Nellie Fedorak
Title
Nellie Fedorak
Description
A biography of ULFTA member Nellie Fedorak.
Subject
Type
Text
Rights
Reproduction may be restricted. Contact AUUC.
Coverage
Vancouver, BC
Language
English
Birth Date
1900
Birthplace
Elintsi
Death Date
1976
Biographical Text
Nellie Fedorak was born in the town of Elintsi, in the Snatyn region of what is now Ukraine. She arrived in Canada through the port of Halifax in 1924 and settled in Vancouver where she lived with her sister Maria Wakaluk.
Nellie joined the ULFTA in 1924 as it offered and opportunity for camaraderie between other Ukrainian immigrants in Vancouver. She was active in the choir and theatrical aspects of the Hall, and spent numerous hours cooking for the Hall's many events.
Nellie joined the ULFTA in 1924 as it offered and opportunity for camaraderie between other Ukrainian immigrants in Vancouver. She was active in the choir and theatrical aspects of the Hall, and spent numerous hours cooking for the Hall's many events.
Collection
Citation
“Nellie Fedorak,” Association of United Ukrainian Canadians - Vancouver, accessed April 25, 2024, https://auucvancouver.digitalhistoryhub.com/items/show/189.