Slovene Canadians
Template:Main other Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Main other Template:Slovenes Slovene Canadians (Template:Langx, literally 'Canadian Slovenes') are Canadian citizens of Slovene descent or Slovenian - born people who reside in Canada.
The first Slovenes came to Canada in the early 1900’s. The second generation of Slovenes came as refugees after the second world war. The third generation of Slovenes came in the 60s of the 20th century for economic reasons. Currently, Slovenes continue to visit Canada and some continue to emigrate. Most of the emigration moves to Ontario where the community is largest.
According to the Canadian population census from 1991, 8,050 persons defined themselves as Slovenes by descent. In 2006, this number increased to 35,935 persons. According to unofficial data, between 50,000 - 40,000 Slovenes live in Canada.
The Slovene community in Canada is alive and well organized. It is a diverse community, but fairly united in the work to preserve national identity, cultural tradition and language. There are a number of Slovene Associations and Groups across Canada. There are three Slovene churches in Toronto, Hamilton and Montreal.
Slovene Canadians by province and territory
| Provinces and territories | Combined responses |
|---|---|
| Ontario | 26,485[1] |
| Quebec | 2,510[2] |
| Nova Scotia | 150[3] |
| New Brunswick | 130[4] |
| Manitoba | 1,005[5] |
| British Columbia | 5,555[6] |
| Prince Edward Island | 30[7] |
| Saskatchewan | 640[8] |
| Alberta | 3,885[9] |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 15[10] |
| Northwest Territories | 20[11] |
| Yukon | 45[12] |
| Nunavut | 0[13] |
| Template:Country data Canada | 40,470 |
Notable Slovene Canadians
- Alojzij Ambrožič - Catholic priest
- Wade Belak - ice hockey player
- Steve Bozek - ice hockey player
- Lolita Davidovich - actress
- Bill Hajt - ice hockey player
- Chris Hajt - ice hockey player
- John Jakopin - ice hockey player
- Ed Kastelic - ice hockey player
- Greg Kuznik - ice hockey player
- Dean Malkoc - ice hockey player
- Joe Mihevc - politician
- Walter Ostanek - accordion musician
- Kevin Pangos - basketball player
- John Smrke - ice hockey player
- Stan Smrke - ice hockey player
- Tina Srebotnjak - television journalist
- Matt Stajan - ice hockey player
- Elvis Stojko - figure skater
- Randy Velischek - ice hockey player
- Walter Wolf - businessman
See also
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References
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