The Inquirer — 1954 to 1958
"An inquiring approach to social problems"| Below
are tables of contents of all 50 issues of the Doukhobor Inquirer, later shortened
to The Inquirer, published 50
years ago by the UYD in Saskatoon — 1140
items. Short-lived
mainly due to funding and the editor leaving, the monthly
Inquirer "shook
the Doukhobor community in North America". The Inquirer was the first Douhobor periodical entirely in English and, though organized mainly by Independant Doukhobor youth, gained support among Community Doukhobors. Subscriptions were $3 per year. Circulation peaked at about 1000 per month and paid circulation about 450. You can search this index for last names or other words by using your Find function, type [Ctrl]-F. This index is also available as an Excel spreadsheet, with keywords added to help the researcher. Covers are photo-enhanced here for clarity. Click on images to see enlargements. Read more about the history of The Inquirer, where to find copies, who contributed, and looking back 50 years. |
 The Doukhobor Inquirer evolved through four formats — mimeographed, covers starting on the 6th issue, magazine folded, and typeset and professionally printed starting June 1956. |
Vol. 1, no. 1 — February 1954
| Freedom of Thought |
1 |
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Editorial by Koozma
J. Tarasoff — Freedom of thought is essential to growth and
development
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| From the Editors |
1 |
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Editorial by Koozma
J. Tarasoff and Nick W.
Sherstobitoff — It is our hope that this
periodical will give group expression to
Doukhobor young people, act as a clearing house for exchange of ideas,
and be a bond of unity among its readers.
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| From Our Secretary |
2 |
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Information
by Frances Horkoff
— Foresees the seeds of peace being nurtured and
transplanted from continent to continent.
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| Russian Correspondence Courses |
2 |
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Information
— Correspondence
course in Russian promoted at U of Sask.
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| The Doukhobors of
British Columbia: Report
of the Doukhobor Research Committee, 1952 |
3 |
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Report by Koozma J.
Tarasoff — Part one of 1952 report deals with contemporary
situation.
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| Highlights of the
Convention of the Union
of Young Doukhobors, Canora, Dec. 28, 29 |
5 |
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Proceedings
— A
brief resume of the meeting plus resolutions.
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| The Saskatoon Group |
5 |
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Report by Peggy
Perverzeff — Report of the Saskatoon Group of Doukhobor
students and
others on their program of better understanding themselves so as
promote a deeper feeling of brotherhood and human kindness.
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Vol. 1, no. 2 — March 1954
| Straight
and Crooked Thinking |
1 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J.
Tarasoff — Beware of
our emotions when we disagree with those people
who disagree with us.
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| Religion
and Education |
1 |
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Opinion by Steve S. Faminow
— While making fantastic scientific advances, humanity has sunk to a
new low in spiritual understanding and attainment of the brotherhood of
man. There exists a spiritual chaos.
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| From an
M.D. |
2 |
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Opinion by J. I.
Pereverseff — I am glad to welcome the appearance of the
Doukhobor
Inquirer. It is long overdue. There has been a crying need for such a
medium among our young people for a long, long time…
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| Crime
Conditions in Doukhobor Communities |
3 |
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Information by Report by
RCMP April 30, 1953 — The twelve months just concluded have been
a
period of continued uneasiness in our relations with the Sons of
Freedom … heightened during the past four months by an increasing
number of acts of incendiarism and blasting.
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| The
Doukhobors of British Columbia: Report of the Doukhobor Research
Committee |
3 |
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Report by H. B. Hawthorn,
editor — Summary of second part by Koozma J. Tarasoff on:
Backgrounds
of the problems and recommendations and the economic history of the
Doukhobors.
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| Time’s
Buggle Calls … |
5 |
|
Opinion by Eli A. Popoff
—
These quotations
from English poets are not exactly applicable to us as Pacifists, but
it is the material that we mostly have at hand, and what we are
familiar with. It was written in its time to inspire a people who were
lagging or deteriorating, to resurrect and carry on a started cause…
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| A Rebuke |
7 |
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Letters to the Editor by William
A. Soukoreff
— I am proud that the youth of Saskatchewan Doukhobors have decided to
publish a newspaper as it is not only timely, but long overdue…
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| It
Seems to Me |
8 |
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Letters to the Editor by Peter
S. Faminow — There is a Spanish proverb: Truth marries nobody.
Only once in a while do we catch a trace of her delicate perfume, and
long to know where she lives
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| A
Suggested Constitution |
9 |
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Information — An idea for
the 1954 convention of the Union of Young Doukhobors of Canada
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| Questions
Asked Conscientious Objectors |
10 |
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Information by CCCO —
Prepared by the Central Committee for COs of Philadelphia
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Vol. 1, no. 3 — April 1954
| Let Us
Sweep Away the Foggy Mist |
1 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J.
Tarasoff — Become educated so as not to become prey to
exploitation.
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| DI An
Open Forum |
1 |
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Information by Nick N. Kalmakoff —
The response of The Inquirer 'is encouraging beyond our expectations'.
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| Radical
or Ultra-Conservative? |
1 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Peter N.
Malov — The news of publishing a new Doukhobor Journal was
highly
disturbing and exciting to my intellect….Will it live up to the basic
demand of truth, or will it succumb to the reactionary bliss, as
previous heralders have ended?'
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| Peace —
The Cherished Hope |
3 |
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Letters by V. V. Athalye — We as
pacifists are to shoulder new and newer responsibilities….We do not
desire to side politically either (with) the Russian group of nations
or the American one. We have been supporting and helping every move for
world peace….What will your friends do to dissuade Canada form
providing instruments of death to warring countries?'
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| Conscientious
Objectors |
3 |
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Information by Social Science
Encyclopedia — The conscientious objector has always stood as a
most
difficult challenger of ...
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| Religious
Questions Asked "Conchies |
4 |
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Information by CCCO — Classic
questions asked to conscientious objectors to war.
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| DI's Monograph for April | 5 |
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Information by John A. Symonds —
Fixed ideas of the ascetic medieval church restricted human development.
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| Voice
of the Kootenay |
5 |
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News From BC by Michael M. Tomilin
— Report on the choir and language program in the Kootenays.
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| Dirt of
Confusion |
6 |
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Letters to the Editor by Pete
C. Maloff — And now, my friends, you The Union of Young
Doukhobors of
Saskatoon district. It seems to me that none of you know what Doukhobor
means. How could you all even discuss such things as smoking, drinking,
hunting, eating meat, etc.'
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| Why
Debate? |
6 |
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Information by CCCO —
Prepared by the Central Committee for COs of Philadelphia
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| Soil Cultivation and Seed | 7 |
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Letters to the Editor by Walter J. Lebedeff
— A publication from the Doukhobor "intelligentsia"
of the prairies has been expected, because you have the mental and
educational capabilities to carry on the work commenced. I share your
vision that education can do a lot to implement …Doukhoborism … .'
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| The
Doukhobors of British Columbia: Report of the Doukhobor Research
Committee, 1952, no. 3 |
7 |
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Report by Koozma J. Tarasoff — This
summary reviews the economic situation amongst the Doukhobors in BC,
exemption from military service, work in the Kootenays, and the problem
of distribution and ownership of land.
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| Res
Ipsa Loquitur |
9 |
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Column by Peter S. Faminow — The
author, a Vancouver lawyer, plays word games about 'the thing speaks
for itself'.
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| A Draft Constitution UYD — 2 | 10 |
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Information by Peter S. Faminow
— Continued from the last issue, the article deals with dues,
government, meetings, quorum, and elections.
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Vol. 1, no. 4 — May 1954
| Common Sense and
Science |
1 |
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Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Confidence in
science is due to its rigor in searching for evidence that is accurate,
universal and repeatable.
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| Nechevo |
1 |
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Opinion by Alec Postnikoff — As Doukhobors we
have failed to preserve the legacy of our ancestors.
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| A Draft Constitution
UYD — 3 |
2 |
|
Information by Peter S. Faminow — Continued from
last issue, it deals with elections, fiscal year, committees and
groups, banking and signing officers, order of business, amendments.
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| Doukhobors at War by
Zubek & Solberg |
4 |
|
Book Review by Peter S. Bludoff — The reviewer
criticizes the authors for simplistic cure-all in focusing on the
zealots at the expense of the Doukhobors. Accuracy of data questioned.
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| Conference of the Royal Commission and
Delegates re Dukhobor Affairs held at the University of British
Columbia, August 30, 1950 |
4 |
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Minutes — These unofficial
Minutes, part one, include comments by Mr. McKenzie, Gordon Wismer,
Harry B. Hawthorn, Colonel Mead, Emmett Gulley, Mr. Shirras, Dr.
Wright, Mr. Thaine, and Mr. Stevens. Col. Mead of the RCMP said that
actions against the zealots and Doukhobors is deeper than a police
problem. It was a spiritual problem. This is a job for 'mental
scientists'.
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| Wake Up Humanity |
6 |
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Opinion by Koozma J. Tarasoff — If man, the
most destructive creature on earth, is to survive, he must wake up and
seek a peaceful solution or else be doomed.
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| Where Are We? |
7 |
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Opinion by Joe N. Fofanoff — The author, a
Saskatchewan educator, raises the question of what constitutes being a
Doukhobor. What is our attitude to government and education, as well as
to pacifism and militarism? In facing the threat to our civilization by
the dreaded atomic bomb and other weapons of mass destruction, do we
wake, or do we sleep?
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| Youth Festival |
9 |
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Opinion by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — The author,
coeditor, salutes the sponsors and all participants of the annual Youth
Festival in BC, 'a milestone on the road to progress'.
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Vol. 1, no. 5 — June 1954
| The Coming of a Convention | 1 |
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Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — An invitation
to attend the combined conventions of the Union of Doukhobors of Canada
and the Union of Young Doukhobors to be held in Lundbreck, Alberta July
4-5.
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| Annual Youth
Festival in BC |
1 |
|
News From BC by Michael M. Tomilin — Report on the
7th annual Youth Festival of the USCC held in Grand Forks and
Castlegar, BC in May. Youth groups from 24 different communities
gathering with song and speeches, many with full colourful costumes. No
adjudicators and no competition, but cultural preservation was the
goal.
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| Goodwill Tour by
Soviet Concert Artists |
2 |
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Information by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Report on a
short tour by Soviet performing artists across Canada. Purpose of
cultural exchanges: to develop understanding across boundaries.
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| Progressive
Education for Doukhobors |
3 |
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Opinion by Nick Verigin — This Alberta
Doukhobor teacher agrees with modern education, but condemns taking
zealot children from their parents and forcing them to receive formal
education in the New Denver institution.
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| Convention Food For Thought |
3 |
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Opinion by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The coeditor
highlights the importance of this convention with possible resolutions
on: constitution, cultural and educational programs, scholarships as
incentives, Man and Woman of the Year, Seniors Homes, Doukhobor
Institute, youth movement, UN, problems in BC, and The Inquirer.
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| A Draft Constitution
UYD — 4 |
4 |
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Humour by Peter S. Faminow — Proposed name:
The Union of Young Doukhobors of Canada.
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| Dasha |
4 |
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Opinion by Peter S. Faminow — Oracle of the
Kootenays says: 'There are more fools in Canadian Universities than in
any other schools.'
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| Conference of the
Royal Commission and Delegates re Dukhobor Affairs held at the
University of British Columbia, August 30, 1950 — 2 |
5 |
|
Minutes — This is lengthy treatise
with speeches by John J. Verigin, Mr. Abrosimoff and Stefan Sorokin
with special focus on the zealot
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| The Doukhobors of
British Columbia: Report of the Doukhobor Research Committee, 1952, no.
4 |
8 |
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Report by Koozma J. Tarasoff — This summary
deals with the findings of Claudia Lewis on early childhood training
and its effect on personality characteristics and psychological
problems.
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Vol. 1, no. 6 — July 1954
The Inquiring Youth.
By Frances Faminow,
Vancouver, BC
| Convention at
Lundbreck |
1 |
|
Editorial by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — Coeditor
explains the purpose of organizations coming together for the pursuit
of common interests.
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| Function of the
Doukhobor Inquirer |
2 |
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Opinion by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The coeditor
stresses that the search for truth is important no matter what the
risk. The journal could promote cultural, educational and religious
activities so as to encourage a balance of body, mind and spirit.
Freedom of expression should encourage a world view thought.
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| Call to Convention |
2 |
|
Opinion by Frances Horkoff — A report of the
youth meeting held May 30, 1954, the Executive presents a Preamble of
the Constitution of the Union of Young Doukhobors to be brought forward
at the Convention of the Union of Doukhobors of Canada July 4-5, The
Preamble emphasizes that pacifism and nonviolent conflict resolution
remain central to the aims of youth.
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| From the President |
3 |
|
Opinion by Andrew P. Gleboff — The President of
the Union of Youth Doukhobors sends a message of goodwill to the
delegates. States that the Spirit of God is present in the soul of man
and directs him from within. We must uphold the legacy of our
ancestors.
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| Res Ipsa Loquitur |
3 |
|
Column by Peter S. Faminow — The author
speaks about Lundbreck, Alberta, the site of the Doukhobor convention,
and the place where he was born. The locals reveal an example of
cooperative living.
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| From the Secretary |
4 |
|
Opinion by Frances Horkoff — As secretary of
the Union of Young Doukhobors, the author seeks to stir up interest and
awaken the possibilities of our young people.
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| Proposed Agenda for
Convention of Youth |
5 |
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Information by Andrew P. Gleboff — Proposed agenda
of the Doukhobor youth convention July 4-5, 1954 in Lundbreck, Alberta.
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| Trip to the Soviet
Union (An Interview with W. A. Soukoreff) |
5 |
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Interview by Koozma J. Tarasoff —
Nine Doukhobor delegates visited Russia at the invitation of the Slavic
Committee (USSR) and the cultural organization of the 300 year union of
Russia with Ukraine. Met Russian Doukhobor student William M. Chutskov
as well as Vladimir V. Chertkov whose father helped Doukhobors migrate
to Canada in 1899. Sees value of cultural exchanges as a way to build
bridges of understanding and peace.
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| The Doukhobors of
British Columbia: Report of the Doukhobor Research Committee, 1952, no.
5 |
6 |
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Report by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Alfred Shulman,
psychiatrist, sees passivity as a problem. Presents nine
recommendations. Recommends a middle path.
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| Day of Peter and Paul |
8 |
|
Opinion by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The
traditional peace holiday of June 29th marks the day that Russian
Doukhobors burnt their firearms in 1895. This event is a reminder that
violence to our fellow beings is no solution for universal friendship
and happiness.
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| Conference of the
Royal Commission and Delegates re Doukhobor Affairs held at the
University of British Columbia, Aug. 30-31, 1950 — 3 |
8 |
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Minutes — In this report, speakers
include Anton Kalesnikoff, Stefan Sorokin, Col. Mead, Mr. Mackenzie,
Bill Markin, Joe Podovinikoff, Mr. Stevens, John J. Verigin, Mr.
Wright, Mr. Thaine, and Mr. Kolodinin. The focus is on curtailing
burnings and bombings in the Kootenays. One of the solutions discussed
was relocation of zealots. The political state's claim to absolute
authority over its citizens. Conscientious objection is itself simply a
special case under nonconformity, and heresy is another aspect of the
same thing.
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| Excerpts of the
Constitution of the Union of Young Doukhobors |
11 |
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Information — The excerpt comes
from a Constitution of Union of Young Doukhobors as introduced at a
convention in Blaine Lake, Sask. June 28-29, 1952.
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| Dasha |
11 |
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Humour by Peter S. Faminow — A spoof on the
zealot leader S. S. Sorokin.
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| Blindness Sonnet |
11 |
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Poetry Corner by Alec Postnikoff — Poor grey eyes.
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Vol. 1, no. 7 — August 1954
The Canadian Scene.
By an office worker.
Saskatchewan with its grain farming, Alberta with its oil industry, and British Columbia with its fruit growing, are typically illustrated by this artist.
| Convention Beefs and
Bouquets |
1 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — An evaluation
and critique of the convention proceedings of the Union of Doukhobors
of Canada in Lundbreck, Alberta
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| Greetings to the
Convention |
2 |
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Greetings by Various delegates — Goodwill wishes
to the success of the 6th convention of the UDC.
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| Union of Doukhobors
of Canada Hold Convention |
4 |
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News From Alberta by Koozma J. Tarasoff — One of the actions decided upon
was to select the most important sections of the Doukhobor Book of Life
and translate them into the English language. A radio program was also
considered to dispel some of the misconceptions of the Doukhobors in
the wider world.
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| Dasha |
5 |
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Humour by Peter S. Faminow — Dasha has crashed
the Doukhobor barrier.
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| An interview with
Paul M. Chernoff |
6 |
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Interview by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Performing in
both Russian and English languages, Paul has appeared on radio,
concerts, festival, banquets, and in churches. Suggests Canada-wide
choir tours to revive the Doukhobor movement.
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| Freethought |
6 |
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Letters to the Editor by Simeon F. Reibin — The former
private secretary of Peter V. Verigin condemns the practice of
worshipping leaders as if they were bestowed the status of Saints and
Semi-Gods. Urges The Inquirer
to disseminate truth and not bow to sectarian ignorance. Sees
Doukhobors as vanguards to Pacifists and Iconoclasts.
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| My Hamlet |
8 |
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Poetry Corner by Peter S. Faminow — The hamlet is
always a place of drab distaste and boredom, yet it is most rich, most
beautiful, and most welcome.
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| Random Thoughts on
Peter's Day |
10 |
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Opinion by Peter S. Bludoff — The clash of the
Old Guard with the new highlights the strain of creeping disintegration
and nonconformist inquiry.
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| Conference of the
Royal Commission and Delegates re Doukhobor Affairs held at the
University of British Columbia, Aug. 30-31, 1950 — 4 |
11 |
|
Minutes — Speakers include Stefan S.
Sorokin, Miss Leigh, Stuart Jamieson, Hugh Herbison, Mr Gower, John J.
Verigin and Joe Podovinikoff. The group is dealing with continuing
violence in the Kootenays of British Columbia. Zealot motives and
behaviour are discussed.
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| Clarification of
Editorship |
14 |
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Information by Nick
W. Sherstobitoff — Due to pressure of studies at University of
Saskatchewan, Nick W. Sherstobitoff steps down as co-editor, leaving
his colleague Koozma as editor.
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| Doukhobor Pamphlet |
15 |
|
Information —
The proposed pamphlet would help dispel misconceptions between
Doukhobors and fanatics.
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| The Doukhobors of
British Columbia: Report of the Doukhobor Research Committee, 1952, no.
6 |
15 |
|
Report by Koozma J. Tarasoff — William G.
Dixon, Professor of Social Work, analyzes the relationship between
government and the Doukhobors of BC. Cites the arguments against the
extension of the franchise to the Doukhobors.
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Vol. 1, no. 8 — September 1954
Bread for the Hungry Millions.
By Joe W. Popoff,
Langham, Sask.
| Brotherhood Starts
on Individual Level |
1 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — There is no
such thing as a perfect or master race.
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| Canadian Leadership
Conference for Young Adults |
2 |
|
Report by Koozma J. Tarasoff — At this first
Leadership Conference for young adults in inter-group relations, held
in Banff, Alberta, August 22-28, one of the main resource persons was
Dr. Harry B. Hawthorn of UBC. Delegates of various racial, religious,
cultural and other groups from the three western provinces discussed
such questions as the right to language, group culture and group
prejudices. Hawthorn: Compromise is an honourable word in Canada, and
describes the honest effort to satisfy conflicting claims.
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| Records Available Now |
4 |
|
Advertisement — The USCC Youth Choir of Grand
Forks, BC visited the prairie provinces in 1951 and has recorded a
vinyl record of hymns and songs in the Russian language.
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| What Our Readers Say
About Doukhobor Culture |
6 |
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Questionnaire response by Steve S. Faminow — An Alberta
educator says that the acceptance of education implies the acceptance
of both continuity and change..
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| What Our Readers Say
About Doukhobor Culture |
6 |
|
Questionnaire response by Nick Laktin, L. S. Kalmakoff — Let
other people use music, but Doukhobors should not include it with
theirs.
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| What Our Readers Say
About Doukhobor Culture |
6 |
|
Questionnaire response by Joe N. Fofanoff — A Saskatchewan
teacher contends that a culture has a background of tradition, not
something dreamed up overnight.
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| What Our Readers Say
About Doukhobor Culture |
7 |
|
Questionnaire response by Peter S. Bludoff — This Blaine Lake
(Sask.) thinker says that Doukhobor culture is elusive and intangible
and this has allowed them to survive the attacks of temporal and church
authorities. However, anything that contributes to a greater expression
and appreciation of our being is acceptable.
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| What Our Readers Say
About Doukhobor Culture |
7 |
|
Questionnaire response by Walter P. Strukoff — Modernization
of our culture is good, but only if it is appropriate. But dancing it
out, says this Executive member of the UDC.
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| What Our Readers Say About Doukhobor Culture | 7 |
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Questionnaire response by Nellie Fomenoff — This Union of
Youth member of the USCC agrees with adding music to our songs.
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| What Our Readers Say About Doukhobor Culture | 8 |
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Questionnaire response by Frances Horkoff — Our culture needs
to be modernized if we want our young people to stay with it.
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| What Our Readers Say About Doukhobor Culture | 8 |
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Questionnaire response by Paul Koftinoff — Doukhobors would
not be Doukhobors if they had musical accompaniment with their singing,
just as Doukhobors would not be Doukhobors if they had guns.
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| What Our Readers Say About Doukhobor Culture | 9 |
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Questionnaire response by Nick A. Popoff — I think that we
should not modernize our culture. Doukhobors have to be different —
that is why he is called a Doukhobor. We are modern a present. All we
need is to culture it more. We are leaders, not followers.
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| What Our Readers Say About Doukhobor Culture | 9 |
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Questionnaire response by Michael M. Tomilin — Doukhobor
culture is very similar to others, yet it is different, and not a toy
to play with. Disagrees with having singing accompanied with music in
this rare culture.
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| What Our Readers Say About Doukhobor Culture | 10 |
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Questionnaire response by Paul Dergousoff — Let us not try to
modernize our culture, but preserve our old principles and ideals for
which our forefathers suffered some three hundred years back.
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| United Nations
letter and reply |
10 |
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Letters by Nick N. Kalmakoff, Stanley J. Petroff —
The UDC executive supports the petition to prohibit the production and
testing of atomic and hydrogen weapons.
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| Conference of the
Royal Commission and Delegates re Doukhobor Affairs held at the
University of British Columbia, Aug. 30-31, 1950 — no. 4 |
11 |
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Minutes — Three resolutions: reduce nudity
infraction to six months; rescind arson crimes where feasible; set up
process of rehabilitation. Former Member of Parliament Mr. Stevens
adopts the first, but not the other two.
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| Tovarishi Talented
Singers |
13 |
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Letters to the Editor by Deanna Boulanoff — Impressed by the
trio William Salin, Fred Zibin and Frank Konkin.
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| Need Good Publicity
for Peace |
13 |
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Letters to the Editor by W. J. Cazakoff — I greet The
Doukhobor Inquirer and hope and trust that it will illuminate
humanitarian ideals and uphold the truth in the world. Translated from
Russian.
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| Simeon F. Reibin
Criticized |
13 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William F. Chutskoff — The author,
resident of Grand Forks, BC, criticizes the journal for publishing S.F.
Reibin's critique of Doukhobor leaders. You will not receive moral and
financial support if you continue to publish such blasphemous materials.
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| Analyzing
Doukhoborism |
15 |
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Letters by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Leaders
without support of the people would amount to nothing. Prophesy is a
figment of ones imagination. Ritual is not important, but behaviour is.
Truth is relative and depends on the point of view.
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| The Doukhobors of
British Columbia: Report of the Doukhobor Research Committee, 1952, no.
7 |
16 |
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Report by Koozma J. Tarasoff — William G.
Dixon, Professor of Social Work, analyzes public administration and the
Doukhobor community, while Charles A. Rowles, Associate Professor of
Soils, UBC, looks on soil, agriculture and rehabilitation. Any person
who commits violence loses his conscientious objectors status.
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| We Cannot Rest |
18 |
|
Poetry Corner by Edna Laxer — Stop war and you stop
the horror of killing children (obviously an reference to the slaughter
in Vietnam).
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| The Four Freedoms |
18 |
|
Poetry Corner by Frances Horkoff — A plea to keep
this country free from discrimination, fear and need.
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| Dasha |
19 |
|
Humour by Peter S. Faminow — A spoof on name
changes of the zealots.
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Vol. 1, no. 9 — October 1954
The Inquiring Witch.
By Jeanette L. Lukenoff, Saskatoon, Sask..
| More Understanding
Needed in World |
1 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Many wars and
disputes in the world have been fought because men failed to understand
one another. More knowledge is needed to widen one's outlook along with
a spirit of working together.
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| President of UYD
Moves to Alberta |
2 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Andrew P. Gleboff — Author resigns
as president of the Union of Young Doukhobors because he is moving to
work in northern Alberta. He says: It is interesting how much an
audience can be attracted by a few courageous souls who have the
fortitude to start something different.
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| Additional Music Not
Needed |
2 |
|
Letters to the Editor by John N. Wasilenkoff — Music just
would not go with our singing.
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| Musical
Accompaniment Questioned |
2 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Sam J. Samaroden — Music should not
accompany Doukhobor singing..
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| I Cannot be Silent |
3 |
|
Letters to the Editor by George Popoff — This Vancouver
Doukhobor disputes the notion that Canadian Doukhobors had they been in
the USSR during World War II would have taken up arms. Response: This
statement I believe to be false. Doukhobors are realists and believe
that Love and Truth will eventually triumph over evil. Furthermore:
Doukhobors are recognized by their deeds, not by their birth.
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| Supports Notion of
Returning to Native Land |
3 |
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Letters to the Editor by John W. Cazakoff — This interior BC
Doukhobor argues that migration to Russia is a valid option.
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| Need Stories for
Children |
4 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Mrs. R. Kinakin — This Saskatchewan
native suggests The Inquirer publish a series of stories for ages 12 to
17 for the purpose of enticing their interest.
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| Comment on Editor's
Note |
4 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William F. Chutskoff — I do not
agree with the editor that Doukhoborism is universal and has no
language barriers. Christianity and pacifism, yes. But Doukhoborism
belongs solely to the Doukhobors, and if the Russian language is lost,
Doukhoborism will dissolve and disintegrate with it.
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| Supports Spiritual
Leaders |
5 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Anton Kalesnikoff— Contends
Spiritual Leaders revived and uplifted their followers. Claims Stefan
S. Sorokin was a born leader, not an imposter.
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| Reply to Anton
Kalesnikoff |
6 |
|
Editor's Note by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Commenting on
Anton Kalesnikoff's letter, we are not trying to disillusion him. Our
opinion is that Sorokin did not come but was sent. Our study reveals
that their leader Sorokin is just a synthetic product from the
sociological laboratories designed to change the culture matrix of
their primitive society. Doukhobors do not believe in sorcery or
sorcerers.
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| Try Again |
7 |
|
Poetry Corner byKoozma J. Tarasoff — The stimulus
of the heart and the mind are important ingredients for success.
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| Gentleman Player
Award to Youth |
8 |
|
Information — A tribute to young
Johnnie Sirota a farmer in Asquith, Sask., in being awarded the most
gentlemanly player in the Saskatoon and District Junior Baseball League.
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| Inquiring Youth
Speaks: Just a Vision |
8 |
|
Opinion by Florence S. Faminow — Let our
visions for the future be clear and progressive. We are not attempting
to change that which is good. We are striving to develop an open mind,
broaden our knowledge, not in quantity but in quality and practice what
we preach. It even takes education to do this.
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| Conference on the
Royal Commission and Delegates re Doukhobor Affairs held at the
University of British Columbia, Aug. 30-31, 1950 — no. 5 |
9 |
|
Minutes — Participants in this
secret discussion include: Harry B. Hawthorn (assistant chairman), John
J. Verigin, Stefan S. Sorokin, Emmett Gulley, Mr Stevens, Mr Wright,
Anton Kalesnikoff, Bill Markin, Dr N.A.M. MacKenzie, and Mr Melrose.
This is a verbatim transcript of the Minutes as they appeared in our
copy. No attempt was made by the editor to make corrections. They do
not seem to be official. The Minutes should be studied as a background
to the report of the Doukhobor Research Committee. In this last of a
series, the focus was on relocation of the Sons of Freedom as a
solution to Kootenay problems.
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| Morals and Ethics:
Evolution of Morality and Ethics |
12 |
|
Feature by Koozma J. Tarasoff — This feature
is a summary of a lecture given by Dr Robert Paton (Associate Professor
of Philosophy, University of Sask.). Transition from custom to law
takes place when larger groups conform to the custom and write it in a
book or a manuscript.
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| As a Doukhobor Sees
It! |
14 |
|
Feature by Peter S. Faminow — Originally
printed in 'The Challenge', Vancouver, BC. Lawyer Faminow feature
focuses on: the battle of the Kootenays, God dwells in man, Why
Doukhobortsi came to Canada, basic differences in background, vast
majority attend school, the paradox, in the press, and possible
solutions.
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| Spirit Wrestlers Who
are they? The Truth about the Doukhobors by John Philip Stoochnoff |
16 |
|
Book Reviews by Peter S. Bludoff — The reviewer
criticizes the author for creating more confusion about Doukhobor
origins and leadership esp. that of whitewashing the gross
transgressions of Peter V. Verigin.
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| Comment on An Open
Letter — Appeal to the Society of Friends (Quakers) by the Christian
Community and Brotherhood of Reformed Doukhobors (Sons of Freedom) in
British Columbia |
18 |
|
Comment by Editor— The issue: Quaker Emmett
Gulley was accused of using zealot John Lededoff as an assistant in
creating dissention in the group and impeding the movement of S. S.
Sorokin to Uruguay. Zealots asked the Quakers to recall Gulley because
of his involvement in supporting the separation of children from their
parents in the New Denver institution.
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| Dasha |
19 |
|
Humour by Peter S. Faminow — Spoof of
Sorokin: the sorcerer of Motevideo and the Pied Piper for the Kootenays
whose magic flute failed.
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Vol. 1, no. 10 — November 1954
Falconide – the bird of prey.
By Joe W. Popoff,
Langham, Sask.
| All Cultures are
Important to Total Society |
1 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The cumulative
resources of the past and the present are vital for the development of
ones culture. Each culture has something valuable to transmit and
exchange to the total world society.
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| About the Agenda of
USCC |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The agenda
seeks clarification not only of the organizational structure of the
Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ, but also a clear look at the
basis of ones membership.
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| Message from the
Women's' International League for Peace and Freedom |
3 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Muriel Pandia — Complements The
Inquirer for serving a great need.
|
|
| About Culture |
3 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Andrew P. Gleboff — We are already
modernized. We have changed our culture. And every day we are changing
more and more. To do otherwise is stagnation and doom..
|
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| Would Distortion
Bring Accord? |
4 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William A. Soukoreff — As author,
Soukoreff describes his 3-week trip to Russia as guest of the Slavonic
Committee where he met Tolstoyans, Bonch-Bruevich, Chertkov, and some
Russian Doukhobors. Responds to distortions in a letter to editor by
George Popoff.
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| Members Must Take
Initiative |
6 |
|
Letters by Nick N. Kalmakoff — The Secretary of
the Union of Doukhobors of Canada suggests four areas of activity:
Russian language schools, youth choirs, Sunday schools, and discussion
and debating groups.
|
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| Executive of Union
of Doukhobors of Canada |
6 |
|
Information — Brief report on the
first meeting of the 1954-55 term of UDC was held in Canora, Sask. on
Nov. 7, 1954. Overspending by The
Inquirer was questioned. Cooperation with Ivan Sysoev on hymn
book.
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| Off the press: The
Book of Life of the Doukhobors |
7 |
|
Advertisement — This Bonch-Bruevich anthology on
the Doukhobors, originally published in Russia in the early part of the
century, was reprinted by the UDC in Winnipeg.
|
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| Discussion Group
Guide. Part 1 of 2 |
8 |
|
Information — Discussion Guide was
prepared for the 1954 Young Leaders Conference in Banff, Alberta.
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| Education |
9 |
|
Letter to the Editor by A. L. Osachoff — This College of
Education student at the University of Saskatchewan claims that lack of
education contributes to loss of group membership. Knowledge is the
food of the soul.
|
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| International
Gathering of Rural Youth |
10 |
|
Information by Youth Friendship League — A world
youth gathering is planned for Vienna, Austria from Dec. 8-15, 1954.
Purpose; to pursue common issues for better living conditions and
working for a peaceful world.
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| Plea for Peace |
10 |
|
Poetry Corner by Michael M. Tomilin — A plea for
world peace and harmony.
|
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| Love is the Basis of
World Peace |
11 |
|
Information by Mildred Fahrni — Mildred Fahrni,
Western Secretary of the Fellowship of Reconciliation addressed the
Saskatoon Doukhobor Students' Group in Saskatoon on the way of life as
the way of love. FOR began in England in 1914 and was extended to the
USA in 1915.
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| Most Valuable Player
Award |
12 |
|
Information — Andy Voykin of the Saskatoon
Hilltops Junior Football Club received the most valuable player in the
Western Canadian Junior Football League
|
|
| Meeting of the
Consultative Committee on Doukhobors — 1 |
12 |
|
Minutes — The second meeting of the
Consultative Committee on Doukhobors was held in Nelson, BC on December
15-16, 1950. A list of the membership is published. Sub-committees:
Land relocation of Sons of Freedom, land problems of USCC, social
assistance of Sons of Freedom, and community relations of USCC.
Function of Consultative Committee: 1. to assist the Sons of Freedom to
emigrate if they wished and 2. to assist Doukhobors in living the kind
of life they want to live in Canada. Report on Penal Matters.
|
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| The Proposed Agenda of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ | 16 |
|
Agenda of meeting by USCC — The proposed agenda for the
USCC Convention Oct. 30-31, 1954 dealt with money matters, membership,
leadership, revision of relationship to the zealots, about the UDC,
English and Russian schools, and election of new officers.
|
|
| The Doukhobor Dawn | 20 |
|
Information — Report on a new bi-monthly
publication in Russian called The Doukhobor Dawn, edited by Peter Malov
of Thrums, BC.
|
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| Dasha | 20 |
|
Humour by Peter S. Faminow — The metaphor of
the tuloup (Russian sheepskin coat) is used to unearth hypocrisy in our
midst.
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Vol. 1, no. 11 — December 1954
The Noble Reindeer –
Animal Fantasy.
By Joe W. Popoff,
Langham, Sask.
| Christmas |
1 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Christmas 1954
finds humanity confronted with the same problems as the problems of the
time into which Christ was born.
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| Thank you DI Staff |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Thanks to
volunteers who helped with the publication and mailing of the journal.
|
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| Doukhobors Buy a
Prayer Home |
3 |
|
News From Sask. — The Kylemore
Doukhobor Religious Society has purchased the Kylemore South School and
moved it into town for use as Prayer Hall.
|
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| Russian School Opens
in Langham |
3 |
|
News From Sask. — Doukhobors in
the Langham district were given permission by the local school board to
teach the Russian language in the Langham High School.
|
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| Talented Actress
Auditions for Television |
4 |
|
News From Manitoba — Ann Dahl of Pine Falls, Manitoba
auditioned for television in the summer of 1954 in Winnipeg. She
received her first singing and dancing experience in Saskatoon where
she was born.
|
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| The Ultimate Weapon |
4 |
|
Opinion by Peter S. Bludoff — The ultimate
weapon is Friendship. The rules of the Jungle Law require replacing.
|
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| Discussion Group
Guide. Part 2 of 2 |
6 |
|
Information — Helpful hints
for effective discussion.
|
|
| Man's Folly |
8 |
|
Poetry Corner by Joe Fedosoff — Man writes his own
parody.
|
|
| Meeting of the
Consultative Committee on Doukhobors — 2 |
9 |
|
Minutes — Second meeting
speakers: Emmett Gulley, Anton Kolesnikoff, Harry B. Hawthorn, Dr
Wright, Mr Afflectk, Mr Shirras, and Dr N. A. M. MacKenzie (UBC
president).
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| Congratulations |
13 |
|
Letters to the Editor by John J. Chernenkoff — The author, an
electrician from Salmo, BC, was born in Saskatchewan. Suggests we focus
on the future as we work to preserve our culture.
|
|
| Doukhobor Movie
Needed |
13 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Ann Dahl — This Manitoba resident
describes her nostalgic life of prayer, song, and beauty in the place
of her birth in Saskatchewan. Suggests a Doukhobor film is needed to
present this experience to the world.
|
|
| Not an Accident of
History but a Prophetic Fulfillment |
15 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Paul W. Hadikin — The author
contends that Doukhobors came to Canada because of the efforts of
spiritual leaders. Condemns S.F. Reibin for smearing the leaders.
|
Vol. 1, no. 12 — January 1955
Hope.
By Joe W. Popoff,
Langham, Sask.
| New Year 1955 |
1 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — In celebrating
the new year, the editor hopes that humankind will shift its emphasis
from violence and wars to a society based on respect for all peoples.
|
|
| German Rearmament —
a Step Away From Peace |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The recent move
by Western powers to rearm Germany is a step away from peace.
|
|
| Shutting Out 'Sons'
Not Solution to Problem |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The
Editor writes that the USCC Convention resolution on Dec. 18-19, 1954
to have nothing in common with the Sons of Freedom may have done an
injustice to themselves, as well as to the Sons.
|
|
| An Appeal |
3 |
|
Information by Nick N. Kalmakoff — The Secretary of
the UDC urges the readers to support The Inquirer on its one year
anniversary.
|
|
| Alec P. Wishlow | 4 |
|
Who's Who by Alec P. Wishlow — Executive member
of the Union of Doukhobors of Canada.
|
|
| Steve S. Faminow |
4 |
|
Who's Who by Steve S. Faminow — Executive member
of the Union of Doukhobors of Canada.
|
|
| Pioneers Should
Participate in Saskatchewan Anniversary |
5 |
|
Feature by Koozma J. Tarasoff — On the 50th
anniversary of Saskatchewan, the Editor urges its residents to actively
participate in commemorating its pioneers.
|
|
| Doukhobors Should
Participate in Jubilee |
6 |
|
Feature by Koozma J. Tarasoff — On the Jubilee
of Saskatchewan, the Editor urges the Doukhobors to commemorate its
ancestors who settled on the prairies in 1899. Write, sing, display,
and celebrate.
|
|
| Important Factors of
Physical Fitness — Mental Aspect |
7 |
|
Opinion by Lloyd Percival — Learn to handle
your personal problems without getting overly upset. Strive for balance
in life.
|
|
| Built Prayer Home in
Three Days |
7 |
|
News From Sask. — The Watson Doukhobors built their
prayer home with volunteer labour in three weeks; 120 Doukhobors reside
in the area.
|
|
| Meeting of the
Consultative Committee on Doukhobors — 3 |
8 |
|
Minutes — Relocation Sub-Committee
on Sons instructed reps to examine property. Sons claim 500 members.
Recognition of births, marriages, and deaths.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
11 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Biographical
notes on Joe Popoff (artist), Florence S. Faminow (nurse), Nick
Semenoff (artist at CFQC-TV), Senator Horner (tribute to Doukhobors),
Sam Antifaev (his ice rink in the Henrietta district), and C. Roy
Brookbank (adult educator).
|
|
| Remember, No Men Are
Strange |
12 |
|
Poetry Corner by James Kirkup — Remember, no men are
strange, no countries are foreign.
|
|
| Our People |
12 |
|
Poetry Corner by Alec Postnikoff — Recalls the
movement of Russian Doukhobors to Canada in 1899.
|
|
| The Happy Mean |
13 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Strive for the
best of the old and the new.
|
|
| New Westminster
Doukhobors Contribute to DI Fund |
14 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William Shukin — $16 sent to The Inquirer.
|
|
| Salvation Army and
Doukhobors |
14 |
|
Letters to the Editor by George Harelkin — Cadet George
Harelkin theorizes that Doukhobors and the Salvation Army have common
origins. He is a student studying in Michigan for a Salvation Army
mission post.
|
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| Locals Should Have
Addresses for Exchanges |
15 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Sam Stoochnoff — Musical
accompaniment was not approved by the Calgary Doukhobors. The Golden
Rule is central. Russian schools will be opened in all districts where
there are USCC members.
|
|
| Does Not Like Petty
Quibbling |
16 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Petro Tehanov — Suggests use of
Doukhoboria as an alternative to other labels. Says that a democratic
leader is essential — one who respects and upholds the will of the
people, and not a pagan dictator thriving on superstition.
|
|
| To Tehanov's letter |
18 |
|
Editor's Note by Koozma J. Tarasoff —
Spirit-Wrestler' is ambiguous. 'Douk' is spirit and 'bor' is pine
trees. Dasha loves Doukhobors, but disturbed by corruption and
insincere behaviour.
|
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| To all Christian
Churches, Religious Organizations, Idealists |
19 |
|
Information by Mothers of zealots — A group of 15
zealot women appeal to the world to prevent the authorities from
forcefully taking away their children because they are not regularly
attending public schools.
|
|
| Highlights of USCC
Convention |
21 |
|
News from BC by William A. Soukoreff — The USCC
prohibited its members from associating with Sons of Freedom. Also, the
Convention decided to formally leave affiliation with the unity aims of
the UDC, but to cooperate with it on common issues.
|
|
Vol. 2, no. 1 — February 1955
Mother and Child.
A Study in Abstract.
By Bill Perehudoff,
Saskatoon, Sask.
| Brotherhood and the
World Scene |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — A human chain
reaction takes place when an individual gives off the spirit of
brotherhood
|
|
| The DI and its
Implications |
3 |
|
Opinion by Nick W. Sherstobitoff —
Characteristics: universal, a medium of re-examination of problems and
values, free and open forum, adventurous, sees new horizons, and a
method to search for new truths.
|
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| The Meaning of
Brotherhood |
4 |
|
Opinion by Roy Brookbank — There is a destiny
that makes us brothers because we do not live alone. Everyday provides
opportunities to help others to live rather than just letting others
live.
|
|
| The DI in Retrospect |
5 |
|
Opinion by Steve S. Faminow — The journal
contributes and can continue to contribute much that is desired by our
scattered Doukhobor community. We need to support it fully.
|
|
| Union of Doukhobors
of Canada |
6 |
|
Letter to Parliament by Stanley J. Petroff, Nick N. Kalmakoff —
The UDC letter to A. M. Nicholson, Member of Parliament, asks the
leaders not to rearm Germany, but to consider nonviolence as the way of
the future.
|
|
| House of Commons
Canada |
7 |
|
Response to UD by A. M. Nicholson — It seems
incredible that nearly 2000 years after the birth of the Prince of
Peace, so-called Christian countries are acting in such an un-Christian
manner.
|
|
| Pelly Doukhobors
Stand Against Remilitarization |
8 |
|
Letters by John Sookavieff, Alex Kondratoff —
Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent: Past experiences have proven that
wars brought nothing but grief and destruction to mankind, and should
therefore be eliminated.
|
|
| Anniversary Message
From Central Executive UDC |
8 |
|
Opinion by Stanley J. Petroff— The President of
the Union of Doukhobors of Canada congratulates The Inquirer on its
first anniversary. It has served as a medium of exchange of
constructive ideas.
|
|
| Highlights of Union
of Youth Convention Held in Grand Forks |
9 |
|
News From BC by Special Correspondent — A decision
was made to expand the central library and publish a book of hymns,
songs and psalms.
|
|
| Greetings to DI |
10 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Walter P. Strukoff — Praises the
Union of Young Doukhobors and The Inquirer. Urges readers to subscribe.
|
|
| Walter P. Strukoff |
11 |
|
Who's Who by Walter P. Strukoff — As Executive
Member of UDC, Walter Strukoff has had a varied career as carpenter,
grain buyer, chairman of the Pelly Savings and Credit Union Credit
Committee, and as activist in the Doukhobor community.
|
|
| Nick N. Kalmakoff |
12 |
|
Who's Who by Nick N. Kalmakoff — Nick has served
as local secretary of the Independent Doukhobors for six years and now
is Secretary-Treasurer of the Union of Doukhobors of Canada.
|
|
| Stanley J. Petroff |
12 |
|
Who's Who by Stanley J. Petroff — As a farmer,
Stanley has been active in the local community in choir and
organizational work (currently Chairman of UDC).
|
|
| L-O-V-E |
13 |
|
Poetry Corner by Michael M. Tomilin — It's love that
binds us all in one.
|
|
| Brotherhood Week
Officially Founded by CCCJ |
13 |
|
Information — Brotherhood week was first
celebrated in 1948 by the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
14 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Short news
items: High School in Langham, Sask. has 17 students in Russian
language class; Peter A. Sherstobitoff works as traffic clerk for
Canadian Pacific Airlines; Elaine Polovnikoff has performed in a
three-act play.
|
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| Cultural Uplift
Urged at School Concert |
15 |
|
News From BC — Teacher in Brilliant, BC, urges
parents to help their children in youth work and in education.
|
|
| Choir Leader Visits
Creston |
15 |
|
News From BC — Harry W. Vereschagin was in
Creston to teach singing.
|
|
| Orthodox Choir to
Tour Coast |
15 |
|
News From BC — The 30-member Grand Forks Orthodox
Doukhobor Choir will make a two-week tour of Vancouver Island and the
lower mainland in February. Sponsored by the Community Programs Branch,
Dept. of Education.
|
|
| Attended World Peace
Conference |
16 |
|
News From BC by William A. Soukoreff — John F.
Stoochnoff attended the World Peace Conference in Stockholm, Sweden in
November 18-23, 1954. People met to promote understanding and world
peace.
|
|
| Fund Raising Venture
for Prayer Home |
17 |
|
News From Alberta — The United Doukhobors of Alberta
are sponsoring a raffle in an effort to finance the construction of
their local community home.
|
|
| Raising Funds for
Inquirer |
17 |
|
News From Sask. — Kamsack Branch of
UDC is holding a tea to raise funds for The Inquirer.
|
|
| Plan to Participate
in Saskatchewan Jubilee |
17 |
|
News From Sask. — Kamsack
Doukhobors have asked to participate in the Jubilee celebrations of the
province.
|
|
| Saskatoon Doukhobor
Society Gets Charter |
18 |
|
News From Sask. — The Doukhobor
Society of Saskatoon has received its charter under the Saskatchewan
Benevolent Societies Act. The first trustees are: Alvin N. Meakin,
Michael N. Postnikoff, John K. Tarasoff, Alex W. Vereschagin, and
William P. Sherstobitoff.
|
|
| Artist Thanks Readers |
19 |
|
Letter to the Editor by Joe W. Popoff — A Langham (Sask.)
artist thanks readers for sending him pictures and ideas of early
Doukhobor life in Canada, which he has used in his paintings.
|
|
| Active Ladies Club
in Blaine Lake |
19 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Muriel Zakshewski — The
Blaine Lake Doukhobor Ladies Club, organized in 1947, helps with
charity work
|
|
| Does Not Like Dasha |
20 |
|
Letters to the Editor by John G. Bondareff — This
Blaine Lake elder questions the tone of Dasha as being 'unclean'.
Suggests translation of the Book of Life from Russian to English.
|
|
| Likes Humor |
21 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Michael M. Tomilin — The
Crescent Valley, BC resident sees humour as a medium to show the
presence or absence of truth and prejudice.
|
|
| Disappointed About
DI Editorial re Sons |
21 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Peter Popoff — Believes that
USCC members have no alternative but to cease communication with
zealots who participate in violence.
|
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| Correction of
Tehanov's Letter |
23 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Petro Tehanov — The
Vancouver, BC writer prefers the use of term 'Doukhoboria'.
|
|
| To the Mothers of
the Doukhobor Reformed Group |
24 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William Peter Deackoff — This
Detroit, Michigan writer uses Biblical arguments to persuade the zealot
women to return to the peaceful ways of Jesus.
|
|
| Yorkton's Great Land
Rush |
26 |
|
News by Clifford Shaw — Canada's change in
land policy combined with citizenship rules led to a major land rush in
Saskatchewan in 1907.
|
|
| Peace on Earth for
Mankind Aim of World Youth Festival |
27 |
|
Information — An invitation to
participate in the Fifth World Youth Festival of Youth and Students for
Peace and Friendship to be held in Warsaw, Poland, July 31 — August 14,
1955.
|
|
| Rare Slides of
Doukhobor History Shown in Langham |
28 |
|
News From Sask. by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Some 231
historical Doukhobor slides were shown to the public at the Langham
Town Hall Feb. 11, 1955. William M. Chernoff, Secretary of the Blaine
Lake Society of Doukhobors, described the screening of the rare images
of pioneer life.
|
|
| Desire and Interest
Important in Success |
29 |
|
Sports by Lloyd Percival — If a person has
the interest and desire, there is nearly no limit to what he or she can
achieve.
|
|
| World Leaders
Proclaim Peace |
29 |
|
Opinion — Dr. Albert Schweitzer: Now that we
know what a terrible evil war is, we should neglect no effort to
prevent it happening again.
|
|
| Ask the DI |
31 |
|
Information by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Differences
between Doukhobors and Christians. Questions the notion that Queen
Victoria helped 1899 emigration. Meaning of citizenship.
|
|
| Dasha |
32 |
|
Humour by Peter S. Faminow — A critique of
pseudo social analysis, Sorokin, and migration.
|
|
| Meeting of the
Consultative Committee on Doukhobors — 4 |
32 |
|
Minutes — Unconditional military exemption
discussed. Attendance at public schools. Russian language teaching,
arts and crafts. Zealots refuse school.
|
|
| Extracts from the
text of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of
Genocide |
36 |
|
Information by United Nations — The United Nations
Convention states that 'genocide, whether committed in time of peace or
in time of war, is a crime under international law which they undertake
to prevent and to punish'. Canada is a signatory to the Convention.
|
|
| Sons of Freedom
Petitions |
37 |
|
Analysis by Editor — Critique of zealot
petitions re detention of children in New Denver. Petitions reveal
clash between Gulley and Sorokin. Petitions misleading.
|
|
| Christianity and
Revolution in the Church — 1 |
39 |
|
Feature by Peter Koltsoff — Translated from
Russian by Peter S. Faminow of a manuscript by Count Peter Koltsoff who
left Russia via Harbin, China and came to Vancouver. It explains why
Doukhobors deny organized and orthodox religion.
|
|
Vol. 2, no. 2 — March 1955
The Lion.
By Joe W. Popoff,
Langham, Sask.
| Should Make Use
of
Organizations |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Talented poet
Ivan Sysoev recently advertised a Doukhobor hymn book that he plans to
publish when sufficient money is received. Why not appeal to Doukhobor
organizations to publish this book?
|
|
| A Need For Good
Education |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The need for
good education is important in our rapidly changing world.
|
|
| Doukhobors Should
Contribute to the World Youth Conference |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Let us send our
delegates to hold to the truth and steer towards the higher and broader
goal of peace and brotherhood of all humankind.
|
|
| Proceeds of Show to
Inquirer and Iskra |
4 |
|
Letters to the Editor by George Holoboff, F. W. Osatchoff —
The Doukhobor slide show was held in the Langham Town Hall, Sask.
|
|
| Song and Hymn Book |
4 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Ivan Sysoev — Many portraits and
pictures are scattered throughout the book with an appendix describing
the rise and fall of Doukhobor singing.
|
|
| The Voice in the
Wilderness |
5 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Anton Kolesnikoff — This is a
critique of The Inquirer's treatment of the zealot leader Sorokin and
the taking of children away from their parents to New Denver, BC.
|
|
| RCMP orderly in Sons
Raid |
7 |
|
Letters to the Editor by F. J. Mead — Mead of RCMP: Number of
police in school raid was 60, not 200.
|
|
| The New Look |
8 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Nick Hrimakin — Author compliments
The Inquirer with its new format.
|
|
| The DI's Role in
Understanding |
8 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Misha Karnitsky — The journal in
English continues to be of value to the community.
|
|
| Hardy Pioneers Had
Vision of Everlasting Peace |
9 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William M. Chernoff — On the 11th of
February (1955), in the Langham Town Hall, I had the honor and
privilege of showing picture slides of early Doukhobor life.' Early
Doukhobors in Canada encountered many hardships.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
10 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Saskatchewan
Arts Board purchases Bill Perehudoff's abstract painting 'Mother and
Child'.
|
|
| Christianity and
Revolution in the Church — 2 |
11 |
|
Feature by Peter Koltsoff — Church fathers in
the 4th century invented mystical history to support personal power.
Solution: free yourself from the church's hypnotism and intermediaries,
and direct attention to the inner God.
|
|
| What's Wrong With
Our World, Sir? |
15 |
|
Poetry Corner by Joe Fedosoff — The poem focuses on
the folly of greed.
|
|
| Meeting of the
Consultative Committee on Doukhobors — 5 |
15 |
|
Minutes — John J. Verigin asks the
media to distinguish the USCC from other Doukhobor groups. Also he
raises the issue of communal vs. individual structures in ones life.
|
|
| What is Man? |
19 |
|
Feature by Dr. D. R. Cherry, Dr. H. E. Johns, Dr.
Robert Paton, Rev. Robert Miller — Point of view on 'What is
Man?' from professors of English, Physics, Philosophy, and Religion. Dr
Paton: 'To understand man we must take man as he is in his physical,
mental and organic whole.'
|
|
| Slocan Power Problem |
24 |
|
Feature by Paul Markoff — Paul Markoff:
there's prejudice and discrimination against BC Doukhobors who have no
vote in the Kootenays and who cannot get electrical power service.
Instead government is considering exporting electrical power to the USA.
|
|
| Union of Youth Have
Active Program |
26 |
|
News From BC by John J. Chernenkoff — On February
20th, a 30-member Union of Youth Choir visited Salmo with a program of
singing, recitation, and discussions.
|
|
| $70 Raised in
Donations to DI |
27 |
|
News From Sask. by Frances Horkoff, Misha Karnitsky —
Singing and speeches in Kamsack, Saskatchewan featured the fundraising
event for The Inquirer. A resolution was prepared opposing the rearming
of Germany; message sent to Parliament.
|
|
| Independent
Doukhobors Invited to Join the UDC |
28 |
|
News From Sask. by Misha Karnitsky — The Kamsack
Branch of the Union of Doukhobors of Canada held a meeting on the
question of unifying the Saskatchewan Doukhobors.
|
|
| Religious
Organization |
29 |
|
Information by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — The origin
of religion can never be known. It is shrouded in the haziness of the
prehistoric age of man. All religions tend to develop into
collectives leading to societal unity.
|
|
| The Teachings
(Doctrine) of the Doukhobors — 1 |
30 |
|
Feature by Pavel Biryukov — Translated from
Russian and taken from the book entitled 'Doukhobors' by Pavel
Biryukov, a collection of articles , memoirs, letters and other
documents (1908). Original taken from a memorandum written in 1805 by
an unknown author.
|
|
| Sports College says
Stress is Major Cause of Disease |
32 |
|
Sports by Sports College — Lloyd Percival:
Relaxation takes top priority in controlling any stress.
|
|
Vol. 2, no. 3 — April 1955
Sowing Seeds on the Prairies.
By Joe W. Popoff,
Langham, Sask.
| Lets Understand Each
Other Via Universal Language |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — In view of the
present crisis in this atomic age, world nations should consider a
universal language as a medium of understanding. Esperanto is such a
choice
|
|
| Easter |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — On Easter day
in 1895 Mathew Lebedev and 10 Doukhobors in the Caucasus decided not to
serve in the army of the Tsar. They laid down their arms, were
arrested, and were severely persecuted.
|
|
| Important Business |
4 |
|
An Appeal by Nick N. Kalmakoff — This year marks
the 10th Anniversary of the Union of Doukhobors of Canada. The Annual
Convention is scheduled for Saskatoon, Sask., July 4th. Why has the
USCC officially pulled out?
|
|
| The Record Album |
5 |
|
Information by Peter S. Bludoff — The Blaine Lake
writer is impressed by three 78-RMP vinyl records by Doukhobors
performing artists: Paul Chernoff in solo is accompanied by William
Saliken
|
|
| Doukhobors Send
Letter to Minister, Protest War |
6 |
|
Letters by George Semenoff — The Saskatoon
Doukhobors sent a letter of grave concern to Lester B. Pearson,
External Affairs Minister, Ottawa. They cite the danger of atomic
weapons of mass destruction. Solution: abolish war and turn to
nonviolent alternatives.
|
|
| Delegation Visits
Parliament |
7 |
|
News From Sask. by Frances Horkoff — The
Kamsack-Verigin Doukhobors met with Members of the Legislative Assembly
in Regina on March 11th with an urgent message to protest all
preparations for war. Peace and brotherhood is our slogan.
|
|
| Choir Performs to a
Large Audience |
9 |
|
News From BC — Grand Forks Choir returned home
from a busy two-week tour of the BC coast. Met 16,000 people. Hosted in
homes. The goodwill tour gave chance to counter unfavourable press
publicity and slanted writings by some authors and the so-called Sons
of Freedom.
|
|
| Annual Youth
Festival To Be Held in Castlegar |
9 |
|
News
From BC — Notice of
Annual Doukhobor Youth Festival to be held in Castlegar, BC April
30-May 1, 1955.
|
|
| Instructor Prepares
Choir For Tour |
9 |
|
News From BC — Announcement of a proposed choir
tour of western Canada by a group from Brilliant, BC under the
leadership of Harry W. Vereschagin.
|
|
| Sons Refuse to Meet
Quakers |
10 |
|
News From BC by Lucy
Nazaroff and others — A group of six Sons of Freedom women send
a letter to Dorothy Starr, editor of The Canadian Friend, informing
their opposition to Emmett Gulley and his supporters.
|
|
| USCC Choir Heard
Over CBC |
10 |
|
News From BC — The USCC Choir of Grand Forks, BC
performed to radio audiences for the first time on a coast-to-coast CBC
broadcast. The performance was recorded in Vancouver during their
two-week tour of the coast.
|
|
| Slavic Handicraft
Display |
11 |
|
News From Sask. — Handicraft
articles donated by the Slavic countries as a goodwill gesture to
Canadians were displayed at the Ukrainian Labor Temple in Saskatoon,
Sask. March 17.
|
|
| The Teachings
(Doctrine) of the Doukhobors — 2 |
11 |
|
Feature by Pavel Biryukov — The anonymous
article of 1805 contains teachings that were presented by the
Doukhobors when they were subversive and functioning as an underground
movement. Hence this interpretation may be suspect.
|
|
| A Quiet Spring Day |
14 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — A quiet spring
day has both symmetry and beauty.
|
|
| Meeting of the Consultative Committee on Doukhobors — 6 | 15 |
|
Minutes — Speakers included Stuart Jamieson,
John J. Verigin, Mr C. E. Clay, William Dixon, Harry B. Hawthorn, and
Dr N. A. M. MacKenzie.
|
|
| The Background of
Doukhobor Origin — 1 |
19 |
|
Feature: Doukhobor History by William A. Soukoreff — Setting
their religion on Christian and rationalistic basis, they proclaimed
that the Kingdom of God is within us. They denounced all outward rites
and dogmas.
|
|
| Writer Visits
Colonies in South America |
22 |
|
Travel Notes by George Okulevich — Author of
Vestnik describes his visit to a Russian colony of New Israelites in
Uruguay and Argentina. Reveals that S. S. Sorokin has exploited the
zealots.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
22 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Doukhobor
students at U of Sask. in Saskatoon include Sam Chernoff, Joseph
Fedosoff, Mac Peregoodoff, Elaine M. Polovnikoff, Annette Strelioff,
Mac Pereverzoff, Alex L. Osatchoff, Doris Hoodekoff, Pat P. Shukin,
Dona M. Tomilin, and Alexander A. Gorkoff.
|
|
| Truth Hurts the Eyes |
24 |
|
Letters to the Editor by George A. Bloodoff — Congratulates
The Inquirer for revealing new knowledge.
|
|
| Opposes Education,
Wants Children Returned |
24 |
|
Letters to the Editor by J. Pozdnikoff — The letter is in
answer to Mr. Deakoff of Michigan. 'Bring our children back to our
parents.'
|
|
| Claims Inquirer is
Unscrupulous |
25 |
|
Letters to the Editor by John J. Perepelkin — The author
complains that The Inquirer
has not published his article on culture. The Editor rejected it for
one or more reasons of being irrelevant, incoherent, libelous,
voluminous and not concise. This is a public press.
|
|
| Sportsmanship Should
be Stressed on all Levels |
28 |
|
Sports by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Players should
control their tempers and strive to be true athletes.
|
|
| Will Our Sins Find
Us? |
30 |
|
Opinion by Michael M. Tomilin — Author
contends that doing bad deeds will ultimately backfire.
|
|
| Quaker on Payroll of
BC Government |
32 |
|
Information by Dorothy S. Starr — Emmett Gulley
has represented the Quakers for the past three years, but has been on
the payroll of the BC Government.
|
|
Vol. 2, no. 4 — May 1955
Luba is trying a new recipe – will she pick the right ingredients?
By Frances Faminow,
Vancouver, BC
Back Cover:
| New Habits Needed to
Solve Conflicts |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Rapid
development of science needs to be tempered with morality if we are to
survive.
|
|
| A Tribute to a Great
Scientist and Humanitarian |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — We cannot
simultaneously plan for war and peace.'
|
|
| External Affairs
Minister Replies to Saskatoon Doukhobors |
4 |
|
Letters by Lester B. Pearson — I fully
sympathize with and share your grave concern at the alarming threat of
a nuclear war.'
|
|
| 2000 Maintain
Colorful Doukhobor Traditions at Annual Youth Festival |
4 |
|
News From BC by Michael M. Tomilin — The 8th Annual
Doukhobor Youth Festival brought out record attendance of 2000 in
Castlegar, BC.
|
|
| Enjoys Reading
Inquirer — Offers Suggestion |
6 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Pete Troobitscoff — Suggests
symbols for Inquirer: Toil and Peaceful Life. The Welfare of All the
World is Not Worth the Life of One Child.
|
|
| Grateful to his
Heritage |
6 |
|
Letters to the Editor by George Harelkin — Observes that
Doukhobor heritage is closer with God than others.
|
|
| Tells Sons — Be
Thankful to Tolstoy; Put Faith in God |
7 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William Peter Deackoff — Gives
tribute to educated Lev N. Tolstoy for saving the Doukhobors.
|
|
| Whom Should the
Younger Doukhobor Generation Believe |
8 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Fred J. Fillipoff — Photo in Life
Magazine Sept. 20, 1954 mixes up Elder Nick Fofonoff for Prince George.
|
|
| Public Hearing re
Doukhobor Land |
10 |
|
News From BC — Commissioner Arthur E. Lord
schedules public meetings for land claims in BC.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
10 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Doukhobor
youth attend 4-H competitions at Univ. of Sask. Smorgasbord supper has
international flavour.
|
|
| A Sound Mind in a
Healthy Body Provides Balance in Life |
11 |
|
Sports — We need to improve our
athletic and fitness standard with exercise, proper diet, rest, and a
good mental attitude.
|
|
| Leadership of
Doukhobors |
13 |
|
Feature: Doukhobor History — 2 by William A. Soukoreff — The author
describes the role of Sylvan Kalesnikoff, Illarion Pobirohin, Savely
Kapustin and Lukeria Kalmykova in Doukhobor history.
|
|
| A Philosophy of Life |
16 |
|
Feature by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Start to build
your philosophy by trusting your first-hand experience. Use your
judgments as a landmark and guide, not as fixed points.
|
|
| A Vision |
19 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — An ode to a
vision of peace, friendship, and a future.
|
|
| Literary Achievement
by a Young Fairview Girl |
20 |
|
Information — A 13-year-old from a small log
cabin in Alberta won a world award for her poem.
|
|
| Meeting of the
Consultative Committee on Doukhobors |
21 |
|
Minutes — Resolution: The media ought to use
care to eliminate the word 'Doukhobor' from their news releases dealing
with crime. Recognition of marriage in BC and Sask.
|
|
| Must Face Facts —
Constructive Attitude Required |
25 |
|
Information — Advice for 7th UDC convention:
Seek truth, balance, and well-organized resolutions.
|
|
| Suggested Doukhobor
Discussion Topics for the Convention |
27 |
|
Information — Topics: well-defined aims and
purpose; active membership; active youth; fees; The Inquirer.
|
|
| Sons Send Letter to
Orthodox Doukhobors Warning re Land Question |
29 |
|
Poetry Corner by John J. Perepelkin, et al —
Zealots: You have no right to occupy land without involving all
Doukhobors who were in former CCUB.
|
|
Vol. 2, no. 5 — June 1955
Pioneering in Saskatchewan.
Artist unknown.
| Doukhobor Land
Question Requires Realistic Approach |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — All groups
ought to cooperate in using the surplus fund for seniors homes,
libraries, scholarships, seminars, and the promotion of the arts.
|
|
| Birthday of a
Province |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Pioneering
qualities to celebrate are friendship, cooperation, courage,
humbleness, and understanding.
|
|
| Traditional
Doukhobor Holiday Has Significance |
4 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The spirit of
love, understanding, and the recognition of human dignity needs to be
applied today.
|
|
| Youth Urged to
Attend Convention |
4 |
|
Information — Youth are urged to
attend combined conference of Union of Young Doukhobors and UDC in
Saskatoon July 3-4.
|
|
| Doukhobor Convention
Will Deal With Important Issues |
5 |
|
Information by Nick N. Kalmakoff — Issues at UDC
conference: lack of interest of youth, inter-group relations, and our
role in the world.
|
|
| The Teachings
(Doctrine) of the Doukhobors — 3 |
6 |
|
Feature by Pavel Biryukov — Items include:
souls, death, theatre, decorations, shaving beards, smoking, survival,
and language.
|
|
| Questionnaire Report |
8 |
|
Feature by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — The Letters
to the Editor, Editorials, and Editorial comments received the highest
ratings. Local news were approved also. Satire disapproved.
|
|
| Public Hearing re
Land Question |
10 |
|
News From BC — Royal commissioner
Arthur E. Lord holds public hearings on the Doukhobor Lands Allotment
Inquiry Act re 18,800 acres land in Kootenay-Boundary area.
|
|
| Sons Appeal to
United Nations |
11 |
|
Telegram to UN by William M. Moojelsky, et al —
Zealots strongly protest the abduction of 74 children to New Denver.
|
|
| United Nations
Replies |
13 |
|
Letters by Leslie Chen — An acknowledgement to
parents who sent a telegram to UN protesting abduction of their
children in BC.
|
|
| Land Commission
Hearing Re-Opens |
13 |
|
News From BC — Land commission
re-opens in Grand Forks, BC
|
|
| Improvement Needed
in Canadian Fitness |
13 |
|
Sports — Unfitness is a national
disgrace causing absenteeism from work, injuries and fatigue and
accidents.
|
|
| Pioneer Experiences |
16 |
|
Feature — Hardships shared on
settlement, sod construction, working the land, hitching self to
ploughs, and encounter with wolves.
|
|
| Awaken Men |
18 |
|
Poetry Corner by Michael M. Tomilin — Isn't it time
for us to try for new and better life?
|
|
| Doukhobors in
Transcaucasia Split Over Recognition of a Leader, Denouncement of
Militarism |
18 |
|
Feature: Doukhobor History — 3 by William A. Soukoreff — After the
death of Lukeria Kalmykova in 1886, a major split occurred. Mathew
Lebedov was arrested for ceasing to be a soldier. Peter V. Verigin was
exiled.
|
|
| Meeting of the
Consultative Committee on Doukhobors |
22 |
|
Minutes — Doukhobor marriage and ceremony
officiated before bread, salt and water. Birth registration.
|
|
| Social Workers
Discuss: Developing Human Community |
26 |
|
Report by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Adult
educators from many groups met to learn the tools of communications and
development.
|
|
| Desires Sunday
School Program |
29 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Muriel Zakshewski — Author sees
need for Sunday School program for children as a way to instill
interest in the future.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
30 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — UDC has printed 200 draft mimeo
copies of a book with 340 popular hymns for examination by delegates.
Joe Popoff, artist, holds display in Saskatoon.
|
|
| Records — Russian
Folk Songs |
32 |
|
Advertisement — Russian folk songs recorded by
Fred Ziben, Frank Konken and Alex Konken.
|
|
Vol. 2, no. 6 — July 1955
Youth.
Artist unknown.
| United Nations —
Hope for World Peace |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — World leaders
realize that we have to learn to live together or not live at all.
|
|
| World Scientists
Renounce War |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Einstein and
eight other scientists signed an appeal to world leaders for an end to
war lest humankind be destroyed by nuclear weapons.
|
|
| Doukhobor Convention
a Success? |
4 |
|
Report — Highlights of the 7th Convention
of the Union of Doukhobors of Canada in Saskatoon. 15 resolutions
passed: genocide, land, peace, Inquirer, Book of Life.
|
|
| Res Ipsa Loquitur |
5 |
|
Column by Peter S. Faminow — Cites J. S.
Woodsworth as man of conscience in Parliament. Forefathers were saintly
as well. UN on its 10th anniversary. Stop killing now.
|
|
| Doukhobor Principles
Reaffirmed on 60th Anniversary. Telegram Sent to UN |
6 |
|
News From BC by Michael P. Deakoff, Tom E. Dergousoff —
On 60th anniversary of arms burning, Doukhobors reaffirm their stance
for a non-killing society.
|
|
| St. Peter's Day
Celebrations at Salmo |
7 |
|
News From BC by John J. Chernenkoff — Salmo
Doukhobors observed the 60th anniversary of the arms burning by their
forefathers in Russia. Harry W. Vereschagin addressed theme.
|
|
| Sons Send Open
Letter to Emmett Gulley |
8 |
|
News From BC — An Open Letter protested the
seizure of zealot children. Signed by seven mothers.
|
|
| Sons Send Second
Formal Petition to United Nations |
8 |
|
News From BC — A second former zealot petition
to the UN begs to hold a Human Rights Commission session on the plight
of their children in New Denver.
|
|
| Petrov Day in Canora
Had Wide Representation |
9 |
|
News From Sask. — 2000 people
gathered in the Canora Fair Grounds to commemorate the 1895 arms
burning in Russia. Singing and costumes added colour.
|
|
| Rain Mars
Celebrations |
9 |
|
News From Sask. — Rain lowered
attendance at annual Doukhobor peace day in Blaine Lake, Sask.
|
|
| Pioneers Honored at
Jubilee Program |
9 |
|
News From Sask. — 95-year-old Mr.
Chutskoff was honoured at 60th anniversary of Doukhobor arms burning in
Russia. Parade recalled the past.
|
|
| Prayer Home
Officially Opened |
10 |
|
News From Sask. by Misha Karnitsky — Kamsack Doukhobors
officially opened a Prayer Home on June 22nd. Size: 30 by 60 feet.
|
|
| St. Peter's Day |
10 |
|
News From Sask. by Mike Postnikoff — Everyone must
renounce violent ways today if humankind is survive. Event was held in
Langham at the Epp School grounds.
|
|
| Pelly Doukhobors
Hold Successful Picnic |
11 |
|
News From Sask. by Special Correspondent — Doukhobors
of Pelly, Sask. hosted peace day picnic with singing, speeches, musical
numbers, and food.
|
|
| Speech at Jubilee
Celebration by Pete Konkin |
11 |
|
News From Sask. by Pete Konkin — Konkin praised Sask.
on its 50th birthday and recognized the Doukhobor pioneers who burnt
firearms in 1895 and settled in Canada in 1899. Hardships cited.
|
|
| Plans to Visit Saskatchewan Jubilee Celebrations | 13 |
|
Letters to the Editor by John J.
Chernenkoff — Salmo BC writer plans to visit Sask. In August.
|
|
| Strive for World
Brotherhood |
14 |
|
UDC Convention by Peter S. Faminow — Peter and
Frances Faminow of Vancouver sent greetings to reaffirm the spirit of
world brotherhood.
|
|
| Greetings Sent From
St. Peter's Day Festival |
14 |
|
UDC Convention by Tom E. Dergousoff — Writer affirms
60th anniversary of arms burning in Russia.
|
|
| Sons Appeal to
Convention re Children |
15 |
|
UDC Convention by Mable Barisoff, Nellie Rezansoff —
A Committee of zealot mothers appeal for help to free their 'kidnapped'
children in New Denver.
|
|
| Slav Congress Sends
Greetings |
15 |
|
UDC Convention by John Boychuk, Mary Vukelich — The
Canadian Slav Congress greets the Convention with a resolve to continue
the struggle for peace on earth.
|
|
| Greets Convention
With Three Proposals |
15 |
|
UDC Convention by John G. Bondoreff — This Blaine
Lake Sask. elder proposes: seek whereabouts of Peter P. Verigin in
USSR, do not respect political parties, and build seniors homes.
|
|
| Iskra Greets the
Convention |
16 |
|
UDC Convention by Peter P. Legebokoff — Editor of
Iskra reaffirms truth, freedom, strength in union and brotherly love.
|
|
| The Convention in
Brief |
17 |
|
UDC Convention — Thirteen
resolutions were passed, six rejected. Membership dues raised from 50
cents to $1.
|
|
| Convention Reports |
19 |
|
UDC Convention — Reports on The Inquirer,
Doukhobor Book of Life printing, and singing tour. Inquirer budget is
$1960.
|
|
| Resolutions |
23 |
|
UDC Convention — Resolutions:
publish hymn book; celebrate the Sask. and Alberta Jubilees; ban the
bomb; promote peace for all; media to use care in reporting; choir
tour; response to the New Denver issue.
|
|
| Convention Chatter |
26 |
|
UDC Convention — Exemption from
military service explained. Zealot concerns explained by Vladimir
Hanceroff about the forceful taking away of their children.
|
|
| The Gentle Breeze |
28 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Breeze says:
'Strive for the best throughout the lands.'
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
29 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Two outdoor
clay and brick ovens built at the Western Development Museum in
Saskatoon. Fresh bread a hit. Contributions of pioneers cited.
|
|
| What is the RCYO? |
30 |
|
Guest Article by Stan Linkovich — The Russian
Canadian Youth Organization has a magazine, choir, dance group, sports
program, film showings, debates, socials. Support peace.
|
|
Vol. 2, no. 7 — August 1955
Fruit basket.
Artist unknown.
| What is Peaceful
Coexistence? |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Coexistence has
taken a new meaning as a result of a world dominated by the shadow of
nuclear war. We must have trust to survive together.
|
|
| Let's Try to Improve
Ourselves |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — To become well
adjusted citizens of the world, we need to work on improving our full
potential.
|
|
| Maybe |
4 |
|
Feature by Peter S. Bludoff — Man has a
balancing act to stay alive, overcome hate and violence, and work
towards a sense of harmony in our Universe.
|
|
| Res Ipsa Loquitur |
6 |
|
Column by Peter S. Faminow — Peter tells the
story of how sunflower seeds broke the ice when sunflower seeds were
passed around to 18 young Soviet athletes.
|
|
| Sudden Death of
Popular Singer Shocks the Community |
7 |
|
News From BC — Popular Russian
folk and religious singer Paul Chernoff in Grand Forks died of a heart
attack at age 33.
|
|
| 1500 Attend 21st
USCC Declaration Day Anniversary |
8 |
|
News From BC — Close to 1500 people
attended a meeting and picnic in Grand Forks in celebrating the USCC
Declaration. Molokans, Quakers and others were visitors.
|
|
| Drowning and Sawmill
Accidents Claim Two Lives |
9 |
|
News From BC — 2500 came to pay
tribute to Peter P. Konkin who drowned. Also hundreds came to the
funeral of Peter Koftinow, a sawmill accident victim.
|
|
| Soviet Ambassador
Entertained |
9 |
|
News From Sask. — Sobranie in
Blaine Lake honoured Dimitri S. Chuvahin, Soviet Ambassador to Canada.
Choral singing followed. Question: delegation to Russia, Anna Markova,
Peter P. Verigin.
|
|
| Car Collision Fatal
to Well Known Doukhobor Elder |
10 |
|
News From Sask. — Alex Popoff, Sr.
of Blaine Lake (father of Eli A. Popoff of BC) died in car collision.
Deceased was born in Russia in 1876. Exiled to Siberia. Came to Canada
in 1905.
|
|
| Doukhobors Raise
Money for DI by Baking Bread |
10 |
|
News From Sask. — Money raised from
bread baking venture donated to The Inquirer.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
10 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Fred Ogloff's
first attempt to swim Christina Lake foiled by strong currents. John
Mahonin built brick oven in Yorkton for use at Pion-Era.
|
|
| Dedicated to the
Late Paul M. Chernoff, Grand Forks, BC |
11 |
|
Poetry Corner by Michael M. Tomilin — A Dedication to
a popular young singer Paul M. Chernoff.
|
|
| What is Physical
Education? |
12 |
|
Sports by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Give me an
athlete with good attitude and character and I'll make a great athlete
out of him.
|
|
| Clarifies Misquoted
Statements |
13 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Steve S. Faminow — If parents
break the law, they (not their children) should be responsible.
|
|
| Scenes of the Union
of Doukhobors of Canada 7th Convention |
15 |
|
Photos by Koozma J. Tarasoff — UDC Executive
at the 7th Convention in Saskatoon. Blaine Lake Youth Choir.
|
|
| Finds Convention
Interesting and Educational |
17 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Michael Dergousoff — Participant at
UDC Conference found it educational and entertaining.
|
|
| A Worthy Venture |
18 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Alex W. Vereschagin — A California
Doukhobor enjoys The Inquirer.
|
|
| An Act of a Good
Samaritan |
18 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Mable Barisoff, Nellie Rezansoff —
Zealot mothers thank UDC for defending the unjust actions of the BC
authorities re children in New Denver.
|
|
| Exclusive and
Unconditional Exemption? |
19 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William P. Sherstobitoff — An Order
in Council in 1940 to COs changed wording from exemption to indefinite
postponement of military service.
|
|
| The Law as it
Applied to Conscientious Objectors Before the Doukhobors Came to Canada |
20 |
|
Feature by National War Regulations —
Sub-Section 3 of Sec. 21 of the Militia Act, Chap. 41 of the Revised
Statutes of Canada.
|
|
| The Law as it
Applied After the Arrival of the Doukhobors |
21 |
|
Feature by National War Regulations — The
government gives absolute immunity from Military Service. Signed Joh G.
McGree, Clerk of Privy Council.
|
|
| The Order in Council
as it Applies Now 22 |
22 |
|
Feature by National War Regulations — Privy
Council 7215 provides indefinite postponement of military training to
applicants. Signed by A. D. P. Heeney, Privy Council.
|
|
| The Doukhobors of
British Columbia by Harry B. Hawthorn |
25 |
|
Book Reviews by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Book is
largely based on Report of the Doukhobor Research Committee 1952.
Report dealt primarily with the Krestova-Brilliant problem, but
non-Doukhobors implicated.
|
|
| Pioneer Stories of
the Doukhobors on the Prairies — 1 |
27 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — Whispering prayers,
massaging heads and magic spells were early healing practices on the
prairies.
|
|
| A New Definition of
Religion |
28 |
|
Information by Katherine McCaughtry — You may
worship the Sun or Jehovah or Christ or Confucius or Buddha, and not be
religious. One may walk outside the pale of all creeds and be blind to
all Gods.
|
|
| What Makes a Good
Meeting |
29 |
|
Information by National Council of Social Work —
Ask about weaknesses, strong points, and improvements when you attend
your next meeting.
|
|
| An Early Doukhobor
Village |
30 |
|
Feature by H. A. Kennedy — From Kennedy's Book
of the West, 1925: dwellings with intelligent design, pleasant folk,
great clay oven, girls singing, pacifist folk. Not criminal.
|
|
Vol. 2, no. 8 — September 1955
Cattails and Birds.
Artist unknown.
| School Bells Ring
Again |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — In school the
child develops new horizons, gains new friendships, socially accepted
mores, and a chance to share in building a better future.
|
|
| An Ethically Bad
Principle |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Judge Arthur E.
Lord of the Commission on Doukhobors recommends spying, but spying is a
Gestapo method that is not acceptable in a democratic society.
|
|
| Vegetarianism — A Moderating Influence |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The pros and
cons of vegetarianism are examined. Even a reliance only on fruits and
vegetables for food, one still cannot escape destroying living cells.
|
|
| Western Citizenship
Conference |
4 |
|
Feature by Koozma J. Tarasoff — 2nd Youth
Conference in Banff Sept. 4-5 increased leadership skills in
inter-group relations. Education, economic improvement and legislation
useful to overcome prejudice.
|
|
| Christianity and
Revolution in the Church — 3 |
10 |
|
Feature by Peter Koltsoff — Author reveals
that the Niacine Council in 325 destroyed several copies of the Gospel
so as to hide the true nature of Christ.
|
|
| I Am a Citizen of
the World |
14 |
|
Feature by Peace News — The differences between
the US Soldier's Code and the World Citizen's Code.
|
|
| September Breeze |
16 |
|
Poetry Corner by Steve S. Faminow — September breeze,
so fresh and pure is Nature's autumn touch.
|
|
| Claims Bonner
Bypassed Top Advice of Sons |
16 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Mennonite
spokesman Abraham Driedger condemned kidnapping of zealot children to
New Denver. Suggests compensation for loss of lands in Sask.
|
|
| Goverment to act on
Recommendations of Judge Lord after Exhaustive Inquiry |
17 |
|
News From BC — Judge Lord headed a
lands inquiry in 1953 to find the best method of returning lands to BC
Doukhobors.
|
|
| Lundbreck —
Community Activities Reviewed in Annual Report |
19 |
|
News From Alberta by Steve S. Faminow — The
Lundbreck-Cowley Doukhobor community held its annual meeting.
Reaffirmed its support to construct a community home.
|
|
| Funeral Held for
Elder. Poem Read |
20 |
|
News From Sask. — IInstead of
flowers, support for Sunday School class supported by surviving family.
|
|
| Yorkton: Doukhobors
Take Part in Pion-Era Festival |
21 |
|
News From Sask. by George W. Bloodoff — Men
demonstrated how pioneers sawed lumber. Women hitched themselves to a
plough.
|
|
| Music Has a Place in
Our Lives |
22 |
|
Opinion by Frances Horkoff — I would like to
see music written for all our hymns and songs — that way they'll live
forever.'
|
|
| Attends
International Vegetarian Confab |
24 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Olga Biryukov — Olga Biryukov of
Geneva reports on International Congress of Vegetarianism in Paris.
Recalls her visit to Saskatchewan. She is daughter of Pavel Biryukov,
Tolstoy's biographer.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
25 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Bill
Perehudoff's most recent commission is a mural at the depot of the
Sask. Transportation Company. Currently he works for Modern Press in
Saskatoon.
|
|
| Working With
Volunteers |
28 |
|
Feature by Julia Abrahamson — With
organization and care, volunteers can provide an invaluable service to
society. Grow, learn, make decisions, be friendly, do not take them for
granted.
|
|
| Did You Know That
Sports Skills Are Not Born |
31 |
|
Sports by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Once you have
selected the right sport or job, work hard to attain success.
|
|
| Heat |
31 |
|
Poetry Corner by P. N. Tarasoff — The icebergs of
the mind make us cool and free.
|
|
Vol. 2, no. 9 — October 1955
The Don Cossack.
By William Novakshonoff,
Buchanan, Sask.
| In Search of a
Doukhobor King |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — It is doubtful
that a search for a Doukhobor king (Peter P. Verigin, III) will bring
peace and happiness to the Doukhobor family. Equality has challenged
divinity.
|
|
| Is Censorship
Merited? |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — What is needed
is not more freedom, nor more controls, but a new public
responsibility. Liberty is useful according to John Stuart Mills.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
3 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Of 9000
Conscientious Objectors in Canada in 1944, about 2000 were Doukhobors
20%, also Mennonites 63% and others13%.
|
|
| Shameless Tears |
5 |
|
Feature by Florence S. Faminow — The writer is
thankful to her parents for sending her to school and encouraging her
to go on to complete her studies.
|
|
| A Dream Come True |
6 |
|
Letters to the Editor by John I. Pereverseff — The surplus
fund from the sale of community land could be used for seniors homes.
|
|
| Museum is the Place
for Traditional Clothes |
7 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Ethel Kanigan — The place for our
traditional attire is not in our Community Halls, but in a museum.
|
|
| A $142,000 Question |
8 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William A. Soukoreff — The best plan
offered is to use the surplus funds from the $142,111.07 left from CCUB
receivership be used for seniors homes or helping the needy. Details
presented.
|
|
| Delegation to USSR
Discussed at Meeting |
10 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Vladimir Hanceroff — The question of
sending delegates to the Soviet Union is not only of concern to the
USCC but to all.
|
|
| Courage |
11 |
|
Sports by Wilsey Outlook — The poem by Wilsey
Outlook personifies a positive attitude of the athlete and is
recommended for memorizing by the Sports College Testing Group.
|
|
| Hall Improvements
Discussed |
13 |
|
News From BC by John J. Chernenkoff — A projection
room is proposed for a meeting hall in Salmo.
|
|
| Singing Recorded as
Guests Entertained |
13 |
|
News From BC — Molokan hymn sung
at party in Salmo.
|
|
| Burden on Government
to Unfreeze Land |
13 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Fear was
expressed at the Lord hearing that if any or all of the 18,000 acres
was purchased by the Doukhobors, there was no assurance of stability
from zealot attacks.
|
|
| Interdenominational
Service Held |
14 |
|
News From Sask. by Walter P. Strukoff — Doukhobors were
amongst the first pioneers to settle in the Pelly district.
Interdenominational service told.
|
|
| It's as Easy to Wipe Out Hunger as it was to make the Hydrogen Bomb | 15 |
|
Feature by Lord Boyd-Orr — Scientific
knowledge if applied properly could end poverty, wars, and the dreaded
H-Bombs.
|
|
| What Do You Think |
19 |
|
Opinion by Mac Pereversoff — People are giants
in the knowledge of science, but midgets in the knowledge of
themselves. Is man nasty, brutish, noble or charitable?
|
|
| Anastasia's Daughter |
20 |
|
Book Reviews by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — The
significance of the book is that the novelist Gaie Taylor has finally
discovered a rich field of writing. The Doukhobor society provides an
excellent subject.
|
|
| Christianity and
Revolution in the Church — 4 |
23 |
|
Feature by Peter Koltsoff — Secret of Bishop:
We perform a service not to God but to people; this drama is an event
primarily not for the people but to the vanity of their princes.
|
|
| They Came to Learn |
27 |
| Feature by Peter S. Bludoff — A visit to
Saskatchewan of Russian agro-scientists described. Lack of interpreters
was a problem in understanding PFRA and farming. |
Vol. 2, no. 10 — November 1955
World Friendship.
By Joe W. Popoff,
Langham, Sask.
| No Room for Dogmatic
Beliefs |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Whenever we are
about to express a notion as a dogmatic truth, let us think twice
before we make any snap judgments.
|
|
| Was Doukhobor
Concept, Through Tolstoy, Borrowed From America? |
3 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — William Lloyd Garrison's
Declaration of Sentiments was published in Lev Tolstoy's book, then
adopted by Peter V. Verigin in exile. It was against all wars and
politics.
|
|
| Doukhobor Districts
Urged to Take Advantage of Choir Leader |
5 |
|
Information by Nick N. Kalmakoff — The UDC
Executive has arranged for Harry W. Vereschagin to tour western Canada
Doukhobor settlements and hold choral workshops.
|
|
| Letter Sent to Peace
Congress |
6 |
|
Letter by Stanley J. Petroff, Nick N. Kalmakoff —
UDC sends greetings to the Forum of the Canadian Peace Congress in
Toronto in support of disarmament and peace.
|
|
| Doukhobor Culture |
7 |
|
Opinion by Elaine Polovnikoff — Student
suggests that national songs, dances, and Russian language courses be
included in the enrichment and preservation of Doukhobor culture.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
9 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Nadya Konkin
and George Shukin achieved top scores at the Kamsack 4-H day.
|
|
| The Farmer |
12 |
|
Poetry Corner by Ethel Kanigan — There is life,
beauty and drama on the farm.
|
|
| The Second Mile.
Ethics in Engineering |
12 |
|
Feature by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Reliability,
courtesy, competency, and maturity are standards to strive for in ones
profession as well as in life.
|
|
| Fifth World Youth
Festival |
14 |
|
Feature by Natalia Aksaniuk — A Saskatoon
student attended the 5th World Festival of Youth and Students in in
Warsaw, Poland and writes of her impressions.
|
|
| Death of Peter
Verigin Recalled at Service |
16 |
|
News From BC — A memorial service was held for
Peter V. Verigin who died in October 1924 in a still-unsolved train
explosion.
|
|
| Sons of Freedom
Mothers Plead With Premier for Return of Children |
17 |
|
News From BC — Zealot mothers
plead before Premier Bennett for the return of their children from New
Denver. So far 40 children have been forcefully taken.
|
|
| Gulley Asked to Free
Children |
17 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — A delegation of
zealot women gathered at the home of Quaker Emmett Gulley pleading for
the release of their children from New Denver.
|
|
| Scholarship for M.
Chernoff |
18 |
|
News From Sask. by Kamsack Times — Michael Chernoff of
Kamsack is one of two Saskatchewan students awarded a university
scholarship to Queen's University in Kingston. Had 94.8 average for
four years.
|
|
| Society Holds
Ceremony in Prelude to Building a Home |
18 |
|
News From Sask. — The Doukhobor
Society of Saskatoon held a prayer ceremony before building a Community
Home. Koozma Tarasoff, Sr. turned the first sod.
|
|
| Tree Planting Project |
19 |
|
News From Sask. by Walter P. Strukoff — The Pelly
Doukhobor Society planted trees at the Peaceful Cove Cemetery.
|
|
| Sons of Freedom and
J. J. Verigin |
19 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — Letter by zealots to
Judge Arthur E. Lord is reprinted as 'Clarification re J. J. Verigin'.
In hijack manner, zealots claim all Doukhobors are zealots and
Freedomites are scapegoats for the Verigins. Sees S. S. Sorokin as
champion.
|
|
| Editorial Comment on
'Sons' Letter |
23 |
|
Editor's Comment by Inquirer — Letter is full of
half-truths and falsehoods, probably composed by outside agitators.
Suggests Sorokin was brought to Canada in as a social experiment to
disrupt Doukhobors.
|
|
| Vereschagin Guest
Speaker at Special Evening Program |
25 |
|
News From Sask. by Nick N. Kalmakoff — Elder master
introduces four-part singing in western Canada tour doing an official
launch in Canora.
|
|
| A Long Time Ago |
27 |
|
Short Story by Frances Horkoff — The story begins
with the opening and closing of a box stove in winter on an early
Saskatchewan farm. Family members are recalled. A surprise ending.
|
|
Vol. 2, no. 11 — December 1955
The Welcome Door.
By William Novakshonoff,
Buchanan, Sask.
| The Real Meaning of
Christmas |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Cooperating to
avert a world catastrophe is the heart of the matter. Love is central
to understanding, goodwill and reconciliation.
|
|
| Doukhobors Should
Re-Apply for Release of Children |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Suggests that
Doukhobors should make a second application to government to release
zealot children and send them to school.
|
|
| The Challenge of Mars |
4 |
|
Poetry Corner by Jessie Wallace Hughan — We defy
thee, O Mars, to stop the slaughter of humankind.
|
|
| Why are Doukhobor
Land-Holders Classed as Aliens — Jaycees Question |
5 |
|
News From BC by Grand Forks Gazette — Why are
Doukhobor land-holders in Grand Forks classified as 'aliens' by the
land registry office? Being placed on the Voter's List requires special
effort.
|
|
| Malloff Offers as
'Forks Alderman |
5 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Bill A.
Malloff, a Grand Forks merchant, is the first candidate of the Russian
speaking group to contest an aldermanic seat in the civic election.
|
|
| Sculptor's Work
Praised at Coast |
5 |
|
News From BC by Dave Rowntree — A young Castlegar
sculptor is making a name for himself in Vancouver by exhibiting two
pieces at the Vancouver's annual Fall show.
|
|
| Union of Youth
(USCC) Hold Organizational Convention |
6 |
|
News From BC by John J. Chernenkoff — Union of Youth
Convention held in Brilliant. To increase Iskra readers, it was decided
to have a young folks page in English. Decision was influenced by The Inquirer.
|
|
| Inquirer Greets
Youth Convention |
8 |
|
News From BC by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Hopes that the
spirit of inquiry and friendship will prevail and the Union of Youth
reorganizes.
|
|
| Sons of Freedom
Pleads |
8 |
|
News From BC — Delegation of 23 in
Nelson pleads to Magistrate William Evans to return their children.
Parents claim dogs were used to intimidate the children.
|
|
| Amateur Night a Big
Success |
10 |
|
News From Sask. by George A. Bloodoff, W. W. Kabatoff —
The Doukhobor Society of Verigin held a successful fund-raising amateur
night in November. A variety of talent.
|
|
| Local Branch of UDC
Holds Meeting |
11 |
|
News From Sask. by Muriel Zakshewski — A meeting urged
the Dept. of Education to complete all exams before the 29th day of
June allowing Doukhobors to celebrate this historic holiday.
|
|
| Prayer Home
Described by Resident |
12 |
|
News From Sask. by Frances Horkoff — To accommodate
funerals, the Kamsack Doukhobors decided to construct a Community Home
with modern kitchen facilities to accommodate 100.
|
|
| Pelly Local Active
in Fund Raising Campaign |
13 |
|
News From Sask. — Despite cold weather, Pelly
Doukhobors held a fundraising tea.
|
|
| Little Festival' to
be held During Holidays |
14 |
|
News From Sask. — A 'little festival' is schedule
for Canora during the Christmas holidays.
|
|
| News From the Union
of Doukhobors of Canada |
14 |
|
Information by Nick N. Kalmakoff — Doukhobor elder
spoke in Canora at the beginning of his choir workshops in
Saskatchewan. I cannot believe I am among 'backward' Doukhobors, he
said.
|
|
| Memoirs of My Father
and Mother — 1 |
16 |
|
Feature by Olga Biryukov — Pavel Biryukov,
born in Russia in 1859, did much to promote the survival and unity of
Russian Doukhobor migrants to Canada. Shocked by the church and state
in waging wars.
|
|
| A New Years
Resolution |
19 |
|
Opinion by Florence S. Faminow — Surgical
nurse Florence S. Faminow writes there is a need for love and reality
when parents leave their children for operations such as removing
tonsils.
|
|
| Christian is Bound
to be a Pacifist |
22 |
|
Feature by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The new spirit
of understanding or love is the answer to a new world-order.
|
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| Says Doukhobors
Should Appoint Committee to Look into Land Foreclosure Proceedings |
26 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Nick N. Plotnicove — Vancouver
elder suggests Doukhobors set up a committee to investigate the
appalling foreclosure results of the CCUB in 1938.
|
|
| DI — The Seeker of
Truth |
27 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Peter S. Vereschagin — I have
returned from the place where the children of the Sons of Freedom are
held in captivity. Inquirer should be called 'The Seeker of Truth'.
|
|
| A Need for Active
Participation in Struggle for World Peace |
27 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Dorothy Morrison — Doukhobor people
have much to offer in the struggle for a better world where peace will
prevail. The Inquirer's role is ensured.
|
|
| Says Meat Eating is
Undesirable and Unchristian |
28 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Alex P. Relkoff — We must not have
our hands dripping with the gore and blood of animals.
|
|
| Do We Have to Hate
'Em to Win? |
29 |
|
Sports Corner by Lloyd Percival — Using hate as an
incentive is primitive in philosophy and inefficient in effect. It has
no place in sport.
|
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| Hodge Podge |
31 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Norman Rebin
won a public speaking contest in Saskatoon. Mildred Fahrni of
Fellowship of Reconciliation visited the zealots in Krestova who
responded with warm hospitality.
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|
Vol. 2, no. 12 — January 1956
Bringing in the New Year.
Artist unknown.
| Isn't It Strange |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Isn't it
strange that man often chooses the violent path?
|
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| Don't Be Afraid to
Admit Your Mistakes |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Our attitude to
admit mistakes and face reality is an indication that we are alive.
|
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| USCC Senior Choir
Celebrates Tenth Anniversary |
4 |
|
News From BC by Grand Forks Gazette — The men's
choir was organized in 1945 by Bill Kootnekoff who still heads it, but
now it includes women as well.
|
|
| Favourable Comment
Received by Artist |
5 |
|
News From BC by Hanna Antifaev — Francis Faminow
received favourable comment for her eleven scenic and portrait oil
paintings at the Vancouver Art Centre.
|
|
| Six More Children to
Denver Home |
5 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — With six more
zealot children apprehended, the total at New Denver is now 82.
|
|
| The Doukhobor Story
to be Filmed |
6 |
|
News From Sask. — Jim F. C. Wright
and friends have teamed up to create a scenario for a film on
Doukhobors to take place largely in Blaine Lake. For TV.
|
|
| Little Festival Big
Success |
7 |
|
News From Sask. by Koozma J. Tarasoff — A 120 voice
choir, conducted by Harry W. Vereschagin, highlighted a four-hour
festival of song and speeches in Canora. Editor spoke about the growth
of a new idea.
|
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| Choir Instructor's
Visit Created Great Interest |
10 |
|
News From Sask. by John Strukoff — Choir instructor's
visit to the Pelly area has stimulated much local interest.
|
|
| Vereschagin to
Instruct in Various Centres |
10 |
|
News From Sask. — Choir instructor
is scheduled to go to Kylemore, Watson, Saskatoon, Langham and Blaine
Lake.
|
|
| Mahonin Starts Fund
for Russian Typewriter |
10 |
|
News From Sask. — John J. Mahonin
of Verigin, Sask has begun a fund to acquire a Russian typewriter for The Inquirer.
|
|
| Freedom of
Conscience in USSR |
11 |
|
Information by Olga
Biryukov — Although there are many COs to be found in prisons,
the common method is such as to not make a martyr of them.
|
|
| Doukhobor Highlights
in 1955 |
12 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — Highlights for one year:
UDC convention, Union of Youth convention, pioneers honoured, Peace Day
observed, singing popular, peace is primary, zealots protest, art is
booming. land issue, Bonch-Bruevich died, community homes built.
|
|
| Memoirs of My Father
and Mother — 2 |
20 |
|
Feature by Olga Biryukov — Pavel Biryukov
renounced his land inheritance and distributed it amongst the peasants.
He organized the publishing house Posdrednik (Mediator). Biographer of
Tolstoy.
|
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| Hodge Podge |
25 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Plans
proceeding on documentary film on Doukhobors.
|
|
| Pamphlet Could
Spread Better Understanding |
28 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Alec P. Wishlow — A brief handout
on the Doukhobors is urgently needed.
|
|
| Future for The
Inquirer is Unlimited |
31 |
|
Letter to the Editor by Pete C. Maloff — The future for The Inquirer is unlimited.
|
|
| Introducing the
series: Man and His Ideas |
31 |
|
Man and His Ideas — 1 by Inquirer — Twelve lectures at U of
Sask. by philosopher Dr Robert Paton will explore the dominant ideas of
the world.
|
|
Vol. 3, no. 1 — February 1956
Worship and Song.
A Study in Abstract.
By Bill Perehudoff,
Saskatoon, Sask.
Back Cover:
| Traditional
Doukhobor Songs Heard at Rally Attended by 1000 |
1a |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — The Nelson
Ministerial Assoction and USCC sponsored a youth concert of goodwill in
Nelson. The traveling ambassadors sang hymns and songs.
|
|
| Doukhobors Remember
Children in Detention |
1b |
|
News From BC — Doukhobors of
Vancouver and New Westminster raised monies for detained children in
New Denver.
|
|
| Amateur Night at New
Westminster Proceeds in Aid to DI |
1b |
|
News From BC— An amateur night in
New Westminster raised funds for The
Inquirer.
|
|
| Capacity Crowd
Thrilled by Choir |
1b |
|
News From BC by John J. Chernenkoff — Frank Konken,
MC, introduced his 30-voice choir at concert in Salmo.
|
|
| Brotherhood Week in
Canada |
2 |
|
Editorial by Frazer Earle — The study of
psychology says that children can learn brotherhood instead of
hostility and prejudice. Goal: dignity and rights to all.
|
|
| Curtain Falls on
'The Doukhobor Story' |
4 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The National
Film Board rejects a documentary film proposal on Doukhobors. Here is a
missed opportunity to differentiate zealots from Doukhobors.
|
|
| Must Protect Human
Rights CCF Leader Tells Commons |
5 |
|
New From Ottawa — M. J. Caldwell,
leader of the CCF party, spoke in the House of Commons. He cited
discriminatory legislation in Canada against Doukhobors, Hutterites,
others.
|
|
| Truth is One |
7 |
|
Anniversary Articles by Olga Biryukov — The Doukhobor demand
for truth, the straight and honest application of Christianity to life,
no matter what the cost, provides a new era for humanity.
|
|
| Res Ipsa Loquitur |
8 |
|
Anniversary Articles by Peter S. Faminow — Lawyer Peter
Faminow evaluates The Inquirer on its two year anniversary. Fair
comment, constructive editorials, good humor, excellent covers were
cited.
|
|
| A World to Our
Students |
12 |
|
Anniversary Articles by Eli A. Popoff — Author challenges
educated young students to be tactful, broad-based, and more delicate
in the evaluation of their heritage.
|
|
| The DI is Becoming
an Institution |
14 |
|
Anniversary Articles by Steve S. Faminow — As a unifying
bond among Doukhobors, The Inquirer has shown courage, commitment, hard
work, clear thinking, and the ability to transcend boundaries.
|
|
| On the Anniversary
of The Inquirer |
16 |
|
Anniversary Articles by William A. Soukoreff — Praises The
Inquirer for abandoning narrow dogmatism, pursuing a broader democratic
outlook and working for a warless world.
|
|
| Human Dignity |
19 |
|
Anniversary Articles by Peter S. Bludoff — Through The
Inquirer, a balanced integrated society may evolve sooner when each of
us has learned to feel the value of human dignity.
|
|
| Need to Sow Before
we Reap |
22 |
|
Anniversary Articles by Stanley J. Petroff — Thanks to Mary
Sherstobitoff, the editor, and volunteers for stimulating the youth to
express themselves through a monthly journal.
|
|
| National Film Board
Rejects The Doukhobor Story |
24 |
|
News From Sask. by Jim F. C. Wright — Wright replies to
NFB about the rejection of his documentary script on Doukhobors which
had cooperation of Lawrence Cherry, Peter Bludoff, and The Inquirer.
|
|
| Society Holds Annual
Meeting |
27 |
|
News From Sask. — First annual meeting of the
registered Doukhobor Society of Saskatoon was held at their newly built
Doukhobor Home. Peter N. Postnikoff, Chairman. John F. Papove, sec.
treas.
|
|
| Central Regional
Festival to be Held |
27 |
|
News From Sask. — Saskatoon will host a combined
100-voice choir as a culmination of Harry W. Vereschagin's choir
instruction tour of Sask. MC will be Peter G. Makaroff.
|
|
| Instructor Speaks to
Youth on Doukhobor Faith |
27 |
|
News From Sask. by
Koozma J. Tarasoff
— Elder choir leader says that Jesus Christ was a Doukhobor because he
renounced the theory of violence and followed the path of reason and
love.
|
|
| Memoirs of My Father
and Mother — 3 |
29 |
|
Feature by Olga Biryukov — Switzerland was the
main refuge for Russian emigres. Here Pavel Biryukov established Free
Thought, published news on Doukhobors. Visitors included
Bonch-Bruevich, Lenin, Peter V. Verigin. Wife was a talented teacher.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
33 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Tovarishchi
of Castlegar, BC, have recorded four more Russian songs.
|
|
| Sports Section &
The Inquirer |
34 |
|
Sports by Koozma J. Tarasoff — A balance in
mind and body is needed in life, an ideal long known by the ancient
Greeks.
|
|
| My Trip to the
Ecumenical Conference in Ohio, USA |
36 |
|
Feature by Peggy Perverzoff — Sixteen students
at Ecumenical Conference discussed pacifism, world affairs,
spirituality, and purposeful living.
|
|
| Doukhobors and
Education in British Columbia |
38 |
|
Opinion by William W. Soukoreff — UBC student
discusses some USCC Doukhobors who fear higher education may be
incompatible with pacifism. Scholarships needed.
|
|
| Inquirer |
42 |
|
Poetry Corner by Ignat P. Antifeev — The poem in
Russian is an ode to the high road spirit of The Inquirer.
|
|
| A Man |
43 |
|
Poetry Corner by Laura Bloodoff — A man's no bigger
than the way he treats his fellow-man.
|
|
| Genuine Peace
Requires Love and Understanding |
44 |
|
Opinion by Frances Horkoff — Genuine peace
requires raising economics of all people so they would have the
nutriments for life, prosperity and livelihood.
|
|
| Peace and Politics |
45 |
|
Opinion by George A. Bloodoff — Does it mean
that because our forefathers burnt their firearms, today we should be
complacent about political affairs?
|
|
| Impressed by
Festival — Urges Further Participation |
47 |
|
Letters to the Editor by S. A. Androsoff — More festivals
are needed as well as appropriate lectures to entice young people to
appreciate Doukhoborism.
|
|
| Challenges Youth to
Hold Arts & Crafts Exhibition |
47 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Frances Horkoff — Urges UDC to
collect fine pieces of craftsmanship in preparation for an exhibition
of the creative arts. Purpose: to show our worth as creative citizens.
|
|
| Let's Profit by Past
Mistakes |
48 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Alex P. Relkoff — War is profitable
for arms makers. How can we learn from past wars?
|
|
| Enjoys DI, But
Questions Value of Sports Page |
49 |
|
Letters to the Editor by A. A. Wishlow — Why sports in The
Inquirer?
|
|
| Whom to Believe |
50 |
|
Letters to the Editor by John G. Bondoroff — Author cites a
conversation with Soviet ambassador Chuvahin who said there was no
exemption from military service to anyone.
|
|
| Doukhobor Highlights
Provides Valuable Resume |
52 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Nick N. Plotnicove — Claims that
Queen Victoria promised Doukhobors certain freedoms. Editor: We cannot
find anywhere in Doukhobor history where Queen Victoria made any
promises to the Doukhobors.
|
|
| Grateful For Freedom
of Conscience |
54 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Fred J. Fillipoff — Doukhobors
should be grateful for the freedom of conscience granted to
conscientious objectors and for the maintenance of that institution.
|
|
| More on the Subject
of Meat and Vegetarianism |
54 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William F. Chutskoff — Discussion
on vegetarianism. Editor: vegetarianism should not be confused as being
part of religious tenets of the Doukhobors.
|
|
| Vereschagin's Visit
Attracted Many Youth |
57 |
|
News From Sask. by M. A. Bayduk — Harry W.
Vereschagin's choir instruction tour gave us a new spirit of fellowship
in our lives as well as taught us new singing skills.
|
|
| The Grand Festival a
Great Success |
58 |
|
News From Sask. by Annette Kalmakoff — The Grand
Festival in Kamsack featured a 180 voice choir conducted by Harry W.
Vereschagin.
|
|
Vol. 3, no. 2 — March 1956
A Prairie Scene in Spring.
By Joe W. Popoff,
Langham, Sask.
| The Racial Issue |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Supremacy issue
is outmoded. It is only a question of time before such practices as
lynching, segregation and color prejudice are eliminated from human
history.
|
|
| Doukhobors and the
Federation of Russian-Canadians |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Closer ties
between the Federation of Russian Canadians and Doukhobors are
encouraged. Plan to send youth to World Youth Festival in Moscow In
1957.
|
|
| A Doukhobor 'Synod'
Meets |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Saskatchewan
Doukhobors met in Saskatoon in February and discussed standardization
of ritual in prayer, wedding ceremonies, funerals, etc.
|
|
| Let Us Unite |
5 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Inquirer
endorses Peter M. Gretchen's plea for unity of Doukhobor youth with
outreach to Molokans, Quakers, Mennonites, and others.
|
|
| Iskra Establishes a
Relief Fund: Olga Birukoff Fund |
6 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — Inquirer has agreed to work with Iskra in fund raising to support
Olga Biryukov of Switzerland. Her father Pavel and Lev N. Tolstoy
assisted Russian Doukhobors to Canada.
|
|
| Doukhobors and
Education |
8 |
|
Feature by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — When 40
Doukhobors are currently enrolled at University of Sask., practically
no BC students are in UBC. Discusses the reasons 'why'. Sees higher
education especially valuable.
|
|
| An Autobiographical
Sketch of Harry Vereschagin |
10 |
|
Feature by Harry W. Vereschagin — Born in Kars,
Caucasus in 1885. Father was arrested and exiled. Came to BC in 1911.
Excelled as singer. Went to Russia in 1925 to invite Peter P. Verigin.
In 1930 denied visa to Russia.
|
|
| Hunting for Seneca
Root |
12 |
|
Feature by Frances Horkoff — Reminiscences of
early pioneer women and children hunting for Seneca roots, then selling
them for medicinal purposes.
|
|
| Friendship and
Understanding Theme of Visit |
15 |
|
News From BC by Grand Forks Gazette — Young
inter-denominational singers performed in Grand Forks as
bridge-building event.
|
|
| Public to be Allowed
to See Denver Home |
16 |
|
News From BC by Inquirer — With 85 zealot children
in New Denver, efforts are being made to open the secrecy of this
institution.
|
|
| Dept. of Education
to Take Over Institution for Sons' Children |
17 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — The New Denver
institution will be transferred to the Provincial Dept. of Education.
|
|
| Advises Sale of Land to Doukhobors | 17 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Interim Report
of Justice A. E. Lord requests a survey of crown-owned Doukhobor lands
in BC.
|
|
| Kidnapping' of
Freedomite Children, 'Confiscation' of Lands Called Illegal |
18 |
|
News From BC by Grand Forks Gazette — Abraham
Driedger in public meeting suggested hate be replaced with love in the
kidnapping of zealot children to New Denver.
|
|
| Proceeds of Banquet
go to Peace Council |
19 |
|
News From BC by Michael P. Deakoff — Money was
raised for the BC Peace Council from proceeds of banquet in New
Westminster.
|
|
| Educating Sons'
Children Will be 'Long Business' |
19 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Teacher Connie
White of New Denver says it will take years to persuade zealots to send
their children to public schools.
|
|
| Children's
Attendance at School 'Far From Voluntary' |
20 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Zealot mothers
object to harassment of the RCMP.
|
|
| Choir Organizer
Creates Interest |
21 |
|
Manitoba News by Frank K. Popoff — As a result of
Harry W. Vereschagin's choral workshops, the Benito Doukhobors will now
have a choir.
|
|
| Doukhobor Damage $14
Million; Identity of Murderer 'Known' |
21 |
|
News From BC by Trail Daily Times — James Johnston
of CPR said that Canadian taxpayers have paid about $14 million since
1923 for alleged 'Doukhobor depredations'. Suggests 1924 explosion was
caused by time bomb.
|
|
| Former Chairman of
UDC Comments on Johnston's Statement |
22 |
|
News From Manitoba by Inquirer — William P. Sherstobitoff
calls Johnston's statement on 1924 explosion 'utterly fantastic'. Says
report is unfair to the vast majority of Doukhobors and is a conspiracy
to designed to 'prime the pump'.
|
|
| First Saskatoon
Doukhobor Regional Festival Held |
23 |
|
News From Sask. by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Vereschagin's
choir workshops have revived the Doukhobor spirit. 210 voice choir sang
together. Peter G. Makaroff, MC reaffirms belief in love of God as
exemplified in love of fellow man.
|
|
| Six Districts to
Participate in Outdoor Festival |
28 |
|
News From Sask. by Walter P. Strukoff — Benito,
Kamsack, Verigin, Canora, Kylemore and Pelly are planning an outdoor
festival in June. Experimenting with 7 different voice levels.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
28 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Editor
describes the challenges of publishing The Inquirer. Cites recent
visitor J. P. Stushnoff. Congratulates Nellie Swetleshnoff as best
actress at drama night in Canora.
|
|
| Sons of Freedom.
Gusskin. Sorokin |
30 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — Zealot pamphlet in
Russian described as insincere, deliberately falsified, full of name
calling. William M. Moojelsky and John J. Perepelkin were cosigners of
the pamphlet.
|
|
| What We Owe to the
Greeks' |
34 |
|
Feature: Man and His Ideas — 2 by Inquirer — A new approach to
civilization emerged with Athens. By being the first people to separate
superstition and magic and mythology from their thinking, they
pioneered democracy.
|
|
| Memoirs of My Father
and Mother — 4 |
36 |
|
Feature by Olga Biryukov — Daughter describes
the negative and positive effects of Russian Revolution, exile, and
migration on her friends and family.
|
|
| Please Tell Me Dear |
42 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The poem seeks
an answer to the stupidity of black and white, right and wrong.
|
|
| Just Smile |
43 |
|
Poetry Corner by Elaine Marie Ewachiw — A smile is
worth a million dollars, and it doesn't cost a cent.
|
|
| Open Sky IBM and
Weather Balloons |
43 |
|
Feature by Peter S. Bludoff — What chance have
we against our mass media where even the science of psychology is
exploited to give us a slanted view-point?
|
|
| Society of Brothers
Seek Love, Peace and Harmony |
46 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Derrick P. Faux — Spokesman of the
Wheathill Bruderoff in England hears of The Inquirer and shares the
news of his community based on the way of Christ.
|
|
| Student Group Looks
Toward an Active Program |
48 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Hanna Antifaev — Co-leader of
Saskatoon students impressed by Vereschagain's choir workshops and
looks forward to exchange visits with Alberta and BC youth.
|
|
| Enthusiasm Created
by Instructor's Visit Praises Work of UDC |
48 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Louis L. Osachoff — Secretary of
the Kylemore Choir Committee praises UDC for sponsoring Harry W.
Vereschagin as choir teacher in Sask.
|
|
| B. C. Legislature
Urges World Disarmament |
50 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Ray Gardner — The BC Legislature
urges the Canadian Government to intensify its efforts to achieve world
disarmament via UN. The ideal is the arms burning of 1895.
|
|
| Russian Typewriter
Fund |
50 |
|
Letters to the Editor by John Mahonin — Elder considers it
an 'absolute necessity' and a great desire of young people to acquire a
Russian typewriter for publishing reports in our 'native' language.
|
|
| Choir Organizer
Thanks Saskatchewan and Manitoba Doukhobors |
51 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Harry W. Vereschagin — Elder choir
leader thanks his compatriots at the close of his Sask. and Manitoba
tour.
|
|
Vol. 3, no. 3 — April 1956
The Searching Light.
By Joe W. Popoff,
Langham, Sask.
| Optimism — A
Necessity in Life |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — A positive,
optimistic attitude combined with constructive action is necessary for
a wholesome, useful and happy life.
|
|
| Preparation
Necessary for Doukhobor Convention |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Issues: youth,
role of Doukhobors in local and world affairs, unity, and the meaning
of the Doukhobor movement.
|
|
| A Good Suggestion |
4 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — It is proposed
that an education-recreational camp should be held in summer for
Doukhobor youth.
|
|
| Ignorance or
Impudence? |
5 |
|
Opinion by Peter Koltsoff — The Nicean Council
of 325 AD distorted Christian teaching by forming a separate caste
distinct from other people and created a priestly monopoly.
|
|
| Spring Tea to be Held |
7 |
|
News From Sask. — A fundraising tea will help the
construction of the Doukhobor Community Home in Saskatoon.
|
|
| Amateur Night Show |
7 |
|
News From Sask. by Saskatoon Star-Phoenix — An Amateur
Night raised $400 for the Arena rink fund.
|
|
| Melodrama Best in
Drama Show |
8 |
|
News From Sask. by Saskatoon Star-Phoenix — Vernie
Popoff, Kathleen Pereverseff and William Katelnikoff were among the
best in the high school drama festival held in Blaine Lake.
|
|
| Skis Found Useful |
8 |
|
News From Sask. by Saskatoon Star-Phoenix — Blaine Lake
residents have been using skis to navigate during blizzard conditions.
|
|
| Bingo and Whist
Feature Annual Social |
8 |
|
News From Sask. by Muriel Zakshewski — Bingo, whist
and singing were successful activities at the Blaine Lake Doukhobor
Ladies' Club Annual Social.
|
|
| High School Girl
Killed in Highway Mishap |
9 |
|
News From Sask. — Hazel Remizov, a
16-year-old Langham farm girl was killed when the truck she was riding
turned over.
|
|
| UDC Circular Letter
re Doukhobor Problems |
9 |
|
News From Sask. by Nick N. Kalmakoff — In preparation
for UDC Convention, its Secretary-Treasurer cites a number of problems
facing Doukhobors: youth, language, membership.
|
|
| Doukhobor Lands
Sub-Division to Aid Sale — Spring Settlement Possible |
10 |
|
News From BC by Grand Forks Gazette — Land around
Grand Forks seized from the Doukhobors during the depression, will
shortly be sub-divided by government surveyors, in preparation for sale.
|
|
| USCC Choir Heard
Over CBC |
11 |
|
News From BC — Selections from
junior and senior choirs were heard over the local CBC radio station in
April in the program Parade of Choirs.
|
|
| John Markin Gets
Try-out Bid with Dodger Club |
11 |
|
News From BC by Grand Forks Gazette — John Markin
of Grand Forks will soon be undergoing spring training at the Brooklyn
Dodgers baseball farm club in California.
|
|
| Took Part in Red
Cross Drive |
12 |
|
News From BC — Grand Forks
Doukhobors participated in the local annual Red Cross drive. This was
the first year that Doukhobor communities were canvassed.
|
|
| Many People Expected
at 9th Annual Festival |
12 |
|
News From BC — The 9th annual
youth festival will be the culmination of their season's progress in
the cultural, spiritual and educational activities.
|
|
| Local USCC Group
Lays Plans for Cultural Centre |
12 |
|
News From BC — Community members
of the USCC decided to build a cultural centre for such uses as prayer
meetings, festivals, drama, general meetings, lectures, singing,
spiritual instruction, marriage and funeral services.
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| Local Students Get
Special Mention |
13 |
|
News From BC — Jack Polovnicoff,
Lawrence Fofonoff and Peter Konkin received special mention at the West
Kootenay Drama Festival in March.
|
|
| New Denver Sons of
Freedom School Cost $74,000 |
13 |
|
News From BC by Grand Forks Gazette — The cost of
maintaining Doukhobor guards in BC during fiscal year 1954-55 was $172,
203.
|
|
| New Denver School
Supervisor Honored |
14 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Staff and
children at New Denver honored Robert Ross, supervisor.
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|
| Sons Ask Release of
Children |
14 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Zealot women
renewed their pleas for the release of their children from New Denver.
|
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| To Denver Home |
15 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Another zealot
child was taken from the home and placedin New Denver. Total in
detention: 85.
|
|
| More Discipline,
More Recreation in Store for Freedomite Youths |
15 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — There are 99
zealot children attending school voluntarily in BC plus 86 in the New
Denver home as wards of the Welfare Dept.
|
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| Sons of Freedom
Problems to Cost Taxpayers $245,000 in 1956 |
16 |
|
News From BC by Grand Forks Gazette — The total
cost for dealing with zealot behavior is more than the provincial cost
for the treatment of alcoholics and drug addicts.
|
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| Sons' Jailed After
Attack on Official |
16 |
|
News From BC by Saskatoon Star-Phoenix —
Twenty-five zealots were jailed pending charges of causing a public
disturbance after its members attacked Emmett Gulley who they claimed
was responsible for taking their children to New Denver.
|
|
| Sons Threaten Riot
at Nelson, BC |
17 |
|
News From BC by Saskatoon Star-Phoenix — Zealot
women tried second time to mob Emmett Gulley in Nelson Court House.
|
|
| Easter Observance |
17 |
|
News From BC by W. J. Cazakoff — At Easter services,
Peter Abrosimoff urged Doukhobors to take an active part in community
affairs.
|
|
| Guest Speaker at
Successful Banquet |
18 |
|
News From BC by Nick N. Plotnicove — At a banquet
of the BC Peace Council, Mr. Gardner praised the Doukhobors for their
courage in burning their fire arms in 1895.
|
|
| Candidates for May
Queen |
18 |
|
News From BC — Arlene Bloodoff, Janet Bayoff
and Donna Mae Trozzo were chosen candidates for the May Queen at South
Slocan.
|
|
| Some Children Are… |
19 |
|
Poetry Corner by Jo Tenjford — Children of different
backgrounds have equal rights to dance, play, and work together.
|
|
| Have You Tried
Discussion? |
20 |
|
Feature by Ottawa Citizen — The speaker,
debate, panel, symposium and film are forms that stimulate discussion.
A Discussion Leader has a special role.
|
|
| Know Thyself by
Broadening Your Knowledge |
24 |
|
Opinion by Mike Postnikoff — A basis
comprehension of the meaning of Doukhobors combined with learning will
help us know thyself.
|
|
| Walking is an Aid to
Maintaining Fitness All Your Life |
24 |
|
Sports & Health Corner — By following a regular walking
program, you are taking an important step towards maintaining your
fitness and health.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
26 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Humour is
healthy and can even help cure East-West world problems.
|
|
| A Texas Sheep Herder |
27 |
|
Humour by Free Press Weekly Prairie Farmer —
Examples of home-grown humour are cited from the USA. 'We have a ferry
boat in Texas that runs across the river, but it has to haul water most
of the time to keep afloat.'
|
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| The Story of the
Deliverance from Czarist Oppression — 1 |
30 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — The first of two parts
of Doukhobor history focuses on emigration of 7500 settlers to Canada —
which bears witness to the humanitarian spirit of love in alleviating
human suffering.
|
|
| The Mystery Religions |
39 |
|
Man and His Ideas — 2 by Inquirer — Christianity adopted
much from secret religious groups in the Mediterranean world.
|
|
| Clarifies
Bondoreff's Statement re: Migration |
41 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Eli A. Popoff — In discussion with
the Soviet Ambassador, the writer said there was only an exploration of
'possible future migration', but no commitment.
|
|
| Offers Tape
Recordings to Interested People |
42 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Jim J. Chernenkoff — The author has
a selection of pre-recorded audio tapes of Doukhobor singing and
speeches, which he offers to share with the readers.
|
|
| Education, Politics
and Religion |
43 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Peter M. Bloodoff — Author claims
education is just a tool and not always a virtue. Quotes from USCC
Declaration which forbids recognizing any political parties.
|
|
| Education, Politics
and Religion |
44 |
|
Editor's Note by Inquirer — The move to BC in 1908
was largely due to political and economic reasons. CCUB would flourish
if its members were more mature. Zealots have allowed religious
racketeers to exploit them. CO status needs to be worked for.
|
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| Congratulations |
45 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Nellie Lebedoff — It's a wonderful
paper and wonderfully done.
|
|
| A Pessimistic View
of Human Nature |
45 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Alex P. Relkoff — The writer
contends that assimilation to Canadian society does not guarantee
respect for its forward-looking ideas. 'That dam Douk' will continue.
|
|
| Union of Youth Sends
Invitations to Festival |
46 |
|
Letters to the Editor by eter B. Samoyloff, Jim D. Kolesnikoff —
The BC youth invite Saskatchewan and Alberta youth to its annual
festival in Grand Forks in May. The event unifies people through
psalms, hymns and folksongs.
|
|
| Another 'Thank You'
to Vereschagin |
47 |
|
Letters to the Editor by S. A. Androsoff — A tribute by
Blaine Lake Doukhobors is given to choir instructor Harry W.
Vereschagin for his five-day tour of the district.
|
|
| Enrolls UDC Members
in Vancouver |
47 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Nick N. Plotnicove — The Vancouver
Doukhobor Society invites its members to join the Union of Doukhobors
of Canada (UDC).
|
|
| Pleased With
Comments on Religious Meeting |
48 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Alex W. Vereschagin — The
Saskatchewan Religious convention in February was appreciated by the
writer for its helpful comments on prayer, wedding ceremonies,
funerals, etc.
|
|
| Vladimir Hanceroff |
48 |
|
Who's Who in the Executive of Union of
Doukhobors of Canada by Inquirer
— Born in Saskatchewan in 1909, Hancheroff worked as a farmer,
labourer, lumber jack and miner.
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|
| Sam A. Androsoff |
49 |
|
Who's Who in the Executive of Union of
Doukhobors of Canada by Inquirer
— Born in the Blaine Lake district of Sask., Androsoff served with the
School District, Telephone Board, Wheat Pool Committee, and Town
Memorial Hall Committee. Enjoys mixed farming.
|
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| Summer Camps For
Doukhobor Youth |
50 |
|
Opinion by Walter P. Strukoff — Summer camps
are fun, educational, and can help youth mature to respect their
heritage.
|
|
| An Open Letter From
Switzerland |
51 |
|
Opinion by Olga Biryukov — The author is
humbled by the support of Canadian Doukhobors in raising funds for her.
'I have no property and thus do not pay much war taxes for "defence". I
only pay two dollars per year.'
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|
Vol. 3, no. 4 — May 1956
The Staff of Life.
By Joe W. Popoff,
Langham, Sask.
| Man Must Learn the Art of Understanding and Making Friends | 2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Efforts in the
art of understanding and making friends is for the betterment of
humanity.
|
|
| Revolution in Siciliy |
3 |
|
News From Europe by Olga Biryukov —A noted Italian
writer, Danilo Dolchi, has been for sometime trying to arouse public
opinion to direct attention to unusual poverty and mental darkness of
Sicily.
|
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| Panel Discussion to
be Held on Vital Doukhobor Topics |
4 |
|
News From Sask. — Topics: What is a Doukhobor? Why
are you a Doukhobor? Do you consider drinking and smoking a violation
of Doukhobor principles and why?
|
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| Many Districts
Expected at Outdoor Festival |
4 |
|
News From Sask. by Walter P. Strukoff — At least seven
districts from North-Eastern Sask. and part of Manitoba will
participate in a Grand Outdoor Festival of Doukhobor Choral Singing in
Pelly.
|
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| Successful Tea and
Sale Held |
4 |
|
News From Sask. — The Doukhobor Ladies' Society of
Saskatoon held a Spring Tea and Sale of Home Baking and Sewing at HBC
auditorium.
|
|
| Youth Predominant at
9th Annual Festival |
5 |
|
News From BC by William A. Soukoreff — The ninth
annual USCC Youth Festival in Grand Forks in May climaxed the year's
cultural-educational activities of 14 U of Y member districts in BC.
|
|
| My Life's a Mess, a
Young Lad Who Missed School Tells Scribe |
7 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — I met a young
man today who can speak, read and write the Russian dialect, but he can
only write his name in English. The young man reveals his plight.
|
|
| 25 Sons of Freedom
Served 10 Days in Jail for Disturbance |
8 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — For threatening
to run Emmett Gulley out of town for the New Denver situation,
Magistrate Nelson sentenced 25 women to 10 days in jail.
|
|
| Sons' Oppose
Vaccination of Children |
9 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Zealot children
in New Denver will not receive polio vaccine because their parents
oppose such actions.
|
|
| Special CPR Patrols
Ready for Violence |
10 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — CPR investigator
says that the zealots present the chief treat in Canadian railroad
crime today. The 1953 burnings and track-blastings were described as
being the worst.
|
|
| He Wanted to Go to School | 10 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — A 12-year-old
zealot boy told a juvenile court judge that he wanted to go to New
Denver school.
|
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| Sons' Hurl Accusations But Visit Peaceful | 10 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Zealot women
hurled accusations at RCMP on Mother's Day during their visit to see
their children at New Denver.
|
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| BC Quakers Support Gulley, But Not Unanimous | 11 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — The majority of
BC Quakers still have confidence in Emmett Gulley, the Russian speaking
worker amongst the zealots in BC.
|
|
| The Universe We Live
In |
11 |
|
Man and His Ideas — 3 by Inquirer — Thinkers are beginning
to be more accustomed to looking at the universe with the insights of
the modern scientist.
|
|
| Education and
Enlightenment |
14 |
|
Opinion by Peter Koltsoff — Lev N. Tolstoy
argued that a university diploma and even the title of professor does
not make a person enlightened.
|
|
| Pioneer Stories of
the Doukhobors on the Prairies — 2 |
18 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — Doukhobor women excelled
as pioneers. Quakers assisted with money, food, clothes, yarn, tea, 300
spinning-wheels, 49 cows, 10 oxen, and set up the first school. Peter
G. Makaroff was a student.
|
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| Let's All Spout Off |
23 |
|
Opinion by Florence S. Faminow — The writer
explores ideas in The Inquirer related to Doukhobor youth.
|
|
| Traditional Clothing
and Modern Style |
25 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Mary Konkin — Youth need not wear
Molokan type shawls or fancy Doukhobor shawls with modern style of
dress.
|
|
| Doukhobor Land
Question and Inquirer's Commentary |
26 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Peter M. Bloodoff — The move to BC
was not through ignorance or lack of education, but a fear of the Oath
of Allegiance.
|
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| Doukhobor Land
Question and Inquirer's Commentary |
27 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Editor — One of the main reasons
for moving to BC was leader Peter V. Verigin's desire to set up a
self-sustained economy and control. Also isolation was desired.
|
|
| On the Doukhobor
Situation |
28 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Harry W. Vereschagin — Solutions to
common problems are found by people like you and me. Collectively,
suggestions and ideas can do big things.
|
|
| Controversy re
Migration Statements |
30 |
|
Letters to the Editor by John G. Bondoreff — The author
debates with Eli A. Popoff on what was said at a meeting with Soviet
Ambassador Dimitri Chuvahin in Aug. 1955.
|
|
| More About Education |
30 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — Education is
more than a mere method of learning a trade.
|
|
| A View From the Fence |
33 |
|
Poetry Corner by Lawrence Fofonoff — The virtues of
the farm and the city are an endless debate.Both parties claim: 'Mine's
the elite'.
|
Vol. 3, no. 5 — June 1956
Traditional Marriage.
By Joe W. Popoff,
Langham, Sask.
| The 'Sacred Cow' of
Society |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — By holding to
the best of the past and by looking to the possibilities of the future
we can hope to construct a better society for all.
|
|
| Celebration to
Commemorate Renouncement of Acts of Violence |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — On June 29th
Doukhobors in Canada will meet to commemorate the arms burning in the
Caucasus of Russia in 1895.
|
|
| Second Class
Privileges for Inquirer |
3 |
|
Information — With this issue, Canada Post has
given mailing privileges to The
Inquirer. Also the format has changed from a mimeograph format
to a commercially printed journal.
|
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| The Fundamental
Surplus Formula |
3 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — Peter S. Faminow suggests
uses for surplus funds from former CCUB lands: Doukhobor Institute and
Seniors home. Inquirer urges discussion at UDC conference.
|
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| Doukhobors Urged to
Attend UDC Convention |
4 |
|
Information by Inquirer — Doukhobors are urged to
attend the 8th annual UDC convention in Calgary, Alberta in July.
Entertainment in the evening.
|
|
| Creation by Evolution |
4 |
|
Man and His Ideas — 4 by Inquirer — All living creatures once
shared in the same common stock of what we call life. Then each type of
individual became responsible for its own development as we adapted to
our environment.
|
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| Doukhobor Marriage
Rites |
6 |
|
Opinion by Peter S. Bludoff — Peter Bludoff
describes the Sask. Marriage Act as it relates to Doukhobors. Then he
presents a new set of standard ceremonies to give social and legal
status.
|
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| Faith and Religion |
7 |
|
Opinion by Peter Koltsoff — The cult of
priesthood sought special privileges of power which it fabricated as
coming directly from God. As a result, enlightenment suffered. Free
thinkers such as Doukhobors deserve respect.
|
|
| The 'Sons' of Freedom |
9 |
|
Feature by William P. Sherstobitoff, Koozma J. Tarasoff
— This feature on the 'Sons of Freedom' (zealots) looks at its origin,
its problems, and its relationship to Doukhobors. Misconceptions are
exposed.
|
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| Convention to be
held July 7-9; UDC Urges Unity |
14 |
|
News — UDC head urged all
Doukhobors to unite and collectively solve their internal problems.
|
|
| Agenda for Eighth
Annual Convention of UDC |
14 |
|
Information by Nick N. Kalmakoff — Agenda for UDC
convention in Calgary, Alberta: Inquirer, spiritual literature,
Russian, media, peace activism, membership.
|
|
| Panel Discussion at
Blaine Lake |
14 |
|
News From Sask. by Inquirer — Lively panel discussion
in Blaine Lake: What is a Doukhobor? Whey are you a Doukhobor? Status
at birth does not guarantee being Doukhobor.
|
|
| Outdoor Festival
Draws Large Crowd |
16 |
|
News From Sask. by Koozma J. Tarasoff — More than 2000
people attended 4-hour outdoor festival in Pelly. Their tradition of
singing goes back to ancient times as an expression of love.
|
|
| Pioneer Log and Mud
House for Museum |
17 |
|
News From Sask. — Doukhobors of Langham and
Saskatoon districts are building a replica of a mud hut with a sod roof
for the Western Development Museum.
|
|
| Gulley Resigns
Friends Service Committees, Still Consultant |
17 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — After six years
of service in seeking a solution to the zealot situation in BC, Emmett
Gulley resigns as an envoy of the Quakers.
|
|
| Fire Hoses Used to
Disperse 'Sons' Women |
17 |
|
News From BC — High pressure fire
hoses were used to disperse 30 zealot women who gathered in the front
yard of Emmett Gulley in Nelson.
|
|
| Sons' Kiddies Like
Enforced Schooling |
18 |
|
News From BC by Saskatoon Star-Phoenix — Within a
year after arriving in New Denver, some of the children have covered
four grades. Not one of the 85 is below normal in intelligence and
several have Intelligence Quotients in the genius category.
|
|
| Graduating Exercises
at Grand Forks |
18 |
|
News From BC by Iskra — The Russian School Day has
become an annual affair of the USCC. Graduation ceremonies took place
in Grand Forks.
|
|
| Real or 'Heart'
Religion |
18 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Mary Konkin — In times of economic
and political stability we often act hypocritically and tend to lose
all sense of purpose. To be consistent, we need to promote unity of all
people.
|
|
| Claims That Gubanoff
Distorted Report |
19 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Harry W. Vereschagin — The report on
the question of leadership and the proposal to send a delegation to
Russia was distorted, says choir leader.
|
|
| Praise and Plaudits |
19 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Reader
— A true leader will work for the benefit of society regardless of
criticism, while the ordinary leader will primarily seek
self-glorification.
|
|
| If You Set Your Mind
To Do It |
20 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — If you persist,
your efforts will bring fruit and therefore make life worth living.
|
|
| Pora
Obyedinyatsya |
20 |
|
Poetry Corner by Ignat P. Antifeev — This poem in
Russian calls for unity of peoples in the struggle for peace and
universal brotherhood.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
21 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Olga Biryukov
in Switzerland; many university students graduate; panel on choir
exchanges with USCC; tape recorder purchased in Pelly; UDC convention
approaching; Book of Life.
|
|
| Tony — The Master of
Deserts |
23 |
|
Interview by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Tony Suiko's
desserts have been eaten by such movie stars as Bing Crosby, Marilyn
Monroe and others at Jasper Lodge, Alberta.
|
Vol. 3, no. 6 — July 1956
Vsegda Mi Poiem
(We Always Sing: at play,
at work, and at prayer.)
By Frances Faminow,
Vancouver, BC
.
| Genuine Interest
Should be Cultivated |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — If we have
confidence in the human personality to settle disputes peacefully and
effectively, our first duty is to cultivate our interests. Next we must
apply the fruits of our interest to the problem of the day.
|
|
| Why Two Major
Doukhobor Organizations in Canada |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Why two
organizations today? A long term solution to this duplication of
organizations seems to lie in the realm of understanding and tolerance.
|
|
| The UDC Convention |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The 8th annual
Convention of the UDC highlighted the need to promote more
understanding of the Doukhobor movement: spiritual literature,
Doukhobor Institute proposal, film idea, zealot hijacking concerns, and
language.
|
|
| How Do You Know |
4 |
|
Man and His Ideas — 5 by Inquirer — Constructive doubt is a
necessary attitude in any discovery. The rationalist trusts wholly the
power of reason. The empiricist appeals to the experience of our sense
organs. Both approaches are useful.
|
|
| The Record Album |
5 |
|
Review by Peter S. Bludoff — Author reviews 17
audio records from the Ministry of Culture, USSR.
|
|
| Declaration of the
USCC |
6 |
|
Feature — A critique by Inquirer — The Declaration is
dogmatic, nebulous, ambiguous, vague, confused, escapist, and froth
with mysticism. Tolstoy's influence is noted.
|
|
| Declaration of the
Denominational Doukhobors of Canada |
9 |
|
Information by USCC — The Declaration is translated
from Russian from an official copy dated August 7, 1934.
|
|
| The Thing We Gain |
10 |
|
Poetry Corner by Alec Postnikoff — Curiosity leads to
knowledge. An ongoing process.
|
|
| A Generous Donation |
11 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William N. Papove — I am impressed
with the fairness and understanding applied by yourself, staff and your
various major commentators to controversial issues.
|
|
| Urges That
Doukhobors Send Representatives to UN |
12 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William A. Vereschagin — It seems to
me that the Doukhobors should have a voice in the functions of the
Economic and Social Council of UN. Their philosophy of creating a
nonkilling society is an example for others.
|
|
| The Eighth Annual
Convention of the Union of Doukhobors of Canada |
13 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — This is a full report of
a 3-day UDC convention: executive and district reports, Inquirer
report; resolutions of public concern and internal affairs; convention
sidelights.
|
|
| Doukhobors
Contribute to Pion-Era Celebrations |
20 |
|
News From Sask. by Inquirer — The Saskatoon Doukhobor
Society built a pioneer log house, baked bread in brick and clay ovens
and held sheep shearing demonstrations at the Pion-Era in July. A great
success.
|
|
| Historical Event
Commemorated at Gathering |
21 |
|
News From Sask. by Peter S. Bludoff — The annual
Doukhobor peace day was commemorated on June 29th in Blaine Lake with
prayer, singing, speeches and food, but a crusading spirit seemed
lacking.
|
|
| Action For Peace
Urged by Speaker on Peter's Day |
21 |
|
News From Sask. — At the annual Doukhobor peace
day in Langham, local speaker urged the audience to work harder to
further the aims of a nonkilling society.
|
|
| Several Districts
Take Part in Peter's Day |
21 |
|
News From Sask. — Choirs from five south-eastern
districts took part in the annual peace day.
|
|
| Boykin Brothers Work
in Golf's Big Time |
21 |
|
News From Sask. by Saskatoon Star-Phoenix — Saskatoon's
Voykin brothers, Peter and Paul, have catapulted into golf's big time
as groundskeepers in Chicago.
|
|
| Actor Visits Parents |
22 |
|
News From Sask. by Saskatoon Star-Phoenix — Larry
Hoodekoff, who is on contract with a BBC television series Lucky
Silver, has been visiting his parents in Wadena.
|
|
| Half Acre Lots for
Doukhobor Lands Suggested |
22 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Judge Lord
recommended that 310 acres of government-owned Doukhobor land in the
Raspberry-Brilliant area be subdivided into lots of one-half acres.
|
|
| St. Peter's Day
Celebrated |
22 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Approximately
350 Doukhobors gathered at Taghum to celebrate the annual peace day
commemorating the arms burning in Russia 61 years ago.
|
|
| Opposition to War
Cited by Speaker at Peace Gathering |
22 |
|
News From BC by William Zubkoe — William N. Papove
noted that the meaning of this peace gathering has significance today
in opposing the institution of militarism and war.
|
|
| Folk Song Book
Compiled |
23 |
|
News From BC — The Tovarischi, a local singing
group in Grand Forks composed of Frank Konkin, Alec Konkin and Fred
Zibin, have compiled their first folk song book.
|
|
| Fred Konkin
Outstanding Salmo Student |
23 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Salmo High
School grad was winner of the Bradshaw Trophy for the most outstanding
all-round student of the school.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
23 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — All
constructive action must be individually inspired before it can be
collectively effective, according to Jon-Wynne-Tyson of England.
|
Vol. 3, no. 7 — August 1956
What Are We Seeding –
Seeds of Life or Death?
By Joe W. Popoff,
Langham, Sask.
| Cooperation Needed
in Solving World Food Problem |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Ought a nation
maintain its high standard of living at the expense of other poor areas
of the world? Distribution of the world's food resources is at issue.
|
|
| Hodge Podge |
2 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — A course in
kinesiology gives one an appreciation of the marvels of the human body.
Did you know that humans at 40 acquire knowledge more readily than
school children?
|
|
| Morals and Ethics |
3 |
|
Man and His Ideas — 6 by Inquirer — Right and wrong are not
automatic things, but the result of carefully thought out decisions.
|
|
| Success and Long Life |
5 |
|
Feature by Koozma J. Tarasoff — What do we mean
by success? How do we create a happy, useful and long life? There is no
absolute formula, only guide posts incl. moderation, sound will power,
open mind, relaxation, and optimism.
|
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| How to Have a
Successful Conference |
10 |
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Information by Clyde K. Miller — The nuts and bolts
of good conference planning are listed.
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| Young Adult
Leadership Conference Opens at Banff School |
10 |
|
News From Alberta — Several
Doukhobor youth will attend the third annual Western Citizenship
Conference for young leaders at the Banff School of Fine Arts.
|
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| Successful Festival
Held |
10 |
|
News From Sask. by Pat Shukin — Over 800 people
attended a festival of singing in Verigin August 12. George Bloodoff,
MC, spoke of the struggle for truth, for brotherhood, and for a
nonkilling society.
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| Beautification
Contest Winner |
11 |
|
News From Sask. — Nick A. Reilkoff
won а contest for the best home grounds.
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| Scholarship Awarded
for Proficiency |
11 |
|
News From Sask. — David Ronald
Popoff of Blaine Lake was awarded a university entrance scholarship for
his proficiency in high school.
|
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| Doukhobor Theme
Brings Fiction Award |
11 |
|
News From BC by Canadian Press — Vancouver writer
John Cornish won a Maclean's Magazine fiction award for his humourous
novel Olga about a young Doukhobor girl and her love.
|
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| Youth Given Leading
Role |
11 |
|
News From BC — Cecil Plotnikoff of
Grand Forks had a lead role in one of the major productions at UBC.
|
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| Red Cross Swimming
Certificate to Local Boy |
11 |
|
News From BC — Fred Ogloff
received his Red Cross swimming and water safety certificate.
|
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| Fence Erected;
'Sons' Boycott Scheme |
11 |
|
News From BC — A high wire fence
has been erected around the New Denver school dormitory were 93 zealot
children are now being kept. Parents protest this as provocation.
|
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| Stewardess on
Overseas Flights |
11 |
|
News From BC by Grand Forks Gazette — Helen
Chernoff now works as airline stewardess for the Canadian Pacific
Airlines to the Pacific.
|
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| 2,500 Doukhobors
Mark Declaration Day in Brilliant |
12 |
|
News From BC — About 2500 USCC
members gathered in Brilliant in August in a program of prayers,
singing and speeches to commemorate the Declaration of 1934. Toil and
Peace Life was their slogan.
|
|
| Slocan Wins it Long
Fight for Electricity |
12 |
|
News From BC — The West Kootenay
Power and Light Company will soon start building a transmission line
from South Slocan to Slocan City. The area is largely populated by
Doukhobors.
|
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| BC Doukhobors
Receive Vote |
12 |
|
News From BC — For the first time
since the disqualification in 1933 of BC Doukhobors voting, all
Doukhobors who are Canadian citizens or British subjects and resident
in the province for six months, are now eligible to vote.
|
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| An Enduring Plan |
12 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Love and
friendship are taken as the one and only enduring plan of humanity.
|
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| PhD Claims That
Migration is the 'One and Only Solution' |
13 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Walter Siegmeister — The Florida
author claims to have met Peter P. Verigin in 1934 and presented him
with a plan for migration. Says history shows that outsiders have
caused trouble.
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| Letter Which Dr.
Siegmeister Attacked |
14 |
|
Letter, Reply by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Migration is a
non-issue among Doukhobors.
|
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| Editor's Comment on
Dr. Siegmeister's Letter |
14 |
|
Editor's Comment by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Editor
takes issue on matters of Stefan S. Sorokin, migration, and the origin
of the Doukhobor movement.
|
|
| Windows for the
Crown Prince by Elizabeth Gray Vining |
15 |
|
Book Reviews by Edith Reeves Solenberger — The
Quaker author spent 1946-1950 as a tutor in English for the Japanese
Crown Prince. Later Japanese students visited the author in
Philadelphia.
|
Vol. 3, no. 8 — September 1956
Banff School of Fine Arts.
By Emma Sawula,
Saskatoon, Sask.
| Snooper Scooper
'Uncensored' |
0 |
|
Opinion by Florence S. Faminow — Reflections of
a young adult while on trip home from a Youth Conference in Banff. Mike
was the main character in this story.
|
|
| Jews and the UN |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Editor
comments on a recent circular that he received criticizing the Jews and
demanding that the UN be abolished to protect American sovereignty.
|
|
| A Perversion of
Journalistic Ethics |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The perverted
use of sensationalistic journalism can do little more than stifle
freedom of expression and lead to prejudice and discrimination.
|
|
| Our Knowledge About
God |
4 |
|
Man and His Ideas — 7 by Inquirer — Cites the theological
'proofs' of the existence of God: ontological, cosmological,
teleological, and moral.
|
|
| Pa-Ulitsum |
6 |
|
Column by Peter S. Faminow — The Vancouver
author, a lawyer, strolled down town to Victory Square and encountered
some zealots. A conversation on politics ensued with Stepan and Alesha.
'No politics, No Premier, No Messiah.'
|
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| Pacifism and Civil
Defence |
7 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — What we need today is to
concentrate on how to prevent war and how to improve human relations
instead of preparing to pick up the shattered pieces afterwards.
|
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| Hodge Podge |
11 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Differences are
not bad. For example, the black and white keys on the piano give better
quality and harmony when used together.
|
|
| Religion and the
Church |
12 |
|
Opinion by Olga Biryukov — It is not possible
for Russian people to deviate from the path of knowledge, back to the
superstition of the church, for they are truly religious — and value
unfalsified truth and reason which unites all.
|
|
| Let's Promote
Discussion |
13 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Alec Postnikoff — This student
suggests the holding of panel discussions is a way to solve our human
problems.
|
|
| Popular Style Should
be Simple |
14 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Alex P. Relkoff — The author
reaffirms the qualities of good writing: simplicity, clarity, accuracy,
attractiveness and good grammar.
|
|
| Success Story of an
Artist |
15 |
|
News From Sask. by Saskatoon Star-Phoenix — The work of
Nick Semenoff, a 28-year-old Saskatoon artist, was recently featured in
a two-man show. The artist is art director of CFQC-TV.
|
|
| Civil Defence and
Pacifism Discussed by Panel Members |
15 |
|
News From Sask. by Inquirer — Should Pacifists
Participate in Civil Defence?' was discussed by seven panelists: Mary
Konkin, Nick W. Sherstobitoff, Norman Rebin, Nick A. Popoff, Peter
Bludoff, Alec Postnikoff, & William P. Sherstobitoff (chairman).
|
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| Attends Course |
16 |
|
News From Sask. — Winnifred Horkoff was one of 55
students who attended the Junior Red Cross high school leadership study
in Fort Qu'Appelle in August.
|
|
| Bennett Warned Not
to Campaign in Kootenays |
17 |
|
News From BC by Canadian Press — BC Premier
Bennett was warned by police not to campaign in the Kootenays of BC
because of possible zealot disturbances in the area.
|
|
| Award Made to
Outstanding Student |
17 |
|
News From BC — Peter Tamilin,
outstanding grade 12 student in Creston, was awarded the second annual
bursary.
|
|
| Seven Children
Return to Parents |
17 |
|
News From BC — Seven zealot
children from the New Denver dormitory were released by order of
Magistrate William Evans of Nelson.
|
|
| Young Adults Meet at
Conference |
18 |
|
News From Alberta by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Six Doukhobor
youth attended the Banff Conference in September: Bill Verigin, Mike
Varobioff, Florence Faminow, Hanna Antifaev, Susan Kolesnikoff and
Koozma J. Tarasoff.
|
|
| Speak Truth to Power
by AFSC |
22 |
|
Book Reviews by Edith Reeves Solenberger — Quakers
respond to world critics: Reinhold Niebuhr, George Kennan, and Norman
Thomas. 'We know we are a small minority in proposing giving up
militarism, but a minority can be right and can be effective.'
|
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| Atmosphere |
26 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The author
reminiscences about attending a conference, meeting people and creating
bridges of understanding that transcend boundaries.
|
Vol. 3, no. 9 — October 1956
The Inquiring Mind.
By Emma Sawula,
Saskatoon, Sask.
| This Thing Called
'Color' |
0 |
|
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Whether it's
colour, race, creed or class, Liberty is something for the whole human
mass.
|
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| Humor Reduces Tension |
2 |
|
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Humor is one of
those important mechanisms which removes the tension that might
otherwise lead to physical violence.
|
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| Let's Watch Our
Values |
2 |
|
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Do we encourage
our children to ask questions? A free interplay of ideas stimulates an
informed and balanced view of the world.
|
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| A Wrong Philosophy
in the Health Field? |
2 |
|
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The public good
wins when we place more emphasis on prevention than on the treatment of
the disease.
|
||
| The Inquirer Needs
Your Support |
3 |
|
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — If you value
this publication, then support it. Current budget is $5,000.
|
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| Appeal to 'Sons of
Freedom' |
3 |
|
|
News From BC by Canadian Press — A CPR train was
delayed five hours because of dynamiting of the tracks allegedly by
zealots.
|
||
| Psychoanalysis — An
Introduction |
4 |
|
|
Man and His Society — 8 by Inquirer — Sigmund Freud discovered
that hysterical symptoms of dreams arose from past events, and these
can be recalled by hypnotism.
|
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| Tribute to a Great
Dramatist |
5 |
|
|
Opinion — Although George Bernard
Shaw died in 1950, his influence as a renowned dramatist lives on. His
fearless announcement of truth as he saw it made him a beacon in a time
of intellectual darkness.
|
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| The Fellowship of
Reconciliation |
6 |
|
|
Organizations and People Working for a
Warless World — 1 by Mildred
Fahrni — FOR supports the Doukhobor pacifist witness, CO status,
and opposes conscription. Peter G. Makaroff and Dr. Carlyle King
started a branch in Saskatoon, Sask.
|
||
| On Buddhism |
7 |
|
|
Information by Lev N. Tolstoy — Buddhist's five
commandments deal with killing, property, sexual addiction, lying, and
addiction to liquor and smoking.
|
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| Who's Who |
7 | |
|
Who's Who in the UDC by Inquirer — Planidin was born in
Sheho, Sask. in 1912. Postnikoff was born in the village of Simeonovka,
Sask. In 1912; moved to BC in 1932 and became active in community
affairs.
|
||
| Life in the Tropics |
8
|
|
|
An Expose by Dan Evanoff — Dan Evanoff visited
the vegetarian farm in the Panama area and discovered splits in the
community, sickness due to virus carrying insects, and a prophet hoping
to attract Doukhobor migrants to this area.
|
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| Pa-Ulitsum |
11 |
|
|
Column by Peter S. Faminow — On the streets of
Vancouver, Peter talks to Alesha and Stepan about war, violence,
government, the Commandment of Jesus, and voting.
|
||
| The Sixth World
Youth Festival |
12 |
|
|
Information by Stan Linkovich — Preparations are
underway for students around the world to attend the World Youth
Festival in Moscow in 1957. Total return faire from Montreal: $315.
|
|
|
| Sons of Furty' —
History or Fiction? |
14 |
|
|
Feature by William P. Sherstobitoff — David
Kahma's history of Doukhobors is evaluated. Reveals false propaganda,
disguised in the form of history, aimed at creating fear and hate of
Eastern Europe. Its timing comes when zealots appeal to court to regain
custody of their children.
|
||
| P. V. Verigin — A
Character Sketch |
16 |
|
|
Feature by Inquirer — Born to a wealthy family,
Verigin in exile suggested a back to Nature movement which influenced
zealots in Canada. Did not support formal education. He was a man of
courage and conviction as well as contradictions.
|
||
| Accident Takes Life
of Thrums Boy |
18 |
|
|
News From BC — George John Zmaeff,
14, of Thrums, was killed when struck by a delivery truck.
|
||
| It Doesn't Make
Sense' |
19 |
|
|
News From USA — Mildred Fahrni of
FOR spoke of her trip to Montgomery area of USA. Reports that Coloured
peoples are using nonviolence to achieve their ends. Send moral support
to Martin Luther King, Jr.
|
||
| Choir Instructor
Will Visit the Prairies Again |
20 |
|
|
News From Sask. — Choir instructor
Harry W. Vereschagin will again visit the prairies improving the
quality of singing and creating unity. UDC support.
|
||
| Youth Killed by Gun
Blast |
20 |
|
|
News From Sask. — A hunting
accident was fatal to 16-year-old Lawrence Shukin of Kuroki.
|
||
| Fall Tea and Sale of
Home Baking, Sewing and Handicrafts |
20 |
|
|
News From Sask. — The Saskatoon
Doukhobor Ladies' Society held a Fall Tea and Sale of Home Baking,
Sewing and Handicrafts, at the HBC
|
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| Judgment in Sons'
Children Case Reserved |
21 |
|
|
News From BC by Canadian Press — Justice Harold
McInnes reserved judgment in Vancouver for two zealot children now held
at the New Denver Welfare Home.
|
||
| Freedomite Sues RCMP
Corporal |
21 | |
|
News From BC by Canadian Press — Lawyer John T.
Steeves entered a claim in court on behalf of John Savinkoff and his
7-year-old son Peter, who are suing Cpl. Borodula of the RCMP for
trespass and assault.
|
||
| Eleven Sons'
Children to New Denver |
21 | |
|
News From BC — Eleven zealot
children were placed in the Dormitory School for children at New Denver
in care of the Superintendent of Child Welfare.
|
||
| Vereschagin Holds a
Series of Meetings |
21 | |
|
News From BC by William Zubkoe — Singer and choir
instructor Harry W. Vereschagin has held a series of meetings in New
Westminster on education and the Doukhobor movement.
|
||
| Meeting the Russians
by AFSC |
22 | |
|
Book Reviews by Edith Reeves Solenberger — Reviewer
urges readers to travel to USSR with frankness in criticism where it is
deserved, but with well-balanced understanding as well as friendship
and goodwill. Knowledge or Russian language is an asset.
|
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| Youth Says Banff
Leadership Conference Was an Enriching Experience |
25 | |
|
Letters to the Editor by Bill Verigin — This youth enjoyed
attending the Banff Leadership Conference because it was an enriching
experience in human understanding.
|
||
| Believes That P. V.
Verigin Was Misunderstood |
25 | |
|
Letters to the Editor by Marfa Anthony Konkin — The writer
regrets that many of Verigin's ideas are not followed today.
|
||
| Student Enjoys Paper |
25 | |
|
Letters to the Editor by Peter W. Tamilin — The student
applauds The Inquirer for an interesting read by students at UBC.
|
Vol. 3, no. 10 — November 1956
Still Life.
By Bill Perehudoff,
Saskatoon, Sask.
| The Best Thing About
Christmas |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The best thing
about Christmas is not the giving of gifts but the expression of
friendship and fellowship.
|
|
| The Spirit of the
Olympics |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The real spirit
of the Olympics is that competition between nations need not be violent
nor destructive.
|
|
| Some Mistaken Views
About The Inquirer |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — A special
correspondent in the Kootenays of BC did a survey of opinion on The
Inquirer. The results are published.
|
|
| Democracy and
Violence |
3 |
|
Information by Mohandas K. Gandhi — Democracy and
violence can ill go together.
|
|
| Building a Personal
Philosophy of Life |
4 |
|
Man and His Ideas - 9 by Dr.
Robert Paton — Knowledge and wisdom are just as important as
food, clothing and shelter. Learn from the world around you. Avoid
stereotypes. Have a sense of humour. Know thyself.
|
|
| The Song of the
Doukhobors |
5 |
|
Poetry Corner by Joe Fedosoff — Reflections of a poet
while attending a Doukhobor Festival in Pelly, Saskatchewan in 1956.
|
|
| The Society of
Brothers |
6 |
|
Organizations and People Working for a
Warless World — 2 by Derrick
P. Faux — A Bruderhof community began in Germany in 1933, then
spread to England in 1942 as well as to South America and USA. Its
members live together in a life of complete brotherhood.
|
|
| How is it Possible
to Save Peace in the World |
8 |
|
Opinion by Olga Biryukov — Like Danilo Dolchi,
I hope we can consider that it is possible to arouse the good in others
only by doing good to others.
|
|
| There are Two Kinds
of People' |
10 |
|
Opinion by Lev N. Tolstoy — Those with whom it
is worth talking are the freethinkers — those who are willing to use
their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things
that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs.
|
|
| Believes That an
International Police Force Would Solve the Problem of War |
10 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Peter F. Chernoff — A UN police
force could provide the mechanism for the creation of a peaceful world
order.
|
|
| Commemoration of
Lukeria |
11 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Tom E. Dergousoff — Suggests the
commemoration of the 70th year of the death of Lukeria Vasilevna
Kalmykova, an outstanding leader in Russia 1864 to 1886.
|
|
| Early Doukhobor
History |
12 |
|
Commentary on 'Sons of Fury' by William N. Papove — A critique of D.
Kahma's article shows errors: emigration was not caused by one person;
burning of arms in 1895 was a sincere resolve; the nonviolent approach
has survival value.
|
|
| The Doctrine of Peace |
14 |
|
Opinion by Ralph Waldo Emerson — If you have a
nation of men who have matured not to declare war or carry arms, you
have a nation of lovers, of benefactors, of true, great, and able men.
|
|
| Babel |
14 |
|
Column by David "Shenden" Popoff — Why is it
that Canadians are politically passive at home, and yet they always
show great interest in the American Presidential election?
|
|
| Pa-Ulitsum |
15 |
|
Column by Peter S. Faminow — Is it the
governed or the governing to blame? Or is it the ugly greed, rearing
its ugly head? How is it that peoples of all nationalities can appear
on stage without animosity toward the other?
|
|
| Writer Sends Gift to
Doukhobors |
16 |
|
News From Europe by Olga Biryukov — Olga Biryukov,
writer and special European correspondent, sent a Swiss wall clock to
the Doukhobors as a gesture of thanks for their aid to her.
|
|
| UDC Spokesman
Reports a Desire For One Unified Doukhobor Organization |
16 |
|
News From Sask. — Nikita Popoff of New Westminister,
BC said: All Doukhobors have a common tie of working for a nonkilling
society with love of humanity and respect for all. These are the basis
for unity.
|
|
| Youth Discusses
Intermarriage |
17 |
|
News From Sask. by Alec Postnikoff — A panel discussion
by the Saskatoon Student Group dealt with the problems and challenges
of intermarriage. Audience reaction was mixed.
|
|
| We Are Living in a
World of Great Change' |
17 |
|
News From Sask. by Scott Nearing — Author, pacifist,
and former professor, Scott Nearing spoke of important revolutionary
changes in the world today, including economic distribution of power
and a change in the social system itself. 'You can't wipe out war by
war.'
|
|
| District Confab on
Choir Tour |
18 |
|
News From Sask. by Nick N. Kalmakoff — Sask. Doukhobor
reps met in Canora to set out this winter's Doukhobor choir instruction
tour on the prairies. Hymns and songs considered.
|
|
| Amateur Night Brings
Out Talent |
19 |
|
News From Sask. by George A. Bloodoff — An Amateur
Night in Verigin brought out a variety of singing, dancing and musical
talent. Two elders introduced: Harry W. Vereschagin and Nikita Popoff
who performed a duet.
|
|
| Wins Prizes in
Agricultural Fair |
19 |
|
News From Alberta — Mrs. Mike
Faminow won several prizes at the Fall Pincher Creek Fair in the
vegetable competition. Reward: a sack of flour.
|
|
| Union of Doukhobors
of Canada Express Concern for Youth |
19 |
|
News From BC by Nick N. Kalmakoff — Nick Kalmakoff,
secretary-treasurer of UDC expressed concern for the Doukhobor youth in
his circular letter to member districts in Canada.
|
|
| Ladies Raise $100
for the Inquirer |
20 |
|
News From Alberta — An evening
program of singing and speeches in Mossleigh Community Hall netted $100
in support of The Inquirer. Attended by Anastasia Golobova.
|
|
| Union of Youth of
the USCC Hold Annual Confab |
20 |
|
News From BC — Annual USCC Youth
convention focused on youth issues: a Youth Section to be added to
Iskra; summer festivals and picnics were useful; Russian schools headed
by Mr. Petko; history lectures held.
|
|
| Books by Quakers:
Toward Undiscovered Ends by Anna Brinton |
21 |
|
Book Reviews by Edith Reeves Solenberger — Author
Brinton explains why Russia has claimed the interest of the Society of
Friends for three centuries, from George Fox in 1656 to the seven
English Friends who went to Moscow in 1951.
|
|
| Olga by John
Cornish. 'The Little Brothers' |
24 |
|
Book Reviews by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — Olga is a
story of a Ukrainian girl, Olga Stepanskaya, who is in love with and
wishes to marry Donald Harbottle.
|
Vol. 3, no. 11 — December 1956
What are you in for?’
‘I killed a man. And you?’
‘I refused to kill a man.’
Reprinted with permission from a leaflet published by The Pacifist Youth Action Group, London, England.
| A Moral Victory
|
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — A moral victory
was won when racial segregation ended on city buses in Montgomery,
Alabama, USA. December 21, 1956.
|
|
| Doukhobor Psalm and
Hymn Book |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — More
cooperation is suggested between UDC and USCC in publishing a proposed
psalm and hymn book.
|
|
| More Mistaken Views
About The Inquirer |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Misconceptions:
title of journal; motives of journal; ownership of journal; the Red
Bait; why zealots were kicked out of UDC.
|
|
| Socrates |
4 |
|
Feature: Life and Work of World Thinkers —
1 by Dr. Robert Paton
— Socrates was a character. He was convinced that he had a definite
mission in life to help people discover the truth about the good life.
|
|
| I Refuse to
Participate in War |
5 |
|
Opinion by J. S. Woodsworth — J. S.
Woodsworth in a speech in the Canadian House of Commons, June 1936: I
am a citizen of a country that still relies upon force, and as public
representative I must vote on alternative military policies.
|
|
| The War Resisters'
International |
6 |
|
Organizations and People Working for a
Warless World — 3 by Arlo
Tatum — WRI includes anarchists, socialists, capitalists,
Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Communists, agnostics,
atheists and anti-religious.
|
|
| Pacifist Youth
Action Group's Viewpoint |
7 |
|
Organizations and People Working for a
Warless World — 4 by Terence
Chives — PYAG set out three goals: propagation of pacifism;
selling Peace News; assisting Conscientious Objectors in facing
tribunals or prison sentences for refusing to take part in militarism.
|
|
| Hodge Podgy |
8 |
|
Hodge Podge by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Olga Biryukov
says new book containing correspondence of her father and Lev Tolstoy
will go to press in Paris.
|
|
| Vegetarianism |
9 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — The pros and cons of
vegetarianism are examined. Is not the practice of loving your
neighbour, through everyday deeds, a more basic issue?
|
|
| Truth, Justice and
Reason |
13 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Lawrence Kotkas — I'm behind your
endeavours 100 percent — seeing you being partisan for truth, justice
and reason.
|
|
| Pass the Bottle, Papa |
13 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Alex P. Relkoff — The writer is
appalled at the tragic loss of life caused by alcoholism.
|
|
| Clarifies Passage in
Poem |
14 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Joe Fedosoff — Doukhobor prayers are
voices for peace.
|
|
| World Council of
Peace Views World Situation |
14 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Dorothy Morrison — Policies of WCP:
abandonment of political blocs; disarmament; a halt to the testing and
manufacture of nuclear weapons; prohibition of nuclear weapons.
|
|
| New Year |
14 |
|
Poetry Corner by Michael M. Tomilin — Let brotherly
love from our heart never part.
|
|
| Sons' Children in
New Denver School |
15 |
|
News From BC by Jim J. Chernenkoff — A first hand
visit to New Denver revealed: gates unlocked, RCMP present all the
time, superintendent refused to respond.
|
|
| Sons of Freedom'
Children Sing, Recite in Concert |
16 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — Russian songs
and the traditional Christmas concert resulted in a delightful program
at New Denver. Zealot children were 'stars'.
|
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| Youth Wishes to
Exchange Tapes |
16 |
|
News From BC — Writer wishes to exchanges audio
tapes of Doukhobor singing with readers.
|
|
| School Board Hopes
for Change in Law to Allow Doukhobor Trustees |
16 |
|
News From BC by Grand Forks Gazette — If the
authorities permit, Doukhobors will be able to serve on local board as
trustees without swearing an oath of allegiance.
|
|
| Social Held in Aid
of Inquirer |
17 |
|
News From BC by William Zubkoe — The Society of
Doukhobors of Westminster held a luncheon and evening program of
singing with proceeds to The Inquirer.
|
|
| USCC Hall Arson Try
Foiled |
17 |
|
News From BC by Grand Forks Gazette — An attempt to
set fire to the USCC Community centre being built was foiled by the
quick action of a passer-by.
|
|
| Proceeds of Banquet
to Iskra |
17 |
|
News From BC by Nick N. Plotnicove — A vegetarian
banquet and evening program brought a donation to Iskra.
|
|
| Union of Youth
Collect Money for Psalm and Hymn Book |
18 |
|
News From BC — USCC is collecting donations for
the proposed Doukhobor psalm and hymn book.
|
|
| We Regret the Error |
18 |
|
News From Alberta — Error
corrected re place where Doukhobor sobranie was held.
|
|
| Senior Choir
Sponsors Program |
18 |
|
News From Alberta — Calgary Senior
Choir held a fund-raising program of singing and speeches.
|
|
| Tape Recordings of
Pelly Festival Available For Loan |
18 |
|
News From Sask. by Walter P. Strukoff — Tape recordings
of the Pelly Festival in June are now available on loan.
|
|
| Prayer Home Moved
Into Village in Time for Active Season |
18 |
|
News From Sask. by Walter P. Strukoff — Pelly
Doukhobors recently moved an old traditional Prayer Home into the
village of Pelly. It was moved in time to accommodate Harry W.
Vereschagin's choir sessions.
|
|
| Proceeds of Tea and
Concert go to The Inquirer and Mr. Vereschagin |
18 |
|
News From Sask. — William K.
Chutskoff was MC for a fund-raising evening program of singing in
Kamsack.
|
|
| Singing and
Discussion at Gathering |
19 |
|
News From Sask. — Members of the
Buchanan, Verigin and Canora groups spent an evening of singing and
discussion in Canora.
|
|
| Kamsack Branch of
UDC Survey Through Questionnaires |
19 |
|
News From Sask. — In the summer
UDC held a questionnaire survey of Doukhobor youth and adults. Results
are reported. Adults lack interest in organizational matters, while
youth are eager to become active.
|
|
| Vereschagin Visits
District |
20 |
|
News From Manitoba by Sam Cheveldayoff — Choir instructor
Harry W. Vereschagin visited Benito in the fall.
|
|
| Dobrenen Conviction
Reversed |
20 |
|
News From USA by CCCO — The Court of Appeals recently
reversed the conviction of Mitchell Dobrenen of the Molokan Church on
the grounds that he had not been furnished a copy of the
recommendations.
|
|
| Nurses Chosen to
Represent National Convention |
20 |
|
News From USA — Florence S. Faminow of Portland,
Oregon, was chosen to be one of three delegates to a Nurses conference
in Los Angeles in February 1957.
|
|
| Union of Doukhobors
of Canada News |
21 |
|
UDC report by Nick N. Kalmakoff — Committee found
that some hymns and psalms in the Book of Life are contradictory to
Doukhobors. A summary of the findings will be published in mimeo format.
|
|
| A Cry For Peace |
21 |
|
Poetry Corner by Michael M. Tomilin — This is a plea
to end wars and bring in a new era of caring humanity.
|
|
| Recipe For Real
Religion |
21 |
|
Poetry Corner by Lewis Faucett — A light hearted look
at different religions.
|
|
| Memoirs of the Life
and Gospel Labors of the late Daniel Wheeler |
22 |
|
Book Reviews by Edith Reeves Solenberger — The
Quaker Daniel Wheeler was invited in 1817 to undertake agriculture and
drainage work near St. Petersburg, Russia. Although our languages are
different, the language of the Spirit is the same. Meets Tsar.
|
|
| Hi, Sister, Hi
Brother, by Joe Wallace |
25 |
|
Book Reviews by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — Reviewer
believes that political ideas and poetry are almost incompatible.
|
|
| On Brotherhood and
Christianity |
25 |
|
Editorial by Grand Forks Gazette — Shortcomings
and highlights of Christianity are presented in relation to equality,
economics, and materialism.
|
|
| Survival Appeal |
26 |
|
Editorial by Inquirer — The Inquirer faces
serious financial crisis. Needs support now.
|
Vol. 3, no. 12 — January 1957
Youth and Age.
By Joan Konkin,
Kamsack, Sask.
| Brotherhood Week —
Aimed at Eradicating Prejudice |
2 |
|
Editorial by Frazer Earle — Differences become a
menace only when we allow them to become divisions which result in the
poison of evil attitudes, mistrust and prejudice.
|
|
| What Would You Do If? |
3 |
|
Article by Jon Wynne-Tyson — The English author
considers the nature of a response to evil. e.g. the Golden Rule.
|
|
| Plato (427-347 B.C.) |
4 |
|
Life and Times of World Thinkers — 2 by
Dr. Robert Paton —
After the death of Socrates, his pupil Plato carried forward the ideas
of his master, fused with his own genius.
|
|
| To My Child |
6 |
|
Poetry Corner by Marie Shlakoff — The poem by this
zealot mother describes the sorrow and agony of losing her child to New
Denver.
|
|
| Who Are the
Mennonites? |
7 |
|
Organizations and People Working for a
Warless World — 5 by J. W.
Fretz — Mennonites as the Anabaptists of the Reformation
believed in volunteer baptism, love, mutual aid, and refusal to swear
oaths.
|
|
| Doukhobor Panorama
in 1956 |
10 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — The year focused on
unity, youth, propagation of Doukhoborism, pacifism, singing, an
inquiring attitude to self analysis, and the impact of The Inquirer on
other media.
|
|
| WRI Council
Reaffirms its Renunciation of the Methods of War and Violence |
16 |
|
News From Europe — The War
Resisters' Council meeting in Germany reaffirmed its belief in the
principles of nonviolence and peaceful solutions to all human problems
of violence.
|
|
| Quakers and Refugees |
17 |
|
News From USA — A Quaker relief
camp near Vienna, Austria, has been distributing clothing and
interviewing Hungarian refugees to determine their needs.
|
|
| Sculptor From
Brilliant Calm Despite Loss of Year's Work |
17 |
|
News From BC by Nelson Daily News — After 13 months
of work in Europe while returning home to Vancouver, William Koochin
found his art work had been smashed in transit.
|
|
| 50-50 Chance That
Freedomites Are Responsible |
17 |
|
News From BC by Canadian Press — For years the Sons
of Freedom (zealots) have been blamed for burning bridges and homes and
dynamiting railway tracks. Now the source of criminality is
questioned.
|
|
| In Practice, Not
Just Words |
17 |
|
News From BC by Tom E. Dergousoff — This is the
first time that a Doukhobor group has celebrated Christmas Eve by the
Od Calendar.
|
|
| Firm, Fair Policy on
Sons' Schooling May Solve Problems, Claims Gulley |
18 |
|
News From BC by Canadian Press — If we can eliminate
the land and the school problems, the zealot leaders will not have
anything to rally the fanatics to, claims Emmett Gulley, AFSC rep.
|
|
| Annual Meeting
Postponed |
18 |
|
News From BC by Nick N. Plotnicove — The annual
meeting of the Vancouver local of UDC has been postponed because of
disorderly conduct of one member from a non-religious organization.
|
|
| Festival Concludes
Choir Conductor's Tour in Sask. |
18 |
|
News From Sask. — A Festival in Saskatoon concluded
a three-month choir instruction tour in Saskatchewan by Harry W.
Vereschagin. A lively song by the Student Youth was turned down by some
vocal elders.
|
|
| Choir Practice Held
Twice Daily |
19 |
|
News From Sask. by Michael Ozeroff — Choir practices in
Langham were held in January during the visit of Harry W. Vereschagin.
|
|
| Internal Problems
Discussed: Resolved to Seek New Unity Among Doukhobors |
19 |
|
News From Sask. — Because many
people do not know precisely what Doukhobor means, youth are confused.
Cooperative efforts are needed by all groups to bring enlightenment.
|
|
| Ladies Hold First
Annual Meeting |
20 |
|
News From Sask. — The Saskatoon
Ladies' Society held their first annual meeting on January 25th at the
local Doukhobor Community Home. Have given assistance to humanitarian
needs.
|
|
| Society Holds Second
Annual Meeting |
20 |
|
News From Sask. — Forty-one
members of the Doukhobor Society of Saskatoon attended the 2nd Annual
Meeting in January 19.The centre has served educational, cultural and
spiritual needs of young and old.
|
|
| Vegetarianism |
20 |
|
Correction by Olga Biryukov — On page 9, column 2
of Inquirer feature, Dec. 1956, line 4 needs correction: Still later, a
Vegetarian Society was set up in Russia. Lectures, literature, cookery
demonstrations and restaurants serve as main propagating devices.
|
|
| Enjoys Reading. A
Means of Understanding |
21 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Elsie Makortoff — I enjoy reading,
esp. about our youth and the work they are doing, whether it's in
Saskatchewan, Alberta, BC or elsewhere.
|
|
| Comment on Character
Sketch of P. V. Verigin |
21 |
|
Letters to the Editor by L. W. Verigin — Did Peter V.
Verigin wish the group to migrate to Canada?
|
|
| Children Need Good
Family Life |
21 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Ruth E. Hoehn — Writer has been a
sympathetic visitor to New Denver and has witnessed the sorrow and
heartbreak caused by the separation of children from their parents.
|
|
| The Search For
Knowledge |
21 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Nick Hrimakin — I hope you will
continue to publish The Inquirer and to appraise things by their merits
as you see them. We need to enlighten ourselves.
|
|
| Man's Will and
Destiny |
21 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Pete Stooshnoff — It is time we
stopped the destructive practice of hatred, and adopted the positive
practice of love. We must begin at home.
|
|
| Excerpts |
22 |
|
Letters to the Editor by H. David Kirk — This Associate
Professor of Social Work at McGill University is heartened to see a
careful attempt by a minority group to seek a real place in the larger
society.
|
|
| Excerpts |
22 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Fred J. Fillipoff — Writer hopes
The Inquirer will bring progress among Doukhobor youth who speak in the
English language.
|
|
| Toward Undiscovered
Ends by Anna Brinton |
22 |
|
Book Reviews by Edith Reeves Solenberger — Stephen
Grellet and William Allen's excursion to the Caucasus in 1818 took them
to Molokans, Mennonites and Doukhobors.
|
|
| To Any Child |
26 |
|
Poetry Corner by Jon Wynne-Tyson — My child, when in
your room go on your knees and pray that the soldiers and their mothers
will not tempt you to their play.
|
|
| Pine Tree |
26 |
|
Poetry Corner by Michael M. Tomilin — An ode to a
little pine that reaches out for fresh air and sunshine and grows
straight and beautiful.
|
Vol. 4, nos. 1 & 2 — February – March 1957
The Modern Pioneer.
By Frances Faminow,
Vancouver, BC
| Extreme Tolerance
and Universal Thinking |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The experience
of the religious wars and the East-West conflict demonstrates that
ideological wars are futile and there is a need to tolerate ideas which
we don't agree with and learn to live together in peace.
|
|
| False Statements in
School Textbooks |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Examples are
cited of false statements made about Doukhobors in the works of Bruce
Hutchison and Robert England. Correcting these entrenched errors is a
real challenge.
|
|
| This is the
February-March Issue |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — For the first
time The Inquirer has had to combine its two issues into one largely
because staff are writing exams at university.
|
|
| Publication of
Donor's Name |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Inquirer
does not publish donor's names because it creates a false philosophy of
giving, it consumes time and space, and it is not a general
journalistic practice.
|
|
| Dasha Looks On |
3 |
|
Column by Peter S. Faminow — The intended
scope of The Inquirer is world-wide. To be disturbed because we are seekers of truth
is often the first step in beginning to solve our problems.
|
|
| Reflections on
Doukhoborism |
4 |
|
Review: W. A. Soukoreff's articles on
Doukhobors by William P.
Sherstobitoff — Doukhoborism was a spontaneous secular rise of
the Russian masses against tyranny, exploitation and oppression. The
split was due to economic control over Sirotskoe.
|
|
| The Greek Atomists |
5 |
|
Feature: Life and Work of World Thinkers —
3 by Dr. Robert Paton
— While the atoms of the Greeks are not the atoms of today, we are
indebted to them for the first suggestion that matter is made of these
fine particles. We are indebted to them for the freedom to speculate.
|
|
| The Hutterian
Brethren |
7 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World — 6 by V.
Seeberg — In 1536 Jacob Hutter was burnt at the stake and his
small flock in Tyre was forced to flee from land to land. They hold all
things in common, except cloth and household furniture. These are
Hutterites.
|
|
| We are Proud to
Announce |
8 |
|
Anniversary Issue by Florence S. Faminow — Birth is a
wondrous miracle. Growing up implies a much more complex process than
adding inches to one's stature.
|
|
| A Challenge to The
Inquirer |
9 |
|
Anniversary Issue by Peter G. Makaroff — Lawyer Makaroff
says that recent changes in communications, a rise of Doukhobor
students in universities, the English language, and the threat of
atomic war, have all made possible for The Inquirer to survive.
|
|
| Urges Doukhobors to
Seek a Seat at the UN Non-Government Assembly |
10 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William A. Vereschagin — This US
Doukhobor suggests that Doukhobors and Molokans seek a seat in the
United Nations non-government assembly.
|
|
| Pa-Ulitsum Otkritoi
Misli (Open Mind) |
11 |
|
Column by Peter S. Faminow — The Inquirer has
stimulated independent thought and has made a remarkable stride in the
acquisition of knowledge.
|
|
| Indifference Among
Doukhobors Needs to be Overcome |
12 |
|
Anniversary Issue by Frances
Horkoff — In this anniversary issue, I would like to
congratulate those who are promoting an educational youth program with
good judgment and foresight, with moderation and adaptive change.
|
|
| The Inquirer and the
Power of Persuasion |
13 |
|
Anniversary Issue by Olga Biryukov — This Swiss writer
says that The Inquirer ought to contribute the best of the Doukhobor
wisdom to the development of civilization. Let Peace, Love and Truth
acquire anew their salt and power on earth.
|
|
| The Inquirer,
Doukhobor Youth and the Future |
15 |
|
Anniversary Issue by Peter
N. Malov — Malov: At this time we must find how we can stop
contributing towards militarism. All of us collectively and
individually must find ways to do something real and positive to
promote peace.
|
|
| What's in a Name? |
20 |
|
Anniversary Issue by Walter
P. Strukoff — The Doukhobor movement espouses the basic
teachings of such moral leaders as Jesus Christ, Tolstoy, Gandhi and
others — the teachings of humanitarian love.
|
|
| A World View is
Necessary |
21 |
|
Anniversary Issue by William
N. Papove — The Inquirer paid tribute to our forefathers when
it joined the ranks of other groups in outlawing war. This world-view
is necessary to overcome the powerful forces of nationalism and
power-politics.
|
|
| Inquirer's Policy re
Sons of Freedom |
22 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — Basically it appears that
the prime object of most zealots is to confuse the public in such a way
that everyone will believe that the Doukhobors are the same as the Sons
of Freedom. (i.e. a hijacking act).
|
|
| Government Attitude
to Doukhobor Efforts Leads to Resignation, Talks |
25 |
|
News From BC — A Grand Forks Doukhobor, Eli A.
Popoff claims he is prevented from becoming a school trustee because by
conscience he cannot swear allegiance to the crown.
|
|
| Tovarischi Release
Three Records |
25 |
|
News From BC — The singing group Tovarischi
have released three more records of Russian folk songs, thus making a
total of 15 records over the past few years.
|
|
| New, Youthful
Doukhobor Choir Thrills Overflow Crowd |
25 |
|
News From BC by
Grand Forks Gazette —
A young Doukhobor choir with colourful Cossack dress performed to a
full house at a high school auditorium in Grand Forks. Directed by Fred
Vanjoff and Peter Gritchen. Lilliam Malloff sang three songs.
|
|
| Sons' Case Sent Back
to Supreme Court |
26 |
|
News From BC by Canadian
Press — The case of 8-year-old Bill Perepelkin, committed to New
Denver, has been sent to the Supreme Court for further consideration.
|
|
| Golden Anniversary
Festival to be Held in New Community Centre |
26 |
|
News From BC — The 10th USCC Union of Youth
Festival will be held in the new Community Centre now being built in
Grand Forks, May 28-20.
|
|
| Festival Held at Odd
Fellows Hall |
26 |
|
News From Alberta by J. Planidin — A festival of singing
was held in Calgary in February. Choir instructor was Harry W.
Vereschagin.
|
|
| Slanderous
Statements Used in School Text. Protest Sent. Reply Received |
27 |
|
News From Sask. — Slanderous
statements in a literature text used in Alberta Schools resulted in
letter exchange by UDC and Alberta Education Dept. Bruce Hutchison's
account is biased and uninformed.
|
|
| Community Home
Damaged by Fire |
27 |
|
News From Sask. — A flash fire
caused considerable damage in a local Doukhobor Community Home on Feb.
8th. The pilot light in the gas furnace caused an explosion and flash
fire.
|
|
| Gift of Nighties for
Needy Babies |
27 |
|
News From Sask. by Saskatoon
Star-Phoenix — Doukhobor women of Langham sent clothing to needy
children by way of the Canadian Unitarian Service Committee.
|
|
| UDC Replies to Peace
Conference Invitation |
28 |
|
News From Sask. — UDC bases its
peace strategy on the teachings of Jesus, refusing to contribute to the
war effort, and the principles of pacifism
|
|
| Youth Invites All
Doukhobors to Attend Peace Holiday and Convention |
28 |
|
News From Sask. — The Blaine Lake
young people invite all localities to the annual Doukhobor Peter's or
Peace Day on June 29th and 30th
|
|
| Draft Anthology
Published by UDC |
28 |
|
News From Sask. — A mimeographed
draft anthology in the Russian language called 'Doukhobors — Their
Faith', was published by UDC. Critical appraisals are invited before
reprinting it
|
|
| Excerpts From Letters |
28 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Michael M. Tomilin — I trust that
you will find it possible to continue your courageous work in these
days of hysteria.
|
|
| Excerpts From Letters | 28 |
|
Letters to the Editor by The High Power Watt of Energy — I
would wish to proudly compare the truth of our small magazine with any
capitalist periodicals. My hopes are to see The Inquirer as a Station
of Sincerity.
|
|
| Excerpts From Letters |
28 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Cecil W. Koochin — I did not get my
January copy of The Inquirer. I cannot survive without it. Please send
the above number without fail.
|
|
| Excerpts From Letters | 29 |
|
Letters to the Editor by W. Tereckoff — It is my opinion that
Peter V. Verigin was guided by the divine spirit during his leadership
among the Doukhobors.
|
|
| White Corpuscles in
Europe by Allan A. Hunter |
29 |
|
Book Review by Edith Reeves Solenberger — The
writer uses a metaphor to fight war: We too may be 'white corpuscles'
moving to heal wounds at home and in other lands.
|
|
| Practical Cook Book:
Selected Doukhobor and Quakers Recipes by Laura P. Verigin and Zoe H.
Gulley |
32 |
|
Book Review by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — Many good
Doukhobors are not vegetarian and they do not pretend to be. Yet the
book presents only vegetarian dishes. An experienced cook likes the
different versions of some of the traditional dishes.
|
|
| The Bible and the
Word 'Wine' |
33 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Nick Verigin — The Bible has 637
references to drink and drinking. Christ and his disciples drank fruit
juices. Hence we are led falsely to believe the wine used was fermented
in each case. Hence a mockery of the Church.
|
|
| Hand in Hand |
33 |
|
Poetry Corner by Joe Fedosoff — Teach me o Lord to
walk hand in hand with you.
|
|
| The Piper |
34 |
|
Poetry Corner by Jon Wynne-Tyson — While nations arm
for peace and make their youth from Christ immune, the vicar prays, the
beggar plays, the devil calls the tune.
|
|
| The Inquiring
Attitude |
34 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Society
benefits with knowledge and truth when its citizens use an inquiring
attitude in their journey of life.
|
Vol. 4, no. 3 — April 1957
The Observatory of Knowledge.
By Emma Sawula,
Saskatoon, Sask.
| Troubled Conscience
and H-Bomb Tests |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — A mutual
agreement of disarmament seems to be the only thing that can halt these
tests and the war motive. So let us speak up and be counted.
|
|
| Equality Before the
Law — What is it? |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — One case in the
USA about a Negro fellow and another case in Canada about parents
keeping their son at home and educating him are examined in terms of
equal opportunity for a fair trial in court.
|
|
| Totalitarianism
Comes to BC as Tots Taught Behind Fences |
3 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — There is
nothing in the law in Canada to indicate that crime against property
can be punished by removing the children of an entire community and
putting them into a concentration campus.
|
|
| The 'Sons' Negotiate
to Emigrate |
4 |
|
Editorial by Inquirer — The recent announcement
that the zealots are negotiating to emigrate to Russia should not be
taken seriously. It is largely a hijacking effort to tar all Doukhobors
with the zealot brush.
|
|
| Aristotle 384-322
B.C. |
5 |
|
Life and Work of World Thinkers — 4 by Dr.
Robert Paton — Aristotle sponsors a universe filled with design
and purpose, not a world of dead matter. It is a cosmos, not a chaos.
|
|
| Why I Became an
Operating Nurse |
6 |
|
Opinion by Florence S. Faminow — Service to
mankind is the primary function of nurses and the reason for the
existence of the nursing profession.
|
|
| A Witness to Peace |
8 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World — 7 by G. F.
Tull — The Evangelical Catholic Communion in England has during
the last 40 years been actively promoting peace, often cooperating with
other pacifist groups.
|
|
| The Student
Christian Movement in Canada |
9 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World — 7 by Vince I.
Goring — The SCM works in universities and colleges in Canada to
arouse the interests of students for missionary work of the churches.
|
|
| Tolstoy Had the
Answer |
11 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World — 7 by Esme Wynne-Tyson — Tolstoy's whole
emphasis was on practicing the law of Love and compassion rather than
talking about it, or listening to ministers talking about it in church.
|
|
| Friendship and
Understanding, Theme of World Youth Festival |
12 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World — 7 by Floyd Williston — The 6th World
Youth Festival will be held in Moscow, USSR in the summer. Young people
from 120 countries are expected to attend. Canadians are invited.
|
|
| Brotherhood and
Western Civilization |
13 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World — 7 by Karel Hujer — As individuals we are
not mere helpless bystanders or spectators of history. We are creative
builders to that new era in which brotherhood will be more than a word
but a living experience.
|
|
| Tape Recordings
Appreciated |
16 |
|
Letters to the Editor by J. A. Verigin — Through The
Inquirer, the Creston Doukhobors received tape recordings of a Festival
in Saskatchewan.
|
|
| Comment on Review |
16 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William A. Soukoreff — The writer's
intent is to show that Doukhobor problems are not specific to them
alone, but are universal in other groups.
|
|
| What Kind of Unity
Do We Seek? |
17 |
|
Letters to the Editor by William W. Markin — If anyone wants
to be a true Doukhobor and the other is just trying to carry that name
for some protection, there is room for all of us in the world. But what
is a 'true' Doukhobor?
|
|
| Langham Holds First
Doukhobor Festival |
18 |
|
News From Sask. — Proceeds from
the first chorale Festival in Langham went to the building of a
Doukhobor Community Home, the basement of which has already been
excavated.
|
|
| Live, Create, Learn
and Teach |
18 |
|
News From Sask. — Muriel
Zakshewski said that the Saskatoon Doukhobor Home is strategically
located in the centre of the province and therefore should be of value
to all. Ritual forms are invented and therefore can be changed by man.
|
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| Resolutions Should
be Sent Early to Executive of UDC |
19 |
|
News From Sask. by Nick N. Kalmakoff — In preparation
for the Ninth Annual Convention of UDC in Blaine Lake, Doukhobors are
asked to prepare resolutions and sent them to the Executive.
|
|
| Local Active in
Educational Activities |
19 |
|
News From BC — Since last year the
New Westminster branch of UDC has instituted the reading of the
Doukhobor Book of life and the Bible; panel discussions and special
speakers as well as a regular 'Inquirer Days'.
|
|
| Large Festival and
Prairie Tour Conclude Winter-Spring Activities |
19 |
|
News From BC — The Tenth Annual
Youth Festival will be held in the new Doukhobor Community Home in
Grand Forks, May 18-20. A prairie choir tour is planned.
|
|
| Doukhobor Guests of
Rotary Club |
20 |
|
News From BC — The Nelson-Salmo
choir of UDC were guests of the Rotary Club Convention in Nelson in
April
|
|
| Sons of Freedom Seek
Emigration to Russia |
20 |
|
News From BC — For the second time
since 1950, BC's zealots are talking about relocating to Russia. They
claim they do not have religious freedom promised them in Canada
|
|
| Freedom in God:
Guide to the Thought of Nicholas Berdyaev by E. L. Allen |
20 |
|
Book Reviews by Edith Reeves Solenberger — Nicholas
Berdyaev's mystical philosophy focuses on God as a loving fellow
sufferer.
|
Vol. 4, no. 4 — May 1957
City Beautiful,
Bessborough Hotel,
Saskatoon, Sask.
By Koozma J. Tarasoff
| A Quaker Book
Reviewed by a Quaker |
0 |
|
Book Reviews by Edith Reeves Solenberger — The
author reviews the work of the great Quaker liberal, Elias Hicks, who
is known for the separation of 1827-1828 which divided American Friends
into Liberals and Orthodox.
|
|
| Capacity to Protest
is Necessary |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Adult educators
meet to discuss healthy attitudes for creating a healthy society.
|
|
| Co-ordinative Unity
Among Peace Groups-is it Possible? |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The idea of
unity amongst the traditional peace groups is explored as a useful
exercise.
|
|
| Pythagoras and the
Pythagoreans |
3 |
|
Life and Times of World Thinkers — 5 by
Dr. Robert Paton —
The Pythagorean ideas of the 3rd century BC is an important landmark in
the history of modern thought. One of its proponents suggested that the
sun, not the earth, was the center of things.
|
|
| Disagrees with
Inquirer re Vegetarianism |
4 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Anonymous — Unknown author argues
for more support towards vegetarianism.
|
|
| Not accident But
Murder |
4 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Nick Verigin — The debate centers on
accident or murder.
|
|
| A Former Editor’s
Point of View |
5 |
|
Letters to the Editor by M. Roubeshanin — M. Roubeshanin of
San Francisco was a former Russian journalist for many decades in the
USA
|
|
| The Christian
Pacifist Society of New Zealand |
5 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World by A. C.
Barrington — The author describes the history of the Society
which was founded in 1936. Some of its members have been imprisoned for
opposing all wars.
|
|
| Community Centre
Opened at Three Day Youth Festival (Grand Forks) |
7 |
|
News From BC — The 10th annual
youth festival marked the official opening of the new Doukhobor
Community Centre in Grand Forks, BC. Speakers included Eli A. Popoff,
Mildred Fahrni, and Cecil R. Evans.
|
|
| 200 People Present
at Easter Service |
7 |
|
News From BC by William Zubkoe — Luba Maloff
highlighted the program with her singing.
|
|
| Songs Composed:
Record Released (Vancouver) |
7 |
|
News From BC — Songs composed by
Cyril Podmero Plotnicove
|
|
| Pass Creek Youth
Visits Districts (Calgary) |
7 |
|
News From Alberta — Concerts in
Erickson, Cowley and Calgary.
|
|
| Resource Leaders
Secured for Youth Adult Workshop in Inter-group Relations |
7 |
|
News From Alberta — Thomas Berth,
sociologist, and William Dixon, community organization, will head 4th
youth workshop in Banff in Sept.
|
|
| Mennonites Lay
Groundwork for United Peace Witness (Winnipeg, Manitoba) |
8 |
|
News by Canadian Mennonite — A two-day
meeting recommended cooperation in the area of disaster relief and
civil defence
|
|
| “Friendly
Persuasion” Judged Best Film (Cannes, France) |
8 |
|
News From Europe by Reuters — Friendly Persuasion is a
tale about a gentle Quaker family involved in violence in the USA.
|
|
| Doukhobors (and )
Their Faith |
9 |
|
Book Review by Inquirer — Psalm and allegorical
selections from Vladimir Bonch-Bruevich's Book of Life of the
Doukhobors comprises this preliminary report of the Union of Doukhobors
of Canada.
|
|
| Daily Good Living |
10 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Val. D. Baima, Lillybelle Baima —
Love is genuine respect for all creatures.
|
|
| A Soliloquy to a
Sitter |
10 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Stand up and be
counted.
|
Vol. 4, no. 5a — June 1957
Abstract Composition With Cock.
By Bill Perehudoff,
Saskatoon, Sask.
| Inquirer Faces
Survival Crisis |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The immediate
need is financial.
|
|
| The Conscience and
the Fanchise |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Can we be
pacifists and still exercise the right to vote? This is the question
asked by some Doukhobors in BC since 1000 of them were recently placed
on the federal voters' list.
|
|
| Convention Faces
Many Problems |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Among the
questions at the 9th UDC conference are: unity, religious education,
peace, formulating a workable constitution.
|
|
| Stoics and Epicureans |
3 |
|
Life and Work of World Thinkers — 6 by
Dr. Robert Paton —
Stoic teachings: We are all citizens of this divine kingdom, therefore
equal by virtue of our common humanity. We all possess a spark of
reason which is the divine reason of the universe.
|
|
| The United Nations |
5 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World — 9 by
Inquirer — Today we
are no longer living alone. We are part of one international world. If
we strongly desire the end results of peace, justice, equality and
rights, then the UN will succeed.
|
|
| Three-Day Doukhobor
Conference |
7 |
|
News From Sask. — A three-day
Doukhobor Conference is scheduled for Blaine Lake in July 1-3. A change
in the present name of UDC is proposed.
|
|
| We Must Make Peace
Now |
7 |
|
News From Sask. — Cecil R. Evans,
head of Canadian Friends Service Committee in Toronto, met with
Saskatoon Doukhobors. Called for united action in promoting the
peaceful way.
|
|
| Several Doukhobor
Young People to Visit Russia |
7 |
|
News From Sask. by Inquirer — Some 13 young Doukhobors
from Western Canada plan to visit the USSR during the World Youth
Festival in Moscow, July 28 - August 11. Nick W. Shertobitoff and
Koozma J. Tarasoff clarify details of the trip.
|
|
| Inquirer Editor to
Attend Triennial Pacifist World Conference |
8 |
|
News From Sask. — The Editor of The
Inquirer will attend the Triennial Conference of the War Resisters'
International in London, England, July 15-19.
|
|
| Kylemore Open Air
Festival Held |
8 |
|
News From Sask. by L. L. Osachoff — Wet and cold
weather did not prevent some 400 people from attending a Festival in
Kylemore with choirs from Kamsack, Pelly, Verigin, Canora, Buchanin,
Watson and Kylemore and guests from Saskatoon and Langham.
|
|
| Liberation to Run
Muste's Autobiography |
8 |
|
News From USA — The magazine
Liberation will publish the autobiography of A. J. Muste who for 50
years has been in the forefront of labour, socialist and pacifist
movements in the USA.
|
|
| Insurance Policies
Cancelled at Koinonia Far |
9 |
|
News From Europe — The Koinonia
Farm, in Georgia, USA, which has been the victim of shooting and arson
because it will not operate a colour bar, has had all its insurance
policies cancelled by Lloyds of London.
|
|
| Likes Idea of Unity |
9 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Hopeful — This anonymous writer
supports the idea of creating unity among peace groups.
|
|
| Verigin District
Urges Doukhobors to Resolve Surplus Money Issue |
9 |
|
Letters to the Editor by W. W. Kabatoff — The total credit
of the defunct CCUB Trust Fund is $148,528.50. The Doukhobor Society of
Verigin calls on all Doukhobors to come up with a solution to dispose
this sum.
|
|
| Language and
Doukhobor Religion |
9 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Alex P. Relkoff — One can be a
Doukhobor in any language,
|
|
| Relax My Friend |
10 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — A change in
feeling state can brush aside gloom.
|
|
| Uncommon Sense by
Ascanio D. Paolo |
10 |
|
Book Reviews by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — This book
consists of 'letters to the editor' written to various newspapers in
the USA from 1935 to the present, and then commented on by the author.
The author denounces war and praises pacifism.
|
Vol. 4, no. 5b — July 1957
Strengthening the Bonds of Friendship, Union of Youth Choir of USCC.
Photo by Paul Streliaff.
| Youth Choir Makes
Successful Tour of Western Canada |
0 |
|
Report by Koozma J. Tarasoff — A USCC Youth
Choir traveled across western Canada in a two-week goodwill tour. One
of the highlights was a TV appearance in Saskatoon. The Choir began in
1947 as a men's choir, but women were soon added.
|
|
| Christianity and its
Background |
2 |
|
Feature by Dr. Robert Paton — This Sask.
philosophy professor presents a brief history of Christianity as a
prelude to building ones own philosophy of life.
|
|
| Little Understood by
One's Contemporaries |
3 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Nick Papove — Writer contends that
the Inquirer helps intelligent discussion.
|
|
| A Compliment |
3 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Ernest A. Webbe — Praises the
quality and merit of The Inquirer. Suggests that vegetarianism should
be promoted.
|
|
| Peace Pilgrim |
4 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World — 10
by Inquirer — I have vowed to
remain a Peace Pilgrim until mankind has learned the way of peace,
walking until I am given shelter and fasting until I am given food.
Walked 20,000 miles to date.
|
|
| Union of Doukhobors
of Canada — 9th convention |
5 |
|
Report by Inquirer — Ninth Convention of UDC
held in Blaine Lake, Sask. Elected William N. Papove as new Chairman
and Peter S. Faminow as Sec-Treas. Our problems are those of transition
between generations
|
|
| High School Grad
Gets Top Awards |
8 |
|
News From BC — Irene Legebokoff of
Grand Forks received top athletic awards.
|
|
| Sons of Freedom
Girls Punished |
8 |
|
News From BC by Canadian Press — Thirty zealot girls
at New Denver were denied visits with their families because they took
part in an unruly behaviour. John Clarkson is superintendent of the
school.
|
|
| Celebrations Not
Enough Says Visitor at Peter's Day |
8 |
|
News From Sask. — Historical
celebrations are not enough. We need to make history now by practical
steps in avoiding the fearful threat of an atomic catastrophe.
|
|
| 3,200 Loaves of
Bread Baked at Pion-Era Celebrations |
8 |
|
News From Sask. — For the third
consecutive year the Saskatoon Doukhobor Society contributed to the
local Pion-Era celebration with bread-baking and demonstrations of
carding and spinning wool.
|
|
| 1,500 Attend Canora
Festival |
8 |
|
News From Sask. — Over 1,500
people came out to a Doukhobor Festival in Canora in June. Peter S.
Faminow urged the audience to work for a nonviolent peaceful world.
|
|
| Community Home
Expected to be Completed Soon |
9 |
|
News From Sask. by Keith Tarasoff — A Doukhobor
Community Home is now under construction in Langham.
|
|
| Peace Pilgrim Gives
a Challenge to Doukhobors |
9 |
|
News From Sask. — You have a
special message to this work, specifically in Russia. Since many of you
speak Russian, why not send a mission of peace to Russia — this choir,
for example?
|
|
| The Gift by J. D.
Beresford and Esme Wynne-Tyson |
10 |
|
Book Reviews by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Simple,
natural goodness — is such a state of being possible for us humans? The
Gift is an inspiring story of human hope by a woman who gives birth to
a son who turns out good, like Jesus.
|
|
Vol. 4, no. 6 — August 1957
Meeting to End War.
Triennial Conference of War Resisters’ International,
Roehampton, London, England.
WRI photo.
| World Pacifists
Confer. Triennial Conference of WRI |
0 |
|
Special Report by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Declaration of
WRI in England: 'War is a crime against humanity. We therefore are
determined not to support any kind of war and to strive for the removal
of all causes of war.'
|
|
| A Lesson Learned |
1 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — In poetic form,
the Editor pens a poem about his travels to Banff, Vienna, London,
Moscow and Geneva.
|
|
| Greetings From the
New Executive UDC |
1 |
|
Information by William N. Papove, Peter S. Faminow
— We consider the fundamental beliefs of the Doukhobor people were
derived from an appreciation of eternal values transcending the narrow
bounds of sectarian thought. Their highest hopes: Brotherhood of Man.
|
|
| Impressions of My
Visit to the Soviet Union |
4 |
|
Feature Report by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Impressions of
Editor's 1957 visit to USSR included the Youth Festival, pioneer and
komsomol organizations, schools, hospitals, farms, shops, museums,
Metro, ballet performances, and churches.
|
Vol. 4, no. 7 — September 1957
Young Adult Leadership Conference, Banff, Alberta.
Conferene photo.
| The Record Album
|
0 |
|
Review by Peter S. Bludoff — Peter' favourite
Russian choirs and composers are highlighted in his vinyl record
collection. 'Monotonously rings the evening bell' is one of his
favourites.
|
|
| For Greater Things |
1 |
|
Poetry Corner by Mary B. Millar — The stairs of
opportunity are sometimes hard to climb, but it can only be achieved
one step at a time.
|
|
| So What If We Are
Different? |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Let us be more
careful how we react to our fellow beings when their ideas clash with
ours or when they appear to be somewhat 'odd'. We all belong to one
human race.
|
|
| Dasha |
2 |
|
Humour by Peter S. Faminow — Dasha employs the
league teams of Little Rock vs. New Denver as a way to distinguish some
of their character traits.
|
|
| Banff Workshop in
Inter-Group Relations — 4th annual |
3 |
|
Feature by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Editor
reviews the 4th Annual Youth Workshop for young adults held in Banff,
Alberta. Resource leader Wiliam G. Dixon calls the zealots as 'a
test of the Canadian conscience'.
|
|
| Many Guests at
Annual Peace Day |
6 |
|
News From BC — The Molokan Society
participated in the annual Doukhobor Peace Day in New Westminster.
|
|
| Government Approves Fourth Interim
Report on Allotment of Doukhobor Lands in BC |
6 |
|
News From BC — The BC Government
will give Doukhobors first chance to buy back their lost lands at 60
percent of appraised value. One parcel of land to one person or married
couple.
|
|
| Case Adjourned for
Supreme Court Decision |
7 |
|
News From BC — This is about a
Hearing of a family court case concerning custody of 10-year-old Patsy
Gienger, daughter of the late Mary Gienger, who committed suicide from
the stress of New Denver.
|
|
| Sons of Freedom
Plans to Emigrate Termed a Seasonal Affair |
7 |
|
News From BC — Dean Geoffrey
Andrew of UBC calls the zealot's desire to emigrate to Russia as 'a
seasonal affair'.
|
|
| Son's Children
Release Up to Parents — Bennett |
7 |
|
News From BC by Canadian Press — Premier Bennett
said that it's up to the parents of the zealot children detained at New
Denver whether they will be released. Some 89 children are detained.
|
|
| Declaration Day
Celebrations Held |
7 |
|
News From BC — A Molokan group
from California participated in the USCC Declaration Day in Brilliant.
|
|
| Electrical Service
Comes to Slocan Valley |
7 |
|
News From BC — After years of
persistent effort to get electricity to the Slocan Park valley, just a
few miles from major power dams on the Kootenay River, its residents
now have power. Largely populated by Doukhobors.
|
|
| Three Months Search
Brings No Trace of Missing Plane |
8 |
|
News From BC — A plane carrying
Steve Antifaev and John E. Matser disappeared on a flight from Langley
to Penticton. Not found.
|
|
| USCC Choir Performs
Before 1,200 Kiwanis |
8 |
|
News From BC — USCC Choir
performed 10 hymns and folk songs at the 40th Annual Pacific Northwest
Kiwanis District Convention in Penticton.
|
|
| Atomic Weather |
8 |
|
Poetry Corner by Amy Merz — War is equivalent to the
use of atomic bombs.
|
|
| Scholarship to
Student |
8 |
|
News From Sask. — Beatrice
Karaloff received a scholarship in Blaine Lake for the highest academic
standing in school.
|
|
| Press Reports
Misrepresent New Denver Visit |
8 |
|
News From Sask. — Press reports
have misrepresented a recent visit of four people to New Denver, BC.
John J. Maloff said that while food and shelter was adequate, forceful
separation was not healthy for the children.
|
|
| Creative Approach
Needed to British Columbia's Sons of Freedom Truancy Problem |
9 |
|
News From USA — Bayard Rustin of
WRL sent a letter of protest to the Canadian Government concerning the
forceful detention of 89 zealot children in New Denver, BC.
|
|
| In the Land of the
Grasshopper Song, by Mary Ellicott Arnold and Mabel Reed |
10 |
|
Book Reviews by Edith Reeves Solenberger — This is
a true story of life and work among Indians in a wild, remote area of
northern California. As told by the authors who worked as field matrons
for the US Indian Service in 1908 and 1909.
|
Vol. 4, no. 8 — October 1957
Sputnik.
By Frances Faminow,
Vancouver, BC
| Mirror For Man; The
Relation of Anthropology to Modern Life, by Clyde Kluckholn |
0 |
| Book Reviews by Edith Reeves Solenberger —
Anthropology holds up a great mirror to man and lets him look at
himself in his infinite varieties. He minimizes the importance of
'racial' physical difference and stresses the importance of changing
nutrition, weather, etc. |
|
| Keep An Open Mind
|
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — When you have
seriously studied many sides of a controversy, then, and only then
should you try to judge.
|
|
| This and That |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Since God is
love, each of us must do our part in expressing this love in our daily
lives to our fellow men and women.
|
|
| Dasha |
2 |
|
Humour by Peter S. Faminow — Once the rockets
are perfected to return to earth, war-mongers can be sent to the outer
spaces for normal brain washing.
|
|
| Pa-Ulitsum-Un |
3 |
|
Column by Peter S. Faminow — The United
Nations may be imperfect, but it is the only international organization
which seeks to solve the problems of nations by arbitration rather than
by resort to force. Common goal: peace and prosperity of all.
|
|
| Frustrations of Youth |
4 |
|
Opinion by Norman Rebin — The author focuses on
some parents who opposed an invitation to their children to attend a
joint program of activities with BC Doukhobor youth in December.
|
|
| Travelogue — 1. A
Good Samaritan in Vienna |
6 |
|
Travelogue by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Editor in
Vienna helped a stranger in need and learned about life in the French
Foreign Legion as well as life on the streets.
|
|
| $100 to The Inquirer |
7 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Nick N. Kalmakoff — Assistance given
to The Inquirer by Canora, Saskatchewan farmers.
|
|
| Variety is the Spice
of Life |
7 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Peter F. Chernoff — The writer
enjoyed the wit and humour of the column Dasha.
|
|
| Tenets of Faith Must
Have Evolved |
7 |
|
Letters to the Editor by John A. Popoff — Doukhobors could
hardly have originated spontaneously in the primitive conditions
prevailing in the Russian countryside, without outside help. The group
evolved from earlier historical inspiration.
|
|
| Tolstoi Not
Respected by Lenin Says Writer |
7 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Esme Wynne-Tyson — The notion that
Lev N. Tolstoy was respected by Lenin was stated by a guide at Yasnaya
Polyana in Tula.
|
|
| A Pacifist Planning
Conference to be Held in December |
8 |
|
News From BC — A North American
conference on pacifism is planned for 1958.
|
|
| Judgment Reserved in
Freedomite Appeal |
8 |
|
News From BC — Five judges of the
BC Court of Appeal reserved judgment in an appeal by a zealot couple
(Perepelkins) against the committal of their son to a special school.
|
|
| Two Sons' Children
Committed to School |
9 |
|
News From BC — Two zealot children
were committed to the care of the provincial superintendent of Child
Welfare and will remain in the New Denver dormitory until they reach
the age of 15.
|
|
| First Doukhobor
Ceremony in Saskatoon Community Home |
9 |
|
News From Sask. — The first
Doukhobor marriage ceremony in the Saskatoon Doukhobor Community Home
was held on October 24th, when Alec Postnikoff and Marlene Kabatoff
were united in marriage.
|
|
| Saskatchewan
Doukhobor Youth Prepare Excursion to British Columbia |
9 |
|
News From Sask. — The Saskatoon
Student Group in cooperation with the youth of USCC have organized
panel discussions on unity, the future, impressions of trip to Youth
Festival in Moscow. This will be a first.
|
|
| New Executive Chosen
for Saskatoon Student Group |
10 |
|
News From Sask. — Chairman: Norman
Rebin. Vice-chairman: Nick W. Sherstobitoff. Sec.-Treas.: Susan
Kolesnikoff. Past chairman Koozma J. Tarasoff chaired the meeting.
Choir directors: Peter Kolesnikoff and Mrs. Boki.Origin of group in
1924.Revived in 1951.
|
Vol. 4, no. 9 — November 1957
The Power of Cooperation.
Artist unknown.
| Books for Children
at Christmas or at any Other Time |
0 |
|
Book Reviews by Edith Reeves Solenberger — Some 20
good books for children are reviewed by a Quaker who is a member of a
Committee of Friends and Doukhobors of the AFSC.
|
|
| Creative Expression
Needed in Our Age |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Ralph Waldo
Emerson: Each age must write its own books. The books of an older
period will not fit this. Readers are encouraged to write.
|
|
| Dasha |
2 |
|
Humour by Peter S. Faminow — Characters:
Dashinka and Rasputnik make a parody of nudity, sin, witchcraft and
mooniks.
|
|
| Pa-Ulitsum — Non
Violence |
3 |
|
Column by Peter S. Faminow — Thousands of
words are expended by the media lauding the merits of extensive defence
expenditures. The voice against this pace towards destruction is either
non-existent or too weak to be heard.
|
|
| Travelogue — 2.
Impressions of the Soviet Union and its People |
4 |
|
Travelogue by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — Impressions
of Russia: people are very afraid of war; they are curious about
Westerners; most live in crowded quarters; the state takes precedence
over individual rights.
|
|
| The' Christmas Gift |
5 |
|
Information by Jim Kalmakoff — If we lose the
meaning of Christmas, then Christmas becomes just another day.
|
|
| In Appreciation |
6 |
|
Letters to the Editor by D. V. Gokhale — In deep appreciation
to the fine efforts of the UDC Convention in the cause of global
understanding and peace.
|
|
| Anthropology Should
be Taught in High Schools |
6 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Dayle Lowry — Advocates the
introduction of anthropology in high schools.
|
|
| Desires Pen Pals |
6 |
|
Letters to the Editor by W. Sandig — A German student wishes
to correspond in German or English.
|
|
| As Long as it
Discusses Those Burning Issues |
6 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Frances S. Faminow — Vancouver
artist praises The Inquirer for its spirit of inquiry.
|
|
| What Are Doukhobors |
6 |
|
Letters to the Editor by C. Roosenschoon-Mulder — This
Holland reader has never heard of the Doukhobors. Asks for information.
|
|
| Schedule Set as
Several Doukhobor Youth Prepare for Excursion to BC |
6 |
|
News From Sask. — Seven members of
the Saskatoon Student Group will participate in panel discussions,
speeches and talent nights with BC youth. Will bring a drama play.
|
|
| Law Student Receives
Scholarship |
7 |
|
News From Sask. — Third year law
student Nick W. Sherstobitoff has again been awarded a Mackenzie
Scholarship for academic proficiency. He is a member of The Inquirer.
|
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| Artist Contributes
to National Award |
7 |
|
News From Sask. — Artist Bill
Perehudoff of Modern Press received a national award for design and
printing of various scenes form social life of rural Western Canada.
|
|
| First Tea and Sale
in Community Home Termed 'Very Successful' |
7 |
|
News From Sask. — The Saskatoon
Doukhobor Ladies' Society held its first tea and sale in the new
community home.
|
|
| Festivals and Peace
Day Topic of Regional Meeting |
7 |
|
News From Sask. — Regional
Doukhobor delegates laid plans for next year's cultural activities.
|
|
| Speeches Presented
at Official Opening of Community Home |
8 |
|
News From Sask. — The 24 by 48
foot wooden structure was completed in the fall. First speaker at
official opening: William P. Sherstobitoff: Let's keep the doors open
to all who wish to share in the higher ideals of man.
|
|
| Proceeds to The
Inquirer From Evening Programme |
8 |
|
News From Alberta — A fund raising evening programme
netted The Inquirer $35.
|
|
| Doukhobors Asked to
Contribute to Centennial Programme |
8 |
|
News From BC— Doukhobors have been invited to
contribute written material to the 100th anniversary of British
Columbia in 1958. William N. Papove will chair the sub-committee.
|
|
| Peter Verigin III
Death Reported in Russia |
8 |
|
News From BC— The USCC has been informed by the
Red Cross that Peter P. Verigin III has died in confinement in Russia.
He was imprisoned in a Russian concentration camp in the 1930s.
|
|
| Seminar for Youth
and Schools for Adults Proposed at Union of Youth Convention |
9 |
|
News From BC— Proposed resolutions for the
annual youth convention will include Russian language classes and a
letter to the UN urging world opinion to employ the spirit of love in
its present crisis.
|
|
| School Issue May go
to Supreme Court of Canada |
9 |
|
News From BC— Does compulsory attendance in
public schools infringe on religious freedom? That is the question that
the Supreme Court of Canada may soon discuss.
|
Vol. 4, no. 10 — December 1957
Man and His Conscience.
By Harold Popoff,
Kamsack, Sask.
| Personality, by
David C. McClelland |
0 |
|
Book Reviews by Edith Reeves Solenberger — This book
is a community enterprise by teachers and students at Wesleyan and
Harvard Universities on the theoretical aspects of personality
development beginning with infancy.
|
|
| Dasha |
1 |
|
Humour by Peter S. Faminow — I am the past,
the present, and the future. I am the beginning and the end. I think, I
am.
|
|
| P |
2 |
|
From the Editor by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Our challenge
is to bridge understanding between the East and the West, to create a
world where hunger, pestilence and fear are reduced to a minimum, and
where respect reigns for all.
|
|
| On the Year 1958 |
2 |
|
Opinion by Olga Biryukov — Our discussions and
choices must be guided by our ability to discriminate between good and
evil. I wish that the inner light within you will burn brighter and
brighter.
|
|
| Man and His
Conscience |
3 |
|
Script by
Koozma J. Tarasoff — Man and His Conscience' was
originally written for radio, but adapted for a stage play. Performed
in Western Canada on several occasions. A one man play.
|
|
| Young Adult Tour of
Western Canada |
8 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — This historic youth tour
in December included panel discussions on issues of the day, slide
shows and talks of trip to Europe, a stage play, banquets, socials,
tours, visits, and choral performances.
|
|
| Have You Ever? |
13 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Keep your head
above water and persist to the finish.
|
|
| Inspiration |
13 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — A tribute to
inspiring words.
|
|
| Tolstoi, The Prophet |
14 |
|
Feature by Esme Wynne-Tyson — The health of
humanity is being jeopardized by radio-active fall-out, radiation, and
the blast of the H-bomb itself. To avoid the return of the stone age,
we must be wise.
|
|
| Non-Violence
Conference |
15 |
|
News From BC by Peter S. Faminow — An All Canada
Conference on Non-Violence is scheduled for June 1957.
|
|
| Group Visits
Krestova as Sons Send Delegates to Russia |
15 |
|
News From Sask. — Four zealot members were given an
official send-off in Krestova as four Saskatchewan and Vancouver
visitors were present. Guests: William N. Papove, Peter S. Faminow,
William P. Sherstobitoff, and Nick W. Sherstobitoff.
|
|
| Several Choirs
Participate in Programme |
16 |
|
News From Sask. — Pelly Choir organized a choral
evening with instrumental numbers and monologues included.
|
|
| Proceeds of Tea For
Kitchen Facilities |
16 |
|
News From Sask. by Dianna Shukin — A tea and
home-baking sale in Langham raised funds for the purchase of kitchen
facilities for the new Doukhobor Community Home.
|
|
| Third Annual Meeting
Held |
16 |
|
News From Sask. — Third annual meeting of the
Doukhobor Society of Saskatoon held January 18. The society was
officially founded on Jan. 19, 1955.
|
|
| Friends Send
Resolution to UN Urging Disarmament |
16 |
|
News from USA — The Quakers called
on all nations to work for renewed disarmament negotiations.
|
|
| Mithras: The Fellow
in the Cap |
17 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Esme Wynne-Tyson — The author
announces the publication of his novel on Christians manufacturing
H-Bombs and waging war.
|
|
| Former Staff Member
of Free Age Press Writes |
17 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Stanley Carlyle Potter — Potter is
a former staff member of The Free Age Press, founded for the
dissemination of Tolstoyan literature, prohibited by the police
censorship of the Tsar.
|
|
| Peace Witness Needs
Encouragement |
17 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Carl Erickson — BC Peace Council
Chairman for BC writes: We are working to stop nuclear arms testing as
a sincere start towards disarmament.
|
|
| No Freedom of
Religion in Russia Believes Writer |
17 |
|
Letters to the Editor by Esme Wynne-Tyson — This writer from
England argues that Westerners can still protest, without molestation,
while Soviets do not have this advantage.
|
|
| A Belgium School
Teacher Writes |
18 |
|
Letters to the Editor by V. Cotton — I should like to get
some information about the Doukhobors.
|
Vol. 4, no. 11 — January 1958
Wrestling With the Spirit.
By Harold Popoff,
Kamsack, Sask.
| She Never Hurries.
Take a Lesson From the Cat |
0 |
|
Of Human Interest by Lynn M. Watkins — We can learn from
the cat to be tranquil, relaxed, and have the ability to enjoy instant
sleep.
|
|
| Brotherhood Is More
Than a Reminder |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — We are one
family of man, yet we degrade ourselves when we forget it.
|
|
| Censorship Comes to
South Africa |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Peace News, an
international pacifist weekly in England, has been banned in South
Africa, and other publications are threatened with the ban imposed by a
Bill on censorship of the Press.
|
|
| Travelogue — 3.
International Hikers Rally |
4 |
|
Travelogue by Winnifred Horkoff — World Youth
Festival participant describes her two-day international hiking
experience from Chop to Moscow. Friendships made.
|
|
| Everyman's Path to
Peace |
5 |
|
Poetry Corner by Winifred G. Toby — Peace is a
feeling state that resembles God.
|
|
| Doukhobor Panorama
in 1957 |
6 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — This a review of the
significant highlights in 1957 in the Doukhobor 'world' of some 20,000
in Canada. Conventions, visits abroad, panel discussions and festivals
highlight the year.
|
|
| Letter to Time
Magazine |
11 |
|
Response to Time Magazine by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Misconceptions:
Zealots are not the same as Doukhobors. Use of word 'Doukh' is
derogatory. Innuendo of guilt for burnings is unjust.
|
|
| If I But Were |
12 |
|
Poetry Corner by John A. Popoff — Writer uses the tiny bee as a
metaphor for small and big folks who need not fret at all.
|
|
| Free Choice |
12 |
|
Poetry Corner by Hugh Hardyman — The young lad can
say NO and refuse to go to war and kill ones fellow beings.
|
|
| More on Freedom of
Religion in Russia |
12 |
|
Letter to the Editor by P. E. (Anonymous in Alberta) — In
Edmonton, Alberta where I live, a local store sells liturgical and
Georgian songs. That is not propaganda. A response to Esme Wynne-Tyson.
|
|
| Author of Uncommon
Sense Writes |
12 |
|
Letter to the Editor by Di Paola — Author congratulates The
Inquirer for not being afraid to advocate pacifism and to criticize
Christians for going to war. If Christians have to kill Christians, why
preach Christian love and the brotherhood of man?
|
|
| Language
Difficulties and the Play |
13 |
|
Letter to the Editor by Frances Savinkoff — This Mission
City, BC writer is critical of the youth for presenting the play 'Man
and His Conscience' in English at a Community Church in Vancouver.
|
|
| Thou Shalt Do No
Murder |
13 |
|
Letter to the Editor by George G. Hadikin — Modern war
punishes more innocent people than guilty. Writer criticizes an
evangelical speaker on radio who preaches to churches and sanctions
killing. The commandment Thou shalt not kill is clear, but not followed.
|
|
| International
Responsibility and Our Religious Heritage |
14 |
|
Opinion by Edith Reeves Solenberger — This
Pennsylvanian Quaker reports on her attendance at an international
seminar on peace in New York. 'Discussion of disarmament should have
top priority at the UN.'
|
|
| Choir Sponsors
Amateur Night |
14 |
|
News From Sask. by Betsy Popoff — In January the Junior
Doukhobor Choir of Kamsack sponsored an Amateur Nigh. Proceeds went to
The Inquirer.
|
|
| Student Receives
Scholarship For Study in France |
14 |
|
News From Sask. — Nick W.
Sherstobitoff of Saskatoon has been awarded a University Service of
Canada exchange scholarship for 1958-1959 for study in France. He will
study French Civil law, Roman law and International law at the Sorbonne
in Paris.
|
|
| Captures Honors in
Oratory Test |
15 |
|
News From Sask. — Verna Popoff was
the winner of the Bryant oratory contest in Blaine Lake. Topic: A Look
into the Future.
|
|
| Banff Workshop in
Inter-Group Relations to be held June 29 — July 5 |
15 |
|
News From Alberta — The fifth
Workshop in Inter-group Relations for young adults will be held in
Banff.
|
|
| Verigin Died in 1942 |
15 |
|
News From BC — The USCC has
received confirmation that Peter Verigin III died on August 13, 1942
from pellagra and a weakened condition of his heart. Mr. Verigin was a
long-sought spiritual leader of the USCC.
|
|
| Eli Popoff New
School Board Member |
15 |
|
News From BC — On January 21st,
Eli Popoff became the first BC Doukhobor to become a trustee of the
School Board of District 12 when he took office at the inaugural
meeting of 1958. About 50 percent of the local students in Grand Forks
are of Doukhobor background.
|
|
| Stated Briefly |
15 |
|
Stated Briefly by Friends World Committee — The
Friends World Committee has estimated the total Quakers for the world
is 192,820 compared to 159,506 in 1935.
|
|
| The Russians, by
Alex Percow |
16 |
|
Book Reviews by William P. Sherstobitoff — Canada
has its Percows in the zealots. They accuse the BC government of
'concentration camps', 'kidnapping', 'brain-washing'; 'genocide', and
physical and mental torture for the cause of religious freedom. Both
make powerful 'cold war' propaganda.
|
|
| UDC Spokesman
Refutes Statements Made in the Vancouver Sun |
17 |
|
News From BC — Peter S. Faminow
refuted a front page article of Vancouver Sun, Feb. 20, 1958, 'Siberia
Sanctuary Offered Douks' and 'Reds Offer Douks Siberia Sanctuary'. Douk
is derogatory and unjust. Remarks to author are unfair and without
foundation.
|
Vol. 5, nos. 1 & 2 — February-March 1958
Semi-abstraction of
Modern Children.
By Bill Perehudoff,
Saskatoon, Sask.
| Four Years of
Continuous Publication |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Editor
reviews the history of The Inquirer since its first issue in February
1954. Much has changed, but inquiring spirit continues.
|
|
| Revision of Our
Parliamentary System Needed? |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Editor
explores how we can achieve a government of the people, by the people,
for the people.
|
|
| World Conference
Against A and H Bombs to be Held in Japan in August |
3 |
|
Letter to the Editor by Kaoru Yasui — The Japan Council
against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs invites participants to its Fourth
World Conference in August.
|
|
| Excerpts From Letters |
3 |
|
Letter to the Editor by Beatrice Bradley — The Geneva writer
wishes The Inquirer 'all success to your fine efforts in favour of
world peace and greater human understanding'.
|
|
| Excerpts From Letters |
3 |
|
Letter to the Editor by Peter Harry Nahornoff — An
announcement on the formation of the Svidanya of Youth Club in the
Greater Vancouver Valley.
|
|
| Excerpts From Letters | 3 |
|
Letter to the Editor by J. Passmore Elkinton — This elder
Quaker from Pennsylvania gives thanks to the dedicated young Doukhobors
with 'such excellent spiritual insights and the energy of youth'.
|
|
| Excerpts From Letters | 3 |
|
Letter to the Editor by Peggy E. Lowell — Response from a
New Zealand reader: My husband and I are representatives for the Voice
English paper dedicated to the Brotherhood of man under the Fatherhood
of God.
|
|
| Amish Problem in the
USA Similar to Sons of Freedom |
3 |
|
Letter to the Editor by Ernest A. Webbe — This USA observer
from Ohio contends that Amish and the zealots in Canada have
similarities. Amish refuse to send children to school beyond the eight
grade.
|
|
| The Vision to See
Beyond |
4 |
|
Anniversary Greetings by William N. Papove — We urgently need
the vision to see beyond the horizon and the will to work courageously
and constructively to build a world-mindedness and a concern for each
other.'
|
|
| Pa-Ulitsum Nadeozhda (on the streets of hope) | 5 |
|
Column by Peter S. Faminow — This Vancouver
lawyer awaits with hope the acts of goodness and the voices of kindness
at home and abroad. Any East-West mutual projects would provide hope
for the future.
|
|
| Nature's Blessing |
6 |
|
Poetry Corner by John A. Popoff — The poet, a former
teacher, thanks nature for our gifts of seeing and trusts that we in
turn will reciprocate by expressing our love in words and deeds.
|
|
| These Words |
6 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — In our road of
life we can learn much when we overcome obstacles in our path.
|
|
| To The Inquirer On
Its Fourth Anniversary |
7 |
|
Anniversary Greetings by Olga Biryukov — The Geneva writer
wishes The Inquirer 'all success to its search for world peace and
greater human understanding'. She wonders why the journal also looks at
the preservation of isolationism and separation from the world.
|
|
| Twenty-Two Years of
Peace News |
8 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World — 11 by Hugh H.
Brock — In 1936, Peace News was launched in England as a medium
for the investigation into the problems and challenges of pacifist
propaganda. It has pioneered in new thinking in nonviolence and
reconciliation.
|
|
| Pacifism of
1958.Characteristics and Concerns |
10 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World — 12 by Arlo
Tatum — Should the State have the right to manufacture weapons
of mass destruction, to conscript its citizens for war, to impose taxes
for war purposes?
|
|
| An Old Man Building
a Bridge |
11 |
|
Poetry Corner by Anonymous — The virtue of
bridge-building from generation to generation is highlighted.
|
|
| Keep Plowing Ahead |
11 |
|
Poetry Corner by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Vision,
courage and determination are needed to ensure a future.
|
|
| CCCO Aids United
States Objectors |
12 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World — 12 by Lyle
Tatum — CCCO was organized in the USA in 1948 to assist men
facing prosecution because of refusal on grounds of conscience to
cooperate with the draft law.
|
|
| The Lawyer and
Society |
13 |
|
Feature by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — The
development of international law has led to the creation of the United
Nations.
|
|
| Reminiscences of V.
G. Tchertkoff and the Russian Colony Near Christchurch, England |
14 |
|
Organizations and Peoples Working for a
Warless World — 13 by Stanley
Carlyle Potter — The author in the summer of 1903 joined his
friend Vladimir G. Chetkov (Tchertkoff) and his fellow workers of the
Free Age Press in publishing this pioneering Tolstoyan journal. Met
Kropotkin, Verigin, Biryukov, Heinemann and Beinstock.
|
|
| Dasha |
15 |
|
Humour by Peter S. Faminow — In poetic form,
the author delves into the historical secrets of the Kootenay-Columbia
area of BC on the steppes of Ooteshenie.
|
|
| Doukhobors in USSR |
16 |
|
Feature by William Chutskov — The author, a
mathematician and teacher in Tbilisi, describes life in the
Bogdanovskoi Raion, Georgia, USSR. 'Religion in our society is a
personal affair of each citizen. The government does not interfere in
religious matters'
|
|
| A View of the Future
by a Student |
19 |
|
Anniversary Greetings by Norman Rebin — With exuberance, this
Saskatchewan student recalls with fondness his visit with Alberta and
BC Doukhobors last December and his glance at the future where
willingness to listen, discuss and respect ideas are paramount.
|
|
| The Challenge to
Better Our Social Order |
20 |
|
Anniversary Greetings by William A. Soukoreff — It is
commendable that this publication has sought to transcend the dogmatic
and traditional order of our Society, yet at the same time has
respected various attitudes of different groups. Even the "Sons of
Freedom" did not escape their inquiry.'
|
|
| Belief is Empty
Without Practice |
22 |
|
Information by Wallace Hancock — The effectiveness
of belief must show itself in its fruits. There is room in the
Christian community for members to believe or disbelieve the
theological doctrines of the Church.
|
|
| Panel Discussion
Curtailed re: Folk Singing |
23 |
|
News From Sask. by Inquirer — Singing of hymns and
psalms have been permitted in Doukhobor Community Homes, but some
elders are opposed to young people singing songs in such buildings
which they call 'Prayer Homes'. A questionnaire was handed out and its
results were published.
|
|
| Historical Drawings
of Local Artist Displayed at Art Centre |
24 |
|
News From Sask. — Artist Bill
Perehudoff reveals his skill as a portraitist by presenting the pride
and character of Metis and Indians.
|
|
| Norm Rebin Wins
Douglas Trophy |
25 |
|
News From Sask. — University of
Saskatchewan student Norman Rebin won the Douglas Cup for public
speaking at the finals in March. Topic: Has the Intellectual Become the
Forgotten Man?
|
|
| Students Role in
Doukhobor Movement Traced by Speaker at Annual Banquet |
25 |
|
News From Sask. — William P.
Sherstobitoff, a student of Doukhoborism: 'each individual was equal in
he face of the Supreme Being, and each has the right and duty to
interpret his religion as he sees fit…motivated by the principle of
love and brotherhood of all mankind.'
|
|
| Date Set for
Nation-Wide Nonviolence Conference |
27 |
|
News From BC — Peter S Faminow is
coordinating a national
nonviolence conference at UBC at the end of June. Quakers and FOR will
co-host.
|
|
| Youth Prepares For
Festival in Grand Forks |
27 |
|
News From BC — The Union of Youth,
USCC, in BC are preparing for their eleventh annual Festival to be held
at their new Community Centre in Grand Forks, in April.
|
|
| USCC Male Choir
Appears on TV |
27 |
|
News From BC — The USCC male choir
appeared on television for a half hour program on Channel Four,
Spokane. Soloist Lillian Malloff accompanied the group.
|
|
| Quarter Million
Dollars Voted for Doukhobor Affairs |
27 |
|
News From BC — A total of $245,000
was approved in the BC Legislature to cover expenses of the Dept. of
Attorney-General, Doukhobor Affairs.
|
|
| Sons of Freedom
Getting Ready to Migrate to Russia? |
27 |
|
News From BC — Zealots have made
an informal application to the Soviet government for land in the Altai
region of SW Siberia. A four-man delegation that traveled to Russia
included Bill Moojelsky, Joe Podovinikoff, John Chernoff and Nick
Kanigan.
|
|
| Women Donate $350 to
Hospital |
28 |
|
News From BC — An event held in
the Robson Community Hall netted $350 from the sale of tea, baked goods
and a raffle sponsored by USCC. Proceeds went to the Hospital.
|
|
| New Post for Paul
Voykin |
28 |
|
News From Sask. by Saskatoon Star-Phoenix — Paul Voykin
of Saskatoon won a job as superintendent of the Calumet Country Club on
the outskirts of Chicago, USA.
|
Vol. 5, nos. 3 & 4 — April-May 1958
Peace.
By Frances Faminow,
Vancouver, BC
| The Next Issue of the Inquirer? | 2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Respect the
inquiring approach to social problems.
|
|
| An Important Natural Resource — the Mind | 2 |
|
Opinion by Canadian student in USA — Our minds
need to be awakened and stimulated with truth so as to ward off false
propaganda.
|
|
| A Tribute to the
Forthcoming Western Canadian-American Nonviolence Conference |
2 |
|
Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The first
western Canadian-American conference on nonviolence is scheduled for
UBC June 27-29. It is designed to draw the world's attention to the
moral and pragmatic aspects of nuclear war. Love your enemy.
|
|
| Nuclear Disarmament
— An Answer to Those Who Oppose it |
3 |
|
Opinion by Philip Toynbee — World citizens
ought to renounce the wicket weapons of mass destruction and to do so
in the full knowledge of the risk that we are taking.
|
|
| From the Editor |
3 |
|
Notice by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Inquirer
will be suspended for the summer because of financial difficulties. In
the meantime the Editor will go to Vancouver, BC to write a piece on
the contributions of the Doukhobors to BC during the province's
Centennial.
|
|
| Conference on Peace
Through Nonviolence |
4 |
|
Feature by Mildred Fahrni — UDC will team up
with FOR and the Quakers to organize a major conference on peace
through nonviolence.
|
|
| A Decision |
5 |
|
Poetry Corner by
Koozma J. Tarasoff
— Decision-making is a universal human endeavour that expresses our
living nature.
|
|
| Wonder, Wonder
Everywhere |
5 |
|
Poetry Corner by
Koozma J. Tarasoff
— You have got to work hard to see what you see.
|
|
| Higher Education in
the USSR |
6 |
|
Feature by M. Zubko — This exclusive report
from Moscow focuses on higher education in the USSR. Topics include:
colleges, higher institutes, correspondence courses, student
organizations, preparations, textbooks, and international ties.
|
|
| Distractions |
15 |
|
Poetry Corner by
Koozma J. Tarasoff
— Perseverance will overcome distractions.
|
|
| Let's Try a
Different Method |
16 |
|
Opinion by Hugh Herbison — A member of the
Wider Quaker Fellowship deplores the lack of skills in dealing with
zealotry in BC. Recalls the work of the Research and Consultative
Committees of 1950-54 and summarizes the simple and workable solutions.
|
|
| Golden Rule in
Honolulu |
17 |
|
News Here and There — Golden Rule
and its four member crew were stopped by US authorities while at sea
near Honolulu, Hawaii. Its members risked their lives to enter the
Eniwetok H-Bomb testing area in an effort to prevent US from conducting
these tests.
|
|
| Sons of Freedom and
Their Proposed Migration to USSR |
18 |
|
Feature by Inquirer — This behind-the-scene
expose looks at the zealot philosophy including their contradictions
and stabilizing factors, as well as the motives for the proposed
migration.
|
|
| Tenth Annual
Convention of UDC Set for July 6 and 7 |
23 |
|
News From BC — The tenth Annual
Convention of UDC is scheduled for Salmo in July. The group will
initiate plans for the future.
|
|
| Singing, One-Act
Plays & Speeches Highlight USCC Youth Festival |
23 |
|
News From BC — Singing, a one-act
play and speeches highlighted the 11th annual Festival of the Union of
Youth in Grand Forks in April when an estimated audience of 2500 turned
out, incl. 500 youth. John J. Verigin spoke.
|
|
| All Doukhobor Choir
to Perform at Nonviolence Conference |
23 |
|
News From BC — Choral groups from
BC, Alberta and Sask. will sing at the UBC Nonviolence Conference June
27. Harry W. Vereschagin will be on hand to direct. Hymns selected on
away with guns, slaughter and boundaries. We are all kin.
|
|
| To Satisfy
Curiosity, George Strukoff Spent Two Years Building a Telescope |
24 |
|
News From BC by Grand Forks Gazette — George
Strukoff of Grand Forks spent two years building a telescope powerful
enough to see Jupiter, its four moons, Saturn, Mars, and Venus. All
work was done at his home.
|
|
| Sons of Freedom
Group Still Plans to Emigrate Abroad |
24 |
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News From Sask. — Spokesmen for
the zealot group in BC still claim their plan to migrate to Russia will
materialize despite reports to the contrary. William Moojelsky quoted a
statement from their 52-member Fraternal Council.
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| Sergei P. Relkoff
New Manager |
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News From BC — Sergei P. Relkoff
is the new manager of the Sunshine Valley Co-operative Society in Grand
Forks. Peter P. Podovinnikoff will become the assistant manager.
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| More Awards on
Graduation |
25 |
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News From Sask. — Upon graduation
in Law, Nick W. Sherstobitoff of Saskatoon has been awarded more prizes
for proficiency at the University of Saskatchewan. He will be studying
in France in the Fall.
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| Three Poems: Hidden
Good — No Good, Too Late, and Who's The Thief |
26 |
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Poetry Corner by Jack Greenhill — The American poet
deals with life, death, the good and the bad, and the beautiful.
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| The Conference on
Nonviolence |
27 |
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Letters to the Editor by Robert Boyd — Nonviolent truth
force is the alternative to the disaster of atomic warfare, yet the
great powers continue their frantic trust in atomic weapons. Urges
attendance at Nonviolence Conference.
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| Bulgarian
Vegetarians Send Greetings |
27 |
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Letters to the Editor by Slav Delkinov — A member of the
Vegetarian Cooperative Society in Plovdiv, Bulgaria asks for more
information on the Doukhobors.
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| Young People Not
Satisfied to Rest on Laurels of the Past |
27 |
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Letters to the Editor by Peter R. Samaroden — Young people of
Saskatchewan are not satisfied to rest on the laurels of the
forefathers who suffered for their beliefs in prisons. Suggests
discussion topic on the absence of the Bible at Doukhobor meetings.
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| Neither Time Nor
Leisure |
28 |
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Letters to the Editor by Staff Member— We of The Inquirer
have neither time nor leisure, but a sincere desire to give voice to
our beliefs in the medium of the press.
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| Professor Gusev
Writes to Bulgarian Vegetarians |
28 |
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Letters to the Editor by Dan Evanoff — The letter of March
3, 1958 contains important names of the vegetarian movement during Lev
Tolstoy's era. It was written by Professor Gusev of Moscow to a
vegetarian in Bulgaria.
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| Magazine Simply
Shocking |
28 |
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Letters to the Editor by Andrew Philipow — Let our
forefathers rest peacefully in their graves. Sometimes I wonder where
you get such impudence to print such matter. Your past reader.'
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| Questions On Religion |
28 |
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Letters to the Editor by Harold
Popoff — Writer suggests that the quest of Doukhobors today may
be some sort of marriage of the reluctant partners of philosophy,
Biblical religion and ethics. 'Which if possible, would indeed be a
noble achievement.'
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| Commendation, Not
Condemnation |
29 |
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Letters to the Editor by Polly
& Marge — Instead of criticizing the Saskatchewan students,
they should be given credit for having written such an interesting play
and presenting it so well during their Christmas tour of BC.
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| Wonderful
Contribution |
29 |
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Letters to the Editor by Hugh
Herbison — Writer: 'You are making a wonderful contribution by
making both Doukhobors and non-Doukhobors aware of significant values
in the Doukhobor religion and culture.'
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| Allied Writers
Invite You |
29 |
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Letters to the Editor by Dr.
Belle S. Mooney — The Director of Allied Writers in Kansas
City, USA acknowledges The Inquirer as an 'excellent little
publication' and invites the editor to come into its fellowship.
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| Dasha — a satire by
Dashinsin |
30 |
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Humour by Peter S. Faminow — The satire
begins with a look at Dr. Chisholm of Victoria, BC, then goes to the
zealots and their proposed migration scheme, finally a Children's Peace
Song.
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| Evolution For
Beginners, by Michael Byrom |
31 |
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Book Reviews by Nick W. Sherstobitoff — The book
consists of a series of essays which form an appeal to the individual
human conscience and attacks ignorance, apathy and complacency. Calls
for the substitution of love for hate.
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| Love is Limitless |
31 |
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Opinion by Vinoba Bhave — Small, parochial, or
national outlook has to be dropped. Instead, people of the world will
have to re-educate themselves and cultivate broad sympathies.
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| Record Review |
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Record Review by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Two new
records of the USCC male chorus of Grand Forks were released while on a
recent trip to Spokane, Washington. : Luba Malloff, as soloist, was
featured in 'The Loving Heart', an old favourite.
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Vol. 5, nos. 5,6,7,8 — June-September 1958
The Road to Peace.
By Frances Faminow,
Vancouver, BC
| The Inquirer |
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Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Inquirer
has been suspended during the summer. Financial difficulties have
forced the journal to publish a news-sheet in mimeograph format rather
than commercially printed. Deficit: $3,693.15.
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| The World |
1 |
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Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Dr. Brock
Chisholm of World Health Organization stated: 'In this different world,
where no precedents for peace exist, we must extend our loyalties from
family, clan, racial group — to the world.'
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| Here and There |
1 |
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Editorial by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Since June the
Editor has been in Vancouver working on a BC Centennial project: 'The
contributions of the Doukhobors to BC and Canada'.
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| Dasha |
1 |
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Humour by Peter S. Faminow — If the zealots
depart, then the coloured folk from Little Rock could fill the vacuum.
Comments on UDC report on New Denver.
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| Italian Professor
Desires Exchange |
2 |
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Letters to the Editor by Riccardo Selvi — Cites reports in
Italian paper of the noble efforts of the Doukhobors. Desires to have
an exchange of ideas.
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| Creative Work Cannot
be Stopped |
2 |
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Letters to the Editor by D. N. Hartman — This Hollywood,
California writer commends The Inquirer for a wonderful beginning. The
creative forces may be scattered, but they shall soon find anew another
centre of expression.
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| Union of South
Africa Awaits Social Worker |
2 |
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Letters to the Editor by Charles Frantz — This US anthologist
has moved to Africa on assignment. He sends his new address so that he
will not miss any issue of The Inquirer.
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| Comments on
Anniversary Issue |
2 |
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Letters to the Editor by Edward Bernstein — This history buff
from England is interested in mystical rationalistic movements,
including the Russian colony at Tucton near Christchurch.
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| Wrongly Understood,
Says Writer |
3 |
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Letters to the Editor by Olga Biryukov — I always admired the
freshness, the enthusiasm, your desire, your need to express yourselves
— the love to write, the gauge of true talent, true culture.'
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| Acknowledgement From
Central America |
3 |
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Letters to the Editor by
Ing. Piero Gatty —
Professor Gatty writes: 'We are glad to have received your important
publications, the content of which has been, justly our valued object.'
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| Supports Pacifist
Stand |
3 |
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Letters to the Editor by H. F. Fox — From Cambridge, England:
'I am in full admiration for the pacifist stand of the Doukhobors.'
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| Thanks From a Poet |
3 |
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Letters to the Editor by Jack Greenhill — Thanks for the
fine words you sent me. Such are the best pay a poet can get or expect.'
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| Vegetarian Way For
World Peace |
3 |
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Letters to the Editor by D. V. Gokhale — Dr. Gokale,
professor of history, India: 'The vegetarian way is a human of life and
a key to Nonviolent behaviour.'
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| A Busy Week of
Leadership Training |
3 |
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Feature by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The Editor
reports on the Fifth Annual Workshop for Young Adults held in Banff,
Alberta; 47 youth of different ethnic and religious origins attended
including Natives, Negroes, Japanese, Doukhobors, Jews.
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| Conference on Peace
Through Nonviolence calls for Pacifist Foreign Policy |
5 |
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News From BC by Inquirer — Over 200 delegates from
Nonviolence Conference sent a resolution to PM Diefenbaker, asking for
a Royal Commission on developing a pacifist Canadian foreign policy.
Reactions by participants recorded.
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
5 |
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News From BC by J. K. Friesen — Director of
University Extension: 'Your purpose is a solemn one, to look at the
ways and means of gaining understanding.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
5 |
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News From BC by Peter S. Faminow — UDC Chairman: 'I
hope that in the not too distant future, we will all be members of the
human race.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
5 |
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News From BC by Peter Koopan — Dr. Koopman, Mercer
Island, Washington: 'As a vegetarian I am opposed to war. Man is what
he eats. If we all became vegetarians, possibly there would be no war.
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
5 |
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News From BC by Peter S. Bludoff — Sask. resident:
'We are afraid to speak up in the face of threatening atomic
destruction. Let's face it.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
5 |
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News From BC by Lawrence E. Osachoff — We have faith
that humanity has a nobler destiny: To reach eventually that level of
development where each of us is capable of living with our fellow men.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by John J. Relkoff — Chairman of USCC:
There are two paths before us: '(1) destructive killing or (2) the way
of Christ.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by Eli A. Popoff — Writer from Grand
Forks, BC: 'Truth is one — absolute — like that of Gandhi. Truth is
God.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by William A. Soukoreff — Writer from
BC: 'Most of us agree that we shouldn't kill. Live a good Christian
life, we say, or even let's become vegetarians. But we have to be
realists.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by John Stevenson — Quaker from
Argenta, BC: 'What does nonviolence mean in our lives? To teach people
to be good citizens is to bring them into our homes. Concern too is to
provide an atmosphere free from atomic bombs.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by Helen Stevenson — Quaker from
Argenta, BC: 'If we live a good life it will grow. We don't spend
enough time on our inner life
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by David Petrovitch Miloserdoff —
California Molokan: 'Are we going to ask Eisenhower and Khrushchev to
stop war? They could say: What is your formula for peace? Can we then
reply by our actions that we are living a harmonious life?'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by James Bates — An Edmonton, Alberta
activist described how the joint efforts of the FOR, Quakers and
Mennonites have helped to initiate a University Extension night class
on War and Peace.
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by Alec Reiben — Vancouver Doukhobor:
'We cannot point accusing fingers at others until we fulfill our
obligations at home.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by E. Potter — Seattle, Washington man:
'If we limit national sovereignty in the interests of the whole, then
world government is possible.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by W. G. Black — Dr. Black, Citizenship
and Immigration, Vancouver: 'Although I'm not a pacifist, your
invitation to allow me to speak shows your broad-mindedness. I agree on
one great truth — forgiveness.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by Fran Dubois — From Bellingham,
Washington: 'I refer to you the case of Montgomery, Alabama where the
Negroes won the right to sit with the whites in buses. It's the same
method as Gandhi used in India. There is part of God in every person.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by T. P. Karpoff — Rev Karpoff of
Genelle, BC: 'Peace within our midst.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by Steve S. Faminow — From Lundbreck,
Alberta: 'First we must be left on earth to achieve high ideals.
Secondly, we must put pressure on the government to find another way —
a peaceful way.'
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
6 |
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News From BC by Ralph Victor — Dr Victor, Quaker, of
Seattle, Washington, has just returned from an AFSC assignment in
India. Suggests that we ought to persist in our goals of reaching a
nonviolent society.
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| Gems of Thought From
Conference |
7 |
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News From BC by Stanley T. Shaw — Chairman of the
NW area Committee of FOR: 'We are daring to hope that this Conference
may be the pattern of similar ones to come in succeeding years … in
support of the high purposes we hold in common.'
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| Nonviolence
Conference Most Difficult Undertaking, Says Spokesman at Doukhobor
Convention |
7 |
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News From BC by Inquirer — Peter S. Faminow, UDC
reported on Nonviolence Conference and on UDC Convention in Salmo:
suggested a name change form UDC to Doukhobor Society of Canada; non
action on The Inquirer; new
executive.
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| Release Children;
Establish Special School, Says Doukhobor Report on New Denver |
7 |
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News From BC — A UDC Committee
proposed that the children be immediately released from New Denver,
preliminary to the establishment of a special school for them. Report
by Peter S. Faminow and William N. Papove.
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| Outstanding Float in
Centennial Parade |
8 |
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News From BC — USCC entered an
outstanding float at the Centennial Parade in Grand Forks depicting
women pulling a plough on the prairies.
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| Federal and
Provincial Governments Agree on Sons of Freedom Migration Plans |
8 |
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News From BC — The governments of
BC and Canada have agreed to assist some 2600 zealots in their plans to
migrate to the Soviet Union. The USSR agreed to accept the applications
of zealots as immigrants into the country. Final decision is uncertain.
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| Citizens' Committee
on Doukhobor-Canadian Affairs Formed |
9 |
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News From BC — The Associated
Boards of Trade and Commerce of SE BC met to study 'the Doukhobor
problem'. As a result, the Kootenay and Boundary Citizens' Committee on
Doukhobor-Canadian Affairs was formed. Chair: Dr. C. H. Wright of
Trail, BC
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| USCC Probe Land and
Leadership Issue |
9 |
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News From BC — USCC has advised
its members that some 19,000 acres of Kootenay land plus building may
now be purchased either individually or communally.
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| Committee Recommends
North American Conference on Peace Through Nonviolence |
10 |
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News From BC — A Committee of
Quakers, FOR and Doukhobors recommended that a North American
Conference of Peace Through Nonviolence be held in December 1959.
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| 100th Anniversary of
Birth of P. V. Verigin |
10 |
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News From BC — The 100th
anniversary of the birth of Peter V. Verigin was commemorated by 3700
USCC members in Brilliant on June 29th. Toil and Peaceful Life slogan
was carried on a banner from the Verigin tomb to the Brilliant village.
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| Doukhobors and Sons
of Freedom Discriminated by Press, Two Month Study Reveals |
11 |
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Feature by Koozma J. Tarasoff — Koozma J.
Tarasoff's two-month study of BC newspapers found wide press
inaccuracy, denial of diverse expression and discrimination against two
of Canada's minority groups: the Doukhobors and the Sons of Freedom.
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| Report of the Press
of British Columbia Regarding Doukhobor and 'Sons of Freedom' News |
12 |
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Report by Koozma J. Tarasoff — The report was
a response to a challenge by the Vancouver Sun to make a balanced
survey of BC editorial and news handling of Doukhobor stories. 801
separate clippings from daily and weekly newspapers were studied. Full
report reprinted.
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