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Danish

East Indian

Finnish

Organization: Finnish-Canadian Historical Society

Contacts:  Cairine Budner, Pres.
   P.0 Box 10127
   Thunder Bay, Ontario  P7B-6T6
   767-1414

Purpose:  Cultural research and preservation group.  Works to     preserve Finnish-Canadian history in the region with books,    photos etc.; organizes photographic/project displays, films    slides and guest speakers.
   
Meetings:  As necessary, in Archives Room of L.U. Library

Membership: Open to public  

Fees:   Annual, $5.00

Organization: Finnish Ever-Young Circle
   
Contacts:  Mrs. Waatainen, Chair 
   194 Rockwood Avenue           
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7B 4K4
   home: 767-4344   
     
Purpose:  Social club.  Holds coffee socials, bingos, dances, yard     sales etc., organizes summer picnics and restaurant     outings.
   
Meetings:  Business meetings:  1st Tuesday of each month at 55 Plus    Centre.
   Social meeting:  Two weeks afterward, same location

Membership: Open to anyone interested   

Fees:   Annual, $3.00     

Finnish  

Organization: Finnish Language School of Thunder Bay
   c/o Finlandia Club
   314 Bay Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7B 1S1
 
Contacts:  Ms. Margit Peura, Chairperson  
   work:  344-3632  (Scandinavian Delicatessen)

Purpose:  Educational organization, funded by the Lakehead Board of    Education and the Ministry of Education in Finland.      Teaches children age 12 and under the basics of Finnish    culture and language; holds celebrations for Christmas, end    of school and some Finnish holidays.
   
Meetings:  Board of Directors meets Monday nights, once a month, at    Finlandia Club

Membership: Open to public  

Fees:   Annual, $15.00 (National Association fee)

Organization: Finnish Senior Citizens Friendship Club
   c/o Finlandia Club

Contacts:  Mr. Victor Pussinen 
   Apt. 206 - 30 Secord Street   
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7A 3C4
   home: 345-8135   
     
Purpose:  Senior citizens social club.  Organizes choir, films, guest    speakers, folk dancing, carpet bowling, bingos etc.  
Meetings:  Bi-weekly, starting at end of August, at Finlandia Club

Membership: Finnish senior citizens

Fees:   Annual, $3.00     

Finnish  

Organization: Knights of Kaleva
   PO Box 2453
   Thunder Bay, ON.  P7B 5E9
  
Contacts:  Marvin Salmi    
   home:  344-5140

Purpose:  Fraternal organization.  Raises funds for student      scholarships; provides activities for members.

Meetings:  3rd Wednesday of every month, except in summer         
Membership: Must be sponsored by an existing member to join

Fees:   Annual

Organization: Ladies of Kaleva
   PO Box 2453
   Thunder Bay, ON.  P7B 5E9
  
Contacts:  Mrs. Margatta Makela, Pres.  Mrs. Margit Perura, Sec.
   home: 683-8618      phone:  344-3632
     
Purpose:  Sorority, also cultural and charitable organization.      Preserves and promotes Finnish heritage and culture; holds    fashion show & tea, bake sales; raises funds for student    scholarships; visits senior citizens home twice a year,     volunteers with handicapped people.

Meetings:  Twice every month, except in summer   

Membership: Must be of Finnish origin, or married to a Finnish husband

Fees:   Annual, $10.00     

Finnish  

Organization: Nuoret Summalaiset
     
Contacts:  Anna Martikainen   Anne Makela
   439 N. Algoma Street  home:  983-2493
   Thunder Bay, ON.  P7A 5B8
   home:  344-7170

Purpose:  Cultural youth group.  Preserves and promotes Finnish     culture; participates in Folklore Festival. 

Meetings:  None
   
Membership: Open to anyone interested     

Fees:   None 

French

Organization: Le Club Canadian Francais de Thunder Bay
   
Contacts:  Suzanne Huot, President
   PO Box 190
   Kakabeka Falls, ON.  POT 1WO
   home: 1-807-933-4868
     
Purpose:  Sorority and cultural organization for francophones and     francophiles in Thunder Bay.  Organizes dances, guest     speakers, family activities; participates in Folklore      Festival.    

Meetings:  Executive:  Monthly   General:  Annual, with supper

Membership: Must be interested in French culture, and able to attend     meetings conducted in French

Fees:   Annual, $20.00 per family, $15.00 per person

French   

Organization: Feminin Pluri-Elles
     
Contacts:  Francine VonBargen, President 
   home:  622-6995       

Purpose:  Social and cultural group, a member of A.F.N.O.O.  Allows    French and francophone women to meet and support each    other; organizes guest speakers, social outings, crafting;    helps with childrens activities.

Meetings:  Monthly, usually in a rented meeting room
   
Membership: Open to francophone women     

Fees:   Annual, $5.00

German

Organization: German-Canadian Association
   137 Pruden Street
   PO Box 551
   Thunder Bay, ON.  P7C 2J6

Contacts:  Mr. Gunther Hopf, President
   home:  475-9204

Purpose:  Charity and social group.  Raises money on behalf of      Multiple Sclerosis Society, senior citizens etc., and for     bursaries for post-secondary students; holds bake sales,    dances, Oktoberfest, booth in Folklore Festival.

Meetings:  Annual, every April at above address   

Membership: Open to public

Fees:   Annual, $15.00
 
Hungarian   

Organization: Hungarian Friendship Circle      
   
Contacts:  Joseph Czipf, Chair       Anita Oja, Sec.
   136 Spruce Court   27 Clayte Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.  P7C 1X8 Thunder Bay, ON. P7A 6R9
   home:  475-3363     home:  344-0101

Purpose: Social club, with some charity activities, formed to bring together people of Hungarian origin.  Holds suppers, annual dances, Hungarian movie showings, summer picnics.

Meetings:  Twice per year   
   
Membership: People of Hungarian origin and their immediate families

Fees:   None

Italian     

Organization: Alpine Club of Thunder Bay
   
Contacts:  Joe Sabotig, President  Mario Gregualdo
   206 Sequoia Drive   401 W. Victoria Ave.
   Thunder Bay, ON.  P7B 5T2 Thunder Bay, ON. P7C 1G6
   home:  767-8355   home:  577-4054

Purpose:  Social club.  Provides friendship to Italians; supports choir;    holds annual banquet and picnic; funds scholarships for     members children.

Meetings:  As necessary   

Membership: Open to Italians who served in the Italian Alpine Forces

Fees:   Annual, $20.00      

Italian     

Organization: Canadian Italian Historical Society
   
Contacts:  John Potestio       Tony Pucci
   216 Edgewood Place  RR #12, Townline Road
   Thunder Bay, ON.  P7B 5X2 Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 5E8
   home:  767-8045   home:  767-3067

Purpose:  Cultural and research organization.  Researches history of    Italian Canadians, creates various publications, papers,     etc. 

Meetings:  As necessary (i.e. for a project)  
   
Membership: Open to anyone interested

Fees:   None

Organization: Dante Alighieri  Society
   
Contacts:  Mr. Saverio Nigro, President  
   301 Sequoia Drive  
   Thunder Bay, ON.  P7B 5T4 
   home:  767-4336   

Purpose:  Cultural group.  Promotes Italian culture by sponsoring     cultural activities, especially language classes; also     supports annual carnival dance, films, discussions, Library    at Centennial Hall.

Meetings:  As necessary   

Membership: Open to anyone interested in Italian culture      

Fees:   None    

Italian     

Organization: Italian Cultural Committee
   
Contacts:  Toni Rosella        
   326 Ray Boulevard   
   Thunder Bay, ON.  P7B 4E6 
   home:  345-7049   

Purpose:  Social and cultural group, and umbrella organization for     other Italian groups.  Promotes Italian culture with displays,    guest speakers, annual Italian Week and various types of    celebrations.

Meetings:  Monthly or bi-monthly
   
Membership: Open to anyone over the age of 16

Fees:   None

Organization: Italian Ladies Society of Port Arthur
   c/o Italian Centennial Hall
   132 S. Algoma Street
   Thunder Bay, ON    P7B 3B8
   phone:  345-5511

Contacts:  Mrs. Elizabeth Rondenelli, Pres.
   home:  344-3335   

Purpose:  Social and charity group.  Raises money for charities on     request; events include Daffodil Tea in support of the     Cancer Society.

Meetings:  2nd Monday of each month at the Centennial Hall   

Membership: Open only to ladies who are Italian or of Italian origin

Fees:   Annual, $10.00     

Italian     

Organization: Italian Society of Port Arthur
   c/o Italian Centennial Hall
   132 S. Algoma Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7B 3B8
   phone:  345-5511

Contacts:  Mr. Carlo Bricasc, Vice President
    
Purpose:  Non-profit social group.  Benevolent society to promote     Italian culture; caters to weddings and banquets and     operates restaurants.

Meetings:  Monthly (less regularly in summer)
   
Membership: Open only to men who are Italian or married to Italians

Fees:   $70.00 on initiation; $10-$30 annually, depending on age

Organization: Italian Society Principe di Piemonte, Ladies Auxiliary    of Fort William
   c/o Da Vinci Centre
   340 S. Waterloo Street
   Thunder Bay, ON    P7E 6H9
   
Contacts:  Ms. Rose Amato, President
   home:  768-9447   

Purpose:  Non-profit charitable society.  Raises money for many     charitable organizations (i.e. Cancer Society, Heart Fund,    Diabetes Assoc.); donates scholarships to 4 highschools.

Meetings:  Monthly

Membership: Full Members:  Italians and their immediate families   
   Associate Members:  Married to Italians
   Club Members:  Open to anyone

Fees:   Annual

Italian  
  

Organization: Ladies Veneta Society
   c/o Da Vinci Centre    
   340 S. Waterloo Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7E 6H9
   phone:  623-2415

Contacts:  Maria Coulthard, President Anna Pamontin, Treasurer
   home:  475-5227   

Purpose:  Charitable and social group.  Raises money for many     charitable organization, provides bursaries for high school    students; holds annual tea, and Chestnut supper in     November.

Meetings:  2nd Tuesday of each month, except in summer
   
Membership: Open only to women from, or with husbands from,     northeastern Italy, and children of Veneta origin

Fees:   Annual, $15.00 for those under 65 years of age    

Organization: Societa Italiana di Benevolenze Principe Piemonte

Contacts:  Mr. Tony Romeo, Pres.  Mr. Ron Mina, Vice Pres.
   home:  577-4318   home:  622-7123

Purpose:  Cultural and benevolent society.  Promotes and maintains    good fellowship and high levels of citizenship among its     members and in the community; promotes and enhances    Italian customs, culture and heritage.

Meetings:  3rd Wednesday of each month, in the main hall

Membership: Open to men 18 years and older of Italian birth or      extraction, or who are married to a woman of Italian     parentage
   
Fees:   Initiation fee: $25.00, Annual dues:  $30.00

Japanese

Organization: Japanese Canadian 55-Plus Club
   c/o West Thunder Community Centre
   915 S. Edward Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7E 6R2
   phone:  577-1946 (message)

Contacts:  Arthur Okamoto, Senior President
   home:  622-6387

Purpose:  Seniors social club.  Organizes karaoke outings, social     gatherings, dancing, Christmas dinners, etc.

Meetings:  Meets for business monthly at above address
   
Membership: Open to all seniors

Fees:   Annual, $5.00

Organization: Lakehead Japanese Cultural Association
   c/o West Thunder Community Centre

Contacts:  Jim Squiers, President   Jo-Anne Iwasa
   home:  623-8153    home:  344-9071   
Purpose:  Social and cultural group, a chapter of the National     Association of Japanese Canadians.  Holds annual events,    including picnic, potluck, golf tournament, cross-cultural     exchange with Japan; participates in Folklore Festival.

Meetings:  Monthly, at West Thunder Community Centre

Membership: Open to anyone

Fees:   Annual, $30.00 per family, $15.00 per single/senior

Jewish   

Organization: Shaarey Shomayim Congregation
   
Contacts:  Dr. Fred Ball, President
   328 Argyle Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7A 3P6
   home:  345-8957

Purpose:  Religious, social group.  In addition to worship, organizes    potluck dinners and social outings; celebrates Jewish     holidays; works to support Israel

Meetings:  Worship:  Every Friday evening  
   Executive:  Every few months  General:  Annual
   
Membership: Must be Jewish to join, but anyone may participate and      observe

Fees:   Annual

Muslim

Organization: Thunder Bay Religious Muslim Association
   Lakehead University Campus
   955 Oliver Road
   Thunder Bay,On. P7B 5E1
   phone: 343-8110

Meetings:  Every Friday meet for prayer at 2:00 p.m.

Fees:   None 

Native

Organization: New Hope Fellowship & Native Ministries
   326 Red River Rd.
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7B 1D1
   phone:  344-7001

Contacts:  Pastor Ken Funk     
   home:  344-5920    
   
Purpose:  Christian social group.  Provides help to Native people,     especially those who are new to the city; organizes church    camps, Bible school and Bible studies

Meetings:  10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sundays at above address

Membership: Open to all Christians, but mostly Natives

Fees:   None 
  

Norwegian     

Organization: Norwegian Canadian Association
   
Contacts:  George Hartviksen, Pres.  Mary Hogstad
   12 Elm Street    265 Carl Avenue
   Thunder Bay, ON. P7A 3M8  Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 4Z6
   home:  344-0151     home:  767-5513

Purpose:  Social and cultural group, to preserve Norwegian culture    and tradition.  Celebrates Norwegian holidays and makes    arts, crafts and baking

Meetings:  Four times each year, at Scandinavian Home 

Membership: Open to public     

Fees:   Annual: Full members $20.00 per family, $15.00 per person
   Associate members:  $15.00

Polish  

Organization: Fort William Polish Womens Club
   
Contacts:  Anna Tebinka, Pres.  Krystyna Borowiec, Tres.
   112 Ibbetson Street  437 W. Donald Street
   Thunder Bay, ON. P7A 7J9 Thunder Bay, ON. P7E 5Y4
   home:  344-5418   home:  475-4594
   
Purpose:  Non-profit charity and social group.  Donates proceeds of    bake sales to various charities; organizes scholarships and    sick visits; also holds annual anniversary banquet, guest    speakers and teas.

Meetings:  1st Sunday of each month, if possible     

Membership: Open to all women age 18 and over   

Fees:   Annual, $5.00

Organization: Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legions Polish    Veterans Branch #149
   730 Simpson Street
   Thunder Bay, ON  P7C 3K1
   phone:  623-1775

Contacts:  Joyce Bonden, President     
   9 Carrie Street 
   Thunder Bay, ON.  P7A 4H6
   phone:  344-4033   

Purpose:  Social and charity group.  Donates to Polish Veterans,     Cancer Society, Salvation Army etc., attends celebrations,    marches, parades; organizes dinners, annual tea, baking,    and fashion show.

Meetings:  3rd Wednesday of each month (executive and general)

Membership: Must have family member who has in the Allied Armed     Forces   

Fees:   Annual, $15.00 

Polish

Organization: Polish Alliance Ladies Circle Branch #19
   102 S. Court Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7B 2X4
   phone:  344-3772

Contacts:  Kristina Mikucki, President
   
Purpose:  Non-profit cultural and charity organization.  Promotes       Polish culture; holds banquets and dinners to raise money    for donations to different groups.

Meetings:  2nd Sunday of each month

Membership: Must be Polish or of Polish descent

Fees:   Annual, $25.00

Organization: Polish Alliance of Canada, Branch #19
   102 S. Court Street
   Thunder Bay, ON  P7B 2X4
   phone:  344-3772

Contacts:  Donna Wronwski, President   
   
Purpose:  Non-profit cultural and charity organization.  Promotes     Polish culture, organizes banquets and dinners for     members and for public.

Meetings:  1st Sunday of each month, at above address

Membership: Must be Polish or of Polish descent

Fees:   Annual, $25.00 

Polish  

Organization: Polish Combatants Branch of Canada Legion #219
   209 N. Cumberland Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7A 4N2
   phone:  345-1861

Contacts:  Walter Lusykak, President
   home: 345-1861

Purpose:  Armed Services veterans organization.  Supports other     organizations and churches through donation; also supports    Polish cultural events to different groups.

Meetings:  Monthly, at above address     

Membership: Mainly veterans of Polish descent   

Fees:   Annual

Organization: Royal Canadian Legion, Fort William Polish Veterans    Branch #149
   730 Simpson Street
   Thunder Bay, ON. P7C 3K1
   phone:  623-1775

Contacts:  Theresa Mezei, Secretary    
   
Purpose:  Veterans social club.  Arranges parade and attends     various military anniversaries; assists needy veterans and    their widows.    

Meetings:  Monthly, except in summer

Membership: Full members: Must have served in Allied forces in wartime
   Associate members: Peacetime servicemen, families of     veterans; also those proposed by full members

Fees:   Annual, $20.00 

Polish  

Organization: The Canadian Polish Congress

Contacts:  Henry Bystrzycki, Pres.  Johanna Cole
   90 Banning Street   2137 Begin Street 
   Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 3H7   Thunder Bay, ON. P7E 5L7
   home:  344-5530   home:  623-6825
   
Purpose:  Umbrella organization, which integrates various Polish     groups in the city, and helps them to communicate.  Helps    Polish people become integrated in Canada, and helps     them contact Polish organizations; supports various cultural    functions.

Meetings:  Monthly, plus annual general banquet

Membership: Must belong to a local Polish cultural group

Fees:   None 

Organization: The Cultural and Educational Committee of the     Canadian Polish Congress

Contacts:  Stan Tebinka, Chairman
   112 Ibbetson Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7A 7J9
   phone:  344-5418
   
Purpose:  Cultural and educational group.  Supports local Polish radio    program, library and concerts; participates in Folklore     Festival; holds annual dinner

Meetings:  Executive meets as necessary in various places   

Membership: Open to public, Mainly Polish people and those with     Polish spouses
   
Fees:   Annual, $2.00 

Portuguese

Organization: Portuguese Association of Thunder Bay
   5480 Mapleward Rd.,  RR #11
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7B 5E2
   phone:  767-5443   

Contacts:  Mr. Manuel Neves Sr., President
   5480 Mapleward Rd.
   Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 5E2
   home:  768-1582  
   
Purpose:  Social group.  Holds regular parties for members,      presentations at Fort William Gardens and participates at    the Folklore Festival; supervises dance group

Meetings:  Directors meet monthly, at above address     

Membership: Open to the public

Fees:   None 

Scandinavian

Organization: Scandinavian Heritage Project

Contacts:  Elinor Barr, Chair.   Mary Hogstad
   104 Ray Boulevard  265 Carl Avenue
   Thunder Bay, ON. P7A 7J9 Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 4Z6
   home:  344-8355    home:  767-5513
   
Purpose:  Historical and cultural organization.  Collects archives of    the Scandinavian experience in this region.

Meetings:  As necessary for a project     

Membership: Open to anyone interested and to committed volunteers 
   
Fees:   None      

Scandinavian

Organization: Scandinavian Home Society    
   147 S. Algoma Street   
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7B 3B7
   phone:  345-7442   

Contacts:  Freda, President 
   home:  767-2500   
   
Purpose:  Restaurant and club to help elderly and ailing      Scandinavians, and to preserve and promote      Scandinavian/Swedish culture.  Oversees Vikings Club     (seniors social group); holds Swedish language classes,    annual picnic, autumn tea

Meetings:  Three general meetings per year   

Membership: Open to anyone interested

Fees:   Annual, $10.00

Slovak     

Organization: Canadian Slovak League    

Contacts:  Joe Spavor, Pres.   Peter Suffak, Secretary
   RR #12   179 Ada St.  437 Northern Avenue
   Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 5E3 Thunder Bay, ON. P7C 2V7
   home:  767-0736    home:  622-8921
   
Purpose:  Charity and social group.  Provides various types of     insurance for its members of Slovak origin, if wanted

Meetings:  Monthly at St. Peters Church Basement Hall (except for the    summer)

Membership: Must be Slovak, or have Slovak parents     
   
Fees:   Annual, $2.00 (except for those who want the insurance)

Slovenian

Organization: Cultural Society of Canadian Slovenians
   
Contacts:  Shirley Rebernik, Pres.  Brian Markic, Pst. Pres.
   394 E. Christina Street  247 Perth Crescent    Thunder Bay, ON. P7E 4P1 Thunder Bay, ON. P7A 7N7
   home:  623-2640   home:  767-3071
    work:   623-8088    work:  345-0551

Purpose:  Cultural and social group.  Organizes activities for children    and adults of Slovenian descent, such as cooking classes,    picnics and other social events.     
Meetings:  As necessary    

Membership: Open to public   

Fees:   Annual, $20.00

Swedish     

Organization: Swedish Heritage Project 

Contacts:  Elinor Barr         Milly Scollie    
   104 Ray Boulevard    RR # 17, 284 Riverside Dr.
   Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 4C4 Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 6C2
   home:  344-8355    home:  344-7700
   
Purpose:  Historical and cultural organization.  Collects archives of    the Swedish experience in this region.

Meetings:  As necessary for a project

Membership: Open to anyone interested and to committed volunteers   
Fees:   None

Swedish

Organization: Swedish Sick Benefit Society
   
Contacts:  Martha Portfors, President Elinor Barr, Vice Pres.
   home:  767-5576   home:  344-8355
   
   Sygne Ranta, Secretary
   home:  625-6362

Purpose:  Social and cultural group.  Holds dances and social     gatherings; provides assistance for sick members. 
 
Meetings:  Monthly, except in summer   

Membership: Open to people of Swedish origin and their immediate     families

Fees:   Annual, $5.00

Ukrainian

Organization: Association of United Ukrainian Canadians
   203 Ogden Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7C 2N2
   phone:  622-2241

Contacts:  Jean Holyk, Pres.   John Dowbak, Finance Sec.
   home: 345-8385   601 Simpson Street     
  Thunder Bay, ON. P7C 3J8
         home:  622-0209
   
Purpose:  Cultural and educational group, devoted to preserving     Ukrainian culture.  Oversees Lakehead Mandolin      Orchestra; supports other cultural activities.

Meetings:  Monthly, except in summer, at above address

Membership: Open to public    
   
Fees:   Annual.  Under 65:  $24.00, Over 65:  $12.00

Ukrainian

Organization: League of Ukrainian-Canadian Women
   c/o Ukrainian National Hall
   211 Robertson Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7C 2N7
   phone:  623-1621

Contacts:  Anna Huk, President 
   home:  622-4884   
   
Purpose:  Cultural group.  Helps Ukrainian Youth Association and     other childrens groups with activities; members make and    teach embroidery, Easter eggs etc.
 
Meetings:  About once every three months    

Membership: Open to people of Ukrainian origin and their immediate     families

Fees:   Annual, $5.00

Organization: League of Ukrainians in Canada   
   c/o Ukrainian National Hall
   
Contacts:  Mr. Mazhyczka    
   377 First Avenue
   Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2N1    
   work:  345-6958
   
Purpose:  Cultural organization.  Works to preserve Ukrainian culture,   tradition and language, and to help Ukraine; participates in    Canadian politics; meets for Ukrainian historical days

Meetings:  Executive: monthly General:  4 to 5 times each year

Membership: Open to all Ukrainian men      
   
Fees:   Annual, $20.00 Youths, $12.00

Ukrainian

Organization: Ukrainian Canadian Congress
     
Contacts:  Michael Sawchuk, Pres.  Sonia Prodanyk, V.P.
   210 Walsh St. W.   529 Thorndale Crescent
   Thunder Bay, ON P7E 4W6 Thunder Bay, ON. P7E 6B2
   home: 475-0980   home:  577-5181
   
Purpose:  Umbrella organization to help co-ordinate activities of other    local Ukrainian organizations.  Organizes cultural activities,    inter-group activities, conventions; sponsors summer     camps, Ukrainian choir, folk dancing, singing

Meetings:  Monthly , at Fort William Prosvita office 

Membership: Open only to Ukrainian people      
   
Fees:   None      

Organization: Port Arthur Ukrainian Prosvita Society
   c/o Centennial Centre Club Rooms
   540 S. High Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7B 3M5
   phone:  345-7118

Contacts:  Betty Carpiuk, President
   work: 344-7490    

Purpose:  Cultural and social club.  Preserves and promotes     Ukrainian culture through dance and education; rents out    hall facilities to performing arts groups; caters to weddings    and banquets for the public
 
Meetings:  Executive:  monthly  General:  annual  

Membership: Open to public, but only Ukrainians can hold office and vote   

Fees:   Annual, $15.00

Other Branches: 
   
Organization: East Fort William Ukrainian Prosvita Society 
610 Simpson Street
Thunder Bay, ON.   P7C 3J7
phone:    623-3281

contact:  Lawrence Duncan, President

Organization: Westfort Ukrainian Prosvita Society
721 W. Gore Street
Thunder Bay, ON.   P7E 3S5
phone:    577-9021

contacts:  Kuzyk William, President
   Margie Boyechko, Secretary

Organization: Ukrainian Canadian Womens Committee
   
Contacts:  Stephanie Marcinowsky, President
   601 Alice Ave.  RR #14
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7B 5E5    
   home:  767-6360
   
Purpose:  Umbrella organization to other Ukrainian groups.       Preserves Ukrainian culture, plans and co-ordinates work    for the general good of Ukrainian affairs; provides first-hand    help with the work of the Ukrainian Cultural Committee;     promotes Ukrainian craft in the community, holds concerts,    annual tea, participates in Folklore Festival

Meetings:  Monthly, in various Ukrainian halls

Membership: Presidents of other groups, representatives of Committee    and performing arts groups
   
Fees:   None   

Ukrainian

Organization: Ukrainian Fraternal Society, Branch #4
     
Contacts:  Joe Skehar      
   home:  622-6310  
   
Purpose:  Social, charity and insurance group.  Issues insurance     policies to members and keeps in contact with policy     holders; organizes banquets, guest speakers; supplies     necessities for funerals of members and their families

Meetings:  Once or twice per year

Membership: Open only to people of Ukrainian origin and their spouses    
Fees:   None      

Organization: Ukrainian National Federation, Thunder Bay Branch
   
Contacts:  Danny Zanewycz, President
   RR # 1, 2115 Freeman Drive
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7C 4T9    
   home:  475-0245
   
Purpose:  Cultural, social and charity organization.  Organizes     banquets and sponsors concerts, performing arts groups;    donates to Children of Chernobyl, collects books for     children in Ukraine

Meetings:  Annual meetings at Executive members homes

Membership: Open to Ukrainians, their spouses and their relatives 
Fees:   Annual, $20.00; less for life members (those over 65 years)

Ukrainian

Organization: Ukrainian Social Services Inc. of Canada
     
Contacts:  Mrs. J. Moskwa, Pres.  Mr. Alex  Petryshyn, Sec.
   65 N. Hill St .   115 Cumming Street
   Thunder Bay, ON. P7A 5V5 Thunder Bay, ON. P7C 1N6
   home:  345-1623   home:  622-3159
   
Purpose:  Charitable organization.  Helps the poor people of     Ukrainian origin of Thunder Bay and also the poor people in    the Ukraine.

Meetings:  Monthly at various places

Membership: Open to people of Ukrainian origin
 
Fees:   Annual, $5.00   

Organization: Ukrainian Youth Association    
   c/o Ukrainian National Hall
   211 Robertson Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.  P7C 2N7
   phone:  623-1621

Contacts:  Stefan Huzan, President
   RR # 12 Dawson Rd.  
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7B 5E3    
   home:  767-2458
   
Purpose:  Cultural group, preserving Ukrainian culture in Thunder Bay    and surrounding region.  Organizes summer camps,     concerts, Chaban dancers, participates in Folklore Festival.   
 
Meetings:  Occasional, at above address

Membership: Open to anyone interested, aged 5 and up   
Fees:   Annual, $20.00

Ukrainian

Organization: Westfort Prosvita Ladies Auxiliary
   c/o Westfort Ukrainian Prosvita Society
   721 W. Gore Street
   Thunder Bay, ON.   P7E 3S5
   phone:  577-9021
     
Contacts:  Mrs. Gombola, President    Ms. Nettie Urick
   1337 Euclid Avenue         home:  577-7719
   Thunder Bay, ON. P7E 2W5 
   home:  577-9692   
   
Purpose:  Charitable group.  Sells perogies every Friday to raise     funds for Cancer Society and other local charities.

Meetings:  1st Tuesday of every month  

Membership: Open to anyone interested   
 
Fees:   Prosvita $15.00,  Ladys Auxiliary Annual $2.00