2015 NEWS ARCHIVES

2nd Annual Canadian Immigration Celebration Women & their Accomplishments
2nd Annual Canadian Immigration Celebration Women & their Accomplishments

The 2nd Annual Celebration of Macedonian Immigration to Canada was held at the East York library to honor the diverse professional and personal accomplishments of Macedonian-Canadian women. Departing from the early 20th-century narrative of "bride" immigration, the event showcased women from various regions of Macedonia who have excelled in fields such as engineering, media, international development, and the arts. Featured speakers included Natasha Denkovski, a national-team athlete and MBA; Pobeda Piskaceva, the creator of the Macedonian Edition TV program; filmmaker Sandra Danilovic; fashion designer Maria Lazarova Manceva; and development expert Vera Belazelkoska. The afternoon concluded with keynote speaker Aleksandra Nasteska, an award-winning advocate for sustainability and gender equality, illustrating how these women have moved beyond traditional family roles to drive social change and inspire future generations within both the Macedonian community and broader Canadian society.

Bitola Macedonia -  100 years of Postcards - Book Launch
Bitola Macedonia - 100 years of Postcards - Book Launch

On March 22, 2015, the Canadian Macedonian Historical Society celebrated the launch of Dimce Najdov’s book, "Bitola: 100 Years of Postcards," at St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox Church. Introduced by Master Artist Georgi Danevski, the lecture highlighted Najdov’s meticulous journey in curating a visual chronology of Bitola across seven historical eras, ranging from the late Ottoman Empire and the devastating impacts of the World Wars to the modern Republic of Macedonia. By documenting the city's architectural and social evolution through postcards, the work serves as a "visual encyclopedia" that preserves the cultural heritage of the "City of Consuls" for both the local community and the Macedonian diaspora in Canada.