Get To Know Our History
Get To Know Our History
The Polish Gymnastic Association Sokół Winnipeg
Was established on
December 3,
1906
It was the first Polish organization on the Canadian prairies. Sokół Winnipeg exists because of the efforts of Stanisław, Kazimierz and Stefan Sielski of Kraków.
Was established on
December 3,
1906
It was the first Polish organization on the Canadian prairies. Sokół Winnipeg exists because of the efforts of Stanisław, Kazimierz and Stefan Sielski of Kraków.
Was established on
December 3,
1906
It was the first Polish organization on the Canadian prairies. Sokół Winnipeg exists because of the efforts of Stanisław, Kazimierz and Stefan Sielski of Kraków.
The first president of Sokol was Julian Nowacki, a patriotic Galician teacher. Thanks to his ambitions and efforts, The Polish Times („Polski Tygodnik CZAS”), now “Czas-Związkowiec” was created.
Increase of members to
By
1914
Sokół’s membership surpassed 100 members and the organization moved into its current location at Manitoba Ave.
To this day, our headquarters remain in the building built on this site in 1928, with an extension that had been built in 1964.
The building was built in
1928
Extension that had been built in
1964
This extension boasted a much larger space with a social hall, board room and stages. Over the years, this building has hosted meetings, performances and the bingo games which help support its upkeep.
From
1914
The Sokół Choir has functioned without interruption and from it grew the Sokół Polish Folk Ensemble, Sokół School of Dance and our Polish Library.
From
1914
The Sokół Choir has functioned without interruption and from it grew the Sokół Polish Folk Ensemble, Sokół School of Dance and our Polish Library.
From
1914
The Sokół Choir has functioned without interruption and from it grew the Sokół Polish Folk Ensemble, Sokół School of Dance and our Polish Library.
Soccer
has been an integral part of Sokół for many years. The Sokół Winnipeg Soccer Team, consisting of athletes of Polish descent, has won multiple provincial championships as well as fourth place at the national level.
Soccer
has been an integral part of Sokół for many years. The Sokół Winnipeg Soccer Team, consisting of athletes of Polish descent, has won multiple provincial championships as well as fourth place at the national level.
Soccer
has been an integral part of Sokół for many years. The Sokół Winnipeg Soccer Team, consisting of athletes of Polish descent, has won multiple provincial championships as well as fourth place at the national level.
Starting in
1973
Sokół participated in Winnipeg’s Folklorama multicultural festival. It hosted the Kraków, Poland Pavilion for over 30 years.
Starting in
1973
Sokół participated in Winnipeg’s Folklorama multicultural festival. It hosted the Kraków, Poland Pavilion for over 30 years.
Starting in
1973
Sokół participated in Winnipeg’s Folklorama multicultural festival. It hosted the Kraków, Poland Pavilion for over 30 years.
In
2008
Sokół began hosting “Dni Sokóła – Polish Fest”. This festival has for over 10 years attracted people from Polonia and Winnipeg at large with presentation of Polish culture, song, dance, traditions, and delicious food. In the spirit of Winnipeg’s multiculturalism, the festival has invited performers from various cultural groups to showcase their talent.
In
2008
Sokół began hosting “Dni Sokóła – Polish Fest”. This festival has for over 10 years attracted people from Polonia and Winnipeg at large with presentation of Polish culture, song, dance, traditions, and delicious food. In the spirit of Winnipeg’s multiculturalism, the festival has invited performers from various cultural groups to showcase their talent.
In
2008
Sokół began hosting “Dni Sokóła – Polish Fest”. This festival has for over 10 years attracted people from Polonia and Winnipeg at large with presentation of Polish culture, song, dance, traditions, and delicious food. In the spirit of Winnipeg’s multiculturalism, the festival has invited performers from various cultural groups to showcase their talent.
