Slovene Canadians
Ethnic group
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Slovene Canadians (Slovene: Kanadski Slovenci, literally 'Canadian Slovenes') are Canadian citizens of Slovene descent or Slovenian - born people who reside in Canada.
Kanadski Slovenci | |
|---|---|
Population distribution of Slovene Canadians by census division, 2021 census | |
| Total population | |
| 40,470[1] | |
| Languages | |
| Canadian English • Canadian French • Slovene | |
| Religion | |
| Catholicism • Protestantism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Slovene Americans, Yugoslav Canadians |
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 alive 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 territories | Combined responses |
|---|---|
| Ontario | 26,485[2] |
| Quebec | 2,510[3] |
| Nova Scotia | 150[4] |
| New Brunswick | 130[5] |
| Manitoba | 1,005[6] |
| British Columbia | 5,555[7] |
| Prince Edward Island | 30[8] |
| Saskatchewan | 640[9] |
| Alberta | 3,885[10] |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 15[11] |
| Northwest Territories | 20[12] |
| Yukon | 45[13] |
| Nunavut | 0[14] |
 Canada |
40,470 |
Religion
| Religious group | 2021[15][a] | 2001[16][b] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop. | % | Pop. | % | |
| Christianity | 26,585 | 68.88% | 25,945 | 89.73% |
| Irreligion | 11,580 | 30% | 2,780 | 9.61% |
| Islam | 80 | 0.21% | 65 | 0.22% |
| Judaism | 95 | 0.25% | 50 | 0.17% |
| Buddhism | 45 | 0.12% | 25 | 0.09% |
| Hinduism | 15 | 0.04% | 10 | 0.03% |
| Indigenous spirituality | 10 | 0.03% | 10 | 0.03% |
| Sikhism | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Other | 190 | 0.49% | 30 | 0.1% |
| Total Slovenian Canadian population | 38,595 | 100% | 28,915 | 100% |
| Religious group | 2021[15][a] | 2001[16][b] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop. | % | Pop. | % | |
| Catholic | 22,290 | 83.84% | 22,520 | 86.8% |
| Orthodox | 710 | 2.67% | 555 | 2.14% |
| Protestant | 2,045 | 7.69% | 2,415 | 9.31% |
| Other Christian | 1,540 | 5.79% | 455 | 1.75% |
| Total Slovenian Canadian Christian population | 26,585 | 100% | 25,945 | 100% |
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
- Dean Malkoc - 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
See also
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Notes
- Religious breakdown proportions based on "Slovenian" ethnic or cultural origin response on the 2021 census.[15]
- Religious breakdown proportions based on "Slovenian" ethnic or cultural origin response on the 2001 census.[16]