The Prairie Maritimer
Opinion, observations, and poetry
from an edge of Canada
by Jerry Iwanus
Living in the province of New Brunswick, Canada is both a blessing and a challenge from time to time but engaging with the land and sea at this place provides a unique perspective on both New Brunswick and the wider world.
Recent Posts
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Areas of interest
New Brunswick
Posts about any aspect of life in New Brunswick, including political, social, cultural, and economic topics.
Ukraine / Ukrainians
Posts about anything to do with Ukraine, including the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukrainian life in Canada in general and New Brunswick in particular, or Ukrainian history.
Personal musings
Posts about anything coming to mind that I think readers may find interesting.
Published poetry
Writing poetry is a relatively recent pursuit. These are my published poems, including links to where they were originally published.
Unpublished poetry
These are my unpublished poems, touching on many different themes.
About me
Jaroslaw ("Jerry") Iwanus / Ярослав Іванус
Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba and, after 40 years in Alberta, Jaroslaw (“Jerry”) Iwanus, a.k.a “The Prairie Maritimer” is proud to live au Coeur de l’Acadie, on the Northumberland coast in Pointe-Sapin, New Brunswick.
Jerry is a freelance writer who has done technical and expository writing for years and has recently added to his repertoire with poetry, essays, and reviews. He has eclectic writing interests, with particular focus on public policy in New Brunswick, the current situation in Ukraine, and the integration of Ukrainians into their new lives here in the Maritimes. He has a BA (Special) in history and an MA in Ukrainian history, both from the University of Alberta, and has served as a lecturer on Ukraine in the GNB Mosaïk program and in other public forums.
Jerry is also a retired Accredited Appraiser, Canadian Institute (AACI, P. App.) with 20 years of valuation experience in private, public, and quasi-judicial spheres in Alberta and New Brunswick. He has also served as Mayor of the Village of Bawlf, AB and on the University of Alberta Senate as a public member, as well as on numerous other boards and committees.
He can speak, read, and write in English, Ukrainian, and some French.