Društvo Slovenski Dom - Toronto - Slovenian Home Association

I was astonished to learn that there are hundreds of people around the world committed to learning Na'vi the language created for Avatar movie.

Pat's daughter plans to visit Maribor this summer.  She wants to know what is there to do and see in Maribor.

I wonder if Slovenski Dom needs a mascot?  Nothing too serious just something light that makes you smile and brings you good luck.  How about as Slovenian bear.  Ema donated a Slovenian bear for our Slovenski dan cultural exhibit.   As you will see the Slovenian bear has a green hat and is dresed in a green outfit.  I think that until we find something better, the Slovenian bear should be honoured to be Slovenski Dom mascot. Do you agree?

Petra Majdič wins Bronze for Slovenija at the individual sprint classic in cross-country skiing on Wednesday.  Even more impressive was the fact she fought through excruciating pain from breaking some ribs from an awful fall during training the previous day.   Bravo Petra !!! 
http://24ur.com/sport/zimski_sporti/majdiceva-padla-na-ogrevanju.html

Slovenski Dom is planning to establish a Slovenian Language Resource Centre (SLRC).  Volunteers, interested in Slovenian culture and language, are needed to help with setting up the Centre.  For more information please contact Oscar Koren at 905-669-2365 or by email okoren@sympatico.ca.
Q & A
Q1.  What is the purpose of the Slovenian Language Resource Centre (SLRC)?
A1.  The purpose is to increase the knowledge of Slovenian language.
Q2 How would this be done?

The world's biggest sporting event is taking place and we in Canada are hardly aware of it.  I am talking about FIFA World Cup soccer competitions.  My interest increased after joining some Slovenians in a sports bar as we watched Slovenia beating Russia in a crucial game.  This meant that Slovenia has advanced to the next round.   Slovenia is now in Group C, together with England, Algeria and the U.S.  As I watched the game, played in Maribor, I could see the enthusiasm that Slovenians displayed during and after the game, both in the sports bar and i

After 35 years this most important genealogical and heraldic congress will be held again in Germany, this year, in Suttgart.

If you are interested in reading about SLovenian history, there is an online document which can be downloaded. It has much which is in "The Land Between", but it's convenient having an online version of the history. It is entitled: