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Historic Sites of Manitoba: Swistun Buddas (Municipality of Harrison Park)In 1889, the first Slavic settlers arrived at this site in what is now the Municipality of Harrison Park from the railhead at Strathclair. During the first pioneer decade, families lived in “buddas” made of tree trunks, branches, sod, and native hay while their homesteads were being identified. In 1978, two authentic buddas at this site were reconstructed by Michael Swistun with assistance of the Parkland Ukrainian Pioneer Association. The Association also erected a stone monument commemorating the history of the area.
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Sources:We thank Rose Kuzina for providing additional information used here. This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough. Page revised: 8 November 2020
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