News & Blog

Sajatovich Family's Croatian Adventure

Mr Stephen and Mrs Anne Sajatovich visited Croatia for the first time in their lives in September 2017.

Consecration Mass of St. Mary’s Polish Church

Here is an update from Tom Urbaniak of the Polish community about the church being rebuilt after the fire.

Nova Scotia Heritage Fairs 2016

On April 28th and 29th, the annual Nova Scotia Heritage Fairs program was held at Cape Breton University.

There will be a fundraiser Polish Supper on May 1, on Sunday to celebrate the Polish Constitution and the feast day of Mary, which will support the rebuilding of St. Mary's Polish Church. Tickets are limited.

John Huk, Vichnaya pam'iat

Here is an excerpt of his obituary taken from the Cape Breton Post, in partnership with In Memorium.

Monthly Updates: April 2016

Nothing to report.

The Rebuilding of St. Mary's Polish Church

Here is an update from Tom Urbaniak about the reconstruction of the Polish church in Whitney Pier.

New Website for the Ukrainian Club of Moncton

Kenny Horechuk has notified us about some updates announced by Julia Khalack from the Ukrainian Club of Moncton. Please take a look at the new version of their website!

Monthly Updates: February 2016

Nothing to report.

Monthly Updates: January 2016

Nothing to report.

Monthly Updates: December 2015

Nothing to report.

Monthly Updates: November 2015

Nothing to report.

Monthly Updates: October 2015

In September, ways to make the virtual world more accessible were addressed.

Monthly Updates: September 2015

On the 1st of every month, monthy updates will be posted here on the blog. In August, photographic content was the focus of the archive uploads.

DIVERSITYCAPEBRETON.CA Launch and Workshops!

The diversitycapebreton.ca web portal is being official launched today, Saturday August 1st, at 5:30 P.M. at the Ukrainian Hall in Whitney Pier.

We Rise Again - Leon Dubinsky

Recorded at the Temple Sons of Israel Synagogue in downtown Sydney, Leon Dubinsky's daughter, author of the song "We Rise Again" . . .

In my Father's Footsteps by Darene Roma Yavorsky

Darene Yavorsky, our diversitycapebreton.ca logo designer, has created a new curated exhibit!

ECECP Guestbook: Brian Cherwick

A 'Guestbook' clip featuring guest interviews of an upcoming documentary.

ECECP: Snapshot Featurettes - Shari McKay

Shari McKay tells the story of her grandparents marriage.

Historic Architecture

Take a walk through Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church in Whitney Pier.

Panoramic Exhibit

Wish you were there? Well now you can be! Visit the 3D Panorama.

Sea Winds and Immigrant Songs

During the Mnohaya'lita exhibit and anniversary celebrations in 2012, a concert was held entitled Sea Winds and Immigrant Songs.

St. Cecilia's Choir

St. Cecilia's Choir from St. Mary's Polish Church performed a tribute concert with the Men of the Deeps for their centenary on July 6th and 2013.

Pinch Me: Rose Best's Beet Horseradish

Rose Best from the Ukrainian community shows us how to cook Beet Horseradish Cape Breton style!

Ukrainian Dance

For our first daily blog, we are pleased to present content about Ukrainian dance traditions in Cape Breton.

Diversity Cape Breton Launch Date

The lauch date for diversitycapebreton.ca will be taking place on August 1st, 2015.

Diversity Cape Breton Pre-Launch

The pre-launch of the diversitycapebreton.ca web portal will be taking place this week at Cape Breton University.

Curating Sites of Ethnographic Inquiry

Both the Chernin collection and the Dubinsky family recordings held at the Beaton became instrumental in curating a space at the Gales Gallery, York University, for former residents now living in Toronto.

Memories of Gusle and Ganga in Cape Breton's Croatian Community

Many of the second and third generation Cape Breton Croatians remembered their parents' and grandparents' LP records. Some of the recording that were frequently being mentioned, included two traditional music idioms, gusle and ganga.

Jewish Life and Belonging on Cape Breton Island

What was once an island with four synagogues - in Sydney, Whitney Pier, Glace Bay and New Waterford - now has only one in use.

Unveiling of St. Mary's Polish Church Design Plans

Through the efforts of many Polish parishioners and the greater Cape Breton community, just over a year later, St Mary’s Polish Parish was proud to unveil completed design plans for the new church. An unveiling celebration was held at the St. Mary’s Polish Hall on May 3, 2015.

A Short History of the Tamburica, a Croatian Traditional Instrument

Tamburica or tambura is a traditional plucked string instrument that came to South-eastern Europe from Asia around 15^th century through the Turkish conquests.

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Sajatovich Family's Croatian Adventure