Maria Reva is the winner of the 2022 KOBZAR Book Award for her book Good Citizens Need Not Fear published by Knopf Canada. The announcement was made during a virtual ceremony broadcast on April 28.

Good Citizens Need Not Fear is a clever and heartfelt work of fiction that weaves stories from the chaotic years leading up to and immediately following the fall of the Soviet Union. Inspired by her own family’s experiences, Maria explores the real-life circumstances that influenced the character, determination, and perseverance of many Ukrainians living in Canada today.

The production, hosted by Emmy-award winning journalist Terry MacLeod, was produced and directed by multi award-winning filmmaker Ryan Boyko.

The Shevchenko Foundation congratulates the winner and the shortlisted authors for their contribution to the Ukrainian story in Canada. A special thank you to Zorianna and Eugene Hyworon Family Foundation (Presenting Sponsor), Fort Group Chartered Professional Accountants (Gold Sponsor), Ukrainian Credit Union Limited (Silver Sponsor),  Carpathia Credit Union, Dubczak Family and Pitblado Law (Author Reading Sponsors), and all sponsors and donors for their patronage of Canadian literature and the countless Ukrainian Canadian stories.

Congratulations to our contest winners!

We're pleased to announce the winners of the second annual National Children’s Bookmark Contest! The selected entries pictured below will each receive a cash prize of $25.

Children up to the age of 14 were invited to enter their own original bookmark to celebrate the work of internationally renowned Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko and showcase their artistic expression.

Congratulations on 60 years of dance artistry! 

Three lucky winners enjoyed Shumka On Tour

Ukrainian Shumka Dancers celebrates its 60th anniversary with a tenth Canadian tour. The first concerts in western Canada included shows in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Regina. Congratulations to the three lucky individuals who signed up to receive our e-bulletin and won two tickets to enjoy the "whirlwind" in their city: Lida Lahola (Edmonton), Kaitlin Vitt (Winnipeg), and Michelle Onufreychuk (Saskatoon).

The Shevchenko Foundation Temerty Community Development Fund is a  proud supporter of Shumka on Tour. Congratulations to Shumka for respecting and celebrating our Ukrainian heritage through the powerful artistry of dance! 

Let's show our solidarity with Ukraine

Ukrainian Museum in Canada features Legends and Legacies of Borshchiv

The Borshchiv region is an area in the Ternopil oblast (province) of the ethnographic region of Podillia. Characteristic to the region is the black-embroidered sorochka (shirt) which has drawn the attention of many collectors in Ukraine and the diaspora. Visit the Museum or its website to learn more about the legends and lore of the black sorochka. Video courtesy of Shevchenko Museum Library Galleries.

The Shevchenko Foundation proudly supports the Ontario Branch of the Ukrainian Museum of Canada. 

What will be your legacy?

During our lifetime we work to make a difference in our families, communities, and the world in which we live. You can continue to support the causes dear to your heart for many lifetimes – of your children, grandchildren and others who share your passion and values.

Today, the Ukrainian cultural heritage is being threatened, its elements being deliberately destroyed by the aggressor waging war in Ukraine. The goal of obliterating the Ukrainian identity is clear.

The Shevchenko Foundation vows to never let this happen and will always be on the forefront of protecting, preserving, and nurturing Ukrainian culture.

You can make a difference to this effort with a gift in your will to the Shevchenko Foundation. The gift can be of any size, but the impact is guaranteed to be significant and its spirit will endure forever.

We’re pleased to offer some tools for your estate planning.

• A Will Planning Workbook on our website will help resolve some of the anxiety or questions you might have about estate planning. You can also request a copy by mail.

• The GIFTABULATOR® will show the potential impact of your gift.

If you have questions, or would like more detailed information, please contact our Executive Director Bohdana Bashuk at 1-866- 524-5314 or bohdana@shevchenkofoundation.ca.

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