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Cyril Genik and Ukrainian settlement in the West

Cyril Genik, portrait. Cyril Genik · Unknown author · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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During the first wave of Ukrainian immigration (1896–1914), Cyril Genik helped thousands of Ukrainians settle in the western provinces. Named an immigration agent soon after reaching Winnipeg in 1896, he was the first Ukrainian in the federal civil service, and for 18 years advised newcomers while strengthening the community’s cultural life.

Scope & context

Genik as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Cyril Genik National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text