Durand in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

“Migration”

"Переселення"

Photographed by Tim Boyd, January 1, 2023

1. “Migration” Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

"Migration”
Commemorating 100 years of the settlement of Ukrainians in Canada
Presented to the City of Hamilton by the Ukranian Canadian Congress Hamilton Branch
May 17, 1992

Sculpture by William Epp
Dr. Ihor Chorneyko President, Hamilton Br U.C.C.
Irene Sushko Chair, Centennial Committee

"Переселення”
3 Нагоди 100 Ліття Поселення Українців В Канаді

Подаровано Місту Гамільтонy Конгресом Українців Канади Відділ В Гамільтоні
17 Травня 1992

Скульптура: Віліам Еп
Др. Ігор Чорнейко Голова, Конгресу Украінців Канади
Орися Сушко Голова Комітету Століття

In Appreciation to
Holy Sprit Ukranian Greek Catholic Church · Ukranian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Vladimir · The Hamilton Spectator · Brotherhood of Ukrainian Catholics of Canada, Holy Spirit Parish Brotherhood of Veterans, 1st Division of Ukrainian National Army Canadian League for the Liberation of Ukraine Cym, Ukrainian Youth Association, Hamilton Branch Knights of Columbus, Rev. Msrkian Shashkevych, Council 17464, Hamilton Plast, Ukranian Youth Organization, Hamilton Branch St. Vladimir Senior Citizens Club #911 St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Choir U.N.F. Chaika Dance Ensemble · U.N.F. Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada · Ukrainian Canadian Senior’s Club of Hamilton · Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada, Branch 2, Holy Spirit Parish · Ukrainian Cultural Centre of Hamilton · Ukrainian National Federation of Canada, Hamilton Branch · Ukrainian Professional & Business Club of Hamilton/Wentworth · Ukrainian Professional & Business Association, Windsor · Ukrainian Self-Reliance Association (TUS), Hamilton Branch · Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada, Eastern Executive · Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada, Lesia Ukrainka Branch · United Ukrainian Credit Union Ltd., Hamilton-Wentworth-Halton · Dr. Ihor & Anne (Cherewyk) Chorneyko, David, Dr. Katherine, John & Roman · Mr. & Mrs. John & Olga Drobot & Family · Dr. G. P. Gerula in Memory of Anna & John Gerula · Dr. Peter M. Kondra, in memory of Pioneer Grandparents Mykola & Maria Zubrar & Evdora & Oleska Kondra · Makar & Irene (Stepowy Sushko, Roman, Halia, Orest & Oksana · Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Blashkiw & Family · Archbishop Varlaam & Dobr. Paulina Dziuba, Klaudia & Alvina Dziuba · Dmytro & Raisa Bojeczko & Family · Michael & Millie Borden · Ivan & Luba Boyko · Dr. Andrew & Mrs. Sylvia Boyko · Michael & Stephanie Buchok & Family · Mrs. Oksana Buhay · Theodore & Victoria Burtniak, in Tribute to Ewstachyse & Yosepha Pobihuschyj · Katherine Cherewyr in Memory of Michael, Nicholas & Phyllis · Ivan J. & Fedosia Daschko & Family Peter Evanetz · Emil & Marilyn Fedak, Justine & Paul · Stefan & Stefania Festak · Mr. Justice Wm. & Mrs. Doris Festeryg · Lucy & Kenneth Halyk, in memory of Peter & Marie Letwin, Hnat & Anna Halyk · Rt. Rev. Mitred Archpriest Roman Hankevych & Mrs. Olga Hankevych · Olga Herechuk & the Late William · Myron & Oskar Horbach in Memory of Katherine & William Horbach · Dr. & Mrs. Adrian A. Hornich & Family · Roman & Daria Hornich · Walter & Vera Hudyma & Family · Rev. Emil & Anna Iskat, Children Larissa, Orest & Oleksander · Michael Jaszczszyn · Michael & Maria Kicak · Dmytro & Evdokia Kontar · Peter & Mary Kopiak · Ben Korney & Family, in Memory of Wife Anne & Prents Mary & Peter · Anna & Ivan Lazar & Family · Lucek Enterprize in Memory of Alex & Jessie Lucer, John & Magda Swaluk · Mrs. Teresa Linton · In Memory of His Honour Judge William Joseph Luchak · Mr. & Mrs. Stefan & Anna Lunyk & Family · Ivan & Rozalia Makohon Dr. Frank J. Martyniuk · Brian D. McAlister & Lidia M. Narozniak · Mr. & Mrs. M. Mykolyn & Family · Nalywayko Families, in Memory of Ivan, Natalia & Stephan · Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Anna Olynchuk, Nell, Mary, Lilian & William · Mary Panasadir & Family in Memory of Sam · Mr. & Mrs. Mykola & Jaroslawa Plawiuk & Family · Eugenia Powers, in Memory of Grandparents Efrosina & Wasly Happy & Wasylina & Gregory Maleschuk · Morris & Olga S. Roscoe Andrew & Olga Rybitzry · John & Olga Sarabacha, in Memory of Wasyl & Anna Sarabacha & Petro & Maria Gryna · Mrs. Louise Sorokowsky · Harry & Lillian Skwarchuk & Family · Dr. Peter & Doris Smylski in Memory of Parents · Dr. & Mrs. F.M. Stechey, Donna, Catherine & Michael · Lidia & Wasyl Strychowsky, in Memory of their Parents Stephan & Maria Strychowsky & Teklia, Nikofor & Maria Kolesnyk · Teliszewsky Family · John Tutecky · Eugene & Hannah Woytkiw & Family · Ivan & Erika Zawhorodny

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This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 17, 1992.

Location. 43° 15.37′ N, 79° 52.442′ W. Memorial is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Durand. It is at the intersection of Bay Street South and Main Street West, on the right when traveling north on Bay Street South. The marker is in City Hall Garden Place. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 17 Main St W, Hamilton ON L8P 4Y5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe,

in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area,

and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Memory of the Victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda (a few steps from

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 18, 2023

2. “Migration” Marker

this marker); Engineering Centennial Commemorative Plaque and Time Capsule (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamilton City Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Hamilton Peace Garden (about 150 meters away); Dedicated to the Irish Who Settled in Hamilton (about 150 meters away); John Rae, Arctic Explorer (about 180 meters away); Hamilton Central Public School (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Also see . . .
1. Ukrainian World Congress - Ukrainians in Canada.

The first immigration of Ukrainians to Canada began when Canadian Minister of the Interior Clifford Sifton (1897-1903) launched an agitation for resettlement to Canada in Western Ukraine. The Canadian government gave free land to immigrants to settle the Canadian steppes. The first Ukrainians settled in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, where they mainly worked as farmers.

(Submitted on November 22, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

2. Ukrainian Canadians at Wikipedia. "During the early years of Ukrainian

Ukrainian Migration Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, January 1, 2023

3. Ukrainian Migration Memorial

immigration to Canada, many immigrants faced discrimination and prejudice. Ukrainian immigrants were interned during World War I as a part of the confinement of those deemed to be "enemy aliens." Between 1914 and 1920, thousands of Ukrainian-Canadians were interned in camps." (Submitted on October 6, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed by Tim Boyd, January 1, 2023

4. Ukrainian Migration Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 22, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.