A Perogy Story
The Manitoba Food History Project conducted this research prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We express support for the Ukrainian people, regret for the loss of life, and respect for those in Canada and abroad preserving Ukrainian culture.
Food is an important cultural staple because it is something that everyone needs, and that everyone can connect with. Food weaves its way across generational lines that ties together the past, present, and future, and it is easy to connect to another person's culture and learn about it through food. One food that clearly illustrates this is the perogy.
MAP CREDITS
Story and Map by Madison Herget-Schmidt
With assistance from Kimberley Moore
INTERVIEWS:
Joyce Sirski-Howell, interviewed by Janis Thiessen, August 8, 2019 in Dauphin, Manitoba. Digital Audio Recording. Manitoba Food History Project, "Dauphin Series," Oral History Centre Archive, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB.
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