August 2021 Canadian Newsletter |
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I hope you and your loved ones are having a relaxing and safe summer! As every year, the summer is passing so quickly with many wonderful online festivals and events across the country. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers and generous donors who are ensuring these events are a success!
This month, we’ve all been following the Canadian and Ukrainian Teams’ performances at the Olympics in Tokyo. Congratulations to all the athletes who are proudly representing Canada and Ukraine! You can read more about the achievements of Ukrainian Canadian athletes in our newsletter.
On August 24, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence. There’s many activities planned throughout Canada, about which we’ll update you in the coming weeks. Please send us information on any events taking place in your community!
Finally, a reminder that our 2021 Annual Campaign continues. We sincerely thank everyone who has shown their support with a donation to support the programs of the UCC Charitable & Educational Trust. One easy way to make your gift count is to make a small monthly contribution. No amount is too small, and every dollar goes to support important community programs!
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Ihor Michalchyshyn
CEO & Executive Director
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UCC meets with Michael Chong, Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs |
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On July 14, a delegation of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) met with the Honourable Michael Chong, PC, MP, the Official Opposition Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The delegation of UCC Directors from across Canada briefed Shadow Minister Chong on the UCC’s policy recommendations regarding Canada-Ukraine relations.
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UCC Brief – Stop Nord Stream 2
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) calls on the international community to explicitly voice its opposition to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and work with allies in the US Congress, the European Union, and Ukraine to ensure the pipeline is never completed or operationalized.
According to numerous news sources, the Biden administration and Germany have agreed on terms that would allow the pipeline to be completed. The implementation of any arrangement that would allow the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to come online would strengthen Russia’s energy leverage over Europe, and seriously undermine Ukraine’s security.
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The Seventh Anniversary of the downing of Flight MH-17 |
On July 17, 2014 Malaysian Airlines Flight MH-17 was shot down over Russian-occupied territory in eastern Ukraine by a Russian Buk missile. All 298 people on board were murdered, including Canadian Andrei Anghel.
May the Memory of the Victims Be Eternal. Вічная пам’ять.
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Our Ukrainian Canadian Olympians! |
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Good luck to all of the Ukrainian Canadian athletes at this year's Olympics!! These are all we could identify, but please let us know if we're missing others.
- Penny Oleksiak
- Yuri Kisil
- Tyler Mislawchuk Triathlete
- Dayna Pidhoresky
- Brendan Guraliuk
- Kristen Kit
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Check out this very interesting opportunity on their site HERE
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Viter are currently accepting applications for their Dance Director(s) job opening!
Full job posting and application details HERE
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Inspired by the young generation! |
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It is always inspiring to see the young generation's passion and willingness to support and work for our Ukrainian Canadian Community.
Today I want to introduce you to Danya Wasylyk - UCC donor, supporter, and staff member. It is my privilege to work with Danya since she always brings positive energy, an abundance of creative ideas, and a deep understanding of her generation, especially on social media.
When I asked Danya why she donates to UCC, she said: "I donated because I believe in what UCC does and is doing. Their mission and vision statement shows the dedication the organization has in promoting Ukrainian Canadian leadership within Canada. Seeing all the hard work that goes on in the background encourages me to do more in the hromada and support organizations such as UCC."
Janine Kuzma, CFRE
UCC National Fund Development Manager
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Forum TV & Ihor Bokiy, Ігор Бокій - голова оргкомітету IX Чемпіонату Світу з футболу серед українських діаспорних команд і Перших Всесвітніх спортивних ігор ’’Україніада’’.
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PHOTO BY ALLEN MCINNIS /Montreal Gazette |
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Little Ukraine? In Montreal? You bet
Bill Brownstein from the Montreal Gazette interviews Galina Lykhoshva on Little Ukraine in Montreal!
“I almost feel like I’m back in Kyiv when I’m here. As an immigrant, you tend to look for some aspect of your home country in your new one.” says Galina Lykhoshva, who offers tours of Montreal’s Little Ukraine.
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UPDATES FROM UCC COMMITTEES |
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UCC National Archives Committee |
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Archives Committee, invite you to 'Save the date' for September 18th, 2021!
This webinar will focus on managing electronic records, updates on information session, and a question & answer period.
Stay tuned for registration information.
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Black Ribbon Day - August 23, 2021 |
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On August 23, Canada and the world mark the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe, also known as Black Ribbon Day.
On August 23, 1939 the Soviet and Nazi German regimes signed a non-aggression pact that included a secret agreement to carve up Europe between the two – enabling the start of WWII and the bloodiest period in human history. This evil agreement is known as the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.
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Ryda Art Festival featuring Leah Hrycun - August 16th |
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Can we do Better?:
Erasure and Myths of Ukrainian-Indigenous Relations in Canada
Ukrainian immigrants have made Canada their home since 1891 and many relied on the kindness of the Indigenous peoples they encountered to make it through their first winter and beyond. But somehow, in making Canada our home, we erased the Indigenous peoples whose knowledge and lands were integral to our ancestors’ survival and success from our stories.
This presentation will share some of the stories of Ukrainians and Indigenous peoples that have been recovered and seeks to answer the question, can we do better when we tell our stories of these lands?
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День незалежності 2021
Independence Day of Ukraine
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The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped this year's Independence Day of Ukraine celebrations (August 24, 2021) and we are all looking for alternative ways to engage our communities across the country.
We have created a page on our website, where you will find multimedia, resources and events to mark the 30th anniversary of Ukrainian Independence.
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Bloor West Village:
Toronto Ukrainian Festival 2021
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North America's Largest Ukrainian Festival is celebrating 25 years of Ukrainian Culture. Join them September 17-19, 2021.
Stay tuned on how to participate in the Festival in person or virtual from anywhere in the Milky Way!
Join them in their 25 week countdown to the Festival on Facebook, Instagram and on our website..
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Governor in Council appointments are public appointments by the Government of Canada to Crown corporations and federal entities (such as boards, agencies and commissions etc.)
We encourage qualified Ukrainian Canadians to put their names forward and to serve Canada and its people.
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