Slovak Canadian Heritage Museum in Markham, on 4721 Hwy 7 East, Unionville, ON, has an extensive collection on the history of immigration to Canada from Slovakia, as well as a large collection of folk costumes and other items. The aim of the museum is to extend knowledge about Slovakia and the Slovaks in the general Canadian population. Since the museum building is under renovation, Museum organizes traveling exhibitions in museums or other suitable premises in Ontario. Director and Curator of the museum is Margaret Dvorsky, e-mail
TV Slovenský Svet produces half-hour television programs for a multicultural television network, Omni TV which can be viewed via satellite throughout Canada. The program provides current reports from the Slovak community in Canada, as well as reports and programs from Slovakia. Producer of the programs is Katarína Homolová, email:
Slovak House on 8 Clarence Square, Toronto, focuses on advice and guidance for newcomers to Toronto but also promotes our culture, Slovakia, and organizes performances of artists and ensembles from Slovakia in Canada. President is Katarína Homolová, e-mail:
Centre for Culture and Heritage of Canadian Slovaks at 12 Birch Avenue in Toronto, focuses on the preservation and presentation of history, culture and heritage of Slovaks in Canada. It published several books and publications, for example, "Slovaks in Canada through their own eyes 'and' Vojvodina Slovaks in Canada". President is Ondrej Miháľ, e-mail
Slovak Canadian National Council (SCNC) is an umbrella organization that represents its member organizations and acts as liaison for the Slovak community in Canada with government offices in Canada and Slovakia. SCNC also organizes social events and youth festivals. President is Helen Bucic, e-mail:
Canadian Slovak League brings together Canadian Slovaks for over 77 years through a network of local Branches across Canada. CSL organizes many social events, supports folk dance groups, and publishes the only Slovak weekly in North America, Kanadský Slovák / The Canadian Slovak. President is Mary Ann Doucette, her e-mail is
Branch 7. of the Canadian Slovak League in Toronto, located at 259 Traders Blvd. E in Mississauga organizes several events throughout the year, including the most popular annual Slovak Day, which is jointly organized with neighbouring CSL branches. President is Július Behúl, e-mail
Východná Slovak Dancers is the premier folk dance group that for over 25 years regularly performs not only at Slovak events but presents this important part of the Slovak culture to the wider Canadian society. Group leader is Joan Becar, e-mail:
Slovak Canadian Association of Women organizes three to four events a year, focused on Slovak culture, heritage and charitable activities. Regularly, they organize Christmas dinner where they also collect donations for Food Banks. The Association also organizes presentations where top experts lecture on topics of concern to women. President is Helen Bucic, e-mail
First Slovak Catholic Union Jednota, Branch 785 in Toronto organizes several social events for its members and supporters, including a festive lunch for children who received their First Holy Communion, and a banquet for Families. Many members play bowling and golf for teams Jednota and their season culminates with the Tournament of the top teams from Canada and the USA. Branch President is Milan Zolda. Website of the main organizations is: www.fcsu.com
Slovak Catholic Sokol is a fraternal organization with Branches in Canada and the United States. Established over 100 years ago (in 1905), the organization also focuses on the sports program for youth, and adults, especially gymnastics and athletics, but also volleyball, basketball and other sports, based on the principle that "In healthy body resides a healthy spirit". President of the local Banch in Toronto is John Jasenec; website of the main organizations is: www.slovakcatholicsokol.org
Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic in Toronto is Michael Martinček, e-mail
