The Canadian Macedonian Heritage Society (formerly known as Canadian Macedonian Historical Society) is a non-profit, charitable organization, incorporated under the Ontario Corporations Act, supported by volunteers and funded through programmed events and donations. Established in 1991, the Society provides all Canadians, especially those of Macedonian descent, with a true perspective of Macedonian heritage, history and culture.

Genealogy

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Genealogy

Genealogy

Џорџ Бунда

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MACEDONIAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES – Two Authors, Three Novels
April 7, 2023

The Canadian Macedonian Historical Society hosted a talk titled “Macedonian Immigrants and Refugees – Two Authors, Three Novels,” featuring a discussion with authors Sylvia Karakaltsas and Tom Petsinis about their works A Perfect Stone, Fitzroy Raw, and Fog. The presentation explored the rare presence of Macedonian protagonists in English-language fiction and examined why the authors chose to focus on Macedonian history and identity. Through their novels, they depict the experiences of young Macedonian refugees and immigrants—highlighting themes of displacement, adaptation, and resilience. The discussion also անդրlined the role of research and personal narratives in shaping their stories, connecting these fictional accounts to the real-life experiences of many Macedonian families in the diaspora.

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Beauty & Art in Our Churches
February 2, 2025

Aneta Georgievska Shine presented a lecture on the beauty and significance of church art, drawing on her extensive scholarship in European art history. The talk focused on renowned Macedonian iconographer Dicho Zograf, highlighting his life, his role in the Debar School, and his contributions to Byzantine-style icon and fresco painting. Through this exploration, she illuminated the deep cultural, historical, and spiritual meaning of Macedonian Orthodox Christian art, while also acknowledging contemporary contributions, including those of Georgi Danevski.

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Creating an Alphabet for Macedonian: Not Quite as Easy as ABC
February 22, 2026

The Canadian Macedonian Heritage Society hosted a lecture by Christina Kramer at the St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral, exploring the development of writing systems and the Macedonian alphabet. Titled “Creating an Alphabet for Macedonian: Not quite as easy as ABC,” the talk highlighted how alphabets evolve and focused on the mid-20th-century standardization of Macedonian led by Blaže Koneski.

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