Polish Canadian Society of New Brunswick

06/13/2026

🤎☕️🤎Huge congratulations to Vars & Java Café and its proud owner Irena Ignaczewska on celebrating their first-year anniversary!
Thank you for bringing such wonderful energy and serving delicious brews to the Fredericton community. 🧸🥐☕🍪
We are proud to have you as a member of the Polish Canadian Society of New Brunswick and wish you continued success! ☕︎ .ᐟ
We invite everyone to visit Vars & Java Café for a cup of your favorite coffee!
Visit them on Facebook:
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06/02/2026

On June 1st, our members attended the swearing- in ceremonies of the newly elected Mayors- Steven Hicks in Fredericton, Shawn Crossman in Moncton as well as Andrew J. LeBlanc, who was re-elected in Riverview. They personally congratulated the Mayors and conveyed best wishes of the PCSNB for their successful terms in office.

05/30/2026

Great Poles in World History: Frederic Chopin — Composer and Pianist

Frederic Chopin (1810–1849) was born in Żelazowa Wola, Poland and was a brilliant composer and pianist of the Romantic era. He became famous for his beautiful piano compositions including nocturnes, waltzes and etudes, which are still loved and performed today. A child prodigy, he showed remarkable musical talent, composing his first piece at just seven years old. He left Poland at age 20 and settled in Paris, France. His music was deeply emotional and expressive, often reflecting his own experiences and feelings. His legacy lives on as one of the greatest composers in history, known for his innovation in piano music and his profound influence on generations of musicians.

Throughout Polish Heritage Month, we honour the profound contributions that Poland and Polish people have made to world history, science, culture, and democratic values. The Canadian Polish Congress is proud to celebrate this legacy and the 1.2 million Canadians of Polish descent who continue to enrich our nation. 🇵🇱 🇨🇦

05/26/2026

In 1573, Poland did something no country in the world had ever done. 📜

They signed the Warsaw Confederation — a legal document guaranteeing that people of all faiths could live and worship freely, without fear of persecution.

Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox Christians, Jews — all protected by law.

When the rest of Europe was burning people at the stake for their beliefs, Poland said: not here.

UNESCO added the original document to the Memory of the World Register. It still exists today.

One of the first countries in the world to guarantee religious freedom.

05/22/2026

Great Poles in World History: Maria Skłodowska-Curie — Physicist and Chemist

Maria Skłodowska-Curie (1867–1934) was born in Warsaw, Poland. Maria was a pioneer in the field of physics and chemistry who made ground-breaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity. She became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different fields of science. Her work, alongside her husband Pierre Curie, led to the isolation of the elements polonium and radium, transforming our understanding of atomic structure and paving the way to progress in medicine and nuclear physics. Her dedication to scientific inquiry and tireless commitment to research cemented her legacy as one of the most influential scientists in history, inspiring countless others to pursue careers in science.

Throughout Polish Heritage Month, we honour the profound contributions that Poland and Polish people have made to world history, science, culture, and democratic values. The Canadian Polish Congress is proud to celebrate this legacy and the 1.2 million Canadians of Polish descent who continue to enrich our nation. 🇵🇱 🇨🇦

05/18/2026

05/02/2026

Constitution Day, is one of Poland’s most important national holidays, celebrated on May 3rd. It commemorates the adoption of the first constitution in Europe and the second in the world, whose aim was to reform the state and strengthen its structures in the face of external and internal threats. The Constitution was adopted in 1791 by the Great Sejm. It introduced several significant changes, such as the abolition of the liberum veto, the separation of powers, and the expansion of civil rights. Celebrations of this holiday often include parades, patriotic ceremonies, and cultural events. It is a time when Poles come together to celebrate their history, independence, and democratic values.

05/01/2026

🇵🇱🇨🇦On May 2, we celebrate a double holiday—Flag Day and the Day of the Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad. According to data from the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as many as 20 million Poles live outside the country—mainly in North and South America and in Western Europe. Over 1.5 million Poles live in Eastern European countries, Siberia, and Kazakhstan.

The Day of the Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad, celebrated annually on May 2, was established sixteen years ago “in recognition of the centuries-long achievements and contributions of the Polish diaspora and Poles abroad to Poland’s regaining of independence, their loyalty and attachment to Polish identity, their support for the homeland during the most difficult times, as well as their contribution to Poland’s accession to NATO.”

04/30/2026

All, have an excellent Polish Heritage Month!🇵🇱🇨🇦

🇨🇦 🇵🇱 May is officially recognized as Polish Heritage Month in Canada, a time to honour and celebrate the rich contributions of Polish-Canadians to our nation's cultural mosaic.

Canada is home to 1.2 million people of Polish descent, with our community's roots extending back to 1752 when the first Polish immigrants arrived on Canadian shores. Throughout the centuries, Polish-Canadians have made significant contributions to the development and prosperity of Canada.

The Canadian Polish Congress acknowledges the hundreds of Polish-Canadian organizations that serve as the foundation of Polish heritage preservation across the country. These organizations diligently work to maintain our cultural traditions, language, and historical awareness for future generations.

We invite all Canadians to join us this month in celebrating every individual, organization, and community group whose heritage embodies the white and red of the Polish flag. We encourage you to learn about and support your local Polish-Canadian organizations by attending Constitution Day celebrations on May 3rd, visiting Polish museums, or participating in cultural events that strengthen our collective heritage.

Through these community-building activities, we ensure that Polish cultural heritage continues to thrive and enrich Canadian society.

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04/21/2026

We invite everyone interested to purchase tickets for this amazing concert at the Shediac Multipurpose Centre, which will take place on Friday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m., featuring world-class artists. Tickets are $30 and include appetizers. The cash-bar will be open. You can contact our friend and member Alina Kobos on Messenger or call or text 506-531-0252 or email [email protected]
A WONDERFUL WEEKEND TRIP FOR MOTHER’S DAY💐