The Dauphin Ag Heritage Club is proud to preserve the rich legacy of settlement and farming in the Parkland.
As part of Dauphin Consumers Co-op’s ongoing commitment to heritage preservation and community engagement, they recently announced $35,000 of in-kind support toward the construction of a new display facility at Selo Ukraina.
The funds will be used to create an agricultural heritage exhibit at the village site to house antique farm equipment. The project will cost approximately $232,000, about a quarter of which has been raised so far.
President of the Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre and Museum, Jim Perchaluk, said while they have applied for various grants, they are also looking for donations from businesses, and farmers in particular.
Part of the agriculture exhibit, he added, will include a pioneer log barn, which will be relocated to the village next year.
Among the grants already received is a $7,500 grant from the Dauphin and District Community Foundation.
Selo Ukraina is the centre for the preservation of Ukrainian culture and heritage in Manitoba.
“The proposed agricultural heritage exhibit aligns with the rich agricultural history deeply embedded within our community. As stewards of our heritage, it is essential to preserve and showcase the agricultural lifestyle of the pioneers who played a pivotal role in shaping the social and cultural fabric of Manitoba in the early 1900s,” Perchaluk said.
“The agricultural heritage exhibit will become a cornerstone attraction within the Ukrainian Heritage Village Museum at Selo Ukraina and serve as a dynamic platform for the public to engage with agricultural artifacts, fostering a deeper appreciation for our agricultural legacy.
“The financial contribution by Dauphin Consumers Co-op Ltd. will be a tremendous boost in the fund-raising by the Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre and Museum in making the agricultural heritage exhibit a reality in our community. We thank the Dauphin Consumers Co-op for their dedication to preserving our shared heritage.”
“At Dauphin Co-op, we believe in the power of history to inspire, educate and connect us,” said Lorne Eiffert, Dauphin Co-op general manager.
“It is a privilege to support a project that preserves our shared heritage for future generations. Contributing to the growth and vitality of our communities is at the heart of what we do - this project is a meaningful reflection of that commitment.”
The project, Eiffert added, reflects Co-op’s vision of keeping local history alive for future generations and creating a destination for education, storytelling, and community pride.
“We have walked alongside generations of farmers for over 85 years and we are proud to be able to support this important piece of history,” he said.
