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Bulgarian Canadians

April 16, 2024

Bulgarian Canadians (Bulgarian: канадски българи, kanadski balgari) are Canadian citizens or residents from Bulgaria or people of Bulgarian descent. According to the 2021 Census there were 33,085[1] Canadians who claimed Bulgarian ancestry, an increase compared to the 27,260[4] of the 2006 Census.

Bulgarian Canadians
Канадски българи
Macedono-Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Cathedral Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Toronto, 1911
Total population
33,085
(by ancestry, 2021 Census)[1]
250,000[2] (unofficial estimates)
Regions with significant populations
Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta[3]
Languages
Bulgarian, Canadian English, Canadian French
Religion
mainly Bulgarian Orthodox Christians, but also Roman Catholic, Protestants and Muslim Bulgarians.
Related ethnic groups
Bulgarian people, Bulgarian Americans, Macedonian Canadians, Bulgarians in South America

History edit

Origin and numbers edit

Mass Bulgarian emigration to Canada began in the late 1890s and the early 20th century. Bulgarians primarily settled in Canada's industrial cities, mostly Toronto, Ontario, which was a major centre of Bulgarian migration to North America. Between 1900 and 1944, 19,955 people from Bulgaria settled in Canada; however, this number excludes the mass Bulgarian migration from Ottoman and later Serbian and Greek-ruled Macedonia, Dobruja, southern Thrace, the Western Outlands and Bessarabia, which was indeed the bulk of Bulgarian emigration to Canada.[5] The largest wave of migration from the Kingdom of Bulgaria to Canada was in 1912, when 6,388 people arrived in that country. Other significant waves were those of 1914, consisting of 4,512 people, and 1907–09, which numbered 2,529.[6]

The Canadian Census of 1921 recorded 1,765 people who identified as Bulgarians; of those, 1,378 lived in Ontario. In 1931, self-identified Bulgarians were 3,160 (2,415 in Ontario), while in 1941 they numbered 3,260 (2,553 in Ontario).[7] Other estimates, however, list 10,000 Bulgarians in Canada by 1913, of which 4,000 in Toronto alone, and 20,000 Bulgarians in Canada by 1939.[3] The Bulgarian colony in Toronto mostly consisted of emigrants from Macedonia and the Kostur (Kastoria) region in particular. According to Bulgarian diplomatic and ecclesiastical records of 1936, Bulgarians in Toronto alone numbered 3,500, while other estimates go up to 5,000.[8]

The Bulgarian community in Canada is deeply linked to the Macedonian Canadians. Until World War II, most people who today identify as Macedonian Canadians claimed a Bulgarian ethnic identity and were recorded as part of the Bulgarian ethnic group.[3] In the 1980s and 1990s, the Bulgarian community in Canada spread in larger numbers to the capital Ottawa, Ontario, Vancouver, British Columbia and Montreal, Quebec.[9]

Organizations, religion and education edit

The first organization of Bulgarians in Canada, the Zhelevo Bulgarian Brotherhood[8] or Zhelevo Benevolence Brotherhood was established in 1907 in Toronto by emigrants from Zhelevo (Antartiko) in Aegean Macedonia. Other Bulgarian organizations were soon established by emigrants from Zagorichani (Vassiliada), Oshtima (Trigono), Smardesh (Krystallopigi), Gabresh (Gavros), Banitsa (Vevi), Buf (Akritas) and Tarsie (Trivuno), all villages in Aegean Macedonia.[8] Bulgarian emigrants from Murgash near Tsaribrod and Bansko also established emigrant organizations. Most such communities were founded in Toronto, though some were based in other Ontario towns like Kitchener, Windsor and Courtland.[8]

The foundations of the Bulgarian Orthodox community in Canada were laid down in 1908 with the first Bulgarian ecclesiastical mission in North America. The priests Hristo Karabashev and hieromonk Theophylactus, who first visited the United States, arrived in Toronto in 1910 and established what is today the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Macedono-Bulgarian[10] Orthodox Parish, which until 1945 remained the only such community in Canada.[11]

In 7 March 1957 the Bulgarian Canadian Society was found.[12]

A Bulgarian school, funded by the Bulgarian Orthodox community, was founded in Toronto as early as 1914: this was also the first Bulgarian school in the Americas. In 1924, this school had 70 pupils and two teachers. By 1928, the number of pupils was 100. Bulgarian adult schools were established by two separate organizations in 1917 and 1920, also in Toronto. Another school for children was founded in Toronto in 1934; Bulgarian schools were also established in Kitchener and Windsor in 1932 and 1936 respectively.[13]

Language edit

 
Embassy of Bulgaria in Ottawa

Some Bulgarian Canadians speak Bulgarian, especially the more recent immigrants, while others might not speak the language at all, or speak Bulgarian mixed with English to a lesser or greater extent. Some Bulgarian Canadians understand Bulgarian even though they might not be able to speak the language. There are cases where older generations of Bulgarians or descendants of Bulgarian immigrants from the early part of the 20th century are fluent in the Bulgarian language as well.

Notable Bulgarian Canadians edit

See also edit

References edit

Footnotes edit

  1. ^ a b Statistics Canada. "Ethnic or cultural origin by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories, 2021". Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  2. ^ Колев, p. 428.
  3. ^ a b c Magocsi, p. 289.
  4. ^ . Statistics Canada. 2006. Archived from the original on 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  5. ^ Magocsi, p. 287.
  6. ^ Колев, pp. 294–295.
  7. ^ Колев, p. 296.
  8. ^ a b c d Колев, pp. 297–299.
  9. ^ Magocsi, p. 290.
  10. ^ That is, "of the Bulgarians from Macedonia".
  11. ^ Колев, pp. 300–301.
  12. ^ "Welcome to Bulgarian Canadian Society". www.bulgariancanadiansociety.com. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
  13. ^ Колев, p. 301.
  14. ^ Clipperton, Joshua (5 February 2018). "Canada's Mirela Rahneva to honour late mother at Olympics". CBC.ca. Retrieved 16 February 2018.

Sources edit

  • Колев, Йордан (2005). Българите извън България (in Bulgarian). София: Тангра ТанНакРа. pp. 294–305. ISBN 954-9942-73-2.
  • Magocsi, Paul R. (1999). Encyclopedia of Canada's peoples. University of Toronto Press. pp. 287–293. ISBN 0-8020-2938-8.
  • Peykovska, P. (2022). The First Generations of Bulgarians in Canada (in Bg). - In: Migration and Social Development, Vol. 2, Sofia: BAS IHS, pp. 15-64. ISBN 978-954-2903-54-3

External links edit

  • Bulgarite v Canada
  • Bulway Bulgarian Canadians
  • BG Toronto
  • BG Canada
  • National Capital Region Bulgarian Community Ottawa – Gatineau, Canada
  • Bulgarian–Canadian Society of British Columbia, Vancouver
  • Macedonian Tribune, Bulgarian newspaper issued out of Toronto 2014-05-18 at the Wayback Machine
  • Bulgarian honorary consulate in Montreal
  • Bulgarian consulate in Toronto

April 16, 2024
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Bulgarian Canadians Bulgarian kanadski blgari kanadski balgari are Canadian citizens or residents from Bulgaria or people of Bulgarian descent According to the 2021 Census there were 33 085 1 Canadians who claimed Bulgarian ancestry an increase compared to the 27 260 4 of the 2006 Census Bulgarian CanadiansKanadski blgariMacedono Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Cathedral Sts Cyril and Methodius in Toronto 1911Total population33 085 by ancestry 2021 Census 1 250 000 2 unofficial estimates Regions with significant populationsOntario Quebec British Columbia Alberta 3 LanguagesBulgarian Canadian English Canadian FrenchReligionmainly Bulgarian Orthodox Christians but also Roman Catholic Protestants and Muslim Bulgarians Related ethnic groupsBulgarian people Bulgarian Americans Macedonian Canadians Bulgarians in South America Contents 1 History 1 1 Origin and numbers 1 2 Organizations religion and education 2 Language 3 Notable Bulgarian Canadians 4 See also 5 References 5 1 Footnotes 5 2 Sources 6 External linksHistory editOrigin and numbers edit Mass Bulgarian emigration to Canada began in the late 1890s and the early 20th century Bulgarians primarily settled in Canada s industrial cities mostly Toronto Ontario which was a major centre of Bulgarian migration to North America Between 1900 and 1944 19 955 people from Bulgaria settled in Canada however this number excludes the mass Bulgarian migration from Ottoman and later Serbian and Greek ruled Macedonia Dobruja southern Thrace the Western Outlands and Bessarabia which was indeed the bulk of Bulgarian emigration to Canada 5 The largest wave of migration from the Kingdom of Bulgaria to Canada was in 1912 when 6 388 people arrived in that country Other significant waves were those of 1914 consisting of 4 512 people and 1907 09 which numbered 2 529 6 The Canadian Census of 1921 recorded 1 765 people who identified as Bulgarians of those 1 378 lived in Ontario In 1931 self identified Bulgarians were 3 160 2 415 in Ontario while in 1941 they numbered 3 260 2 553 in Ontario 7 Other estimates however list 10 000 Bulgarians in Canada by 1913 of which 4 000 in Toronto alone and 20 000 Bulgarians in Canada by 1939 3 The Bulgarian colony in Toronto mostly consisted of emigrants from Macedonia and the Kostur Kastoria region in particular According to Bulgarian diplomatic and ecclesiastical records of 1936 Bulgarians in Toronto alone numbered 3 500 while other estimates go up to 5 000 8 The Bulgarian community in Canada is deeply linked to the Macedonian Canadians Until World War II most people who today identify as Macedonian Canadians claimed a Bulgarian ethnic identity and were recorded as part of the Bulgarian ethnic group 3 In the 1980s and 1990s the Bulgarian community in Canada spread in larger numbers to the capital Ottawa Ontario Vancouver British Columbia and Montreal Quebec 9 Organizations religion and education edit The first organization of Bulgarians in Canada the Zhelevo Bulgarian Brotherhood 8 or Zhelevo Benevolence Brotherhood was established in 1907 in Toronto by emigrants from Zhelevo Antartiko in Aegean Macedonia Other Bulgarian organizations were soon established by emigrants from Zagorichani Vassiliada Oshtima Trigono Smardesh Krystallopigi Gabresh Gavros Banitsa Vevi Buf Akritas and Tarsie Trivuno all villages in Aegean Macedonia 8 Bulgarian emigrants from Murgash near Tsaribrod and Bansko also established emigrant organizations Most such communities were founded in Toronto though some were based in other Ontario towns like Kitchener Windsor and Courtland 8 The foundations of the Bulgarian Orthodox community in Canada were laid down in 1908 with the first Bulgarian ecclesiastical mission in North America The priests Hristo Karabashev and hieromonk Theophylactus who first visited the United States arrived in Toronto in 1910 and established what is today the Sts Cyril and Methodius Macedono Bulgarian 10 Orthodox Parish which until 1945 remained the only such community in Canada 11 In 7 March 1957 the Bulgarian Canadian Society was found 12 A Bulgarian school funded by the Bulgarian Orthodox community was founded in Toronto as early as 1914 this was also the first Bulgarian school in the Americas In 1924 this school had 70 pupils and two teachers By 1928 the number of pupils was 100 Bulgarian adult schools were established by two separate organizations in 1917 and 1920 also in Toronto Another school for children was founded in Toronto in 1934 Bulgarian schools were also established in Kitchener and Windsor in 1932 and 1936 respectively 13 Language edit nbsp Embassy of Bulgaria in OttawaSome Bulgarian Canadians speak Bulgarian especially the more recent immigrants while others might not speak the language at all or speak Bulgarian mixed with English to a lesser or greater extent Some Bulgarian Canadians understand Bulgarian even though they might not be able to speak the language There are cases where older generations of Bulgarians or descendants of Bulgarian immigrants from the early part of the 20th century are fluent in the Bulgarian language as well Notable Bulgarian Canadians edit nbsp Nina Dobrev nbsp Ignat KaneffKen Boshcoff Nansy Damianova Nina Dobrev Ivan Dochev Alexandra Fol Marian Grudeff Ignat Kaneff Ted Kotcheff Ivan Kristoff Mesut Mert Alice Panikian Kroum Pindoff Mirela Rahneva 14 Ralitsa Tcholakova Theodore UshevSee also edit nbsp Bulgaria portal nbsp Canada portalEuropean Canadians Bulgarian Americans Immigration to Canada Ethnic groups in Canada Foreign relations of Bulgaria Foreign relations of Canada Bulgaria Canada relations Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ottawa Bulgarian diaspora Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA Canada and AustraliaReferences editFootnotes edit a b Statistics Canada Ethnic or cultural origin by gender and age Canada provinces and territories 2021 Retrieved 26 October 2021 Kolev p 428 a b c Magocsi p 289 Ethnic Origin 247 Single and Multiple Ethnic Origin Responses 3 and Sex 3 for the Population of Canada Statistics Canada 2006 Archived from the original on 2009 06 25 Retrieved 2009 05 04 Magocsi p 287 Kolev pp 294 295 Kolev p 296 a b c d Kolev pp 297 299 Magocsi p 290 That is of the Bulgarians from Macedonia Kolev pp 300 301 Welcome to Bulgarian Canadian Society www bulgariancanadiansociety com Retrieved 2022 09 09 Kolev p 301 Clipperton Joshua 5 February 2018 Canada s Mirela Rahneva to honour late mother at Olympics CBC ca Retrieved 16 February 2018 Sources edit Kolev Jordan 2005 Blgarite izvn Blgariya in Bulgarian Sofiya Tangra TanNakRa pp 294 305 ISBN 954 9942 73 2 Magocsi Paul R 1999 Encyclopedia of Canada s peoples University of Toronto Press pp 287 293 ISBN 0 8020 2938 8 Peykovska P 2022 The First Generations of Bulgarians in Canada in Bg In Migration and Social Development Vol 2 Sofia BAS IHS pp 15 64 ISBN 978 954 2903 54 3External links editBulgarite v Canada Bulway Bulgarian Canadians BG Toronto BG Canada National Capital Region Bulgarian Community Ottawa Gatineau Canada Bulgarian Canadian Society of British Columbia Vancouver Macedonian Tribune Bulgarian newspaper issued out of Toronto Archived 2014 05 18 at the Wayback Machine Bulgarian embassy in Ottawa Bulgarian honorary consulate in Montreal Bulgarian consulate in Toronto Canadian Foreign Affairs and International Trade Office about the relations with Bulgaria Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bulgarian Canadians amp oldid 1211164477, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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