CNHS Cyril Genik - Winnipeg MB
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PeterNoG
N 49° 53.228 W 097° 07.803
14U E 634323 N 5527758
This Canadian National Historic plaque is dedicated to Cyril Genik. This 'Person' plaque is mounted on the wall behind the Security Desk in the Johnston Terminal Building at The Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMFV34
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 12/01/2012
Views: 5
The coordinates are for the main entrance and the Security Desk is on the right about 25 metres inside.
This is a tri-lingual sign; English, French and Ukrainian.
~ English text from marker ~
Cyril Genik
(1857-1925)
During the first wave of Ukrainian immigration to Canada (1896-1914), Genik helped thousands of his compatriots to settle in the western provinces and to develop the area's resources. Shortly after arriving in Winnipeg in 1896, he was named an immigration agent, thereby becoming the first Ukrainian to serve in the federal civil service. For 18 years he provided practical advice and assistance to immigrants as they tried to adapt to life in their new country. Genik's leadership in cultural matters also helped strengthen Canada's Ukrainian community.
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
~ It was plaqued in 1999 ~
Classification: National Historic Person
Province or Territory: Manitoba
Location - City name/Town name: Winnipeg
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: [Web Link]
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