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| Polonia: Western New York's Polish-American Legacy |
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Narrated by Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and Buffalo native Christine Baranski, POLONIA: WESTERN NEW YORK’S POLISH-AMERICAN LEGACY makes its broadcast premiere on WNED. Over one year in the making, this epic documentary details the history and cultural richness of Western New York's Polish-American community.
Today, one in every three Erie County residents is of Polish descent. Using vintage and original footage, historical photos, memorabilia, and personal recollections, this WNED-TV production traces the evolution of this compelling immigrant success story from 1873 to present day. It highlights the rich traditions, strong faith, and profound community impact of a powerful heritage that continues to imprint life in Western New York.
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| | Taping Rights: | | One Year from Each Broadcast | | | Length: | | 90 minutes |
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- Count Backwards from 20 in Polish
This online connect-the-dots game lets young students count backwards in Polish, and listen to the pronunciation of each number.
- A Kid's Life in Poland
This ThinkQuest site features an essay describing the life of a 9-year-old living in Poland.
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- Polish American Journal
Features of the journal include news and current events, an online reference library, and an extensive list of links organized by topics of interest.
- Polish American Journal - Holidays
Learn about Polish holiday traditions, from contributors to the Polish American Journal.
- Polish American Journal - Recipes
Recipes are provided by Robert Strybel, the Polish American Journal's Polish Chef.
- Polish Geneology
These Polish geneology links are provided by the Polish American Association.
- PolishRoots
This Polish geneology source includes a subject directory, covering a wide variety of topics.
- Pulaski Day Parade
Learn about New York City's annual Pulaski Day Parade.
- NPR - Dyngus Day
Listen to a 2003 All Things Considered broadcast about Dyngus Day celebrations in Buffalo.
- BBC Languages - Polish
View and listen to key Polish phrases online, with English Translations.
- Polonia of the Eastern Great Lakes
Find Polish-American and Polish-Canadian events and resources for Western and Central New York, Southern Ontario and Northwestern Pennsylvania.
- Polish News
This online news resource is available in Polish and English.
- The Kosciuszko Foundation
The Kosciuszko Foundation is dedicated to promoting educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and Poland and to increasing American understanding of Polish culture and history.
- Polish Museum of America
Located in the heart of the first Polish neighborhood in Chicago, the museum promotes the knowledge of Polish history and culture, especially Polish and Polish-American art in its paintings, sculptures, drawings and lithographs by well-known artists.
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- St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr, Roman Catholic Church
Find general information about the Polish-American church, view church bulletins, learn about upcoming events and parish history, and listen to Polish music samples.
- The Broadway Market
The Broadway Market offers many Polish foods, and visiting the Broadway Market is an Easter tradition in Western New York.
- Polish-American Heritage in Buffalo and Erie County
Find places to visit, eat, and shop in Western New York, and learn about Polish-American events and clubs.
- Polish Geneological Society of New York State
This Western New York-based organization holds monthly meetings, and offers resources for Polish geneology research.
- WNYPolonia
WNYPolonia is dedicated to bringing you the most informative, useful, and entertaining web resources for all things related to the Polonia Community in Western New York.
- Polish Heritage Festival (Buffalo)
Learn about Buffalo's annual Polish Heritage Festival.
- Dyngus Day Buffalo
Dyngus Day Buffalo is the most comprehensive listing of Buffalo-Niagara's Dyngus Day activities. Learn about Dyngus Day festival hall locations, times, costs, band information and contact numbers.
- Polish Heritage Dancers of Western New York
The Polish Heritage Dancers of Western New York are dedicated to promoting ancestral heritage through the performance of traditional songs and folkdances.
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InfoPoland (University at Buffalo)
Find Polish resources for students, teachers, scholars, and families.
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