The Canadian Macedonian Historical Society is a non-profit, charitable
organization, incorporated under the Ontario Corporations Act, supported
by volunteers and funded through programmed events and donations.
The Society provides all Canadians, especially those of Macedonian
descent, with a true perspective of Macedonian history and culture.
Established in 1991, the Society is today the nerve centre of academic
and social activity. Membership is growing rapidly and attracting
energetic professionals.
The Society is developing a greater awareness and pride amongst
its members and within the entire Canadian community as to who we
are, where we came from, and where we are going.
The aims of the Society are to:
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Chronicle and describe the Canadian Macedonian historical
experience;
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Record the achievements of Canadian Macedonians over time
and place; |
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Document the traditions, culture, religion, language and history
of the Macedonian people in Canada; |
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Compile and record the participation and contributions of
Canadian Macedonian veterans during the wars; |
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Support and assist in the accurate presentation of Macedonian
history; |
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Recognize outstanding Canadians of Macedonian descent for
their contribution to the Canadian community; |
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Promote public interest in the history of Macedonian and Canadian
Macedonian experiences by encountering research therein; |
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Initiate and promote Macedonian historical and archaeological
research; |
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Establish and maintain a permanent centre with a library and
museum; and |
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Support other complementary purposes consistent with these
objectives. |
A resource centre and office have been set up in Canadian Macedonian
Place, with their full support and co-operation. Here are textbooks,
photographs, national folk costumes and textiles, art, video and
computerized records and documentation, all of which are accessible
to students and the public for study and research.
On-going lectures on Macedonian history and culture, including
keynote speakers, continue to flourish.
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