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Black Ribbon Day

08/13/2020

Canadian Polish Congress, Manitoba District invites to commemorate the victims of Stalinism and Nazism. A Black Ribbon Day Event will take place on Sunday, August 23rd at St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 541 Marion Street, Winnipeg. The European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism, also known as Black Ribbon Day, was established in […]

06/17/2020

In light of troubling events in Canada, the USA and around the world, the Canadian Polish Congress unequivocally condemns any form of racism and discrimination and stands in solidarity with all affected communities. We are very saddened by the death of George Floyd and others tragically lost in recent months. Polish immigrants, alongside millions of […]

06/06/2020

This situation comes as a surprise to all of us: the Coronavirus has changed our lives. We had to take actions to support local Polish Community in Manitoba. It has been a test of human solidarity. On March 23rd, 2020, the Board of Canadian Polish Congress Manitoba District appointed the Covid-19 Committee coordinated by Margaret […]

04/24/2020

Dear Folklorama Friends, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the 51st edition of the Folklorama Festival due to COVID-19. After much consultation with our government officials, board of directors, volunteers, and members, we know this is the right decision for all. We are a not-for-profit organization and as such, […]

04/19/2020

Ogniwo Polish Museum would like to invite you to the official opening of its newest exhibit: LETTERS FROM HOME: A VIRTUAL EXHIBIT, which officially launches on April 19, 2020. The exhibit is based on letters held in the Władysław Ważny collection held at the Ogniwo Polish Museum Archives. Ważny immigrated to Canada in 1927, the […]

04/10/2020

04/07/2020

On behalf of the executive at Sokol St. Boniface, I would like to ask God to grant His graces upon our members as well as the entire Polish community in Winnipeg this Easter. Let this special period of the Lord’s Resurrection be for everyone a period of reflection, calmness, rest, true joy, and prosperity in […]

03/27/2020

The Polish Gymnastic Association Sokol Winnipeg has been closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on our community to date. With the health and well-being of our performers, sponsors, attendees and volunteers as our top priorities, we have decided to cancel Polish Fest 2020. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your continued support. Take […]

03/20/2020

Dear Friends! The circumstances are truly exceptional. The coronavirus has changed our lives. Things that up until now we have considered plain and ordinary, such as: going to work, to school, to the movies, theatre and concerts, and most importantly, meeting with family and friends, today means playing dice with death. We are all concerned […]

03/13/2020

Your health is our priority. Therefore, due to the threat caused by the Covid-19 virus, we would like to inform you that all events in Sokol St Boniface are suspended until further notice.