The largest population of Ukrainian people in Canada live in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Many immigrants came to this area during the onset of World War II around 1891. Many of them were skilled as farmers and labourers, and they came to this area for safety and a better life. They brought with them traditions and food from their native homeland. Today, the Ukrainian population is found throughout Winnipeg, offering a wide range of services and businesses. Among them are the food catering businesses, creating authentic recipes, and making food from scratch. They have continued to share those recipes within their families for generations. It is a symbol of pride…

Many Filipino immigrants came to Winnipeg in the 1960s. Many of them were nurses or technicians, encouraged to come to the area to fill a demand for such jobs. Others came to work in the garment factories that were thriving. By the 1970s clerical work and manufacturing jobs were bringing more of them to this region. Most made permanent homes around Canada, with a significant number of them staying in Winnipeg. They felt like they were part of the community and they were making a great living. They enjoyed thriving in this community and the diversity offered to them. They didn’t have to leave their history behind; they could embrace…

Authentic Chinese food is one of the perks you will find around Winnipeg. Both those that live there and visitors to the area love what they find in this category! This isn’t your typical Chinese food though; everything is made from scratch with recipes that have been in these families for generations. They brought their love of the food with them when they immigrated to Winnipeg from China. The prairies were home to the Chinese around 1855 thanks to the introduction of the CPR (Canadian Pacific Railroad). Since that time, they have become a part of the diversity in this part of Canada. While Vancouver has the most Chinese people…