Doukhobor Dugout House founder receives Coronation Medal
The legacy of the Doukhobors has been honoured after Brenda Cheveldayoff, founder of the Doukhobor Dugout House, was bestowed with one of the King Charles III Coronation Medals.
“It wasn’t just about now, it’s about all the work that’s been done since the beginning,” the founder said of the Oct. 3 presentation.
Earlier this summer, the heritage property had a grand opening ceremony for an overnight experience and Cheveldayoff explained although Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty was unable to visit at that time, he came out a couple weeks later.
“I had an opportunity to sit and talk with him for 45 minutes alone without anybody around and we talked about this medal,” she said.