Polish Heritage Month in Windsor
May 1st, 2023 Windsor, Ontario
We are pleased to announce the events in Windsor celebrating Ontario’s Official designation as
May being Polish Heritage Month.
The Polish Heritage, history and contributions to society and the world are highlighted in several key events, functions and displays, each year featuring select topics honouring past significant Polish influencers who changed and shaped the world we live in today.
This year’s spotlight features the work of Nicholas Copernicus with the unveiling and showcase of the Historical Banner Display at the Windsor City Hall and a Memorial tribute at the Astrolabe at Sunken Gardens in Jackson Park.
Other Cultural Events such as special intention Masses at Holy Trinity Church, tributes to Pope John Paul II, Dance and song performances, recognition of Polish Veteran’s, Flag Raising and Illumination of Colours and other events are scheduled throughout the month.
Huge thanks go out to all of the many Polish Organizations for their participation, sponsorship, contributions of Cultural artifacts and materials and Special thanks to the many individuals who care about Polish History, Culture, Heritage and contributions, whose combined leadership and efforts make these events possible this year.
Please refer to the complete official list of events with specific dates and times outlined below:
Schedule of Events – in English and in Polish:
Additional related information can be found through links to the following other sites:
New Website dedicated to the Polish Heritage Month events
The Polish Radio station WhatsUp Windsor’s Facebook page
Picture Gallery Report from the Proclamation of 2023 Polish Heritage Month in Windsor
Picture Gallery Report from May7 th Holy Mass & Laying of Flowers Ceremony
Picture Gallery Report from May12-th Copernicus (550) Jubilee Exhibition at Windsor City Hall
Picture Gallery Report from the Presentation by Polish Language School – “Meeting With Nicolaus Copernicus”- May 13th, 2023
Picture Gallery Report from Illumination of the Polish Colors for Polish Heritage Month at Windsor City Hall – May 15th – 19th, 2023
The Tribute to Nicolaus Copernicus and Candle Lighting at The Astrolabe Sundial Monument at Queen Elizabeth II’s Sunken Gardens in Jackson Park, Windsor” – May 24th 2023
Picture Gallery Report from the Candle Lighting at the Astrolabe Monument, Gathering at Dom Polski including presentation of Monte Cassino documentary and announcing the results of the Contest: “Mikolaj Kopernik- Polska Duma”.
Event Report from May 27th, 2023 – Polish Heritage Gala
Report from Copernicus Exhibition & Presentation at Queen’s Park on May 30, 2023- by Windsor’s Polish Communities, including Canadian Polish Congress, the Polish Canadian Business and Professional Association and Polonia Centre (Windsor Inc.).
Report from Copernicus Exhibition & Presentation at Chimczuk Museum in Windsor, June 13, 2023
Text – Courtesy of: Victor Wolanski – Polonia Centre Media Committee of 2023 Polish Heritage Month,
Co-Author: Maria Wojewnik, PoloniaWindsor.ca
Links to the dedicated Website and Polish Radio station Facebook page – courtesy of: Margaret Holec.
Schedule of Events PDF posters – Courtesy of: Maria Kulesza
2023 Polish Heritage Month poster – Courtesy of: Polish Club Windsor/ Polish People Home Association
Picture Gallery Contributors: Maria Wojewnik, Leszek Rudowski, Sr Teresa Sroka
Polish Heritage Gala, Copernicus Queen’s Park & Chimczuk Museum Report infographics: Jerry Barycki
