What's your story?

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At TSF we love to share the great Ukrainian Canadian story and celebrate the creativity of our storytellers! We invite all writers – from young and emerging writers to acclaimed published authors – to participate in the opportunities we offer to tell Canadians your story.

Short Prose Competition deadline approaching

If you're an aspiring writer, our Emerging Writers Short Prose Competition offers a great opportunity to explore the short prose form. We're looking for fresh, diverse perspectives on the Ukrainian Canadian experience.

$2,500 prize will be awarded for the best piece of unpublished prose. Submission deadline: December 9, 2022

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What is your favourite Christmas tradition?

Last year we started a new tradition with a Writing Challenge for young writers. This year we’d like to learn more about your Christmas traditions – old and new.

Write your story in 2-250 words – but no more! We'll post your stories on our website for all to read and enjoy. Send them no later than December 16, 2022.

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Call for 2024 KOBZAR Book Award submissions

KOBZAR^TM Book Award entries paint a picture of a people that proudly continues to shape the Canada we know today. Whether weaving through world history or modern day familial experiences, they collectively tell the Ukrainian Canadian story. The $25,000 prize is presented every other year for a published work. Submission deadline: May 31, 2023.

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WHAT'S NEW AT TSF

UNITED FROM COAST TO COAST

Congratulations to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress on an inspirational XXVII Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians held October 28-30 in Winnipeg! The event successfully brought together Ukrainians from coast to coast to coast in an overwhelming display of unity and solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

We are proud to have been a Platinum Sponsor. We were also grateful for the opportunity to participate in discussions that affect our communities at all levels nationwide including leadership, donor stewardship, and the preservation of our Ukrainian culture in Canada.

Together – one culture strong!

Photo left: TSF President Boris Balan presents the work of the Foundation during a plenary session for Congress delegates

Thank you – UCU – for partnering with TSF!

A big thank you to Ukrainian Credit Union for the $5,000 donation in support of the Foundation's work! We are grateful for your partnership and extend best wishes for continued growth and prosperity!

At UCC Triennial Congress from right: UCU Chair Slawko Borys, TSF President Boris Balan and UCU 1st Vice-Chair Natalia Lishchyna.

TSF Past President awarded UCC highest honour

TSF congratulates Andrew Hladyshevsky, K.C., on receiving the highest honour of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the Shevchenko Medal, for his long-standing contribution to Ukrainian community development in Canada.

Andrew served as President of the Shevchenko Foundation for 24 years. Under his leadership the Foundation grew its endowment fund to $32 million and initiated several programs to advance Ukrainian culture and the community in Canada. The Foundation has successfully supported hundreds of Ukrainian Canadian cultural

organizations and artists that, through their work, promote the Ukrainian cultural heritage in Canada.

Andrew was presented the award during the UCC Awards Banquet held on October 29 in conjunction with the Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians.

TSF congratulates all recipients of the UCC Shevchenko Medal, UCC Leadership Award and UCC Youth Leadership Award! Thank you for your dedication to our community!

The list of award recipients is available on the UCC site.

Photos: Top left - UCC President Alexandra Chyczij and Andrew Hladyshevsky, K.C., Lower clockwise - Shevchenko Medal recipients, Youth Leadership Award recipients,
and Leadership Award recipients.

DISCOVER THE CREATIVITY

proudly supported by the Shevchenko Foundation

TSF is proud to have supported Flyer Boys – a short film that is currently being screened at film festivals nationally and internationally.

Flyer Boys is the story of a Ukrainian grandfather and his Canadian-born grandson who find themselves at both generational and cultural odds as they spend long summer days working together delivering flyers door-to-door, weaving through the iconic streets of Toronto. Overcoming tensions, both come to better understand each other’s values and appreciate their commonalities. It’s a heartwarming story of compromise and love in true Canadian fashion.

Flyer Boys is written and directed by Taras Lavren (Lesiuk) and produced by Annick Sheedy McLellan. It will have its official public Toronto premiere during the Toronto Shorts International Festival December 15-18. The film has also been accepted to the Roma Shorts Film Festival in Rome, Italy.

We look forward to sharing information on public screenings as they become available.

WHAT IS GIVING TUESDAY?

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. The idea caught on, and has grown around the world, inspiring hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

There are so many different ways to express generosity on Giving Tuesday and every day! Give time, make someone smile, help a neighbour, or make a donation. Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts.

We invite you to join the movement! Donate early HERE.

Thank you for your support in this season of giving!

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