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Ukrainian Canadian Congress Конґрес Українців Канади Congrès des Ukrainiens Canadiens

In October, Statistics Canada published data regardingCanada’s ethnocultural diversity. There are nearly 1.4million Canadians who self-identify as Ukrainians, morethan ever before!

Census data is used by governments to make decisionson funding education, health care, the arts andmulticultural programs. The UCC is exploringopportunities to analyze the census data in order tobetter serve our growing community. We look forwardto sharing more information with our community andmember organizations in an effort to learn more about

where and how Ukrainians in Canada live, work, go toschool and access services.

Our goal is to offer this analysis to the community foruse by anyone interested in learning more about ourcommunity (students of Ukrainian Canadian history,ethnographers, sociologists, demographers). The recentinformation will be of particular interest to communityorganizations who will be able to use this as part of theirplanning for the future.

The entire data set is available at Statistics Canada’swebsite www.census.gc.ca

Census 2016 - Where Ukrainian Canadians live

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Iryna Karpenko graduated from Kyiv College of IndustrialArts and the National Academy of Fine Art andArchitecture, Ukraine. She illustrated children’s books andmagazines in Ukraine and continued her artistic careerupon arrival to Edmonton in 2003. Iryna’s art work is basedon impressions from a mixture of different stories, songsand legends which surround our real and imagined, naturaland cultural, historic and prehistoric lives. Her favorite artmediums are watercolour, acrylic, etching and art on glass.

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This year’s Christmas card was painted and donated byrenowned Ukrainian Canadian artist Iryna Karpenko.

PROFILE

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It has been a very busy year at the Ukrainian CanadianCongress. There isn’t space here to describe everythingthat happened in 2017 but let me tell you about threeimportant developments.

With the extension of Operation Unifier, the signing of theDefense Cooperation Arrangement, the passage of theCanada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, the MagnitskyAct on sanctioning human rights violators, and the recentvisits by both the President and Prime Minister of Ukraine,Canada-Ukraine relations remain at the forefront of ourwork.

As you will see in this bulletin, our community isundertaking many new and exciting initiatives from coastto coast. The focus on education, arts and culture ishelping to bring together newcomers and youth. We havebeen growing in leaps and bounds on social media,meaning that more people than ever before read ournews releases and bulletins and are part of our onlinecommunity.

This is a time of year when many people reflect on theirblessings. UCC is blessed with supportive memberorganizations, committed volunteers, and loyal, generousdonors. Thanks to everyone who played a part in oursuccess, together let’s make 2018 our most successfulyear ever!

Останній рік був надзвичайно насичиним дпяКонґресу Українців Канади. В цьому бюлетені Визможете дізнатися про різні ініціативи та проектиКонґресу.

Конґрес щиро дякує нашим відданим складовиморганізаціям, громадам, волонтерам, та щиримжертводавцям. Ми дякуємо всім які своєю працеюдолучилися до наших успіхів. Разом ми запевнимо що2018 рік буде ще більш успішним для нашої громади!

Бажаю Вам всім щастя й здоров'я у новому році!

Христос Родився, Славімо Його!

I wish you all a safe, healthy and Merry Christmas and New Year!

Ihor MichalchyshynCEO and Executive Director

Merry Christmasand Happy New Year Христос Рождається!

Message from the CEO

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13-15-го жовтня у Ванкувері відбулися успішні річнізагальні збори Конґресу Українців Канади. Громадськіпровідники з усієї Канади зустрілися, щоб обговоритипрогрес праці над пріоритетами, визначеними в 2016 р.на ХХV трирічному конґресі у Реджайні.

Більше ніж 40 делегатів від складових організацій,провінційних рад й місцевих відділів обговорили триосновні напрямки роботи Конґресу:

- Розбудова українсько-канадської громади;

- Святкування та розвиток нашої українсько-канадськоїідентичності;

- Підтримка України

В суботу 14-го жовтня на бенкеті, присвяченомупартерству між Канадою та Україною та відзначеннюнагородами провідництва Конґресу, ВисокоповажнийГарджіт Саджан, Міністр Оборони Канади виступив зголовною промовою.

Успішні Річні Загальні Збори Конґресу Українців Канади відбулися в Ванкувері

“As of September 1, Canadian Armed Forces’ Joint TaskForce-Ukraine has trained more than 5580 Ukrainiansoldiers in over 140 courses. On my most recent trip to LvivI saw the ways the soldiers from Ukraine and Canada arebenefitting from the knowledge and experience from eachother. It is tremendous to see,” stated Minister Sajjan. “Weare cautiously optimistic about a potential peacekeepingmission in Ukraine, if there is the right mandate, and ifUkraine has a strong voice to ensure its needs are met –and that is very critical – that Ukraine’s needs are met.”

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Україна відкриє Консульство в Едмонтоні22-го вересня, під час візиту до Канади, ПрезидентУкраїни Петро Порошенко оголосив, що Україна відкриєКонстульство в Едмонтоні, Альберта.

Повноцінне та постійне консульство в Едмонтонізадоволить зростаючий попит на важливі консульськіпослуги.

„Це дуже важлива та приємна новина для українськоїгромади Альберти та всієї Канади,” заявила Олеся Луців-Андрійович, Президент провінційної ради АльбертиКонґресу Українців Канади. „Відкриття українськогоконсульства в західний Канаді сприятиме подальшомурозвитку культурних, соціальних та економічних зв’язківміж Канадою та Україною.“

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UCC President testifies at Defence Committee

On October 23, UCC National President Paul Grod testified at theHouse of Commons Standing Committee on National Defenceduring their study on Canada and Ukraine. Grod spoke about thepossibility of the deployment of a UN peacekeeping mission toeastern Ukraine. He stated that any such mission “must bedeployed to the entire territory of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. Itmust involve the withdrawal of all Russian troops and mercenariesand their weapons from Ukrainian territory. And it must bedeployed to the Russia-Ukraine border in order to prevent Russianmilitary, weapons and equipment from again infiltrating Ukrainianterritory. It goes without saying that Russia, as an aggressor state,cannot have its personnel on the mission.”

Grod called on Canada to take the lead in the internationalcommunity, stating, “Canada is uniquely placed to be a geopoliticalleader for such an approach and to also to lead an eventual UNpeacekeeping mission. We have a long and proud history ofparticipation in peacekeeping operations and we have theinternational credibility to rally support for such a plan.”

Magnitsky Act now the Law of the Land in Canada

On October 18, S-226 the Justice for Victims of Corrupt ForeignOfficials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law). The law allows Canada totarget foreign officials who are responsible for human rightsabuses and corruption by implementing asset freezes and travelbans against them. It is an important signal to the world thatCanada will not tolerate the violation of internationally recognizedhuman rights, and that officials who violate those rights are notwelcome in Canada.

The UCC advocated for the adoption of a Magnitsky Act inCanada. Russia continued to demonstrate its abject contempt forinternational law and human rights standards. There are currentlyover 40 Ukrainian citizens illegally imprisoned by Russia. It iscritical that the Government of Canada move swiftly to implementsanctions against Russian individuals and organizationsresponsible for violations of international law and the rights ofUkrainian citizens.

UCC testifies at Foreign Affairs Committee

On March 23, UCC CEO Ihor Michalchyshyn and UCC Senior PolicyAdvisor Orest Zakydalsky testified at the House of CommonsStanding Committee on Foreign Affairs and InternationalDevelopment during the Committee’s hearings on the Situationin Eastern Europe and Central Asia 25 Years after the End of theCold War.

Michalchyshyn and Zakydalsky stressed the importance of Canadacontinuing to play a leading role in the international community’ssupport for Ukraine while Ukraine defends itself against Russia’saggression. They called for Canada to provide Ukraine withdefensive weapons and significantly strengthen sectoral economicsanctions against Russia and personal sanctions against Russianofficials responsible for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Government Relations

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Ukraine’s Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman visitedCanada on October 30 to November 2. In Toronto, PrimeMinister Groysman met with a delegation of communityleaders. Prime Minister Groysman spoke at the TorontoGlobal Forum and attended the Canada-Ukraine BusinessForum, where bilateral trade opportunities arising out of therecently adopted Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement(CUFTA) were highlighted. The CUFTA came into force onAugust 1.

In Ottawa, Prime Minister Groysman met with Canada’sPrime Minister Justin Trudeau, and testified at a hearing ofthe House of Commons Standing Committee on InternationalTrade.

In Montreal, Prime Minister Groysman attended theCanadian-Ukrainian Roundtable on Cooperation in theAerospace sector, where the State Space Agency of Ukraineand the Canadian Space Agency signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding.

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Ukraine’s Prime Minister visits Canada

Interview with Halyna Paliychuk, UCC ParliamentaryIntern

Tell us about yourself?

I was born and raised in Kyiv, where I got my Master's degreein Law. I continued my postgrad education in University ofOslo, Lund University and University of British Columbia. I'vebeen working since my second year at Law school in the fieldof human rights. My hobby is writing. I have my own blog,three published books and a few publications in poetrycollections. I also do a lot of social work and like to beactively involved in community life.

What have you learned about Canada’s Parliament?

The most interesting thing I've learned about the Parliamentis that teamwork is essential here for effective leadership andgovernance. All team players have specific functions, buttogether they create a very effective mechanism. Moreover,the interaction between team players is incredible. I've noticedthat to succeed in a career here, you have to be humble, butat the same time very pro-active.

Tell us about some of the people you’ve met?

I meet exciting people every day. Having lunch at the tablenext to Ministers of International Development, Defence, orTransport, or sharing an elevator with MPs and having ashort chat with them is a common thing for me here. Iremember once I was heading home and met Justin Trudeauface to face at the door, and he said "Hi!" That was sounexpected!

What are you thinking about doing after the internship?

After the internship I would like to stay and work in theParliament or Government within Global Affairs. Being a veryinternational-oriented person, to realize my professional andleadership potential in international politics, internationalbusiness or international NGO sectors was always my dream.

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Prime Minister Groysman speaks at the Canada-Ukraine Business Forum -Toronto

Prime Minister Groysman speaks at the Toronto Global Forum

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Конґрес Українців Канади щиро дякує всім нашим жертводавцям та складовим організаціям з усієї Канади защедру підтримку.The Ukrainian Canadian Congress would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous financial support. With yourhelp UCC is able to make a real difference in continuing our strong relationship with the government to promote the interestsof our community in Canada, as well as helping the people of Ukraine to build a democratic society and defend themselvesagainst Russia’s aggression.

Велика Вам подяка та низький уклін!

Hantzsch, Michael Hawryluk Family Foundation - John & OllieHolowka, Eugene & Halyna Howbold, Martin Howbold, Paul Brent Hyworon, Demyan & DariaIwaniura, John Jakubow, Andre Kalymon, Basil & Olia Komarnicky, PaulKopylech, Andrea Lysyk, Olena Malard, Nicolas Maleckyj, Andrew & Motria KyzyczMarzotto, Marc Michalchyshyn, IhorMigus, PaulMikolynsky, VasilOchrym, AlexOchrym, George Pochmursky, Alexander Porylo, Olga Powalinsky, Rev. Fr. Patrick Roman, Eugene & RenataSalnick, Leslie Shostak, PeterSzyptur, Hania Tatarniuk, Myron & GloriaTatarniuk, MyronTeliszewsky, Andrij

Ukrainian Canadian Professional &Business Association of CalgaryUkrainian Self Assoc. Edmonton Branch

Ukrainian Canadian Social ServicesEdmontonZakydalsky, Oksana

Friends of UCC Bachynski, MaryBasaraba, Joseph & Eunice Bayrachny, PeterBudyk, Nestor & Alexis Kochan-BudykBulchak, Alexandra Canada Ukraine Chamber of CommerceChartchenko, Borys Contract Supply CorporationCup, BohdanCybulsky, AndreyFranko, Ivan & Karen Yarmol-FrankoHopcroft, GrantHuculak, Roma Lydia Hwozdulych, Boris MacIntyre, Brett & Vera Sluzar-MacIntyreMomotiuk, HarryMyhal, DanielNebesio, MariaPetryshyn, Roman & MarusiaPerun, TeklaRomsa, Gerald Steck, Ulana Szuchewycz, Bohdan Tkaczuk, Irene

Atlantic CouncilIhnatowycz Family FoundationTemerty, James

ESTATESEstate of Wasyl Shelest Estate of Yanick family

Holodomor Research EducationConsortiumTemerty Family Foundation

To learn more about becoming a member of the President’s Cabinet, Circle or Club, please call us at 1-866-942-4627Lists accurate to October 31, 2017

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UCC Advisory Council

The UCC Advisory Council is comprised of prominent and exemplarysupporters of the Ukrainian Canadian community who havedemonstrated outstanding leadership and have made significantcontributions to the community. Members of the Advisory Councilare nationally recognised and respected Canadians who providestrategic guidance, expertise and cognitive strengths to help shapethe current and future priorities of the Ukrainian Canadiancommunity and who provide meaningful input and support to theUCC as the umbrella organization for one of the most dynamic andinfluential communities in Canada.

The Advisory Council provides strategic advice to the President andthe Executive Committee of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.

Advisory Council Chair: James C. Temerty, C.M.

Vice-Chair: Ian Ihnatowycz

Honourary Members:

His Eminence Metropolitan Yurij Kalistchuk, Primate of theUkrainian Orthodox Church of Canada

Most Rev. Lawrence Huculak, OSBM, Metropolitan of theUkrainian Catholic Church of Canada

MembersSenator Raynell Andreychuk, representing SaskatchewanMs. Delores Buka-Huculak, Chairperson – Huculak FoundationMr. Borys Chabursky, President – SHI ConsultingDr. Eugene Czolij, President – Ukrainian World CongressMr. Roman S. Dubczak, Managing Director & Head of GlobalInvestment Banking – CIBC World MarketsMr. Andrew Hladyshevsky, Q.C., President – Ukrainian CanadianFoundation of Taras ShevchenkoConsul Lubomyr (Mir) Huculak, Honourary Consul of Ukraine inBritish ColumbiaMr. John Iwaniura, President – Caravan Logistics Group Inc.Mr. Jurij Klufas, President – KONTAKT Media GroupMs. Olena Koszarny, Co-founder and CEO – Horizon CapitalMr. Bohdan Kupych, Vice President – KM CoreMr. Roman Medyk, Chairman – Buduchnist Credit UnionMr. Eugene Melnyk, Owner – Ottawa SenatorsMr. George Myhal, President and CEO – Partners ValueInvestments IncMr. Taras Pidzamecky, President – Ukrainian Credit UnionMr. Zenon Potoczny, President – Shelton Canada CorporationMr. Eugene Roman, Chief Technology Officer – Canadian TireCorporationMr. Arthur Sawchuk, retired chairperson – Manulife FinancialCorporationMr. Fred Shlapak, Chairman – SiGe SemiconductorsMr. Andre Sochaniwsky, Chairman – Ukrainian Credit UnionHonourable Mr. Ed Stelmach, former Premier of AlbertaDr. Marta Witer, Ontario Association of OptometristsMr. Eugene Zaraska, Chairman – ZAK FoundationMr. Gene Zwozdesky, former Speaker – Alberta LegislativeAssemblyTo learn more about the UCC Advisory Council, its roles andresponsibilities, please visit the Advisory Council page www.ucc.ca

Oksana LevytskaChair, UCC National Ukrainian Education Council

The UCC National Ukrainian Education Council aims its work atcreating public awareness of Ukrainian schools in Canada andpromoting enrolment in them along with broadening thenetwork of Ukrainian heritage schools in Canada. The NUECactively supports provincial and city educational councils ininvestigating the possibility of extending bilingual Ukrainianprograms in the provinces where such programs don't exist.

We welcome new Ukrainian language schools and programsthat opened their classes for students in 2017-2018: UnitedUkrainian School (Morden, Manitoba) and Ridna Shkola UNF(Sudbury, Ontario). We wish them a continued success ineducating the Ukrainian Canadian youth!

The NUEC is continuing to facilitate communication betweenUkrainian language schools in order to enable sharing ofresources and information and to continue the work of thenetworking projects. As part of sharing resources andinformation, www.shkola.ucc.ca has been continuously updatedwith new resource materials available for educators andstudents‘ contests info.

The Ukrainian Language Education Centre (ULEC) of theCanadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS, University ofAlberta) will host the next National Ukrainian Teachers'Conference, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2018.

An exciting new professional development with the 2018conference will be its ONLINE format. We will be sending youperiodic updates concerning the details of how this meet-upwill be conducted (including both plenary sessions andbreakouts for cities/regions involved), as well as about theconference program itself, and inviting your input.

We look forward to keeping you informed about our plans forthe 2018 conference and anticipate broad participation, as theInternet space helps to overcome geographic and time barriersrelated to teacher involvement!

UCC National Ukrainian Education Council

National Ukrainian Teachers Conference to be held May 5, 2018

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From Southwestern Ontario to the Maritime Provinces toVancouver Island and back to Ontario, the HolodomorMobile Classroom (HMC) has been on the road this summersince July, visiting communities throughout Canada, manyfor the first time – Moncton NB, St. John NB, Halifax NS,Sydney NS, Prince Edward Island, Victoria, Vancouver andRichmond BC. Visitors to the HMC at community eventscontinued to express their gratitude for the opportunity tolearn about this Genocide while questioning how theHolodomor was hidden for so long.

The Holodomor National Awareness Tour continues toengage students throughout Canada with a one-hourinteractive lesson. During this lesson students become“detective researchers” looking at artifacts to get a betterunderstanding of what was happening during the time of theHolodomor. Learning about a past atrocity can preparestudents can take a stand in preventing them fromhappening today.

The Holodomor National Awareness Tour is currentlyworking on a second lesson, Breaking the Sound Barrier,which develops students’ critical thinking skills to understandthe importance of standing up against misinformation.Canada’s values of democracy, diversity, tolerance andrespect for human rights are highly regarded throughout theworld, and it is up to our youth to safeguard them foreveryone.

Since the Holodomor National Awareness Tour took to theroad two years ago, over 24,000 students, teachers andmembers of the public have visited the HMC. Our journeyof Holodomor awareness continues across Canada, ensuringthat the story is told and never forgotten. May the Memoryof the Victims be Eternal.

Вічная Пам’ять.

The National Holodomor Education CommitteeThe National Holodomor Education Committee of the UCCis working with educators across Canada to once againcommemorate the 84th anniversary of the Holodomor, theUkrainian Genocide of 1932-33, on Friday, November 24th,2017 in schools, and on Saturday, November 25, 2017around the world, in keeping with the commemorationceremonies that will take place in Ukraine.

The Holodomor Research Education Consortium (HREC) isalso sponsoring a new initiative for next year's 85thAnniversary of the Holodomor, the 2018 HREC EducatorPrize: Holodomor Lesson Plan Development. The prize isintended to foster the development of innovative, creativeand interactive lessons for grades K-12 that develop criticalthinking skills while addressing the topic of the Holodomor.Individual prizes will vary up to but not exceeding $1,000.00CDN and will be awarded per grade level based on thequality of submissions.

For further information and to download the application form, pleasevisit: http://holodomor.ca

The Holodomor National Awareness Tour (HNAT)continued its travels across Canada this past summer,engaging communities and schools about the Holodomor,the Famine-Genocide of 1932 – 1933, during which millionsof Ukrainians died of starvation by the Soviet regime.

At Pier 21 National Immigration Museum in Halifax

In British Columbia

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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) Canada 150 project,Youth Engaging Youth, has been a resounding success! This springand summer across Canada, we've organized over fifty eventsinvolving thousands of participants, bringing together UkrainianCanadian youth with youth from across Canada. Thank you to theDepartment of Canadian Heritage for their partnership funding ofthis significant initiative.Our dynamic youth projects have included concerts, sportingevents and cultural celebrations. We've run intercultural danceand art camps as well as workshops showcasing Ukrainian folk arttraditions. Partnerships with Canada's Indigenous Peoples havebuilt bridges of understanding and friendship. Discussions ofchallenging social issues have helped us better understand theexperiences of our fellow Canadians such as refugees and newimmigrants. Indeed, Ukrainian Canadian youth have shown howthey actively participate and celebrate Canada's multiculturalsociety.Planning for a special Canada 150 project began nearly two yearsago when Andrea Kopylech, chair of the Ukrainian Canadian ArtsNetwork (UCAN), brought together a group of community leadersto generate ideas. Led by Paul Migus and assisted by Jane Kolbe,Andriy Sawchuk, Borys Gengalo and others, the group set to workdeveloping a concept. The Canadian government accepted theUCC proposal for our community to take an active role in theCanada 150 celebrations.This past spring UCC hired five Community Animators to bringthese ideas to life, and in this bulletin you can see the great resultsof their work. We congratulate everyone involved, especially themany youth who participated in our Canada 150 events whichtruly demonstrated our community's commitment to amulticultural Canada.

Ihor MichalchyshynCEO and Executive Director

CELEBRATING CANADA’S

SESQUICENTENNIAL

Paul Grod, UCC President, with Arif Virani, MP and ParliamentarySecretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage responsible forMulticulturalism, and Alexandra Chyczij, UCC First Vice President. Yavir Dance Group performing at the St. Demetrius Catholic School

picnic in celebration of Canada 150.

ONTARIOTeaching other communities about our own, allthe while learning about another’s, is one ofthe best ways to spend a summer. #YEY150Ontario pulled off over 10 events within 4months that focused on youth engagement,arts, cultures, learning opportunities, socialawareness and issues, as well as talentdevelopment and personal health. As theCommunity Animator I was lucky to work withand learn from some incredible people.

Volunteers pose with their gift bags at the end of the Draw Your Canadaevent on Canada Day in Humber Bay Park West.

A visitor reading the personalletters of Patricia Carpenter, oneof the two murdered Indigenouswomen in whose honour Shadesof Our Sisters was created.

Liteyears performing at theOntario BandsMash on August5th at the Smiling Buddha bar.

SofiyaYusypovych,CommunityAnimator:Ontario

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BRITISH COLUMBIAWhile preparing Youth Engaging Youth eventsin BC I was trying to develop projects whichcover different important current issues suchas environment, sport, social Justice, humanrights, inclusion, business, innovation, arts andculture, or even a mix of some of them. As aresult, I am proud of our 12 fabulous events inBC! It was a pleasure to work withcommunities, organizations and individualswho made this happen.

BC Youth Celebrate Diversity event (30 June, Richmond).

Ukrainian youth delegation and guest speaker at Young EntrepreneursExchange event (July 3, New Westminster/Coquitlam).

Reality Mix Up event, YoungUkrainians and their Canadian andinternational friends experiencing360 film in virtual reality (30 July,North Vancouver).

Kolomeyka Got Talent, childrencreate Diversity Flag (August 6,Aldergrove).

HalynaPaliychuk,CommunityAnimator:British Columbia

With the Youth Engaging Youth project, Albertasaw a variety of events that involved numerouscommunities within the province. All of ourevents helped bring together people that maynot have interacted as thoroughly as they did.There was a focus to bring performances fromother cultures to Ukrainian events as well asengage the Ukrainian Canadian communitywith people from other ethnicities, cultures,religions and backgrounds.

ALBERTA

Ukrainian kids learning Greek dancing.

Campers bury their counsellor at beach day.

The winners of the arm wrestlingcompetition at the Ukrainianpavilion at Heritage Days.

A child enjoys the puddles at theCanada Day Spectacular.

ChristinaKushka,CommunityAnimator:Alberta

Mural Event- Painting the 'YouthEngaging Youth' Mural inWinnipeg's North End.

Zabava- Campers dancing thenight away at a Zabava in Gimli.

When starting this project, the most excitingaspect was knowing that there were no limitsas to what could be accomplished. Ukrainianyouth have positively represented our cultureto various multicultural communities throughfun and enjoyable events, which were heldthroughout the summer months. To see youngCanadians actively working together, whilecreating strong connections is a promising wayto lead into the next 150 years.

MANITOBA

Thompson Camp. Youth learning how to Ukrainian Dance at camp inPaint Lake Provincial Park.

Soccer Tournament. The Soccer Tournament's winning teamcelebrating their victory at Ukrainian Park Camp.

Orysia Karpa,CommunityAnimator:Manitoba

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While this summer has kept me busy goingfrom city to city working on various initiatives,it has been very rewarding to do artisticprojects, cultural workshops, and multiculturalentertainment events with Saskatchewanyouth. From hosting beginner dance and breadworkshops to celebrating Ukrainianimmigration to Canada, young people wereexcited to give their time to enrich theircommunity through volunteerism.

SASKATCHEWAN

Lt. Gov. Of Saskatchewan congratulates daughter of newly sworn-inCanadian at the Kyiv Pavilion's citizenship ceremony, June 1, 2017, in Regina.

Volunteers and kids celebrate Canada Day by painting Ukrainianand Canadian iconic symbols on June 1, 2017, in Prince Albert.

Nykole King, CommunityAnimator:Saskatchewan

Kids at Green Grove Orthodox Camp create a maple leaf mosaic ofartwork with a Ukrainian flair on July 17, 2017, in Wakaw .

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Hill 70 Memorial, Konowal Walk opened to public

The Centennial Commemoration of the Battle of Hill 70 took placeat the Hill 70 Memorial Park in Loos-en-Gohelle, France on August22 and the Hill 70 Memorial Park was officially opened to thepublic.

On August 15-25, 1917, the Canadian Corps battled the Germanarmy near Lens, France. The objective was to relieve pressure onallied forces at Passchendaele and to seize high ground – Hill 70.Canadian forces were successful, capturing Hill 70 and holding itagainst counterattacks – at an immense cost of almost 9000soldiers killed or wounded.

Corporal Filip Konowal, a Ukrainian Canadian, was one of sixCanadians awarded the Victoria Cross for his valour at the Battleof Hill 70. A Konowal Walk is part of the Hill 70 Memorial.

Several members of Corporal Konowal’s family, including hisgranddaughter Liliane Vena, took part in the commemoration.They were joined by a delegation from the Ukrainian Canadiancommunity, led by Paul Grod, National President of the UCC andAlexandra Chyczij, First-Vice President of the UCC.

Ms. Vena, Corporal Konowal’s granddaughter, said, “It wasimportant for our family to come here to France to pay tribute tothe memory of my grandfather Filip Konowal, and to the memoryof the many thousands of Canadians who fought here with valour.This Memorial will stand as an eternal testament to their sacrificeand their bravery.”

We would like to thank the many donors to the Hill 70 Project fromthe Ukrainian Canadian community, whose generosity made thisMemorial a success.

Memorial plaque about Cpl. Filip Konowal located at the Hill 70 Memorialin Lens, France

Family of Cpl. Filip Konowal at the Hill 70 memorial in Lens, France

Ukrainian Canadians gather at the Hill70 Memorial in Lens, France

100TH ANNIVERSARYOF THE BATTLE OF HILL 70

Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk, Commander of the Canadian Army,speaking at Hill 70 commemoration in Lens, France

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Site Unveiled for Canada’s Memorial to the Victims of Communism

On November 2, 2017, the dedication of the site for Canada’sMemorial to the Victims of Communism – Canada, A Land of Refugetook place in Ottawa. The UCC announced a contribution of $25,000to the Memorial.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and ArifVirani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage(Multiculturalism) took part in the solemn ceremony.

“The UCC makes this donation to honour and pay tribute to all thosewho suffered the brutality and cruelty of over 70 years of SovietCommunist occupation of Ukraine,” stated Paul Grod, NationalPresident of the UCC. “It is very important that Canada remembersthe victims of Communist terror and imperialism. This Memorial willensure that our children may learn the lessons of history so that thesecrimes are never committed again.”

The UCC expresses its sincere gratitude to the many UkrainianCanadians whose donations have made the construction of theMemorial to the Victims of Communism possible.

UCC CEO Ihor Michalchyshyn and UCC Executive Board member CassianSoltykevych attended the site dedication for the Victims of CommunismMemorial in Ottawa

SUSK CongressThe 2017 SUSK Congress was a triumphant success, with over50 delegates from across Canada gathering in the nation’scapital for a special Canada150 celebration. Highlights includedour reception co-hosted with the Ukrainian Embassy to Canada,a tour through Parliament Hill, and an unforgettable zabava with‘Hloptsi z Mista’ along the Dow’s Lake Pavilion. We would liketo thank the Community Foundation of Ottawa for supportingour initiative, which also featured multicultural programmingin light of Canada’s sesquicentennial.

Celebrating Milestones2018 will mark two important milestones for SUSK - not onlyhas it been 50 years since the first Student issue was published,next year will also mark the 65th anniversary of SUSK. Over theyears, SUSK’s activity has seen substantial movements ofactivism, but also periods of inactivity. SUSK is fortunate to havebroken out of its dormancy since 2007 with steady growth. Thelast year and this upcoming year are some of our mostimportant years yet - reviving/building even more clubs acrossCanada and also diversifying revenue streams to even outsidethe Ukrainian community. Stay tuned for some updates as wecelebrate these anniversaries in style.

A New YearThe new 2017-18 executive has been active across Canada. InSeptember, the executive had the chance to meet PrimeMinister Justin Trudeau, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko,as well as various Cabinet Ministers. SUSK also made a specialvisit to Barrie Ontario to help establish a new club comprisedof recent newcomers who look forward to a very promisingyear. The SUSK executive and staff have collectively managedto meet student clubs in each province this year!

Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union (SUSK)

In light of its upcominganniversary, ‘Student’ has beenredesigned with a modern look,but also paying homage to its richlegacy (available for free atstudent.susk.ca). New initiativeswill unfold this year, includinglocal region events, youth-oriented outreach with UCCprovincial councils, and executingSUSK’s largest Congress to date.

Stay tuned for more!

Delegates gather at Parliament HIll for the 2017 SUSK Congress

Ukrainian Canadian Congress announces$25,000 contribution to Memorial

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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - AlbertaProvincial Council (UCC-APC) recognizesleaders and exemplary volunteers annually.This year the Executive Hetman Award waspresented to Lieutenant-General PaulWynnyk. This award represents theUkrainian Community's gratitude for hisleadership in the Canadian Military andOperation Unifier. Other Executive HetmanAward winner are are Iryna and OleksiyKarpenko (Art for Aid founders) and KevinRoyle (Fire Fighters Aid to Ukraine).

A full list of award winners is available on theUCC Alberta website at www.uccab.ca

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan ProvincialCouncil held its 23rd annual Nation Builders & CommunityRecognition Awards luncheon and awards presentation at theArt Hauser Centre in Prince Albert on November 5, 2017.Some 225 friends, family and guests gathered to recognizethe outstanding achievements and meritorious contributionsof some of this province’s notable citizens.

A full list of award winners is available at www.ucc.sk.ca

UCC Saskatchewan Provincial Council NATION BUILDERS & COMMUNITYRECOGNITION AWARDS

UCC Manitoba Provincial Council was pleased to honour therecipients of the 2017 Bulava Award. The Bulava Award is anannual event dedicated to the celebration andacknowledgement of Manitobans who have volunteeredtheir time, energy and expertise to enhance our UkrainianCanadian community in Manitoba ensuring it remains strong,vibrant and active for future generations.

A full list of winners is available on the UCC Manitobawebsite at www.uccmb.ca

UCC Manitoba Provincial Council BULAVA AWARDS

Lieutenant-GeneralPaul Wynnyk

Photo: Norbert Ivan

Photo: Mark Zukoskey

UCC Alberta Provincial Council HETMAN AWARDS

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Olya Grod, chairperson

I’m very pleased to update you on the work of the UkrainianCanadian Arts Network (UCAN).

We work to support a vibrant Ukrainian arts community that inspirescreativity and innovation and is part of the fabric of how we live andwork, not only in our Ukrainian communities, but as a diverse andan integral component of the multicultural tapestry of Canada.

Our online artist directory is a strategic resource for all Canadianslooking to connect with Ukrainian Canadian artists. It's a way forpeople to find artists for performances and commissions.

This winter we are working to improve and expand the artistdirectory. I encourage anyone involved in the arts and culturecommunity to visit our website and join our directory – it’s free!

www.nac.ucc.ca

UCC VP Aleaxandra Chyczij (3rd from left) brought greetings to theCapital Ukrainian Festival in Ottawa

UCC delegation Bloor Street West Ukrainian Festival parade -Toronto

UCC delegation participated in the National Remembrance DayService in Ottawa

Montreal Ukrainian Festival, UCC CEO Ihor Michalchyshyn withUCC Quebec President Halyna Holowka - Montreal

President Poroshenko with Ukrainian Canadians awarded for their work for Ukraine

L to R – UCC Provincial Council Presidents Oksana Bondarchuk (Manitoba), Olesia Luciw-Andryjowycz (Alberta), Mary Ann Trischuk (Saskatchewan), Gregory Kowryha (VicePresident, UCC Quebec, representing UCC Quebec President Halyna Holowka), AnnaKuprieieva (Ontario) Natalie Jatskewich (BC)

Message from UCAN

Silver Sponsors

FriendsBohyni, Cholkan and Stepczuk, LLP Chartered Accountants,

Future Bakery, Eugene and Renata Roman, Ukrainian Women's Organization of Canada-Toronto Branch & UWOC-CUSP, Michael & Christina Wertelecky

Media Sponsors

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UKRAINIAN CANADIAN COMMUNITYHONOURS UKRAINE’S INVICTUS TEAM

SEPTEMBER 24-30, 2017SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 www.ucc.ca www.invictusgames2017.com

National Office – Ottawa130 Albert Street, Suite 806Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4

Telephone: (613) 232-8822

Ukrainian Canadian CongressCongrès des Ukrainiens-Canadiens

Head Office 203-952 Main StreetWinnipeg, Manitoba R2W 3P4Tel: (204) 942-4627 Fax: (204) 947-3882Website: www.ucc.ca Email: ucc@ucc.ca

This was the first time Ukraine participated in the InvictusGames, an international sports event for wounded,injured and ill veterans and soldiers. The Games wereheld in Toronto, September 23-30. Ukraine’s team of 15(first team) and 13 (reserve) warrior-athletes participatedin six events: athletics; power-lifting; swimming; archery;cycling and indoor rowing.

Over 500 guests attended the event. Proceeds from theGala will be directed through the UCC Ukraine WoundedWarriors Fund for the assistance of wounded soldiers inUkraine, through the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF).The UCC expresses its sincere gratitude to the Galasponsors, volunteers and participants, whose generosityand hard work has enabled us to create this Fund.

Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister ofCanada, His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, President ofUkraine, and First Lady of Ukraine Ms. MarynaPoroshenko attended the Gala.