April 13, 2007 -- On April 5, 2007, community leader, teacher, promoter of multiculturalism, and supporter of educational and charitable causes Sonia Morris passed away in BC at the age of 73. Details

April 5, 2007 -- WCP cup is soon to be one of Saskatchewan's most popular and largest multicultural sporting events. The idea resembles that of the FIFA World cup. The WCP Cup tournament is represented by soccer players from across Saskatchewan. Players represent countries of their heritage in a week-long tournament to crown the WCP champion.
   This year, Team Ukraine will be participating in this tournament. If you are interested in sponsoring or donating to Team Ukraine, please contact Michael Bauer. The players will definitely try harder with added support from the Ukrainian community. WCP website

April 3, 2007 -- UCC National is working in partnership with the Ukrainian Embassy in Canada to plan a Testimonial Dinner in honour of former Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. The event is being organized to pay tribute to Mr. Mulroney, who was the Prime Minister when Canada officially recognized Ukraine following its proclamation of Independence in August 2001. Details

March 26, 2007 -- Features in the Spring issue: Immigration to Saskatchewan; cheap long distance rates to Ukraine; What goes into an Easter basket and why; Coming Soon: Live Free for a Year Lottery III; UCC-SPC Annual General Meeting and Board Elections announcement; plus much more. It is currently at the printers and should be in homes by April 5. In the meantime, you can preview it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

March 26, 2007 -- On Wednesday 21 March, Paul Ortynsky passed away at Canora Hospital. Paul was a long-time activist in the Ukrainian community of Canora and Saskatchewan, serving many years on the Board of UCC-SPC. He was named a UCC-SPC Nation Builder in 1999. Details

March 21, 2007 -- Bishop Filevich Ukrainian Bilingual School - Saskatoon invites applications for teaching positions at Bishop Filevich Ukrainian Bilingual School ... To ensure full consideration please submit application complete with a pastoral reference on or before April 5, 2007. Details

March 12, 2007 -- The Ukrainian Catholic University Summer Schools
are an Academic Centre for learning in an international context
and a forum for fostering intercultural understanding and spiritual
growth ... Every summer from late May to early August, UCU welcomes some 400 people from all over the world to its wide variety of courses, mostly within the liberal arts and social sciences. More

February 20, 2007 -- Has your mother or grandmother ever told you about her life as a pioneer, the hardship, isolation, hard work and loneliness she faced?... a sculpture to honour these outstanding women [is] to be placed in Saskatoon's downtown area. This is your chance to pay tribute to the pioneer women in your family. Details

February 5, 2007 -- The Canora Branch of the UCC held its Annual General Meeting on Monday 29 January. The following members were elected to the executive: President -- Taras Korol; Vice-President -- Pat Marchinko; Secretary -- Irene Schigol; Treasurer -- Alice Derow.
   Sincere thanks go out to Paul Ortynsky, the out-going President, for his dedication and many years of volunteer work. The Board of UCC-SPC welcomes to its body and looks forward to working with the newly-elected president, Taras Korol.

December 14, 2006 -- In October UCC-SPC announced its first Christmas card contest inviting Ukrainian youth 18 years and under to submit a drawing or painting based on the theme Let's celebrate Christmas: Ukrainian Traditions in Our Home. More

December 11, 2006 -- Features in the Winter issue: Nation Builders & Community Recognition Awards Luncheon in Saskatoon; Free Ukrainian Book project: UCC-SPC supports children in Ukrainian language programs; Experiencing the Spirit of Christmas: Holy Supper and other Ukrainian traditions; UCC-SPC's Christmas card contest for Saskatchewan youth: Whose artwork will be represented on our Christmas cards?; Internment: Historic Agreement-in-principle between Government of Canada and Ukrainian Canadian community being reinterpreted; plus much more. It is currently at the printers and should be in homes the week of December 18-22. In the meantime, you can preview it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

Seven million Ukrainians were starved to death in the breadbasket of Europe

• At the same time the Soviet regime was dumping 1.7 million tons of grain on Western markets.
• The famine was engineered by the Soviet regime.
• It was an act of genocide designed to undermine the social basis of Ukrainian national resistance.
• One in three children perished in the Holodomor.
• At the height of the Famine, Ukrainian villagers were dying at the rate of:
  • 17 per minute,
  • 1,000 per hour,
  • 25,000 per day

November 24, 2006 -- "... Seventy four years ago, from April 1932 to November 1933 in approximately 500 days, some 7 to 10 million people, a third of who were children, died of famine. For the first time in human history, a government used the confiscation of a harvest as a weapon for the destruction of the people. In 1932-33, Ukraine lost every fourth or fifth person...." Bilingual UCC Statement (PDF)

November 16, 2006 -- Guests from across Saskatchewan and Canada, among them His Honour the Honourable Dr. Gordon Barnhart, Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan and Her Honour Mrs. Naomi Barnhart, attended a sold-out awards luncheon in Saskatoon on November 5th to pay tribute to ten very special people. Details

November 10, 2006 -- Academy Award-winning actor Walter Jack Palance (Walter Palahniuk) passed away Friday at the age of 87. Proud of his Ukrainian heritage, he was chairman of the Hollywood Trident Foundation which promotes the contribution of Ukrainians in the film industry to world culture and assists young actors of Ukrainian descent; he was involved in public recognition campaigns for Ukraine's Holodomor and narrated the film Between Hitler and Stalin.

November 1, 2006 -- A dedicated community leader, entrepreneur and family man, Alex Chomyn passed away Sunday, October 29, 2006 at the age of 93. Details

October 25, 2006 -- Long-time Regina community activist Sonia Sagasz passed away the evening of Tuesday, October 24, 2006. In recognition of her contributions she was a recipient of the Taras Shevchenko Medal and the UCC-SPC's Nation Builder award (2001). Details

October 24, 2006 -- Page 19 of the fall issue listed an incorrect phone number to the Veselka Prince Albert & District Culture & Heritage Club. Please call 306-763-2396 if you are interested in purchasing a CD.

October 19, 2006 (updated from Oct 11) -- Ten honourees will be recognized for their achievements at this year's luncheon Sunday, November 5, 2006 at the Delta Bessborough Hotel (Battleford Room) in Saskatoon. Cocktails are at 12 p.m. with lunch served at 1 p.m. For tickets or local contact information, call UCC-SPC toll-free 1-888-482-2772 (652-5850 in Saskatoon). MasterCard, Visa & Diners Club accepted. Briefly about the honourees | Media release

October 16, 2006 -- Nation Builder Bernard Korchinski passed away on Friday, October 13, 2006. Funeral services will be held at St. Athanasius Ukrainian Catholic Church in Regina, SK on Thursday, October 19 at 11 a.m. Details

October 13, 2006 -- UCC-SPC is pleased to continue its annual support of youth literacy and Education Week. This year, Education Week takes place 15-21 October. The theme is Наші діти... наші школи... наше майбутнє / Our Children... Our Schools... Our Future More

October 11, 2006 -- This Saturday, October 14, Ukrainian Christians throughout the world will observe the holiday known in Ukrainian as "Pokrova," and will honour the memory of the heroic veterans of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA)... Іn Ukraine, leftist organizations have announced their intent to prevent any commemoration of UPA, by force if necessary. Details

October 11, 2006 -- You are invited to a celebration commemorating this milestone in Saskatoon with events acknowledging our history and looking forward to our future together. Details

October 5, 2006 -- Features in the Fall issue, which focuses on education, include: UCC-SPC's Live Free for a Year Lottery II Prize Winners List; Nation Builders & Community Recognition honourees list; activity update from UCC-SPC's Standing Committee on Immigration; first Ukrainian bilingual school opens in Saskatchewan plus much more. It is currently at the printers and should be in homes the week of October 16-20. In the meantime, you can preview it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

September 26, 2006 -- Saskatchewan's first K-8 Ukrainian-English Bilingual School will be blessed and officially opened at a celebration Thursday, September 28th starting at 1 PM. Bishop Filevich Ukrainian Bilingual School also has its own website with details of Thursday's program.

September 13, 2006 -- UCC-SPC and the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage invite you to a reception with Dr. Ihor Lossovskyi, Ph.D., Consul-General of Ukraine, in Toronto, Canada on Friday, 15 September 2006, 4:30 PM Faculty Lounge, 2nd Floor St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan (1437 College Drive). Here is an opportunity to discuss the current political situation in Ukraine with one of her chief diplomats.

September 13, 2006 -- (September 15 starting at 8:30 AM in Saskatoon.) While daily political change is taking place in Ukraine, its economy continues to grow and, with it, opportunity for investment and trade. It is “business as usual” according to Ukraine’s business community. Details

September 13, 2006-- Beginners, intermediate and advanced. Details

September 12, 2006 -- Congratulations are offered to the organizers
of REGINA GERMAN DAYS, Regina’s German-Canadian Society “Harmonie”
and the Saskatchewan German Council Inc. More

September 11, 2006 -- Walter Podiluk passed away on Sunday at the age of 79. Sincere condolences are extended to family and friends by UCC-SPC Board and staff. Details.

September 11, 2006 -- Weekly practices start Monday, September 18, Sponsored by UCC Saskatoon. Details

September 11, 2006 -- Starting Wednesday, September 13 until May 2007. Sponsored by UCC Regina. Details

September 5, 2006 -- Please come and join us! The Regina Ukrainian Folk Choir is looking for new choir members for the 2006-7 season. Details

September 5, 2006 -- Rushnychok Ukrainian Folk Dance Inc. will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary next year. A date has been set for Saturday, June 2, 2007. The event will include a supper, performance & dance to follow at the new hall in Martensville. Please contact Kerri at bkhryniuk @ sasktel.net for more info. Also, Rushnychok is having its 2006-2007 dance registration at St. George's Youth Centre (Ave M & 20th St W) tomorrow, Sept. 6th from 6:00-7:30. Please call Rosemarie for more info at 306-374-6902.

August 30, 2006 -- (UCC-SPC inform) -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress -- Saskatchewan Provincial Council is pleased to announce that GERALD & LINDA BALABERDA of REGINA won the 'Live Free for a Year' Grand Prize of $1,000 per week each week for a year. Winners list

August 30, 2006 -- (Friday, September 15 starting at 8:30 AM.) While daily political change is taking place in Ukraine, its economy continues to grow and, with it, opportunity for investment and trade. It is “business as usual” according to Ukraine’s business community. More

August 28, 2006 -- Ukraine Day was an outstanding success! ... An unprecedented attendance of well over 10,000 was recorded! More

August 27:
150th Anniversary of the Birth of Ivan Franko

August 25, 2006 -- Saskatchewan's only outdoor Ukrainian festival takes place tomorrow in Kiwanis Park next to the Delta Bessborough Hotel. In addition to children's activities, Ukrainian food, cultural displays, and entertainment, ceremonies will celebrate Ukraine's 15th Anniversary of independence and Saskatoon's Centennial. Details

On August 24, 1991, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine proclaimed the complete independence of the Ukrainian State. More

KYIV - Ukraine's national intelligence agency the SBU on Friday opened up formerly-secret state archives on brutal Soviet era-famines causing the deaths of millions. Deutsche Press Agence article

August 21, 2006 – As in past years, this fall there will be five exchange students from Ukraine attending the University of Regina for about three months. We are looking for five families willing to billet the students. Details

August 9, 2006 – UCC Regina is sponsoring a Family Picnic August 24. Details

August 3, 2006 -- You are invited to attend what promises to be an excellent final concert presented by the students and staff of the St. Petro Mohyla Institute Language & Cultural Immersion Summer Program in Saskatoon. Details (Poster PDF)

August 4, 2006 – This year the registrations for the Adult Ukrainian Immersion Camp (AULIC) have come in faster than expected but there is still some room and time to register. More

July 31, 2006 – The Tavria Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble will be travelling to Ukraine to tour and perform August 10-25. The Regina troupe will make stops in Kyiv, Ternopil, Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, the Carpathian Mountains and Lviv. Best wishes for a successful trip! Photo (Mosaic 2006) Details

July 27, 2006 – The Ukrainian Canadian Congress -- Regina branch unveiled its latest project on May 19th: the expansion of the Ukrainian Science Park playground, located at the Saskatchewan Science Centre in Regina. Details

July 21, 2006 – On Sunday, July 23, 2006, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada will install His Eminence Archbishop John (Stinka) as the Church’s ruling hierarch. Details

July 5, 2006 -- The traditional churches in North America and Western Europe have been experiencing declining membership and other significant challenges. More

June 29, 2006 -- (UCC-SPC inform) -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Council is pleased to announce the winner... More

June 22, 2006 -- Please be advised that, according to the ticket sales offices of both the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina and the TCU Arts Centre in Saskatoon, the ensemble will not be performing in Saskatchewan. The tour to western centres in Alberta and BC also had to be cancelled.

Stephen Kuzma passed away on June 12, 2006 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Saskatoon at the age of 90. Details

June 15, 2006 -- Features in the Summer issue include: details on UCC-SPC's Live Free for a Year Lottery II and on the Early Bird Draw on June 25; inside the UCC-SPC Regional Presidents Summit and Annual General Meeting; activity update from UCC-SPC's Standing Committee on Immigration; mourning of Nation Builder Bishop Emeritus Basil Filevich.It is currently at the mailing service and should be in homes the week of June 19-23. In the meantime, you can preview it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

May 30, 2006 -- NASHI estimates that there will be 4,000 illegally trafficked 18-25 year-old women from Ukraine among the millions of travellers to Germany for the 2006 World Cup (9 June - 9 July). Story

Here's another chance for you to win the top prize of $1,000 per week
for 52 weeks. Tickets for UCC-SPC's Live Free for a Year Lottery
II go on sale May 11 at Vesna Festival in Saskatoon. All proceeds go to Saskatchewan organizations and individuals for Ukrainian
community development initiatives. Call 1-888-4-UCC-SPC (1-888-482-2772) to order your ticket! Details/prizes

May 10, 2006 -- The Musee Ukraina Inc Museum is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Office Manager. Deadline June 9, 2006. Details

May 8, 2006 -- On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Eparchy of Saskatoon, Bishop Michael Wiwchar, CSsR marked the event by bestowing, on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI, the Papal Honour of Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice on Mr. Stanley Kyba. Story

May 5, 2006 -- St. Petro Mohyla’s committee is recruiting for dynamic, creative, results oriented candidates for its Ukrainian high school credit and Language & Cultural Immersion Program. Details

May 5, 2006 -- This program helps students improve their Ukrainian language skills while getting a high school credit in Ukrainian. Details

May 5, 2006 -- Ilarion Residence/Village in Saskatoon invites application for the position of Administrator. Details

May 5, 2006 -- The Battlefords Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Council is sponsoring a one-week program for children aged 6-12, who will learn Ukrainian culture through games, crafts, songs, language and dance. Details

May 5, 2006 -- "... What is disturbing for Ukrainian Canadians is that food is being used as a weapon by the government... This eerily mirrors what took place in Ukraine during the Genocide-Famine of 1932-33 when the rulers of the Soviet Union purposely took food from the Ukrainian countryside and allowed millions to die of starvation as part of their plan to destroy the Ukrainian people..." UCC Statement (PDF)

May 5, 2006 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is searching for a programming assistant to work at its Winnipeg Head Office. Application deadline May 31, 2006. Details

April 27, 2006 -- The new Saskatchewan travel guide, launched by the Saskatchewan Ukrainian Historical Society, in association with the UCC-SPC, is now available online. Travel Guide (PDF 10 MB)

• 20th Anniversary of the Chornobyl Nuclear Disaster UCC National Statement (PDF)
• Canada announces support for Chornobyl shelter Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade article
• Ukrainians recall Chornobyl tragedy Associated Press article
• Web resource BBC
• Chornobyl +20 Action Ukraine Report

Bishop Basil Filevich, Emeritus of the Eparchy of Saskatoon passed away on April 20, 2006 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Saskatoon. Details

Thank you to all the volunteers who donate time in Ukrainian organizations and activities as well as to all who volunteer in all culture, sport and/or recreation!

This week, April 23-29, is National Volunteer Week. We thank the thousands of volunteers for their contributions to building our culturally vibrant province. The commitment and dedication of the many who support our community and therein contribute to the cultural fabric of our province is important and appreciated by all.

Eugene Krenosky, UCC-SPC President

UCC-SPC invites qualified students to apply for this term position, which is from 05 June 2006 to 31 March 2007. For the period June to August 2006, the position will be full-time, 35 hours/week. From September 2006 to March 2007, the position will be part-time, approximately 10 hours/week. To qualify, applicants must be returning to university or college in September 2006. *Please note -- this position is dependent upon funding from the Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation Student Employment Experience program. Details

UCC-SPC invites qualified students to apply for this full-time summer position. To qualify, applicants must be returning to university or college in September 2006. This Saskatoon-based position is full-time from 10 May to 25 August 2006. *Please note -- this position is dependent upon funding from the HRSDC Summer Career Placement program. Details

April 12, 2006 -- Middle of Somewhere is a series about one man's journey throughout the province of Saskatchewan. The first of 13 30-minute episode was broadcast on SCN (Cable 8, Max 19, Express Vu 266, Star Choice 352 and Image Wireless 28) March 1st.
   This week's episode: Ukrainian is not an official language, but it's alive and well in Saskatchewan. Host S. Virgo scratches the surface of a turbulent culture for which exile has become home. Priests and ex-priests, art collectors, entrepreneurs, romantics: all passionate defenders of an ancestral way of living, singing and worshipping. Two chances to watch this episode: Wednesday April 12 at 7:30pm, and Thursday April 13 at 11:30pm.

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is appalled by the recent defilement of a monument located near Castle Mountain in Banff National Park. UCC National Media Release

April 3, 2006 -- On the 29th of April, as every year since 1982, World Dance Day will be celebrated all over the world by the international community of dancers and dance enthusiasts. More

March 30, 2006 -- Features in the Spring issue include: Chornobyl -- 20 years later: a summary of the accident, current challenges and consequences for future generations; the launch of the Sask Ukrainian Historical Society's travel guide to cultural and historical sites in the Ukrainian bloc settlement communities; UCC-SPC's joint effort with SIAST to seek volunteers for in-Ukraine mentorship program; info about the province's first single-stream Ukrainian bilingual school; the announcment of a new online Ukrainian 10 distance education credit course. It is currently being printed and should be in homes the week of April 10-14. In the meantime, you can preview it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

March 30, 2006 -- During the winter term of this academic year, the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage at St. Thomas More College (STM), University of Saskatchewan, hosted a visiting professor from Ternopil’ National Pedagogical University (TNPU) in Ukraine. Details

March 24, 2006 -- On March 22, 2006 representatives of the Ukrainian Canadian community met in Ottawa with the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Bev Oda, PC, MP to discuss the newly elected federal government’s position on dealing with issues around Canada’s First National Internment Operations in 1914-1920. UCC National Media Release (PDF)

March 17, 2006 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress International Election Observation Mission, which will monitor the March 26, 2006 elections to the Ukrainian Parliament, has been launched and is now in full swing. Details

March 17, 2006 -- The UCC-SPC is currently seeking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. Details

March 17, 2006 -- (UCC-SPC inform) -- In association with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Council (UCC-SPC), the Saskatchewan Ukrainian Historical Society (SUHS) will launch a new Saskatchewan travel guide at its genealogy conference this weekend. Details

March 15, 2006 -- 7:30 am interview with a representative from Nashi, an organization dedicated to help poor and orphaned Ukrainian children avoid becoming victims of the sex trade. Broadcast on CBC AM Radio 1, 540 during Sheila Coles Morning Edition after 7:30 am CST. Out-of-province listeners can tune in to the Regina program broadcast via the internet at www.cbc.ca.

March 13, 2006 -- With the assistance of the UCC-SPC, SIAST is recruiting Ukrainian-speaking Canadian volunteers to act as mentors and assist Ukrainian teachers at three Ukrainian vocational schools in their skill development. Details

March 9:
Birthday of Ukraine's National Poet and Native Son
Taras Shevchenko

March 8, 2006 -- Planning for the Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Camp (AULIC) 2006 is well on its way and along with the successful four-day weekend, a five-day extended program is being announced. Details

Congratulations to UCC-SPC President Eugene Krenosky, who was awarded the Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan during a ceremony at the University of Saskatchewan's Convocation Hall in Saskatoon on February 17, 2006. Details

February 27, 2006 (Updated) -- Emelia Vera (nee Waschuk) Panamaroff of Saskatoon, SK passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at the age of 70 years. Details

February 20, 2006 -- To be discussed: Shevchenko Foundation's Kobzar Literary Award and a Saskatchewan author who is in the running for the $25,000. Broadcast on CBC AM Radio 1, 540 during today's Afternoon Edition from 4-6 pm CST. Out-of-province listeners can tune in to the Regina program broadcast via the internet at www.cbc.ca.

February 16, 2006 (Updated) -- Presentations: Cemetery Preservation Project (Ilene Lequyere), Historical Places Initiatives (Jennifer Bisson), Ukrainian Sites with Heritage Status, and Saskatchewan's Ukrainian Legacy. Details

Poster (PDF) and Registration form (PDF)

February 5, 2006 -- Saskatchewan's first Lieutenant Governor of Ukrainian background and UCC-SPC Nation Builder Award recipient Dr. Stephen Worobetz of Saskatoon passed away Thursday at the age of 91. Star Phoenix article

January 23, 2006 -- Camp-Tabir "Zustrich" is a unique opportunity for youth aged 13 to 17 to travel to Ukraine to experience the Ukrainian language and culture through an immersion "zustrich-encounter" with youth from Ukraine. Details

January 23, 2006 -- The Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Saskatoon with branches in Vancouver. Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto, is one of Canada’s outstanding non-profit cultural and educational institutions that serve the Ukrainian Canadian community and the greater global community locally, nationally and internationally. Details

Welcome to Saskatchewan! Neporany Fellowship Recipient Dr. Olena Huzar will conduct research in the area of Ukrainian language development among speakers of English and provide professional development opportunities for language renewal and teaching methodology. Full story

January 12, 2006 -- Do you know a woman who has made a sustained commitment and significant difference in the community by showing vision, creativity and initiative? If so, she may be eligible for nomination in one of 10 categories for the 25th Annual Southern Saskatchewan Women of Distinction Awards presented by the YWCA.
   This award honours the exceptional contributions of women who are leaders in their fields, as well as helps raise money for the YWCA to continue to offer assistance to those in our community who need it most.
   You are encouraged to nominate women who support the preservation, awareness, development and/or research of cultural heritage of Regina and the rest of Saskatchewan. Contact Deb Polischuk at the YWCA at (306) 525-2141 or visit www.ywcaregina.com. Deadline for nominations is March 6, 2006.

January 11, 2006 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is organizing a mission of observers to be present at the March 2006 Parliamentary elections in Ukraine.
   These elections are no less important than those held last year. Consider becoming a short-term observer; commitment is March 21-28. The deadline is January 23.
   See this pdf (or visit www.ucc.ca and look under What’s New) to learn more about this project. An on-line application form must be completed by people wishing to volunteer as observers in order to be considered for participation in the UCC mission.

January 5, 2006 -- On Friday, January 6 at 8 PM on CKRM 620 AM radio, UCC Regina will be sending greetings during a special Ukrainian Christmas half-hour program. Then on Saturday, January 7 at 7 PM, CJTR Regina Community Radio 91.3 FM will be having a special one-hour Ukrainian Christmas show.

January 5, 2006 -- UCC-SPC would like to bring to the attention of Grade 10-12 students and teachers SaskCulture's Saskatchewan Student Heritage Project. The April 30 deadline for this learning intitiative offers four new chances for students to win $750 Saskatchewan Centennial Bursaries for their work. By creating a multi-media project on part of their heritage, students also have the opportunity to explore many different areas of cultural activity. The announcement of the November 30 winners will occur later this month. For more information, visit www.saskculture.sk.ca/shp.htm.

January 4, 2006 -- Happy New Year! But wait... Malanka gives us yet another opportunity to greet the New Year. Most certainly numerous Malanka (New Year) celebrations will be taking place throughout Saskatchewan a week or two after Julian-calendar Christmas. Visit our online Events Calendar to see details on those that UCC-SPC has learned about. And by all means contact us to have your group's Malanka is listed.

December 30, 2005 -- Thank you for the opportunity to reply to the article on your website dated December 22nd entitled “Saskatoon radio station using anti-Ukrainian racial stereotyping” ...There is no “open season” on Ukrainians or any other Ethnic group on CJWW. Read entire letter

December 22, 2005 -- А Saskatoon resident has asked for the assistance of Saskatchewan’s Ukrainian community to stop the use of offensive and derogatory humour on Saskatoon’s CJWW radio. Details

December 22, 2005 -- The Board and Staff of the UCC- SPC extend sincere congratulations to UCC-SPC Treasurer Craig Zaychkowsky who has been named the new Regional Manager with Canora Credit Union Limited in charge of branch operations of both the Preeceville and Sturgis Branches effective Monday 09 January 2006.
    Prior to his move, Craig had been employed as a Financial Services Officer with the New Community Credit Union in Saskatoon.
   We wish Craig much success in his new endeavours and know that the communities of Canora, Preeceville and Sturgis stand to benefit greatly from this very active and involved young community leader. Бажаємо всього найкращого та многих літ!

December 21, 2005 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is pleased to announce that it will be organizing a mission of observers to be present at the March 2006 Parliamentary elections in Ukraine. Please see this pdf (or visit www.ucc.ca and look under What’s New) to learn more about this project. An on-line application form for people wishing to volunteer as observers is available here. This form must be completed in order to be considered for participation in the UCC mission.
   More information about this project will be made available in the following weeks. Consider becoming a volunteer! It is a meaningful way of helping Ukraine’s emerging democracy!

Sask Centennial (Visnyk Winter 2005 online reference) -- Celebrations will be held July 9, 2006; restorations are taking place; assistance sought. Story

Sask Centennial (Visnyk Winter 2005 online reference) -- Still at home in Radisson; married for 72 years; he will celebrate his 100th birthday; about their pioneering past, and More

(Visnyk Winter 2005 online reference) -- On October 1, 2004, victims of Canada’s first national internment operations were remembered at a solemn ceremony with the unveiling of a trilingual commemorative plaque in Fernie, British Columbia. UCCLA article

December 15, 2005 -- The Winter issue features: Saskatchewan Government enhances program to attract immigrants family members; Nation Builders & Community Recognition Awards; UCC-SPC initiative supports children in Ukrainian language programs; Malanka legends and traditions; and Youth Action Now project wrap-up report. It is currently being printed and should be in homes the week of December 19-23. In the meantime, you can preview it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

December 9, 2005 -- This 28-page document presents a clear summary of hundreds of action ideas brought forward during the youth forums, surveys and conference of the Youth Action Now project. Blueprint for Action (PDF)

'Live Free for a Year Lottery' Prize Winners

November 7, 2005 -- (UCC-SPC inform) -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress -- Saskatchewan Provincial Council is pleased to announce that DEON KALAMAN of REGINA won the 'Live Free for a Year' Grand Prize of $1,000 per week each week for a year. List of winners

'Live Free for a Year Lottery' Early Bird Winner

August 29, 2005 -- (UCC-SPC inform) -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress -- Saskatchewan Provincial Council extends its congratulations to the winner of the $1,500 Early Bird prize in the 'Live Free for a Year' lottery... Details

November 24, 2005 -- (Ottawa) After 8 years of intense work, Inky Mark, Conservative Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette realized his wish for Canada’s Ukrainian community through the passage of his private member’s Bill C-331 last night in the House of Commons by unanimous consent. Media Release from the office of Inky Mark, MP

November 21, 2005 -- The Regina Branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress held its annual general meeting November 17, 2005 at the UCC office in the Queen City. A new executive was elected at the AGM, which was attended by 20 people, as follows: More

The first Congress of Ukrainian Canadian was held at the Royal Alexandra Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 6 and 7th in the year 1940. The thoughts expressed at the Congress by the first president, Rev. Dr. W. Kushnir -- “The community at large can always solve cooperatively what you are unable to do alone” still hold true 65 years later. More

November 9, 2005 (updated) -- The contributions of some very special people were acknowledged at a formal luncheon in the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon on November 6, 2005. Story

November 8, 2005 -- W-FIVE's Victor Malarek takes an inspirational journey to a Canadian-run camp for Ukraine's thousands of "Forgotten Children" in this one-hour special. Details

November 8, 2005 -- ...The documentary "Canoe Quest" will be premiering on SCN Wed. Nov. 9 @ 9:00pm... More

November 7, 2005 -- Closing date November 30. Details

November 2, 2005 -- To apply groups must be a registered non-profit organization under the Saskatchewan Non-Profit Corporations Act (call by November 15th). More

October 21, 2005 -- Marsha Skrypuch, well-known author of the popular children's books Enough, Silver Threads and the teen novel, Hope's War, made a positive and lasting impression on the communities of Regina, Yorkton and Saskatoon during her visit to Saskatchewan in September 2005. Story & photos

October 20, 2005 (Updated) -- UCC Saskatoon is pleased to announce that the Yevshan Dancers are entertaining at the upcoming Fall Frolic -- Obzhynky Ukrainian Harvest Celebration on October 22. More

October 19, 2005 -- The Lastiwka 100 Years of Harvest Tour is a Centennial Celebration commemorating the Ukrainian settlers whose strength and courage built the foundation of this province. More

October 11, 2005 -- Regina’s Ukrainian community will celebrate Obzhynky on Saturday, October 15, 2005. More

September 28, 2005 -- Corner Gas fans: the 3 October episode you won't want to miss. Details

September 27, 2005 -- In keeping with rotating meetings among the centres where UCC branches exist, the UCC-SPC Board met in Weyburn on Saturday. The better part of the day was devoted to the business and direction of the Council, the evening highlighted a social with the local community, complete with entertainment provided by the Weyburn Ukrainian Dance Club. Photos

September 26, 2005 -- The Fall issue features: Agreement-in-Principle on Internment issue signed; Nation Builders & Community Recognition Awards Luncheon Announcement; UCC-SPC's "Live Free for a Year" lottery sweepstakes -- early bird winner & time is running out; and Immigrant workers in Tisdale reunite with families. It is currently being printed and should be in homes the week of October 3. In the meantime, you can preview it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

September 23, 2005 -- on the Enhanced Language Training Initiative Details (PDF poster)

September 23, 2005 -- Tonight & Sunday Nashi flyer (PDF)

September 20, 2005 -- UCC Media Release (PDF)

September 13, 2005 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has been honoured by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, with a Certificate of Commendation for its role in organizing an observer mission for the re-run of the Presidential election in Ukraine in December 2004 as well as for the two previous rounds in October and November. UCC Media Release
• Gov. Gen. remarks
• UCC Pres. remarks
• Commendation text (PDF)

September 12, 2005 -- The Nipawin Veselii Ukrainian Dance Group is a thriving Ukrainian dance group with approximately 60 dancers who are currently looking for a male instructor. More

September 2, 2005 -- Check out Regina UCC's website at www.uccregina.ca.

August 30, 2005 -- St. Petro Mohyla Institute is a Ukrainian non-profit organization serving the Saskatchewan community and post-secondary students through housing, cultural activities and community programming. Situated three blocks from the University of Saskatchewan, it provides room and board for 55 residents and acts as a base for various cultural, recreational and educational programs. Details

August 30, 2005 -- Practices start September 12. Tentative Shchedrivky workshop to be held November 18th weekend. Sponsored by Saskatoon UCC. Details

August 29, 2005 -- For adults and children September 2005 to May 2006. Details

August 29, 2005 -- sponsored by UCC Regina. Details

August 27, 2005 -- Practices start September 11. Sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Professional & Business Association of Regina. Details (PDF poster)

August 26, 2005 -- Sunday School at the Ukrainian Catholic Parish of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God will be having its registration on Monday September 12th at 7:00 pm in the church basement. Programs being offered in the parish are: Details

August 24, 2005 -- The Federal Government recognized today the hardships suffered by Ukrainian Canadians as a result of wartime measures during World War I and immigration restrictions imposed on them by the government of the day with a $2.5 million initial contribution towards the commemoration of the community’s experiences.
• Ukrainian Canadian Congress Media Releases
• Department of Canadian Heritage Media Release
• CTV.ca
• Photos

August 10, 2005 -- The UCC will be honoured by the Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, with a Certificate of Commendation. This singular honour will be bestowed on the UCC for its role in organizing a mission involving 500 observers for the re-run of the presidential election in Ukraine which took place in December of 2004 as well as 140 observers for the two previous rounds in October and November 2004. UCC Media Release

New Community Credit Union has served the Ukrainian community for over 65 years. With exceptional personal service and a variety of products, we are a unique financial institution in the heart of Saskatoon. We are seeking a Casual Member Services Representative. Details

August 2, 2005 -- In a July 28 press release, the Consulate General of Ukraine in Toronto announced that President Yushchenko issued a decree on July 26 to cancel visa formalities as of August 1 for Canadian citizens visiting Ukraine for no more than 90 days.
   The decree aims to help develop and facilitate the practical realization of the principles of a neighbourly partnership between Ukraine and Canada, and is guided by aspirations to simplify travel for the citizens of both countries and to foster bilateral contacts in all spheres of mutual relations.

July 28, 2005 -- Through the generosity of the Government of Japan, twelve young Canadians will be participating in the 18th Ship for World Youth program. From mid-January to early March, 120 Japanese and 144 youth from 12 other nations will live together on a ship as it travels from Harumi, Japan to Singapore, India (Chennai), Kenya (Mombassa), Mauritius (Port Louis), Singapore and back to Harumi from where the Canadian delegation will return home by air. Details

The Summer issue features: UCC-SPC's first ever "Live Free for a Year" lottery sweepstakes; a report on Youth Action Now's conference "The Gathering"; latest on Citizenship revocation (the "D&D" issue); and activity marking Saskatchewan's Centennial. It is currently at the mail distribution centre and should be in homes the week of July 18. In the meantime, you can preview it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

July 5, 2005 -- There is still time to register for the fifth AULIC 2005. Registrations for the AULIC have come in faster than in the past, but there is still some room and time to register. The instructors are as impressive as ever. As in previous years, three levels of instruction will be offered... Details

July 5, 2005 -- On Monday, 22 August 2005, at 11 am, a trilingual plaque honouring the First World War veteran, Cpl Filip Konowal, will be unveiled at Lens, France, near the location of the Battle of Hill 70, where Konowal's valour earned him the highest military distinction awarded by the British Empire, the Victoria Cross. More

The UCC-SPC Board and Staff extend Canada Day greetings to all the UCC-SPC friends and supporters. May Saskatchewan’s Centenary be that special Celebration that makes us all proud to be part of that great country we call Canada!

O Canada in Ukrainian (text)

Saskatchewan Centenary Song Ukrainian Soundtrack

June 28, 2005 -- The University of Regina has been working with the Ivano-Frankivsk State Oil & Gas University in carrying out a student program. Details

June 27, 2005 -- Choreographers, teachers and dance groups are invited to submit auditions on videotape for this year's event, October 8, 2005 at Saskatoon’s Centennial Auditorium. Details

June 21, 2005 -- Saskatchewan, We Love This Place is our province''s centenary song. Last month, students of Ukrainian language programs from around the province gathered in Saskatoon to form a mass choir and record both English and Ukrainian versions of the song. Pictures/Soundtracks

June 14, 2005 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress -- Saskatchewan Provincial Council (UCC-SPC), the umbrella organization for over two hundred Ukrainian organizations in Saskatchewan held its Annual Meeting this past weekend in Prince Albert. In addition to receiving the usual activity and financial reports, participants discussed the growing problem of Crystal Meth addiction, its accessibility and its devastating effects. UCC-SPC media release | Web links on Crystal Methamphetamine

Presented at the Annual General Meeting 11 June 2005 in Prince Albert, the 36-page report outlines activities of the Ukrainian community throughout the province in 2004; describes important projects undertaken by the UCC-SPC to support multiculturalism, youth in the province, democracy in Ukraine, and our historical heritage in Saskatchewan; lists projects receiving CDF grants last year; includes 10-page auditor's report. Report (PDF)

The UCC-SPC has a new tool for Ukrainian youth in Saskatchewan. This summer, a website was developed specifically dealing with Ukrainian youth in Saskatchewan. Story

This ancient festival was actually celebrated when the night was shortest -- at summer solstice. Details (Kupalo: Fire, water, flowers, nature, and love by Orysia Paszczak Tracz)

May 6, 2005 -- Here are some pictures from last weekend's Youth Action Now forum finale in Regina. Keep watching for a write-up, coming soon. 7 photos

A delegation of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Council (UCC-SPC) met with the Honourable Raymond Chan, Minister of State (Multiculturalism), on October 25, 2004. Topics of discussion centred on the Youth Action Now Inititative, financial assistance to ethno- and multi- cultural organizations, bringing closure to the Ukrainian Internment issue and other long-standing ethnic grievances with the Federal Government. UCC-SPC Media Release

• YAN Meets with Premier Calvert
• Motif Multicultural Festival, Moose Jaw
• Saskatoon Project Leader Bowling
• Radio Canada International, Ukrainian Language Youth Program
• St-Jean Baptiste Day
• “Celebrating Our Nations” Pow Wow. Details

March 11, 2005 -- Our Adventure Continues • Apr 29-May 1: It's Gathering Time! • Apr 30: Multicultural Expo for the public

The Honourable Ralph Goodale met with UCC-SPC Board members, staff and Youth Action Now coordinators at a luncheon on Tuesday, April 6 at the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon. Details

The second Youth Action Now (YAN) Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) meeting took place June 5 and 6, 2004 in Regina. More

On May 19th, YAN Coordinator Lee Reaney, Advisory Committee members Lorin Gardypie and Larissa Lozowchuk, and Project Leader Guylaine Patenaude attended an MLA Reception hosted in Regina by SaskCulture. More

May 4, 2004 --
Free From Harm Youth Symposium at the Rainbow Youth Centre, Regina and Youth Action Now Meetings with
• Honourable Joan Beatty, Minister of Culture, Youth and Recreation;
• Honourable Andrew Thomson, Minister of Learning;
• the Honourable P. Myron Kowalsky, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Details

29 April 2004 -- With support from the UCC-SPC, YAN Coordinators Victoria Morris and Lee Reaney have been busy recently with Training Sessions for 25 Project Leaders. Three sessions were held March 27 & 28 in Bruno, April 3 & 4 near Waldheim, and April 17 & 18 at Christopher Lake. For an update, see What's happening with Youth Action Now (PDF)

Pics from the final training session held April 17 & 18, 2004

Pics from April 3 & 4, 2004

Pics from March 27 & 28, 2004

YAN's second of three train-the-trainer sessions takes place at the Shekinah Retreat Centre April 3 & 4, 2004. How to get there

The Youth Action Now Committee invites interested youth from across the province to apply for Youth Advisors and Youth Project Leaders. The first train-the-trainer session takes place in Bruno March 27 & 28, 2004. See details for link to map on how to get to this first of three sessions.

It’s 10:30 am on Monday 01 March. As the guests enter Michael A. Riffel High School in Regina, they are greeted by members of the school’s Royals Accepting Diversity multicultural club dressed in a variety of cultural costumes. Pop music videos from around the world play in the background and the flags of Canada’s ten provinces and three territories are displayed alongside a banner which reads ‘Youth Action Now’ and ‘Welcome’ in several languages. Details

The Youth Action Now Committee invites interested youth from across the province to apply for Youth Advisors and Youth Project Leaders. The new application deadline is Wednesday, March 17, 2004. Details

You are invited to the Youth Action Now Official Project Launch, scheduled for March 1, 2004, 10:45 AM at Michael A. Riffel High School 5757 Rochdale Blvd in Regina. Details

Youth Action Now is set to kick off March 1, 2004 in Regina. Details

Youth Action Now is a new, youth-oriented project that will enable the province’s youth to devise a blueprint for Saskatchewan's multicultural future. The YAN Committee invites interested youth from across the province to apply for Youth Advisors and Youth Project Leaders. Details

With funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage, UCC-SPC and the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan are sponsoring Youth Action Now, a new, youth-oriented project that will enable the province’s youth to devise a blueprint for Saskatchewan's multicultural future. Young people of all backgrounds will come together as active members of society to affect change and contribute to its growth, dynamism and cultural diversity. This project is designed, managed and driven by youth. Details