Jaroslaw Iwanus
b. 1959 · 9 books
Biography
Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba and, after 40 years in Alberta, Jaroslaw (“Jerry”) Iwanus, a.k.a “The Prairie Maritimer” is proud to live au Coeur de l’Acadie, on the Northumberland coast in Pointe-Sapin, New Brunswick.
Jerry is a freelance writer who has done technical and expository writing for years and has recently added to his repertoire with poetry, essays, and reviews. He has eclectic writing interests, with particular focus on public policy in New Brunswick, the current situation in Ukraine, and the integration of Ukrainians into their new lives here in the Maritimes. He has a BA (Special) in history and an MA in Ukrainian history, both from the University of Alberta, and has served as a lecturer on Ukraine in the GNB Mosaïk program and in other public forums.
He has also worked as an independent public historian, proving the Alberta government with various reports pertaining to historic sites and other related projects throughout the Ukrainian settlement area in east central Alberta. In addition to that, he is a retired Accredited Appraiser, Canadian Institute (AACI, P. App.) with 20 years of valuation experience in private, public, and quasi-judicial spheres in Alberta and New Brunswick.
Outside of work, Jerry has served in various leadership roles over the years, including Mayor of Bawlf, AB, Senator with the University of Alberta, Treasurer of the New Brunswick Association of Real Estate Appraisers, junior high basketball coach, and as a member of the board or executive with numerous organizations.
Jerry is a freelance writer who has done technical and expository writing for years and has recently added to his repertoire with poetry, essays, and reviews. He has eclectic writing interests, with particular focus on public policy in New Brunswick, the current situation in Ukraine, and the integration of Ukrainians into their new lives here in the Maritimes. He has a BA (Special) in history and an MA in Ukrainian history, both from the University of Alberta, and has served as a lecturer on Ukraine in the GNB Mosaïk program and in other public forums.
He has also worked as an independent public historian, proving the Alberta government with various reports pertaining to historic sites and other related projects throughout the Ukrainian settlement area in east central Alberta. In addition to that, he is a retired Accredited Appraiser, Canadian Institute (AACI, P. App.) with 20 years of valuation experience in private, public, and quasi-judicial spheres in Alberta and New Brunswick.
Outside of work, Jerry has served in various leadership roles over the years, including Mayor of Bawlf, AB, Senator with the University of Alberta, Treasurer of the New Brunswick Association of Real Estate Appraisers, junior high basketball coach, and as a member of the board or executive with numerous organizations.
Books by Jaroslaw Iwanus
A Driving Tour of Churches in
A Driving Tour of Churches in East Central Alberta
Iwan Boberskyj archival collec
Iwan Boberskyj archival collection
St. Raphael's Ukrainian Immigrants Welfare Association of Canada collection
The Iwan Boberskyj Archival Collection, Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre, Winnipeg
The St. Raphael's Ukrainian Im
The St. Raphael's Ukrainian Immigrants Welfare Association of Canada Collection, Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre, Winnipeg
Democracy, Federalism and Nati
Democracy, Federalism and Nationality
An Illustrated History of Ukra
An Illustrated History of Ukrainian Church Architecture in East Central Alberta
Educational Practices at Russi
Educational Practices at Russia School (Musidora, AB) ca. 1928
Russia School and Barn
Russia School and Barn