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02.12.2011
 Representatives of the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association (UCCLA) andofficials from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) spoke during UCCLA's annual conclave, held this year in Saskatoon. "We were very pleased that Stuart Murray, CEO of the national museum, arranged for our teleconference with museum content experts Dr. Rhonda Hinther and Dr. Clint Curle," said R.W. Zakaluzny, chair of the UCCLA. "Both they and Communications director Angela Cassie assured us that the CMHR remains dedicated to reaching out and consulting with all Canadians. In response, the UCCLA confirmed that we remain dedicated to ensuring all 12 galleries in this publicly funded museum are inclusive, comparative and thematic in their treatment of the many episodes of crimes against humanity and genocide that occurred before, during and after the Second World War. We will continue to insist upon that, even after the museum opens nextyear." The UCCLA executive began their three days of meetings with a public lecture at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada by Professor Lubomyr Luciuk... |
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02.12.2011
 The Ukrainian Canadian community presented a cheque for $110,000 to UNICEF Canada for African Famine relief today. The money which was determined to be eligible for the federal government's dollar matching program, means that the Ukrainian Canadian community was able to leverage an additional $110,000 meaning that the campaign was successful in raising $220,000 to directly provide assist African famine relief. "I would like to thank all the members of the Ukrainian Canadian community who made such generous contributions to this important campaign and to the Somali Canadian community for their close cooperation," stated Ukrainian Canadian Congress National President Paul Grod. "National Holodomor Awareness Week runs from November 21 to 27, 2011 with commemorations across Canada and it is fitting the Ukrainian Canadian community dug deep within themselves to help the Somali people because we know firsthand the horrible impact of famine... |
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02.12.2011
The Centre Ukrainian Canadian Studies - UofM - at the St. Andrew’s College (Winnipeg) Convocation and Awards Ceremony, recognized 16 students for high achievement in course work, for the 2010-11 academic year. These students received 25 scholarships and/or bursaries with a value of close to $13,000.00 for their high academic achievements. The awards originated from St. Andrew’s College Foundation Scholarship and Bursary Fund and the Centre for Ukrainian Canadian Studies Endowment Fund at the University of Manitoba. Many of these funds are named after prominent Ukrainian Canadian families and their family members, along with the professors, made the presentations. The courses taught in 2010-11 included Intermediate Ukrainian (Prof. I. Konstantiuk), History of Eastern Christianity (Dr. R. Yereniuk), Introduction to Ukraine (Prof. O. Shevchenko), Making of Modern Ukraine (Dr. D. Daycock) and Ukrainian Rites & Rituals (Dr. R. Klymasz). In each class... |
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02.12.2011
 The Ukrainian Canadian community marked Remembrance Day. A day for us to commemorate and reflect upon the sacrifice and contribution of the hundreds of thousands of men and women who perished or risked their lives for peace and freedom around the world in our armed forces. "We remember and commemorate all the Canadians who gave their lives to military service, including tens of thousands of Ukrainian Canadians who proudly served Canada.. Ukrainian Canadians have fought for Canada in all our wars since the Boer War of 1898, including WWI, WWII, the Korean War and the war in Afghanistan," stated Ukrainian Canadian Congress National President Paul Grod. "We are proud of the fact that Ukrainian Canadians have fulfilled their duty as citizens of Canada to serve in our armed forces... |
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12.09.2011
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress was saddened to learn of the passing of Ukrainian Canadian community pioneer, community leader and former UCC National President, Dr. Peter Kondra on Saturday. "Dr. Peter Kondra was well known for his scientific work and his professionalism, but he was even better known for his commitment to and involvement in the Ukrainian Canadian community," stated Ukrainian Canadian Congress National President Paul Grod. "For his outstanding achievements, Dr. Kondra received many honours and awards including the Shevchenko Medal, the highest honour which the Ukrainian Canadian Congress can bestow."... |
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12.09.2011
The annual BLOOR WEST VILLAGE Toronto Ukrainian Festival will be held Friday, September 16 and will run through Sunday, September 18, 2011. Located on Bloor Street West between Runnymede and Jane TTC stations, this event attracted 514,000 people in 2010, eager to experience a new culture, get in touch with their roots or just be part of one of the city’s best annual street events. With its goal of being bigger and better every year, the 2011 festival will be especially grand, as it celebrates the 120th anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada as well as its own 15th anniversary... |
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11.07.2011
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress welcomed the announcement by the Government of Canada to provide support for the Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta. “We are excited that the rebuild of the Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta (UCAMA) can now begin in earnest and appreciate the government of Canada listening and responding to the 1.2 million Canadians across the country,” stated Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council President Daria Luciw. “The museum is home to archives showing both the 120 year history of Ukrainian Canadians and the history of settlement of this country we call Canada. Our community has worked hard to ensure this funding was allocated for this project and for that we also thank the Ukrainian Canadian community and our Edmonton area Members of Parliament.” The announcement, made by... |
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11.07.2011
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress congratulated the newly elected chairman of the Canada Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group (CUPFG) at a meeting held June 20th on Parliament Hill. "We are pleased to congratulate Mr. Sopuck on his election as chair of the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group and indeed the entire newly elected executive of the parliamentary group," stated UCC President Paul Grod. "Bob comes from one of the most Ukrainian Canadian ridings in the country and we believe that he will continue to be a strong advocate for the interests of our community." "I am very humbled to represent Canada and Ukrainian Canadians as the Chair of the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group... |
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11.07.2011
On a Victoria Day enveloped by typically and historically unpredictable Alberta weather, a group of determined, undeterred enthusiasts gathered to officially mark two historic events. As the 2011 Summer Season officially got underway at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV), a provincial Historic Site just east of Edmonton, a seemingly unremarkable, yet historically significant addition was made to the permanent interpretive display of the Village. This cooperative project between the Alberta-Ukraine Genealogical Society and the Alberta Land Surveyors' Association unveiled a replica homestead marker, identical to those planted by the very first Ukrainian settlers in Alberta, some 120 years ago. Guests at the ceremony included St. Albert MLA Ken Allred. In attendance... |
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05.07.2011
When Canada was merely 24 years old, two settlers arrived from Ukraine. Today, the Canadian census counts 1.2 million claiming Ukrainian heritage. Leaving Ukraine for Canada 120 years ago was akin to settling on the moon; only the bravest dared. Reaching the prairies, they were unceremoniously dumped where the train track stopped. There was nothing to mark human progress; distances were overwhelming and other people far away. When meeting them in towns, "established" Canadians mocked the new arrivals' dress and sneered at their language and religion, heart-wrenchingly described in Pierre Burton's The Promised Land. There was the ultimate slap-down: go back where you came from if you don't like it here... |
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