Episode #3

Doukhobor Lore

Published:

May 26, 2022

Episode Length:

26:00

Episode Guests:

  • JJ Verigin – Great-great-grandson of Doukhobor leader Peter Verigin
  • Chris Kalesnikoff – COO of Kalesnikoff Lumber Co.
  • Krystle Seed – CFO of Kalesnikoff Lumber Co.
  • Linda Wilkinson – Mir Centre for Peace

Episode Overview

A pacifist sect of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Doukhobors have had a profound impact on the Kootenays. In this episode, meet the great, great grandson of Peter Verigin, an influential leader who was killed in what is considered Canada’s first act of terrorism. Then, we visit a family-owned state-of-the-art sawmill and the Mir Centre For Peace.

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