CANORA - The Ukrainian Heritage Museum in Canora has completed another busy summer and fall season. The museum was open weekly for Wednesday and Thursday from May 24 to Sept. 7, with the contact information available on the museum window, reported Dorothy Korol, treasurer.
“Important events were recognized throughout the year. On Feb. 24 we held a vigil for the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. On Aug. 24, we recognized the 31st anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine.
“On a happier note, we joined in the festivities on the Town of Canora’s two main festivals of the summer,” Korol continued. “In July we opened our doors and treated our visitors to an Open House as part of Canora in Bloom. In August, we had a hot dog sale during the Live & Play Street Festival. We had another smaller hot dog sale on our last day of regular opening.”
Korol said extra fundraising included a two-draw 50/50 raffle, “thanks to our efficient ticket seller, Harold Woloschuk.”
A new project for the museum this year was a pysanky (Easter egg) writing workshop that turned out to be quite popular, meaning it will probably be held again.
“We were pleased to have hosted a couple tours during the past year. These always make our work feel worthwhile,” said Korol. “We always try to keep our museum clean and tidy, and our displays up to date.”
The major projects this year were painting the front windows and having the large museum sign repainted.
“We appreciate the support from the Town of Canora, from the UCCSPC, from the SaskCulture MAS grant, and friends who visit us and make donations,” said Korol. “Our museum is volunteer operated and we also appreciate our faithful members as well as the new members who have joined us.
“We’re looking forward to 2024.”
