Student historian.
He is a student from Winnipeg with a deep interest in rural prairie history, Ukrainian heritage, and community memory. He has published a research paper entitled “Spruce Siding: A Ukrainian Heritage” (2025), which explores the history of the former settlement of Sadlow (now Spruce Siding) in the Rural Municipality of Reynolds. His work has been recognized by the RM of Reynolds and the Manitoba Historical Society, where he is credited as a co-author on pages for Spruce School No. 1502 and the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church and Cemetery.
He is passionate about uncovering overlooked stories and preserving the legacy of small communities through historical research, interviews, and archival photos. He plans to continue writing and contributing to Manitoba’s historical record as he enters Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute in Fall 2025.
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