Ukrainian Settlers of Canora
N 51° 37.785 W 102° 25.835
13U E 677829 N 5722986
Plaque is located on cairn located in from of Welcome Statue.
Waymark Code: WMQARJ
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 01/24/2016
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As the Plaque Reads:
Ukrainian Settlers of Canora
The first block Ukrainian settlement in Saskatchewan was established in 1897 when 180 families arrived in the Canora District from Western Ukraine. Ottawa had specified that earlier Ukrainian immigrants first settle in Alberta and Manitoba. Canora became a center where the Ukrainian culture and language are still kept alive. Thus, many people know Canora as a Ukrainian town. The distinctive domes on many churches in the area are lasting feature of this settlement.
Marker type: Plaque Placed on Cairn
Marker placement date: Not listed
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