Perogies and Politics: Canada's Ukrainian Left, 1891-1991

"Hinther’s work successfully recounts the history of the Ukrainian left in Canada, which used a combination of cultural and political practices to demonstrate their individuality within the Canadian left more broadly."

Katelyn Arac, Queen's University, The Canadian Historical Review, vol 99 4, December 2018

"Rhonda Hinther’s book is a warm testimonial to how the heirs of the pro-communist minority now feel about themselves and their historical place within left-wing Canadian politics."

Thomas M. Prymak, University of Toronto, Slavic Review, vol 78 no 2

Hinther offers a nuanced portrait of Canada’s Ukrainian left in the twentieth century. Anchored in labour temples and "ethnic" halls in both major urban centres and rural communities, the movement consistently married cultural preservation with political struggle. Her account not only pays close attention to the roles of women and children in the context of a masculine culture, but also challenges our understanding of the Ukrainian left and its relationship to Communism.

Linda Kealey, Department of History, University of New Brunswick

This study of left-wing Ukrainian community building by Rhonda Hinther is a delightfully readable application of theories of intersectionality to historical labour studies in Canada. Scholars of immigration, youth, generation, and gender will find considerable inspiration here.

Donna Gabaccia, Professor of History, University of Toronto