Welcome / Dobrodošli

The Canadian Slovenian Historical Society (CSHS) was formed in 2002 in 2003 to coordinate, research, record and preserve the history of Canadian Slovenians.
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This short video introduces the Canadian Slovenian Historical Society and outlines the various tasks performed to achieve our goal of recording and preserving the history of Canadian Slovenians.

EVENTS

​Slovenian Exodus Documentary in Cleveland

November 7, 2022

The Canadian Slovenian Historical Society (CSHS)  presented the Exodus documentary at St. Vitus Hall in Cleveland on November 6, 2022. Guests filled the new hall to capacity, thanks to the efforts of John Srŝen who coordinated this event.

Mario Ulcar, president of the Canadian Slovenian Historical Society, introduced the documentary 'Slovenian Exodus 1945". Survivors of the exodus described, in their own words, the fear and horror which they experienced as they had to flee their homes, leaving everything behind.

After the documentary, 22 survivors of the exodus gathered for a group pictured. Many additional memories emerged from amongst the guests evoking many emotions.

​Slovenian Exodus Luncheon in Hamilton

​October 17, 2022

The CSHS hosted the Slovenian Exodus Luncheon on Sunday October 16, 2022 at St. Gregory the Great Church Hall in Hamilton. Mario Ulcar welcomed everyone and introduced the Ambassador Andrej Gregor Rode. Rachel Murgelj was also introduced as she is the current Miss Ontario and will be competing in the Miss Canada Pageant in three weeks. She is a 3rd generation Slovenian.

After lunch the documentary "Slovenian Exodus 1945" was shown. The Exodus documentary includes many interviews with the people that were involved in the Exodus from Slovenia to Austria after WWII. All the participants in the documentary were refugees and they agreed to tell their Stories in English so our target audience, the younger generations, will understand why our parents were forced to leave Slovenia.

CSHS Website

The website continues to be updated as information becomes available. The GALLERY section is very informative as it provides a brief summary and pictures of what happened in each era.

We are looking for pictures of early days in Canada, such as depictions of one's first job, completing the work contract, the start of various Slovenian organizations, etc. When submitting pictures of parents and grandparents from years ago, please provide some commentary to enable better understanding and perspective.

​Slovenian Exodus Luncheon in Toronto

April 25, 2022

The Slovenian Exodus Luncheon was a huge success. It was held on Sunday April 24, 2022 at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Hall. Tickets were sold out and there is still a waiting list. Therefore, this event will be held again at St. Gregory the Great (Slovenian) Church Hall in Hamilton on Sunday October 16, 2022.

Mario Ulcar opened the luncheon with a few words outlining the work performed by the Canadian Slovenian Historical Society. Then followed a documentary about the Slovenian struggles during WWII and then the escape from communism in 1945 as told by the survivors who crossed into Austria during the exodus. After the documentary a tribute to all the guests who had experienced this exodus were identified followed by a group picture of these heroes who had made the trip to Vetrinje.