Croatian Cultural Society of Victoria

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA CONTRIBUTES $500,000 TO CROATIAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS In response to the devastating earthquakes that hit Croatia a few days ago, fund...raising efforts have been undertaken by members of the Croatian community (and friends thereof) around the world (including a number of campaigns within our own community in Canada). We are proud to share the announcement by the Government of Canada of its $500,000 contribution to assist with relief efforts in Croatia. We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and terrible destruction brought by the powerful earthquake. Canada offers its sincerest condolences to the people of Croatia and stands ready to support them during this difficult time, said François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs. (https://www.canada.ca//canadas-response-to-earthquake-in-c) Thank you to the Government of Canada for its contribution and in particular to MP Bob Bratina for his continuous support of and efforts on behalf of the Croatian community in Canada and abroad. Thank you as well to Ambassador Alan Bowman, Ambassador Vice Skrai, Consul General Ante Jovi and Honorary Consul Majot Hallen for their continued diplomatic efforts on the ground to strengthen relations between Canada and Croatia. We are truly proud of the current strong partnership between Canada and Croatia and appreciative of all those over the years who have contributed to the relationship we have today. This is truly a historic announcement. The Canadian-Croatian Chamber of Commerce is participating in a global effort with other Croatian diaspora organizations to raise funds for the Croatian Earthquake Relief Fund through GoFundMe Charity - please consider supporting: https://charity.gofundme.com//croatia-earthquake-relief-fu Ivan Grbeši Wanita Plastich Kelava Rob Hudaj Lilian Alilovic John Alpeza Embassy of Canada to Croatia and Kosovo Veleposlanstvo Republike Hrvatske u Kanadi - Embassy of Croatia in Canada Canada’s Foreign PolicyGlobal Affairs Canada

CIBC DONATES $100,000 TO CROATIA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS In response to the devastating earthquakes that hit Croatia a few days ago, fundraising efforts have... been undertaken by members of the Croatian community (and friends thereof) around the world (including a number of campaigns within our own community in Canada). We are proud to share the announcement by CIBC of its $100,000 donation to assist with relief efforts in Croatia. "The earthquake in Croatia has created an urgent need for aid and support across the region," said Victor G. Dodig, President and Chief Executive Officer, CIBC. "In the wake of this disaster, we are joining our clients and team members in supporting relief efforts." (https://www.newswire.ca//cibc-donates-100-000-to-croatia-e) Thank you to Victor Dodig and CIBC for their continuous support of the Croatian community in Canada and abroad. CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce) is one of the largest banks in Canada. The Canadian-Croatian Chamber of Commerce is participating in a global effort with other Croatian diaspora organizations to raise funds for the Croatian Earthquake Relief Fund through GoFundMe Charity - please consider supporting: https://charity.gofundme.com//croatia-earthquake-relief-fu Ivan Grbeši Wanita Plastich Kelava Rob Hudaj Lilian Alilovic John Alpeza

If you need help with your donation to the earthquake victims in Croatia, please contact CCSV for assistance: [email protected]. Thank you.

For those of you wondering how to send money to Croatia for earthquake relief, it's super easy through online banking - International Money Transfer. We recommend donating through Croatian Caritas. Here is information on Croatia's Caritas: https://www.caritas.hr/. See the photo for information in submitting your generous donation. Thank you. ... Start your year off with a generous heart and let's help Croatia re-build.

UPDATE: In response to CCSV's request for banking confirmation, we received the below information from the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa. For donations to earthquake relief victims, please use the following links:... Hrvatski Crveni Kriz (Red Cross): http://www.amcaqc.org/Pub/Pub_Main_Display.asp Hrvatski Caritas (upte za slanje pomoci): http://www.amcaqc.org/Pub/Pub_Main_Display.asp

New year's eve without live Croatian music? I think not.... kudos to Tom Peretic and Croatian bands across the continent for bringing us all together through song... please share this Youtube feed far and wide tonight and on New Year's Day!https://www.youtube.com/watch

Najiskrenija suut obiteljima koje su danas ostale bez svojih najmilijih lanova. U ovim tužnim trenucima suosjeam i sa svima vama dobri moji ljudi koji ste pretrpjeli materijalnu štetu i sa vama koji trpite strahove i jake duševne boli. Moje misli i molitve su uz vas.

Please help! Pomozite ako možete! Hvala! https://ccsv.ca//xC2tZsmuQVepI2Ag8RDqAM9DOSlzpA30iNQocgN8d

Dear friends, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-55474230 The Croatian Cultural Society of Victoria is seeking your assistance to help those affected by the recent earthquake in Croatia. ... We are appealing to your altruism and generosity during this Christmas season and asking you to open your wallets and give what you can to help Croatians in this time of severe need. Red Cross in Croatia has posted banking information and you can donate directly to Croatia. The banking information is provided with this post. If you need help with your donation, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for your generosity during this time of crisis and severe need. May God Bless You. +

Croatian Traditional Costumes

Blagoslovljen Boži i sretna Nova godina! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We can’t wait! Thank you Frank Markovic

Winter wonderland

On December 7, 2020, the Central State Office for Croats Abroad published a Public Call for the award of scholarships for learning the Croatian language in the Republic of Croatia for the summer semester of the 2020/21 academic year. The text of the Public Call and application instructions are available on the official website of the Office (https://hrvatiizvanrh.gov.hr//javni-poziv-za-dodjelu-/4758). The publication of the Public Call refers only to the summer semester, an...d up to 140 scholarships are awarded. Applications are submitted exclusively in electronic form via the e-application form, and the deadline for submitting applications is January 7, 2021. For additional information, candidates can send an inquiry to the e-mail address: [email protected] no later than the expiration of the above deadline or in the same period, call the number: +385 (0)1/6444-683, on working days from 10.00 to 15.00.

Ho Ho Ho! Tis the season to be jolly We have a wonderful gift idea available for you this Christmas! Introducing the first ever Croatian Desserts cook book written in English by Andrea Pisac! The cookbook captures the essence of Croatian baking! 50 wonderful recipes from all over Croatia this Croatian desserts cookbook offers easy to follow directions, pictures and stories that will take you back to Croatia or inspire the traveler within you to visit one day. Book pricing $55.00. Contact us for detailsStay safe, stay home and bake some Croatian desserts!!

Struge - Južni Velebit Tnx * Garmin Hrvatska * Borboleta * Iglu Šport

Getting ready for tomorrow night! Don’t worry if your family or friends don’t have a Facebook profile, there a few ways they watch: 1) They can simply search fo...r our Facebook page and see the ‘Live’ link 2) You can simply share the ‘Live’ link via text or email with them. When it says to Sign up, click Not now. 3) Visit our website www.hkfsavez.com to take them to our Facebook page See you all at 8!!!

Today we talk about Croatian Advent and Christmas traditions. My guest is the great storyteller Iva Silla from Secret Zagreb.

Remember how much fun you had watching Virtual Festival?!?! Let's make the best of the situation wherever we are & keep our tambura traditions alive. Tamburafe...st 2020!!! Join us on Facebook Live Saturday, December 5th at 8pm as 14 groups across 10 cities perform some of their favourite songs!! Groups have been working over the past few months to put together something special for you. Tamburaši, zasvirajte tambure! Invite your family and friends and be sure to like and follow our Savez page. See you there!

Family and Peka what could be better?

What do you say...BOK or BOG? #zagreb #croatianlanguage #croatia #language

Praznik smo proveli na Velebitu Premužievom stazom južno od Alana pa natrag stazom koja ide po grebenu preko Buljme, sve skupa nešto više od pet kilometara. ...Hvala * Garmin Hrvatska * Borboleta * Iglu Šport na potpori projektu. Opis izleta, trag i neke preporuke kroz par dana, pratite kanal. See more

Vukovar u srcu. https://www.total-croatia-news.com//48251-vukovar-remembra

APPLY TO BE ON A NEW TV SHOW & EXPERIENCE CROATIA FIRSTHAND! DEADLINE to apply is Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 by 11:59 pm EST. Questions: [email protected] / www.fortecasting.com ABOUT THE SHOW: ...Continue reading

Someone just suggested that Croatian dogs are really smart, because they can use vending machines...haha!! read the article pls.

If you didn’t know now you know

We are not quite there yet! But here is something nice to think about

The Vukovar water tower - a symbol of Croatian unity - officially opened after 29 years! #vukovar #croatia #croatianwar #peace https://www.croatiaweek.com/vukovar-water-tower-a-symbol-o/

Rimac cars - invented by Croatian Mate Rimac. Here's more about him and his vehicles - https://www.rimac-automobili.com/en/

TWO MORE DAYS!! The 2020 Virtual Extravaganza is only TWO days away! Make your Saturday afternoon/evening a joyous one by tuning in and watching this wonderful... event! You will not be disappointed AND you will be able to tip the band via a "virtual tip jar" through GoFundMe! The link will be released when the event starts! See more

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting! Come and engage with your council and hear what's happening with CCSV.

There's still time to sign up for the introductory (beginners) Croatian language course. Fully online. And fun! Contact [email protected] or register at: https://ccsv.ca/class-registration.

Check out our latest blog post for the latest news. ccsv.ca/latest-news/croatian-cultural-gazette-september-2020

We are pleased that we were able to connect in person with this year’s bursary winners Katarina Stipanovi and Gabriela Barkovi. Gabriela received her bursary... certificate from Zvonimir Anii, VP of the CCFFW and Scholarship Committee member in Vancouver while Katarina received hers from Josipa Kraljevi, HFD Hrvatska Zora representative to the CCFFW and Scholarship Committee member in Winnipeg. Congratulations once again to both of them and we wish you much success this school year!

Moreover...Thank you Magic Johnson for being so kind to snap a few photos with the locals!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE who are: *creative, *passionate, *energetic,... *fearless, and *want to promote the Croatian culture. As CCSV winds down its 2019/2020 fiscal year and plans for its AGM in October, we are reaching out to the wider Victoria community and asking you to join the CCSV board. Can you spare a couple of hours each month to help grow your Croatian community? Contact: [email protected] or call Mary at 250-658-4873 for more information.

Wine lovers alert

Britannia Mine Disaster of 1915: it was all over in seconds (From the Croatica research collections of Professor Emeritus Dr. Želimir Jurii (University of Victoria)) Years ago, while driving from Vancouver to Whistler, I stopped briefly at the picturesque little community of Britannia beach, some fifty miles north of Vancouver on the Sea- to- sky highway. Despite its small population (about 300), the locals proudly bragged about their sport club, amateur theatre, hobby clu...bs, swimming pool, and especially their museum. The British Columbia Museum of Mining as it is now known preserves wealth of information and artifacts related to British Columbia’s mining industry. A special place is devoted to the 1915 Britannia Mine disaster, the second deadliest rock slide in Canadian history. It left fifty-six people dead, and twenty-two injured. More - https://studiacroatica.wordpress.com//britannia-mine-disa/ Croatians in Vancouver / Croatian Heritage Society / Croatia Full of life / Total Croatia News / Ladysmith/Chemainus Chronicle