Welcome | Dobrodošli
The Canadian Slovenian Historical Society (CSHS) was formed in 2002 and incorporated in 2003. Its aim is to coordinate, research, record, and preserve the history of Canadian Slovenians.
This short video introduces the Canadian Slovenian Historical Society and outlines the various tasks performed to achieve our goal of recording and preserving the history of Canadian Slovenians.
Upcoming Events
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Our Lady Help of Christians 70th Anniversary Exhibit:
From - Sunday Dec 8, 2024 to June 2025
CSHS Scanning Session: Fall 2025
Documentaries
Slovenian Exodus: 1945
This documentary details the flight of the Slovenian people to Austria after the Second World War to escape the communist threat.
Slovenian Exodus 3: Coming to Canada
Slovenian Exodus 2: In the Camps
This documentary details the life of the Slovenian refugees in the Austrian and Italian camps after the Second World War.
Some people that didn't leave Slovenia immediately after WWII had to escape from Slovenia because the boarders were closed. This documentary details the process of getting accepted into Canada.
View Our Past Events
2025 Annual LuncheonSun, Apr 06Toronto, ON, Canada
2025 CSHS Annual General MeetingSat, Mar 08Toronto, ON, Canada
2024 Annual Luncheon - Coming to CanadaSun, Apr 28Toronto
2024 CSHS Annual General MeetingSat, Feb 24Toronto
CSHS 2023 Annual LuncheonSun, Apr 16Toronto
CSHS Annual General MeetingSat, Feb 11Toronto
Slovenian Exodus Documentary in Cleveland, OHMon, Nov 07Cleveland
Slovenian Exodus Hamilton LuncheonMon, Oct 17St. Gregory the Great Church Hall
Slovenian Exodus Toronto LuncheonSun, Apr 24Toronto
CSHS Website
The website continues to be updated as information becomes available. The GALLERY section is very informative as it provides a brief summary and pictures of what happened in each era. We are looking for pictures of early days in Canada, such as depictions of one's first job, completing the work contract, the start of various Slovenian organizations, etc. When submitting pictures of parents and grandparents from years ago, please provide some commentary to enable better understanding and perspective.