Museum Opening in 2007

Our seasonal Museum is dedicated to the Orthodox faith and our pioneer heritage opened in 2007 in the newly restored Church of the Holy Resurrection in Sifton.
The opening story of 2007 season was "Crowns of Wild Flowers: The Wedding of Han'ka and Petro, 1927" that told much about matrimony in the pioneer days and sparked much reminiscing from visitors.
The Season 2007 closed with a concert, which brought more revenue for next year.

We are grateful to the Young Canada Works programme of the Federal Government for assistance in paying our student's wages.

Plan for 2008 season

The exhibit for year 2008 is "A Prairie Childhood:" the life of children in homesteading times and beyond, infant baptism, prayers children learned, their participation in feasts, little rhymes and lullabies, as well as artefacts. We hope to include Orthodox perspectives on child-raising and home-life, including St. Theophan's advice to parents.
Anyone with any children's articles from the past they might want to donate or lend (home-made clothing, lunch pails, children's handwritten prayer books) please write Katya Szalasznyj. We are also looking for anecdotes and stories. And items for the Kiosk (one person made lovely cross fridge magnets that were a best seller; we need more itmes of this type, thanks!)

Project co-ordinator

The project is being co-ordinated by Katya Szalasznyj. Please consider coming to Sifton for the Pilgrimage and the following June events. You also have a hearty invitation to drop into the Museum any time you can over the summer!

2008 season Opening

Holy Resurrection Church at Sifton, Manitoba hosts the Annual Sifton Pilgrimage. It is also the location of the Canadian Orthodox Pioneer Museum for the summer until the Labour Day long weekend.
Another exciting chapter opens with a Sifton History Project, 2008 funded by the Heritage Manitoba and the Sifton Historical Society, involving several community interactive events, a feature booklet and a DVD of the Museum's closing event.

Friday, June 27th, 1:30 - 3:30 - From Baba's Trunk - Wisdom, Faith and Fun

Come to a lively afternoon at the Church/Museum as we pull things out of Baba's trunk and share earthy, good and true stories.
We might find a few of Deedo's things in it, too! Coffee and surprise pioneer refreshments to follow. All invited, no admission fee. All part of gathering Sifton's past.

Saturday, June 28th, 10 a.m.
Annual Sifton Pilgrimage
Divine Liturgy

Confession offered before Divine Liturgy. Blessing of Graves, followed by lunch in hall.

Sunday, June 29th - Opening 2008 season at Canadian Orthodox Pioneer Museum

The season opens with "A Prairie Childhood" featuring Orthodox early life experiences. It promises to be a great exhibit for kids (and adults!).

Museum Opening Day hours, 1p.m. - 5 p.m. Admission by donation.