Zhorna- is the Ukrainian word for a stone mill that was used to grind grain into flour. The zhorna stands as the perfect symbol for the Ukrainian-Canadian pioneers who settled in western Canada. The patience, strength, and tenacity required to transform rough grains into fine flour are exactly the characteristics with which these pioneers approached their life and work.

Zhorna: Material Culture of the Ukrainian Pioneers celebrates the material culture of Ukrainian settlers in western Canada: their folk architecture, household items, and tools they used to make their living. While at...