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The Canadian Slovenian Historical Society (CSHS) was formed in 2002 and incorporated in 2003 to
coordinate, research, record and preserve the history of Canadian Slovenians.
coordinate, research, record and preserve the history of Canadian Slovenians.
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.
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EVENTS
CSHS Luncheon on Sunday April 16, 2023
This year the luncheon will be held on Sunday April 16, 2023 at Brezmadezna hall in Etobicoke. That is the week after Easter. The doors open at 11:00 am and lunch will be served at noon. After lunch there will be a short program followed by the presentation of our next documentary “In the Camps" which clarifies what the Slovenian refugees were doing in the camps after WWII.
AGM for CSHS on February 11, 2023
The Annual General Meeting for the Canadian Slovenian Historical Society was held at Moya Financial building on Saturday February 11, 2023 at 10:00 am. Another well attended and successful AGM. The executive committee presented their reports along with the archivist Heather Gardiner. The term expired for Maria Faric, Peter Markes, Helen Shcaeffer and Milena Sorsak. Since there were no other nominations presented two weeks prior to the AGM, all four were re-elected for another term by acclimation. The meeting ended at 10:40 followed by a social.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
