The July 2012 donation of a 130-title virtual library by Consul General Dragan Gjurceski represents a landmark achievement in making Macedonian literature accessible to the Canadian diaspora. This extensive collection, featuring translations by over 80 scholars including Dr. Christina Kramer, bridges the gap between traditional Macedonian narratives and English-speaking audiences through a diverse array of fiction, poetry, and drama. Complemented by the personal donations of local author Patsy Sider, the acquisition strengthens the Canadian Macedonian Historical Society’s role as a cultural hub, though its long-term success relies on community volunteers to ensure these newly acquired resources remain available through a regularly open library.

Children of the Greek Civil War Refugees and the Politics of Memory Loring M. Danforth & Riki Van Boeschoten This long awaited book was launched in Toronto by the CMHS on June 12th, with a “sold out” audience. Loring Danforth, Professor of...