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Vancouver’s Polish Community Featured on TVP Polonia’s “Przystanek Ameryka”

April 08 2025

VANCOUVER - The vibrant Polish community of Vancouver has been proudly featured on the latest episode of TVP Polonia’s “Przystanek Ameryka”, a program highlighting Polish diaspora communities across North America.

Apply Now: Millennium Fund Grant Applications Open Until April 15

March 13 2025

The Canadian Polish Millennium Fund is dedicated to supporting projects that promote and preserve Polish heritage in Canada. Grants are available for educational institutions, cultural organizations, social and youth initiatives, and individual authors whose work contributes to the understanding and appreciation of Polish culture and history.

CPC BC 80th Anniversary Luncheon

December 14 2024

NORTH VANCOUVER - The Canadian Polish Congress BC marked a historic milestone with a special luncheon at the Holiday Inn in North Vancouver, celebrating 80 years since the founding of the Canadian Polish Congress. Held on December 14, 2024, this memorable event brought together community members, leaders, and distinguished guests to reflect on the Congress’s rich history, honor dedicated volunteers, and look ahead to the future of Polish-Canadian advocacy in British Columbia

BC Polonia Youth Participate in Leadership Summit in Ottawa

September 20 2024

OTTAWA - The Young Polonia Leadership Summit, held on September 19-20, 2024, served as a distinguished forum for emerging leaders and established community figures dedicated to strengthening Polish-Canadian relations. This esteemed initiative convened over 30 prominent leaders from across Canada, alongside parliamentarians from both Poland and Canada, to engage in substantive discussions on leadership, heritage preservation, and the advancement of the Polish-Canadian community.

 

Commemorating Black Ribbon Day: Honoring the Victims of Totalitarian Regimes

August 23 2024

VICTORIA - The Canadian Polish Congress BC hosted a poignant and deeply moving Black Ribbon Day remembrance ceremony at the Legislative Assembly in Victoria. This annual event serves as a solemn tribute to the countless victims of communism and Nazism, ensuring that their suffering and sacrifices are never forgotten.

Polish President Andrzej Duda and First Lady Make Historic Visit to Vancouver, Celebrate 80th Anniversary of the Canadian Polish Congress

April 19 2024

VANCOUVER - For the first time in history, a sitting President of Poland has made an official visit to Vancouver. President Andrzej Duda and First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda spent the day engaging with the local Polish-Canadian community, honoring key historical figures, and celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Canadian Polish Congress.

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