News & events from 2018

Browse News & events from 2018 from the Canadian Macedonian Heritage Society archive, library and community collections.

May 27, 2018

DOORS OPEN Toronto - May 26-27, 2018

For the first time, Canadian Macedonian Place (CMP) joined the annual Doors Open Toronto event, collaborating with the Canadian Macedonian Historical Society (CMHS) and the Macedonian Film Festival (MFF) to showcase Macedonian heritage to the city. Visitors were treated to architectural tours of the seniors' residence, access to Canada's only Macedonian museum and its vast library, and a unique screening of restored archival films by the pioneering Manaki brothers. Beyond displaying traditional costumes, art, and immigration history, the event emphasized the power of community, serving as a successful model of how Macedonian organizations can work together to share their vibrant culture and history with the broader public.

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Apr 22, 2018

Archives of the Mobile Lanscape: Skopje Postcards, 1899-2014 by Prof. Christina Kramer

In her presentation, "Archives of the Mobile Landscape: Skopje Postcards, 1899–2014," Professor Christina Kramer explores how a century of political and environmental upheaval is reflected through the shifting "frame" of the postcard. By tracking four iconic landmarks—the Kale Fortress, the Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, and the Old Bazaar—Kramer demonstrates how successive regimes used these spaces to project power, evidenced by the constant renaming of sites and the changing symbols on their facades. Beyond the visual architecture, the messages written by soldiers, travelers, and students provide a human record of a city that has survived occupation, war, and the devastating 1963 earthquake, ultimately revealing Skopje’s resilient history of destruction and reimagining.

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Feb 18, 2018

Chai Chats

On Sunday, February 18, 2018, the Canadian Macedonian Historical Society (CMHS) launched its inaugural "Chai Chats" event at the Canadian Macedonian Place, bringing together over 35 community members to celebrate their heritage over traditional mountain tea and pastries. The gathering served as a vital platform for showcasing significant cultural acquisitions, including a handmade kaval, ancient Macedonian coins, and rare 19th-century linguistic texts donated by Professor Christina Kramer. A centerpiece of the event was an emotional presentation by Zoe Christo, who donated a portrait of her grandfather, the legendary revolutionary Ilija Digalov, sharing the harrowing story of his life as a freedom fighter and his ultimate sacrifice in 1922. By blending social connection with the formal preservation of artifacts and oral histories, the CMHS reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the Macedonian-Canadian experience remains a vibrant and documented legacy for future generations.

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