October 2021 Canadian Newsletter |
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Across most of Canada September brought an extension of warm summer days. Alas, autumn has arrived, when the leaves start turning red, orange and yellow, just like the description Ukrainian word for October, zhovten’ (yellow).
This fall our community lost a legendary leader, Dr. Serge Radchuk. His was a life lived in service of our community, across numerous organizations and decades. His biography reads as a lifetime of someone with inspired motivation to make our community strong and united.
Thankfully the legacy of dedicated leadership continues. Congratulations to Ann Szyptur and Cassian Soltykevych, who have taken on the roles of First Vice President and National Secretary of the UCC respectively. Both Ann and Cassian have played key leadership roles in the community and with the UCC, and I have no doubt that they will continue to make great contributions.
With the federal election completed, Members of Parliament to be back at work this fall. The UCC will be reaching out to all MPs, especially those newly elected, to ensure that they’re aware of our community Policy Priorities. I’m also pleased to report that Elizabeth Franceschini has started her placement as our next Parliamentary Intern. We also have a very interesting “exit interview” video project from our summer students below for your viewing.
This fall is turning out to be full of interesting online events, make sure to scroll down to the bottom of our bulletin to see event listings information.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support the work of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress!
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Ihor Michalchyshyn
CEO & Executive Director
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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress expresses deep condolences on the passing of Dr. Serge Radchuk, former National President of the UCC (1974-1980). Dr. Radchuk passed away on September 22, 2021 in Winnipeg. He was 95 years old.
A community leader for many decades, Dr. Radchuk was a passionate advocate for multiculturalism, for Ukrainian culture in Canada, Ukrainian statehood and many other causes. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by the Ukrainian Canadian community, to whose service he dedicated his life.
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UCC launches new campaign to promote awareness of
First World War Internment
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Last week, the UCC launched a major new Internment Education Campaign on social media platforms with emphasis on mobile devices and social media.
The campaign will promote awareness of First World War Internment Operations using a series of innovative video ads and still images that will be featured on social media and with BellMedia partners (CTV News, TSN, Discovery Channel, etc).
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BABYN YAR - 80th Anniversary |
29-го та 30-го вересня, світ шанyвав 80-ті роковини трагедії Бабиного Яру.
29-го та 30-го вересня, 1941-го року, німецько-нацистські загарбиники Києва розстріляли 34,000 єврейських чоловіків, жінок та дітей в Бабиному Яру – урочищі в північно-західній частині міста.
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UCC calls on international community to take action against terror campaign in Russian-occupied Crimea |
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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress stands in solidarity with Ukraine and the Crimean Tatar People in strongly condemning the latest wave of terror in Russian-occupied Crimea.
“We call on Canada and the international community to stand united against Russia’s campaign of terror in occupied Crimea, which has continued for more than seven years and is only intensifying,” stated Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the UCC. “Pressure on the Russian occupation regime must be increased by substantial strengthening of sanctions against Russian officials responsible for the egregious violations of the human rights of Ukrainian citizens.”
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Parliamentary Internship Update!
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We are looking forward to Elizabeth's update and wish her luck working on the Hill.
To learn more about Elizabeth and the Parliamentary Internship Program click the link below.
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UCC LEADERSHIP CHANGES & UPDATES |
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Congratulations to Ann Szyptur and Cassian Soltykevych, who have taken on the roles of First Vice President and National Secretary of the UCC respectively. Congratulations to Danya Pankiw, the new President of the Ukrainian Canadian Students' Union (SUSK). |
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Ann Szyptur
1st Vice President of the UCC
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Cassian Soltykevych
Secretary of the UCC
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Danya Pankiw
President of SUSK
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UCC congratulates Associate Justice Alexander Ilchenko on appointment to Ontario Superior Court of Justice |
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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress warmly congratulates Associate Justice Alexander Ilchenko on his appointment to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. From 2018 until his appointment in July, Associate Justice Ilchenko was Vice President of the UCC.
During his time at the UCC, Associate Justice Ilchenko played key leadership roles in the UCC Parliamentary Internship Program, the Ukrainian Canadian Bar Association, our work with Veterans’ organizations and on numerous UCC governance and administrative issues.
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UCC welcomes new members to Advisory Council |
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“On behalf of the UCC, I thank Messrs Balan, Borys and Luciuk for agreeing to join our Advisory Council,” stated Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the UCC. “As leaders in our community for many years, Boris, Slawko and Gerald bring enormous knowledge and experience and will help us strengthen the UCC and the community we serve.”
To read each of their biographies, please click here
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
ЩИРО ДЯКУЮ ВАМ ЗА ВАШУ ПІДТРИМКУ!
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I want to thank our donors for their continued support and care towards our community’s future. The last year and a half were very challenging times for us all, and I hope everyone is and remains in good spirits! Right now, we’re doing everything possible to continue to serve our communities and carry on our work as best we can.
Now, more than ever, our community and Ukraine need us. And we need you!
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Thank you for your donations this year and during our Annual 2021 Campaign. Without your commitment and support, our work and our community’s success would not be possible.
If you were unable to donate for whatever reason, remember there are many other ways to support us! You can advocate for us by sharing our mission with a family member or friend. Even a quick mention on your social media would mean the world to us.
Janine Kuzma, CFRE
UCC National Fund Development Manager
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UPDATES FROM UCC BRANCHES |
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We would like to congratulate Andriy Mereshchuk, UCC Nova Scotia's newly-elected president and the new Board!
Earlier in the month, UCC Nova Scotia held its Annual General which brought together local community representatives to form the new leadership team and discuss future community work in the province.
The meeting focused on the three broad pillars that guide the work of the UCC: developing the Ukrainian Canadian community; celebrating and advancing the Ukrainian Canadian identity; and supporting Ukraine. We thank Ihor Yushchenko, Past President for his work during the last 5 years and look forward to working with our Nova Scotia branch!
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Ukrainians in Charlottetown, P.E.I. |
As of spring 2021, we have been working with the Ukrainian community in Prince Edward Island to understand their needs, advocate for the Holodomor recognition by the province, and connect them to the wider Ukrainian community in Atlantic Canada.
On August 24, 2021, for the first time in history, Ukrainians in PEI gathered to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day by raising the national flag at the Charlottetown City Hall and singing of the national anthem. Following this successful event, UCC held a virtual meeting with the local community leaders to advise them on establishing a community organization and to discuss local priorities for the future.
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Common Threads Mural Project - Shumka |
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Shumka has undertaken a mural project for the Shumka Dance Centre based on the theme of “Common Threads” of culture, community and multiculturalism.
On August 20, 2021 a committee made up of representatives of Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, North Edge Business Association, Queen Mary Community League, Ukrainian Benevolent Society, Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) – Edmonton and Alberta Branches, and Shumka, chose Sofia Lukie to paint the mural.
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Torture Camp on Paradise Street -October 13 |
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Join the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, and the the Embassy of Canada to Ukraine for a webinar of the book
"The Torture Camp on Paradise Street" by Stanislav Aseyev, featuring Maria Tomak , coordinator of Media Initiative for Human Rights.
When? October 13, 2021
Time? 12:00 EDT; 19:00 (Kyiv time)
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Philanthropy Rocks! - October 14 |
As part of our Legacy Giving Series, on October 14 at 8 P.M. EST, the UCC invites you to our PHILANTHROPY ROCKS webinar.
Hosted by Andy Kovacs – Certified Financial Planner with Sun Life. Andy will share the best strategies and answer questions on how to leave more to our families and the charities we care about.
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BABA BABEE SKAZALA - October 14-24
Exclusive Canadian Film Premiere & Director's Discussion
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View this exclusive Canadian Film Première between October 14th - 24th, 2021 then join the discussion with film Director Matej Silecky of Kitsune Tale Productions (US) via Zoom on October 24, 2021 from 5-6 pm ET.
Baba Babee Skazala is a 69-minute film that tells the little-known story of Ukrainian children torn from their homes in the crush between the Nazi and Soviet fronts in World War II.
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ЖІНКИ РАВЕНСБРЮК: Дoслiдження та дoкументування українських жертв концтабору РАВЕНСБРЮК - 17 жoвтня |
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Під час Другої світової війни 130 000 жінок
30-ти різних національностей були ув’язнені
у концтаборі Равенсбрюк, з яких 90 000 нiкoли не повернулися.
За деякими підрахунками вважається, що біля 8 000 таких жінок походили з України. Ким вони були?
Hеділя, 17 жoвтня 2021 року, 13:00 EDT
11:00 (Едмонтон), 13:00 (Торонто), 18:00 (Лoндoн), 20:00 (Київ)
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otâkosîhk mîna anohc: вчора і сьогодні:
Yesterday and Today On These Lands - October 20
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Chelsea Vowel will speak about what social and legislative forces impacted Indigenous peoples and Ukrainian settlers within a prairie-specific context, and how these forces influenced land-based practices and relationships.
Myrna Kostash will speak about what she learned from re-examining her grandparents’ lives in the course of writing her forthcoming book, Ghosts in a Photograph: A Memoir.
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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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