Newfoundland to flee from religious strife in Syria and Lebanon. Regardless of certain discrimination against these individuals, many settled successfully in Grand Falls-Windsor.
As mentioned, the 2006 Grand Falls-Windsor Census indicated there were 190 immigrants living in the region. From this number, there are various nationalities represented. The following chart represents all the regions these immigrants where from:
According to the results of a 2008 survey, conducted by Immigration Researcher hired by Town of Grand Falls-Windsor, the various nationality groups represented in this community include the Chinese, British, South African, Iraqi, Mexican, Mauritius, Australian, Somalia, Lebanese, Philippines and India.
