Slovene Canadians (, literally 'Canadian Slovenes') are Canadian citizens of Slovene descent or Slovenian - born people who reside in Canada.
The first Slovenes came to Canada in the early 1900s. The second generation of Slovenes came as refugees after the second world war. The third generation of Slovenes came in the 1960s for economic reasons. Currently, Slovenes continue to visit Canada and some continue to emigrate. Most of the emigration moves to Ontario where the community is largest.
According to the Canadian population census from 1991, 8,050 persons defined themselves as Slovenes by descent. In 2006, this number increased to 35,935 persons. According to unofficial data, between 40,000 and 50,000 Slovenes live in Canada.
The Slovene community in Canada is active and well organized. It is a diverse community, but fairly united in the work to preserve national identity, cultural tradition and language. There are a number of Slovene Associations and Groups across Canada. There are three Slovene churches in Toronto, Hamilton and Montreal.
Geographical distribution Provinces and territoriesCombinedresponsesOntario26,485Quebec2,510Nova Scotia150New Brunswick130Manitoba1,005British Columbia5,555Prince Edward Island30Saskatchewan640Alberta3,885Newfoundland and Labrador15Northwest Territories20 Yukon45Nunavut040,470
Religion + Slovenian Canadian demography by religionReligious group20212001 Christianity 26,585 25,945 Irreligion 11,580 2,780 Islam 80 65 Judaism 95 50 Buddhism 45 25 Hinduism 15 10 Indigenous spirituality 10 10 Sikhism 0 0 Other 190 30 Total Slovenian Canadian population 38,595 28,915
+ Slovenian Canadian demography by Christian sectsReligious group20212001 Catholic 22,290 22,520 Orthodox 710 555 Protestant 2,045 2,415 Other Christian 1,540 455 Total Slovenian Canadian Christian population 26,585 25,945
Notable Slovene Canadians Alojzij Ambrožič - Catholic priest Lolita Davidovich - actress Sabrina Grdevich - actress Bill Hajt - ice hockey player John Jakopin - ice hockey player Ed Kastelic - ice hockey player Greg Kuznik - ice hockey player Joe Mihevc - politician Walter Ostanek - accordion musician Kevin Pangos - basketball player Nic Petan - ice hockey player John Smrke - ice hockey player Stan Smrke - ice hockey player Steve Bozek - ice hockey player Tina Srebotnjak - television journalist Matt Stajan - ice hockey player Elvis Stojko - figure skater Walter Wolf - businessman Tanya Fir - politician Markus Cimermancic - soccer player
See also
Canada–Slovenia relations Slovene diaspora European Canadian Slovene Americans Slovene Argentines
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