January 2022 Canadian Newsletter |
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It’s hard to believe that we’ve now celebrated a second Christmas, New Year, Koliada and now Malanka during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are some great online Malanka events still taking place, including tonight, more details listed below!
Thank you to everyone who showed great generosity by making a Koliada gift to the UCC and or the UCC Charitable & Educational Trust this December. Your support sustains us and strengthens our ability to serve the community. If you’re able to make donation this year, please consider spreading it out into small monthly amounts, which will add up over the year.
Thank you to all the teachers and healthcare workers, especially those in our hospitals and care homes, who have been working so hard over the holidays to provide care and comfort to those in need.
UCC continues to lead our community’s response to Russia’s increasing aggression against Ukraine. We are meeting with high-ranking officials and speaking to the Canadian media to provide our community’s perspectives and policy recommendations.
This month, we need your help to make the #StandWithUkraine campaign a success on January 22, 2022. Please distribute and invite your friends and family, and reach out to your local MPs. It’s a critical time for our community to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people!
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Ihor Michalchyshyn
CEO & Executive Director
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Final Report of 2021 Community
Engagement Survey
On December 14th, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) released the Final Report of the 2021 Community Engagement Survey.
This was the first-ever national survey of self-identified Ukrainian Canadians. The project was conducted by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, supported by the Temerty Foundation and the UCC Charitable and Educational Trust. Over 4000 Ukrainian Canadians from all provinces and territories of Canada participated in the survey
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Ukrainians will fight — they have nowhere to go – Op-ed in the Toronto Star |
On December 9, the Toronto Star published an op-ed by UCC National President Alexandra Chyczij, The Ukrainians will fight – they have nowhere to go, about the need for a strong and unified international response to Russia’s escalation of aggression against Ukraine. To read the op-ed, please click here or see below:
[Continue Reading]
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UCC meets with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Amid escalating Russian military aggression against Ukraine, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) met with the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs on December 21st. The UCC briefed Minister Joly on policy recommendations to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine
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“We are thankful to Minister Joly for her strong support of Ukraine in the face of increasing Russian aggression,” said Alexandra Chyczij, UCC National President. “To deter further a Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is vital for Canada and our international allies to stand together and take action now.”
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UCC congratulates recipients of the Order of Canada |
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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) warmly congratulates Professors Roman Petryshyn and Professor Helene Polatajko on their appointment to the Order of Canada and Professor Edward J. Ratushny on his promotion to Officer of the Order of Canada. The appointments were announced today by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.
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"First Star I See Tonight: Ukrainian Christmas Traditions" by Orysia Tracz book winners! |
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"Christmas Star" by Natalia Shehin, from Dzerelo Children's Rehabilitation Centre winners! |
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Congratulations to the following donors who won their very own "First State I see Tonight" Ukrainian Christmas Traditions" Book:
- Elizabeth Burgess-Pint
- Stanley Kutcher
- Borden Osmak
- Christina Zwozdesky
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Congratulations to the following donor who won their very own "Christmas Star" painting
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Janine's Farewell Message |
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Dear Friends,
I want to wish you all a happy, safe and peaceful 2022. May this year be kind, full of abundance, and bear incredible opportunities for you and your family.
In the past five years, I have been fortunate enough to work and give back to my community. I have met and developed incredible relations with donors, volunteers, community leaders, UCC Board Members, and fantastic staff (Ihor, Lesia, Orest, Mariana, Danya, and Tara). Their stories and passion for Ukraine and Ukrainians in Canada have inspired and motivated me to do my utmost for our beloved community.
It is with bittersweet emotions that life keeps on moving, and we with it must strive to grow and pursue our dreams. I am both excited and sad to share with you the news that I am leaving the UCC family for an incredible opportunity to follow my passion and spread my wings. =
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Janine Kuzma, CFRE
UCC National Fund Development Manager
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Career Opportunity: UCC National Fundraising Officer |
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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual with a broad set of skills to execute the fundraising plan for Canada’s national voice of the Ukrainian Canadian community and for the UCC Charitable & Educational Trust. Application deadline: January 31, 2022.
The full and detailed job posting is on our website by clicking here.
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Pry Vatri Christmas Singalong |
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Приймаєте колядників?
But you’ll have to do the singing yourself!
Prompted by a request from one of our viewers, we've posted the Christmas 2021 Singalong on the CYM Hamilton YouTube Channel so that you can share it with friends and family that don't have Facebook. There are a few videos there that you might also enjoy!
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Recorded by Cassian Soltykevych, UCC National Secretary |
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Ukrainian Carols on the Hill |
A unique event at the Peace Tower in Ottawa named Christmas in Ukraine!
Ukrainian Christmas Carols were played at the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa January 7th, from 12:00 p.m. - 12:20 p.m. on the Carillon, by Dr. Andrea McCrady! Arrangement by Joanna Estelle (Storoschuk), a professional pianist, composer and arranger.
Веселих Свят і Щасливого Нового Року!
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Canada Summer Jobs Applications
open now until Jan 25th
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Canada summer Jobs is a program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which aims to provide flexible and holistic services to help all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market.
The Government of Canada aims to ensure that all CSJ funded job opportunities take place in a safe, inclusive, and healthy work environment free from harassment and discrimination.
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Kolyada Workshop with Marichka Marczyk - Jan 14th |
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Join the Kule Folklore Centre's staff and students at 12:00pm MST on January 14th as we celebrate Ukrainian winter holidays with Marichka Marczyk.
Marichka, a past KuFC Folklore Lunch presenter, will provide Ukrainian lyrics and English transliteration of several Ukrainian kolyady (Christmas carols) that you can follow as she sings. She will also share some Eastern European winter traditions.
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Online Malanka - Jan 15th |
Join Plast Winnipeg on January 15th, 2022 on YouTube, to watch an evening full of entertainment to celebrate Ukrainian New Years beginning at 6pm CST.
Stay tuned for updates, contests and important details through their website, or subscribe to their YouTube channel!
See you (and your slippers) soon…
На здоров’я!
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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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