Христос Рождається!  Christ is Born!

Carolling is one of the most popular Ukrainian Christmas traditions. We are fortunate in Canada to be able to welcome carollers in our homes and attend Christmas concerts in our communities hosted by local choirs and artists.

The carol or Koliada always warms the heart and strengthens our sense of belonging. We encourage you to support the concerts in your community!

Our Board members work to keep the Shevchenko Foundation (TSF) healthy and prosperous. But many also fulfill the TSF mission by actively sharing our Ukrainian cultural traditions in Canada. In the videos above, TSF President Boris Balan (with the Prut River Boys) and Secretary/Treasurer Scott Armstrong (with the O. Koshetz Choir) share their love for choral music and the beauty of the koliada. Enjoy!

Thank you for your generosity!

Happy New Year! З новим роком!

A new year – a new chapter.

At TSF, we are proud to help tell the great Ukrainian Canadian story. The personalities include a dynamic and passionate Ukrainian community supported by dedicated volunteers and

loyal friends. The community is bound by the spirit and vibrancy of artists whose immense creativity grounds our sense of belonging. The stories in 2022 shared moments of resilience, bravery, and hope.

Through your partnership in 2022, we were able to fund the many projects that unequivocally delivered the message that our culture is strong and can never be erased. We were also able to help provide Ukrainians displaced in Canada by the war with a welcoming and safe environment within our community.  Your generosity has impacted our community in a lasting way.

Thanks to YOU, we make a difference. TSF remains committed to Ukrainian Canadian cultural expression. With your continued support, we will have the resources to expand opportunities for individuals and organizations in Canada, and to fund more projects whose stories are yet to be told. This is your legacy.

We are confident that the stories of 2023 will share victory and peace. Our culture will continue to strengthen the ties that bind us. On behalf of all of us at TSF, please accept our kindest wishes for a happy, healthy, prosperous new year, and inspirational new chapter!

Together – we are one culture strong!

Sincerely,

Donna Korade
Fund Development Officer

Funding increased for newcomer support grants

We are pleased to announce increased funding in the  three existing programs that respond to the needs of the community in welcoming newcomers to Canada from Ukraine.

• Instructional Resources for Ukrainian Canadian Arts and Education Organizations – grants increased to a maximum $7,500 per applicant

• Self-Defined Arts and Heritage Projects – grants increased to a maximum $2,000 per applicant

• Professional Arts Training Scholarships – increased to a maximum of $5,000 and the age limit has been raised to age 21

The funding opportunities were established in September 2022 with proceeds from the Tryzub Awards Gala and the generosity of the Temerty Foundation. 

For more on the grants and how to apply click below. 

Reminders for artists

January 16 is the deadline for artwork submissions for the Shevchenko Foundation bookmark celebrating the work of internationally renowned poet and Ukrainian national bard Taras Shevchenko. The successful artist will receive $1,000 for the original artwork that will be enjoyed and shared by thousands of students and art lovers alike.

Up to $30,000 in funding is available to help emerging Canadian artists reach for their career dreams! 

The February 1 application deadline is less than one month away for the REACH Mentorship/Residency for the Arts. 

REACH was created in partnership with TSF by philanthropists Ian Ihnatowycz and Dr. Marta Witer of the Ihnatowycz Family Foundation. The vision was to nurture the talent, vision, and drive of the next generation of our culture-makers and artists in their earlier stages of development to help them influence culture nationally and globally. 

Read about past winners by clicking on their photos below. If you dare to dream... there's still time to reach!

Do you have a passion for Ukrainian culture? Do you believe that the Ukrainian Canadian story is integral to the Canadian story? Do you want to help the Ukrainian community in Canada prosper for future generations?

If so, let's talk. Your experience in either the not-for-profit or for-profit sectors may be what the Shevchenko Foundation needs to help advance its mission to:

• Strengthen the Ukrainian community in Canada; and

• Enrich the Canadian experience with the beauty, passion, and diversity of Ukrainian Canadian culture.

We're looking to recruit up to three new board members in 2023. There's more information at the link below or contact our Executive Director Bohdana Bashuk directly with any questions (email: admin@shevchenkofoundation.ca; toll-free: 1-866-524-5314).

Our monthly giving program, Builders of Tomorrow, is your opportunity to make a huge impact while leaving a legacy. With each recurring donation, you empower our team to engage with initiatives confidently knowing that you are in our corner.

During our last fiscal year, we supported organizations and individuals with grants totalling over $530,000. With your continued support we can do more.

It's affordable, flexible and easy to participate.

• Donate online by visiting our website www.shevchenkofoundation.com/ways-to-give;

• Contact TSF Fund Development Officer Donna Korade by email donna@shevchenkofoundation.ca or phone toll-free 1-866-524-5314 and she'll be happy to set you up.

Get started today by joining the Builders of Tomorrow and let’s watch the excitement build – one project at a time!

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