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02.12.2011
 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement commemorating the 78th anniversary of the Holodomor: “On Saturday, November 26, I join Canadians in remembering and honouring the millions of men, women and children who suffered horribly and perished during the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933. Moreover, I encourage all Canadians to participate in the many Holodomor commemoration ceremonies taking place this weekend across the country to learn about this terrible episode in human history. “The Ukrainian famine, under the oppressive Soviet communist regime of Josef Stalin, remains one of the most atrocious crimes against humanity ever perpetrated. It also reminds us of the real importance of our country’s commitment to the protection and promotion of freedom, democracy and human rights... |
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02.12.2011
WHEREAS Holodomor Memorial Day is dedicated to the loss of millions of Ukrainian lives at the hands of the Soviet Regime during the great famine of 1932-1933; AND WHEREAS the TCDSB recognizes the contributions of Ukrainians globally and to the fabric of our communities; AND WHEREAS the TCDSB is committed to educating students about social injustice; AND WHEREAS the TCDSB envisions graduates who are responsible citizens who give witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life; NOW THEREFORE, we, Bruce Rodrigues, Director of Education, and Ann Andrachuk... |
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02.12.2011
Reverend Fathers, Minister Kenney, Minister Kulynyak, Honourable Ministers, Senators, Members of Parliament, representatives of the diplomatic corps, community leaders and distinguished guests Good evening, Bon Soir, Dobryj vechir, Slava Isusu Xrystu! Thank you for gathering here this evening for this very special event - Ukrainian Day on the Hill. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress brings together and represents the interests of a very large and dynamic community. A community that is rich with cultural centers, schools, libraries, museums, institutes, churches and just about every kind of Ukrainian organization you can imagine - from coast to coast. We have a long history of caring for Canadians from cradle to grave and assisting in the resettlement of new immigrants. As the Congress, we have represented the interests of our community for over 70 years by uniting the community and speaking with one common voice to government. The Ukrainian Canadian community - 120 years old! |
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02.12.2011
 On Monday October 24th, the Ukrainian Canadian community held its inaugural Ukrainian Day on the Hill with a grand celebration of Ukrainian culture and heritage at the Government Conference Center on Parliament Hill. This event was organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) and followed two days of meetings between Ukrainian community leaders and political leaders, diplomats and government officials. Shevchenko Foundation President Andriy Hladyshevsky, QC was part of the delegation which met with Ukrainian Minister of Culture Mykhailo Kulynyak; the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism; Nycole Turmel, MP & Leader of the Official Opposition; Bob Rae, MP & Leader of the Liberal Party, MP Mark Warawa and Prime Minister’s Office Policy Advisor Rachel Curran. Andriy Hladyshevsky, QC had the distinct opportunity to meet with Ukrainian Minister of Culture Mykhailo Kulynyak prior to the evening’s event. “It was extremely gratifying to meet with so many Government officials that understood the work of the Shevchenko Foundation” stated Andriy Hladyshevsky. “This was... |
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17.10.2011
Concerned over the failure of the Canada Border Services Agency to remove a known veteran of the notorious Soviet secret police, the KGB, from Canada, the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association today announced that it has engaged the services of a private investigation firm to put a Lutheran church basement in east Vancouver under surveillance: "According to the Minister of Public Security, the Honourable Vic Toews, this KGB man had no right to enter Canada, and he has no right to remain. He is not a refugee, as confirmed by the Immigration and Refugee Board... |
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09.10.2011
Disturbed by recent events in Ukraine, and in an effort to bolster that country’s democratic forces, on September 15th, Liberal Leader Bob Rae invited former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to Ottawa to meet with Canadian parliamentarians and to attend the 41st session of Parliament. "I am very concerned by the allegations and actions against Ms. Tymoshenko and by the lack of due process in this case," said Rae. "Canada has a long history of promoting the institution of democracy around the world, and our government must continue to support the evolution and maintenance of democracy in Ukraine."
Ms. Tymoshenko, an iconic figure and the leader of the Ukrainian democratic opposition... |
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09.10.2011
Delegates from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress attended the proceedings of the Pecherskyy Raionny Sud in the Yulia Tymoshenko case in Kyiv, Ukraine over the past week. "The Ukrainian Canadian community continues to support human rights in Ukraine, a proper application of the rule of law and an end to politically motivated court cases and the application of selective justice," stated Ukrainian Canadian Congress President Paul Grod, "What our delegates witnessed in court over the past week is a complete abrogation of due process by the Yanukovych regime." Ms. Tymoshenko has been denied access to a physician by the judge and has continually been given insufficient time to prepare for witness testimony. She has also been jailed while she clearly does not represent a flight risk... |
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09.10.2011
 On Wednesday September 7th at 12pm, Ontarians celebrated the first annual Ukrainian Heritage Day in Ontario on the front lawn of Queen’s Park. At St. Vladimir Institute, all attendees also enjoyed Ukrainian food, culture and exhibits spanning 120 years of Ukrainian Canadian history. In March, the Ontario Legislature unanimously passed Bill-155 the Ukrainian Heritage Day Act, which proclaimed September 7th of each year Ukrainian Heritage Day in the province of Ontario. September 7, 1891 is the date on which the first Ukrainian immigrants, Vasyl Eleniak and Ivan Pylypiw, arrived in Canada. Bill-155 was introduced by Gerry Martiniuk, MPP (Cambridge) and was co-sponsored by Donna Cansfield, MPP (Etobicoke Centre) and Cheri DiNovo, MPP (Parkdale-High Park). The Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Ontario Provincial Council assisted in the drafting of the bill and solicited feedback on the legislation from community leaders across the province... |
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09.10.2011
The first official Ukrainian immigrants, Vasyl Eleniak and Ivan Pylypiw, arrived in Canada on September 7, 1891. Soon afterwards, Ukrainian immigrants began arriving in Ontario in larger numbers and today Ontario is home to more than 336,000 Ukrainian Canadians. There are over 1.2 million Canadians of Ukrainian descent across the country. Many Ukrainians fled their homeland to find freedom from oppression and a better life in Canada. Both Ontario and Canada, by way of the Holodomor Memorial Day Act, 2009 and the Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (“Holodomor”) Memorial Day Act (Canada), have recognized the genocide by famine that occurred in Ukraine from 1932 to 1933 under the Soviet Communist regime of Joseph Stalin. On August 24, 1991, the Ukrainian parliament declared Ukraine as an independent democratic... |
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12.09.2011
The Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre was honoured with the visit by Minister of State for Seniors, Alice Wong on her summer tour of Canada meeting seniors. Accompanied by Ted Opitz, MP for Etobicoke Centre and Bernard Trottier, MP Etobicoke Lakeshore, Minister Wong met with residents and observed various programs and activities. Wong noted that the community was fortunate to have such a bright and airy home and the Michael and Sophia Witer Special Care Unit. The Special Care Unit is unique in that it provides specialized dementia programming using best practice models and is focused on meeting the needs of residents with dementia who are Ukrainian speaking... |
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