The Canadian Slovenian Historical Society (CSHS) was an idea formed in 2002, by Mr. Stane Kranjc, who wanted to pay homage to our emigrating ancestors so our heritage would be preserved. In 2003, a committee was formed and the Canadian Slovenian Historical Society, Kanadsko Slovensko Zgodovinsko Društvo was created. Over the years numerous Slovenian-Canadians have joined together to work on projects that will ensure that our history will count in the history of Canada. The CSHS is fully recognized by the Archives Association of Ontario and Canadian Oral History Associations. Our logo is the linden leaf and the maple leaf, interwoven together to represent our strong ties to each country. Our vision is to preserve the records of Slovenian immigration, cultural heritage and continued contributions to Canada and to establish the legacy of Canadian-Slovenians for future generations. Our mission is to archive and preserve the history of Slovenian immigration, its evolutionary heritage and contributions to Canada. Historical evidence and the contributions of Slovenian-Canadians to their community and Canada, are being collected and preserved at the CSHS Archives, which is located in Dom Lipa. Here, thousands of letters, documents, artifacts, newspapers, books, oral history, records and much more is stored for future generations. Each is carefully preserved and documented to ensure the Slovenian immigrants are not forgotten and to ensure students, historians, scholars and Canadians have access to the past. The CSHS continues to grow and foster this legacy, preserving our history, and expanding our objectives for the current and future generations. The current board members and volunteers of the Canadian Slovenian Historical Society can be located on our website: http://www.slovenianhistorical.ca/committee.html. If you would like to participate in our meetings, help in the preservation of our society, donate or have a story to share please send us an email through either Facebook messenger or [email protected]. Follow us for more information about the CSHS and about our activities.
