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Dear Friends,
Over the upcoming Easter holidays we will gather with family and friends to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. One of the most solemn of holidays on the Christian calendar, it is also one that brings the joy of rebirth and renewal. It is a time to look forward with hope and celebrate the blessings that truly bring meaning into our lives.
During this difficult time when our fellow Ukrainians, in many cases our family and friends, are fighting for their lives, for their right to exist, joy can be difficult to find. But we, in Canada, are blessed with our freedom and ability to make a difference. Individually and collectively, we are making that difference with every dollar, every event, every initiative that supports the people of Ukraine at this critical juncture in history. The Shevchenko Foundation is grateful to all who have opened their hearts and their homes!
We remain eternally hopeful that the beauty, passion, and boundless creativity of the Ukrainian people will once again emanate throughout the world.
May your Easter be blessed, and your home filled with love, faith and hope.
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!
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Calling young artists to showcase talent |
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The second annual National Children’s Bookmark Contest is soon coming to a close. Don't miss out on the opportunity to encourage your children to participate and showcase their artistic expression.
Children up to the age of 14 are invited to enter their own original bookmark inspired by this year’s poem – “Ne dlia liudei, tiiei slavy”/”It’s Not for People, Not for Fame”. One bookmark per province will be randomly selected to win a cash prize of $25. Click here for submission details.
A great way to celebrate the work of internationally renowned Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko!
Deadline for submissions is April 30. |
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Our hearts and minds continue to be with the Ukrainian people. But now, more than ever, we feel the importance of celebrating our Canadian storytellers and their stories that shape Ukrainian identity in Canada.
The award ceremony on April 28 will be hosted by award-winning, Emmy-nominated independent journalist Terry MacLeod. The program will feature the authors, their works and readings by past award winners and artists. |
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The Tryzub Awards were created by The Myhal Family Foundation in partnership with the Shevchenko Foundation to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have achieved success in their chosen fields, have worked in support of Ukraine, Ukrainian causes, the Ukrainian-Canadian community and Canada overall.
This year's event on May 12 at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto will honour two individuals: Lieutenant-General (Ret'd) Paul Wynnyk and historian Timothy Snyder.
The proceeds from the 2022 Tryzub have been designated for humanitarian initiatives in support of the Ukrainian people being ravaged by an unprovoked war on their sovereign territory. For more about the Awards click on the image below. Tickets are available at this link https://bit.ly/3xkPwlZ |
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Lt-Gen (Ret'd) Paul Wynnyk |
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Timothy Snyder |
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OUR AMAZING ARTISTS
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On March 12, the University of Alberta and Edmonton’s Ukrainian community came together around the power of performance art in an act of solidarity with Ukraine. Attendees gathered for an evening of music and spoken word, with pieces varying from traditional to liturgical to contemporary. All proceeds from this fundraiser supported the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. |
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On April 8, Breakfast Television and 98.1 CHFI were live from Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto with the Vesnivka Choir, members of the Toronto Ukrainian Male Chamber Choir and Canadian Bandurist Capella with an appeal to help support the people of Ukraine. The choir performed “Prayer for Ukraine.” This patriotic Ukrainian hymn published in 1885 by composer Mykola Lysenko has become a spiritual anthem of Ukraine and a beacon of hope for democracy.
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The ARC Ensemble (Artists of the Royal Conservatory) in Toronto focuses on the research and recovery of music that was suppressed and marginalized under the 20th century's repressive regimes. Their latest recording supported in part by the Shevchenko Foundation, Klebanov: Chamber Works, features the music of persecuted Ukrainian composer Dmitri Klebanov, and has been nominated for a 2022 JUNO Award for Classical Album of the Year, Small Ensemble. All proceeds from the sale of the recording are designated for Ukraine. |
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ARTISTS STAND WITH UKRAINE, a charitable art exhibition of original artworks by Canadian artists organized by the Ukrainian Association of Visual Artists of Canada in collaboration with the Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation, has been extended until April 16. All of the artwork has been donated by artists from different communities. |
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Support Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal |
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The need to help the Ukrainian people – both those in Ukraine and those who have been forced to flee their homeland – remains urgent! Please consider a donation to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, a project of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. Working directly with Ukrainian and Canadian governments, donations will be maximized to address the needs efficiently and urgently.
As a small token of our appreciation for your support, we'd like to send you a digital sketch reproduction by TSF Social Media Coordinator Nina Semchyshyn of a symbolic photo taken by Valentyn Ogirenko on August 24, 1991 – Ukrainians welcoming the Declaration of Independence on Maidan Square. If you're interested, simply send proof of a minimum $50 donation to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and your mailing address to info@shevchenkofoundation.ca.
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We're hiring a Development Officer |
Are you an individual who enjoys making an impact in the community? Do you enjoy cultivating relationships through interactions with donors, corporate sponsors, community builders, and volunteers? You may be interested in joining our small, dynamic team!
The TSF Development Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating all fundraising activities to achieve revenue objectives, including prospect research and identification, annual appeals, planned giving, major gifts and donor stewardship. The full job posting with information on how to apply is available here https://bit.ly/37fpwOr.
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© Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko 2021
Media Contact iryna@shevchenkofoundation.ca
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