March 2021 Canadian Newsletter |
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Today we welcome March, or berezen’, the first spring month (for some) is named after the birch trees (берези) which start showing their leaves and are often tapped for sap in Ukraine.
Last week it was wonderful to see a huge burst of materials celebrating 150 years since the birth of poet Lesia Ukrainka. Next week we will mark the birth of poet and artist Taras Shevchenko. Although these celebrations may not be taking place in the usual ways, I think they remind us of the richness of the Ukrainian literary tradition and its relevance in the modern world.
Easter is just a few weeks away, and there are many online workshops taking place to share and celebrate our rich cultural, religious, and artistic traditions. Our team is planning an engaging National Pysanka Campaign, to be launched in the coming weeks.
I hope that you and your family are well and looking at your options to register for a vaccine in your province as soon as possible. UCC continues to provide Covid-19 resources for the community and we appreciate your participation in our recent survey.
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Ihor Michalchyshyn
CEO & Executive Director
PS. Watch for the launch of the next video in our UCC 80th Anniversary series on the 1950s this week!
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phase your province is in
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7 Years of Russia’s Occupation of Crimea |
On February 25, The Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Media Initiative for Human Rights and Postcards for Prisoners held a briefing on: 7 Years of Russia’s Occupation of Crimea: Human Rights Trends and Call to Action from NGOs.
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Day of Resistance to Russian occupation of Crimea |
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On February 26, 2014, thousands of people, led by the indigenous Crimean Tatar People’s Representative Assembly – the Mejlis – gathered in front of the Parliament of Ukraine’s Autonomous Republic of Crimea to voice their protest against Russia’s occupation.
Today we honour their bravery and pay tribute to those who courageously resist Russia’s illegal occupation of Crimea.
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UCC calls on G7 to monitor Canadian investor’s court battle
with Ukrainian oligarchs
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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is closely monitoring a court battle between TIU Canada, one of the largest foreign investors in green energy in Ukraine, with Ukrainian oligarchs Igor Kolomoiskyi, Gennadiy Bogolyubov and Viktor Pinchuk and calls upon the G7 to do the same.
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Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred (Nebesna Sotnya) |
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On February 20, Ukraine and Ukrainians around the world mark the Day of Commemoration of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred (Nebesna Sotnya).
As we pay tribute to the memory of the Heavenly Hundred, we also honour thousands of brave Ukrainian soldiers who have given their lives defending Ukraine against Russia’s invasion.
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150 років з дня народження Леся Українка |
25 лютого виповнюється 150 років з дня народження видатної української поетеси, драматургині, першої української модерністки та громадської діячки Лариси Косач-Квітки, відомої світові як Леся Українка. Людини, яку Іван Франко назвав «єдиним мужчиною в нашому письменстві».
А ще вона знала більше 500 народних пісень, прекрасно грала на роялі, малювала картини. Саме їй ми завдячуємо появі в українській мові слів «промінь» і «напровесні». Була «одержимою» в творчості – однойменну поему написала за одну ніч, перебуваючи біля ліжка помираючого Сергія Мержинського.
Про ці та інші несподівані штрихи біографії Лесі Українки розповідає наша традиційна рубрика «Історичний календар»
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Applications Open for Fall 2021 UCC Parliamentary Internship |
Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2021 Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) Parliamentary Internship Program. Applications are due April 30, 2021.
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Taking Care of the future, Legacy/Planned Giving |
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I am very passionate about Legacy/Planned Giving. For many of us, this is the best way to make a significant charitable contribution that was not possible during our lifetime. When I decided to leave some money in my will, I experienced the amazing feeling of making a truly impactful gift and leaving something behind to the organization I am passionate about.
I am sure this is how our recent estate donors, Amelia "Emily" Johnston and Mykola & Maria Mys, felt when they decided to leave their legacy for the benefit of their community and charities they supported throughout their lives.
Emily had a heart full of love and generosity, and she appreciated the work of the UCC National, which she supported for over 11 years. She believed that only a strong Ukrainian Canadian organization could lead our community into a bright future. She was always grateful that her parents could feel "at home away from home" because of the strong Ukrainian Canadian Community.
Mykola and Maria always felt the importance of supporting their community, including the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, which they supported for over 14 years. When deciding which program to support, the Holodomor Education and Awareness Fund was their choice. Mykola felt that educating others about this tragedy was his duty as a survivor.
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Janine Kuzma, UCC National Fund Development Manager |
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Д-р Борислав Білаш
1 березня, 2021 р. ВІННІПЕҐ, МБ. Конґрес Українців Канади (Конґрес) висловлює глибокі співчуття з приводу смерті св.п. Д-ра Борислава Николи Білаша. Д-р. Білаш упокоївся 25 лютого, у віці 91 року.
Відданість Д-ра Білаша – шанованого громадського провідника та відомого педагога – українсько-канадській громаді, освіті та вихованню нашої молоді стала прикладом для нас усіх.
Родина просить пожертви в пам’ять Д-ра Бориславa Николи Білаша складати на
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Walter Gretzky
UCC expresses our sincere condolences to the Gretzky family on the death of Walter Gretzky.
As Canada’s Hockey Dad, Walter was beloved by many in Canada and around the world.
He was very proud of his Ukrainian heritage, and you can read more in his autobiography “On Family, Hockey and Healing.”
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UPDATES FROM UCC COMMITTEES |
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UCC National Ukrainian Education Council & UCC National Archives Committee |
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National Conference for Ukrainian Educators will feature more than 25 workshops on various topics. Featured speakers: Oksana Levytska, Chair | Ukrainian World Congress International Education Coordinating Council and Zoya Lytvyn, Head of NGO Osvitoriya.
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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Archives Committee, invite you to 'Save the date' for March 25th, 2021! This webinar will focus on Ukrainian Community Archives, updates on upcoming information sessions, and a question & answer period.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS |
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ACUA Alberta Council for the
Ukrainian Arts
Full list of Workshops
Full List of Workshops, Lectures, and Round Tables
THREADS THAT CONNECT
A Year-long Celebration of Ukrainian Embroidery & Textiles
All events offered in English and Ukrainian. Live translations will be provided.
Registered participants will receive participation link and instructions at least 24 hours prior to each event.
Participants need to register through our website below.
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Learn to make Ukrainian pysanky, also known as Ukrainian Easter eggs! Pysanky Kits available!
The Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Society of Vancouver Island is a non-profit organization established in 1978 to promoting Ukrainian Culture in Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island. In March, we are hosting a virtual pysanky workshop! This is a great opportunity to learn about this quintessential Ukrainian Easter folk tradition!
This event is a fundraiser for our local Ukrainian Cultural Centre which has been struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic. We sincerely appreciate your generosity!
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При Ватрі Ukrainian Sing along |
It's our anniversary - Pry Vatri Ukrainian Singalong has been virtual for a whole year!
Let's join in singing some of our favourite songs!
On Sunday March 21, 2021 we will be hosting a sing along to commemorate our anniversary.
Check our Facebook page at 7 pm and sing along (with lyrics provided!)
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Живе сприйняття слова, незабутні враження та емоції перенесуть в Україну 200 років потому, щоб подивитись на неї через внутрішній світ поета, бо творчість людини-дзеркало її душі.
Це не не просто шоу, це мандрівка у світ емоцій , мрій та спогадів через живе слово та образи.
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KUMF highlights: Vasyl Makhno
The Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation (KUMF) is presenting their Contemporary Ukrainian Emigre & Diaspora Literature event on March 7th at 1:00pm (EST).
The event will feature a public reading with Ukrainian writer, Vasyl Makhno.
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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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