August 30, 2010 -- September 11th will mark Regina's first outdoor Ukrainian festival as the Queen City joins other capital cities of Canada to celebrate the contributions of people of Ukrainian heritage to our society. UCC Regina's RUFF Cmte Announcement (PDF)

August 26, 2010 -- The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology's International Youth Internship Program offers international internships for Canadians citizens and permanent residents who are 19 to 30 years of age, are legally entitled to work in Canada, are currently unemployed or underemployed, have graduated from a post-secondary institution, and hold a certificate, diploma or a degree.
   Two available positions are in Ukraine: HR/Recruitment Officer (PDF) and Social Marketing Officer (PDF). Both are at the Kyiv Youth Labour Center. (Links above provide more information.) Applicant closing date for each is September 20, 2010.
   Knowledge of Ukrainian/Russian is mandatory. When applying for an internship, reference the position you are applying for and send a detailed CV along with cover letter to international@siast.sk.ca.

August 26, 2010 -- You are invited to come out and watch a friendly match between two Ukrainian teams. Saskatoon's FC Ukraine hosts the Ukrainian team from Regina on August 28th (11:30 am to 1:00 pm) on the Bishop James Mahoney High School soccer field at 231 Primrose Drive in Saskatoon.
   Come out and cheer on the players, most of whom are Ukrainian newcomers. Bring a lawn chair for your seating comfort! -- Artem Baranov, FC Ukraine

August 4, 2010 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is pleased to provide you with the attached article of interest. It is a six part video series from The Mark, an online news hub, regarding Canada's first National internment operations. UCC Announcement

July 26, 2010 -- On Monday, July 5, 2010, long-time and active member of the Ukrainian community, volunteer and supporter of many charitable causes, Mary Usick passed away at age 95. She was named a UCC-SPC Nation Builder in 2003. | Short Biography

July 22, 2010 -- Ukrainian Canadian Congress President Paul Grod congratulated Archbishop Yurij of Toronto, on his election as Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada at the 22nd Sobor of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC) held in Winnipeg from July 12-18, 2010. UCC Media Release

July 21, 2010 -- The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Executive Director, Board of Directors and committees, and coordinate and oversee administrative and programming duties, including office duties, program development and execution. Application deadline: August 15, 2010. Details

July 11, 2010 -- UCC Regina is pleased to announce that Olena Shyian has been hired as our Immigrant Settlement Advisor commencing July 5th, 2010. Details

July 8, 2010 -- The National Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada announces a visual arts competition in honour of the 50th Anniversary of its official publication, Promin. The competition is open to all up to and including age 25. There are 3 categories with cash prizes for winning entries. Deadline is October 30th. Details (PDF) | Registration Form (PDF)

July 8, 2010 -- The Board of Directors of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress will be considering applications at its September 2010 meeting. Applications received by August 30, 2010 will be considered for award at the Triennial Congress in Edmonton this November. UCC Media Release

July 5, 2010 -- Host Families are required for 5 Ukrainian Exchange Students from Ivano-Frankivsk University, Ukraine. The students will be in Regina for about 3 months commencing September 3rd to December 1st. Details

July 5, 2010 -- Two separate awards are being offered: the High School Civil Liberties Award ($500) -- submission deadline October 29, 2010; Civil Liberties Opinion-Editorial Award ($1000) -- op-ed appears in a major Canadian newspaper prior to November 30, 2010. Details

July 5, 2010 -- Ukrainian Canadian Congress President Paul Grod congratulated Orysia Sushko on being appointed to the Order of Canada by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada. UCC Media Release

July 2, 2010 -- UCC-SPC is pleased to announce that Serhij Koroliuk and Nadya Neshcheretna are now Immigrant Settlement Advisors. More

June 24, 2010 -- The dates for this year's AULIC are August 12-15 for a four-day weekend and August 12-19 for the extended session... Instructors selected for the camp are skilled in teaching the language and in sharing Ukraine's heritage and culture. Instructors for 2010 are:... Details

June 24, 2010 -- Regina Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, performing under the stage name Kolos, is currently seeking proposals and applications for the position of Artistic Director / Instructor / Choreographer. Application deadline July 31, 2010. Details (PDF)

June 15, 2010 -- Are you looking for a week away from the hustle of everyday life and/or looking to spend some time in a beautiful, peaceful atmosphere? St. Michael's Camp at Madge Lake, SK is seeking young adults to assist in the implementation of a program for teens. More

June 8, 2010 -- 20-page issue includes: UCC-SPC Provincial 50-50 Lottery 2010; Ukrainian Dance Festivals and Workshops in Saskatchewan; Summer Reading Ideas; UCC Regina Branch to Host First Ukrainian Fall Festival; Ukrainian Studies Courses at STM College. Currently at the printers, Visnyk will be delivered the week of June 14, but you can preview it here.

June 1, 2010 -- On Friday, May 21, 2010, teacher of Ukrainian language and culture, organizer of cultural events, and tireless supporter of community and church organizations, Iryna Lazurko passed away at age 88. She was named a UCC-SPC Nation Builder in 2004. | Short Biography

May 27, 2010 -- The Board of St. Petro Mohyla Institute is pleased to announce that Deborah Ehmann has been appointed to serve as the Executive Director of the Institute, effective May 17, 2010. Details

May 26, 2010 -- ... the Metropolitan Sheptytsky Society of Saskatchewan regretfully must announce that after a 35-year role in managing Sheptytsky Institute for the Eparchy of Saskatoon, management of the Ukrainian Catholic student residence will be assumed by the Episcopal Corporation of Saskatchewan or its designated successor, beginning May 16, 2010. Details

May 25, 2010 -- Bishop Bryan Bayda, CSsR and Bishop Emeritus Michael Wiwchar, CSsR, through the Steering Committee of the Saskatoon Eparchy, invite you to join in the discussion and planning of a new opportunity. Your vision and participation will help design and build a new parish. Your ideas and experience will help develop programs to serve the spiritual and social needs of your family and this new community. Details

May 14, 2010 -- Status: 3 Days per week (based on an 8 hour day); Salary: $14.00 per hour; Deadline for Application: June 11, 2010 Details

May 13, 2010 -- Trident Camp is looking for an Administrator for this summer. The two-week camp starts on July 4th and runs until the 17th and is held at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camp at Crystal Lake, SK. Interested persons should contact Paul by email at Paul.Procyshyn [at] Federated.CA or by phone at 306-789-8164 for further details. In the event interested persons cannot reach Paul they can try to contact Vincent at 306-525-2418 or by email at Vincent [at] dbi.ca.

May 12, 2010 -- There are 1.2 million Canadians who trace their roots to Ukraine -- the second largest Ukrainian community outside of Ukraine, with a 120-year distinguished history in Canada. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress represents the interests of this vibrant and active community that closely follows developments in their ancestral homeland, for which they wish nothing more than peace, prosperity, and the ability to pursue a full independent, democratic and dignified existence. UCC Media Release

May 11, 2010 -- You are invited to attend a UNF Daycare Program Information Meeting on May 16, 2010 at Bishop Filevich Catholic School at 2:00 PM. More

May 7, 2010 -- UCC Regina Branch is hosting its first outdoor festival on Saturday, September 11, 2010. The event aims to celebrate Ukrainian culture and recognize its people's contributions to Canadian society at all levels. By providing a free event that is open to the public, the Planning Committee anticipates that relationships both among and between our Ukrainian Canadian community and the community at large will be furthered. More

May 5, 2010 -- Those interested in volunteering at VESNA, which is this Friday, May 7th and Saturday, May 8th in Saskatoon, are requested to contact Marian at 306-384-4828.

May 5, 2010 -- Norquay Rosa Ukrainian Dance Club is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Ukrainian Dance Instructor for Beginner to Senior Levels, starting September 2010. Weekly lessons with approximately 4-5 hours instructional time per week needed, depending on groupings. Experience with a number of different regional dance styles an asset. Wage and mileage rate negotiable. Deadline for application May 31, 2010. Please send resume, including two references, wage required and day(s) of the week available to: Norquay Ukrainian Dance Club, PO Box 433, Norquay SK S0A 2V0. For further information, contact Lilia at 306-594-2114.

April 21, 2010 -- The Saskatoon branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress is pleased to present an evening with award-winning author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, who will introduce her latest book, Stolen Child, at a Book Reading and Presentation early next month in Saskatoon. Details

April 14, 2010 -- For beginners (age 5-7), juniors (age 8-10) and seniors (age 11 & up). Camp takes place August 16-20, 2010. Students accepted in order of registration. Registration deadline is July 30, 2010. Details and application form (from Events Calendar)

April 14, 2010 -- The Virsky National Dance Company of Ukraine with a cast of 50 professional dancers under General Artistic Director Myroslav Vantukh will perform October 16 through 20 in Saskatoon, Regina, Melfort, Prince Albert and Yorkton.

April 6, 2010 -- St. Michael’s Camp at Madge Lake in Duck Mountain Provincial Park is a Ukrainian Catholic Summer Camp within the eparchy of Saskatoon. We are operated under "The Ukrainian Catholic Church Camps of Saskatchewan Inc” board of directors. We believe in engaging our campers in spiritual, cultural, social, physical, intellectual, moral and recreational activities in order to provide a fun, spiritually nourishing and memorable camp experience. More

April 5, 2010 -- On Friday, April 2, 2010, retired Chief Justice Edward Bayda passed away suddenly in hospital while on vacation in Turkey. Chief Justice Bayda’s name is synonymous with significant judicial issues that faced Saskatchewan. He was named a UCC-SPC Nation Builder in 2008. | Short Biography, link to related Regina L-P article

March 30, 2010 -- The National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy announced its receipt of a digital copy of the historical documents of the Soviet era (1918 to 1991) from the Archives of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU – СБУ). The transfer of previously secret NKVD-KGB files is regarded as a remarkable event and illustrates the need for transparency and the search for a shared historical narrative. More

March 29, 2010 -- ... Harry Kardynal is a retired teacher who started teaching Ukrainian to grade five classes at Yorkdale in January... Story

March 24, 2010 -- 20-page issue includes: Claiming Federal and Provincial Tax Credits if your children dance; Treasures of Ukrainian Easter; Government Receives the First Report of the Sask-Ukraine Relations Advisory Committee; TYC/UOMA Regina 50th Anniversary Celebrations; Congratulations to Speed skating Olympian Lucas Makowsky; UCC National Sports Committee Seeking Members. Currently at the printers, Visnyk will be delivered the week of April 5, but you can preview it here.

March 23, 2010 -- AULIC 2010 will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of this very popular Ukrainian language course. Since AULIC’s extended program had been such a huge success in previous years, we are pleased to announce it will be offered again in 2010! The regular program will run from August 12th to 15th and the extended program will carry on to the 19th. Details

March 17, 2010 -- It is time to gear up and make plans for National Volunteer Week, which runs the week of April 18-24, 2010. This is a great opportunity for us to recognize the hard work and dedication of volunteers. Volunteer Canada has resources available to help you acknowledge this event available at http://volunteer.ca/nvw. Or check with your local volunteer organizations to find out what is happening in your area.

March 17, 2010 -- Martyred nuns examples of the price of principles How strong would your faith be in the face of persecution? That question, expressed in the theme, The Cost of Discipleship in Our Time, will be examined March 20 at a workshop hosted by the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism. March 13 S-P article by Darlene Polachic

March 16, 2010 -- Arts Award: One award of up to $1000 will be granted annually to an individual or group undertaking a performance, video, publication, or exhibition promoting Ukrainian culture. Deadline April 15. Details
   Multimedia Arts Contest: Open to all Saskatchewan children and youth who are of Ukrainian descent. Eight cash prizes. Deadline April 30. Details

March 15, 2010 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatoon Branch, Inc. has immediate openings for qualified ESL Instructors to plan and deliver English as a Second or Additional Language classes to newcomers to Saskatoon. Details

March 15, 2010 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatoon Branch, Inc. is seeking supervisors and helpers to assume the responsibility of child minding during ESL classes. Details

March 15, 2010 -- Presented at the Annual General Meeting 13 March 2010 in Regina, the 36-page report outlines activities of the Ukrainian community throughout the province in 2009 and includes a list of projects financially supported by UCC-SPC's Community Development Fund and a 10-page auditor's report. Report (PDF)

For Saskatchewan children (9-13) and youth (14-18) who are of Ukrainian descent. Visual art, poetry and storytelling depicting a Vesna Festival or Spring Celebration theme. Deadline for receiving entries is April 30, 2010. Details

Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko 
March 9, 1814 -- March 10, 1861 

Poet/writer and artist -- Kobzar of the Ukrainian nation

March 4, 2010 -- UCC is looking for individuals to help coordinate Canadian Ukrainian sporting events in Canada as well as supporting Ukrainian athletes at international competitions. Details

March 3, 2010 -- The Board of Directors is recruiting for a dynamic, results-oriented Executive Director to lead the St. Petro Mohyla Institute. Application deadline March 31, 2010. Details

Lesya Ukrainka (Larissa Kosach) 
February 25, 1871 -- August 1, 1913 

Poetess/playwright ranked with the greatest 
masters of Ukrainian literature 

February 22, 2010 -- The Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage invites you to attend the 2010 Mohyla Lecture on February 26, @ 7 pm, in the Shannon Library of STM College in Saskatoon. Dr. David Marples of the University of Alberta will deliver a lecture on the "Causes of Holodomor-Famine in Ukraine, in 1932-1933". Reception to follow.

February 16, 2010 -- Regina's only Ukrainian language and culture preschool is now accepting registrations for children ages 3-5 years. No previous knowledge of Ukrainian necessary. Classes are Wednesday and Friday mornings at 1106 McNiven Avenue (Selo Gardens). Attend one or both days. Join any time. Call 541-5866 to register, or for more information visit www.sadochokregina.ca.

February 11, 2010 -- Heritage Day is an opportunity to celebrate the architectural heritage and historic places of Canada. The Heritage Canada Foundation promotes the third Monday in February each year as Heritage Day and has long advocated adopting this date as a national holiday. For Heritage Day 2010, Canada's Olympic year, HCF is celebrating the Heritage of Sport and Recreation. More about this year's theme

February 11, 2010 -- Heritage Saskatchewan, the new collective voice of all those who value heritage in Saskatchewan, will stage its inaugural Heritage Sask Forum and Annual General Meeting at Saskatoon's Delta Bessborough, February 19-20, 2010. Tickets are also still available for the banquet on Friday night, featuring Keynote Speaker Arthur Black, and the Forum / AGM on Saturday. For more information on these events, go to the Heritage Saskatchewan website or call their office at (306) 780-9191. Deadline for ticket sales to the banquet is Monday, February 15, 2010.

February 1, 2010 -- Ukraine House, under the patronage of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, invite you to the Winter Olympics 2010 in Vancouver, BC. Please visit the "Ukraine House" located at the Ukrainian Catholic Center, 3150 Ash Street in Vancouver from February 12-28, 2010 during the Winter Olympics.
   You can support the Ukraine House in Vancouver by purchasing official Ukraine House 2010 Memorabilia. Pins (at left) -- $5 (available at UCC-SPC), Crests -- $10, T-Shirts -- $20. Order form (PDF)

January 26, 2010 -- From February 12-28, you are invited to visit Ukraine House, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Centre, 3150 Ash St in Vancouver! "Come Celebrate With Us" Poster | www.ukrainehouse2010.com

January 21, 2010 -- UCC-SPC is currently seeking an outgoing, experienced individual to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical duties. This Saskatoon-based term position is part-time, 20-35 hours per week. Application deadline February 1, 2010. Start date February 8, 2010. Details (PDF)

January 13, 2010 -- The Saskatoon branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association is holding its 9th Annual King of the Kovbasa Challenge February 11, 2010 at the Western Development Museum. Proceeds will go to the Saskatchewan Abilities Council. Entertainment provided by the Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble; emcee -- CJWW radio host Steve Shannon. Businesses that would like to be involved can still participate with a prize for our silent auction item -- a great way to promote their business at an event that is sold out every year. Calendar details

December 22, 2009 -- English as a Second Language/English as an Additional Language classes resume in January 2010. Evening classes will continue Tuesday, January 5th at Bishop James Mahoney High School at 7:00 p.m. Saturday students return to class on January 16th at Mohyla Institute starting at 10:00 a.m. Details

December 29, 2009 -- Muzyka Ukraine on CJTR 91.3FM will be featuring Ukrainian Christmas songs on Wednesdays of December 30th and January 6th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. There will also be a Ukrainian Christmas special program on January 7th at 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Please tune in and listen to some fine Ukrainian Christmas music. "Muzyka Ukraine" airs on CJTR 91.3 FM every Wednesday afternoon 3:00pm to 4:00pm. CJTR Regina Community Radio features "Muzyka Ukraine". You can listen to Muzyka Ukraine by dialing 91.3FM on your radio dial if you live in Regina or you can listen from anywhere on the internet at www.cjtr.ca. Muzyka Ukraine features a variety of contemporary and popular Ukrainian music for your listening enjoyment.

December 18, 2008 -- 20-page issue includes: Article on joyful, melodious, ancient, remarkable Ukrainian carols; UCC-SPC Nation Builders & Community Recognition Awards Luncheon; Saskatchewan-Ukraine Network -- Enhancing Synergies in Sask-Ukr Relations; St. Athanasius UCWLC Silver Anniversary Celebrations in Regina. View it here (PDF).

December 15, 2009 -- The Prince Albert Ukrainian Orthodox Men's Association will be holding a Malanka (Ukrainian New Year's Eve Celebration) on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre. Supper & Program begins at 7 PM with a dance at 9 PM (music by the Dennis Ficor Band). Advance tickets only: $25 per person or $225 for reserved table of 8 until Dec 31; $30 per person or $265 for reserved table of 8 after Jan 1. Children 12 & under $12. For more, information call: 306-764-3955 or 306-922-6979 (Ben's Auto Glass).

December 7, 2009 -- The Shevchenko Foundation received funds from the Federal Government that established the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund... The Program Manager will assist with the coordination of various projects that the Fund Advisory Council undertakes or for which it provides funding. Application deadline: January 15, 2010 Details

December 4, 2009 -- On Thursday, November 27th, Provincial UCC President, Ed Lysyk, Regina Branch President, Orest Warnyca and four students, recently arrived from Ukraine, were invited to the Saskatchewan Legislature where they were introduced. More

November 26, 2009 -- -- The Saskatchewan Organization for Heritage Languages is looking for Ukrainian language instructors and an honorarium of $30/hour exists. Teachers must apply to participate by Monday, November 30, 2009. More

November 25, 2009 -- The Meacham Recreation Board and Meacham Historic Society will be holding a Malanka Saturday, January 16, 2010. Music by Zhyto, a Calgary-based band of young musicians who play classic Ukrainian dance music. Ukrainian dance performance at 8 PM, followed by Zhyto at 9 PM. Late supper at 10:30 PM. Adults $20, students $15. For more information, call 306-376-4422.

November 12, 2009 -- The Embassy of Ukraine in Canada announces that operations of the General Consulate in Edmonton take place November 12-13, 2009 (today and tomorrow) at the Consulate's interim location 600-9990 Jasper Avenue, World Trade Centre, Edmonton, AB, T5G 1P7. Office hours are from 9 AM-2 PM.

November 10, 2009 -- UCC - Regina Branch invites you to join community members in a Holodomor Program and Film Night it is sponsoring on November 21 at the Ukrainian National Federation Hall (1737 St. John St, Regina) at 7:30 PM. On November 28th you are also asked to light a candle in your home in memory of victims of the Holodomor and on Sunday November 29th you are invited to participate in memorial services at our churches.

Toronto, November 8, 2009 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canada Ukraine Foundation are appealing to the Prime Minister of Canada to direct Canadian foreign aid funding immediately toward humanitarian aid to help the Government of Ukraine to fight the increasing global H1N1 flu pandemic. UCC Media Release

November 3, 2009 -- The achievements and contributions of ten Canadians with ties to Saskatchewan were recognized by some 240 friends, family and guests at an awards luncheon sponsored by UCC-SPC this past weekend in Saskatoon. UCC-SPC media release

October 23, 2009 -- 24-page issue includes: UCC-SPC Nation Builders & Community Recognition Honourees for 2009; Federal Government Announces Free Trade Talks with Ukraine; What we did this summer; Ukraine Independence Day celebrations and more. View it here.

September 29, 2009 -- Meet Saskatoon Mayor Don Atchison. His Worship will talk about the city, its growth and the upcoming municipal election. 5:00 PM October 7th -- the Library, Saskatoon Club. Mayor's presentation at 5:30 PM. Finger food and cash bar. $10 for members, $15 Non-members. Tickets also available at the door. Contact Adrian at 934-3637.

The 2009 Nation Builder & Community Recognition Awards will be presented to ten honourees on Sunday, November 1st at a luncheon to be held in the Adam Ballroom of the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon. Details

September 14, 2009 - Ottawa -- The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund was launched officially today with a notice published in the national edition of The Globe and Mail. Thousands of postcards and posters are also being distributed to individuals, public and university libraries and to various ethnocultural communities across the country providing information about how to apply for a grant to do research, commemorate or otherwise recall what happened to thousands of Ukrainians and other Europeans during Canada's first national internment operations of 1914-1920. UCCLA Release

September 14, 2009 -- The official media campaign announcing the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund began on Saturday with an article in the Globe and Mail. Coinciding with the announcement is the launching of a dedicated website for this causeworthy Fund. Similar articles will soon be seen in other mainstream newspapers and the ethnic press. Posters advertising the Fund are also now being distributed across Canada and will be seen in libraries, universities, and other public venues. UCC Release

September 18, 2009 -- Arguably Ukraine's best rock group, Haydamaky, make Saskatoon the 3rd stop on their North American debut tour this September 24th at Louis Pub (University of Saskatchewan campus). The band fuses an original blend of modern rock with Ukrainian folk music, and mixing punk, reggae and ska influences to create a sound comparable to few. More (U of S Ukrainian Student Association website)

September 8, 2009 -- The St. George's Young Adults are once again holding an "Obzhynky" Supper and Dance this Year as a fundraiser. It is open to everyone who wishes to come! More

September 8, 2009 -- Violinist Carissa Klopoushak, winner of the 32nd-Annual Eckhardt-Grammatté National Music Competition for the Performance of Canadian Music, will present a recital tour across Canada with collaborative pianist Philip Chiu. Tour Press Release (PDF)

August 24, 2009 -- UCC - Saskatoon Branch seeks applications for the full/part time position of Immigration Services Coordinator. The successful candidate will play an important role in UCC-SB settlement and integration projects. This person will be organized, self-motivated and comfortable working under pressure. This is a term position from September 2009 to March 2010 with possibility of extension based upon performance and governmental funding. Deadline September 8. Details (PDF)

August 22, 2009 -- The Ukrainian Museum of Canada is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Visitor & Guest Services. Deadline September 4. Details

August 22, 2009 -- UCC-Regina Branch has received confirmation of support from the Government of Saskatchewan to deliver an expanded ESL Training initiative. This phase of the program will begin on September 15, 2009 and end March 31, 2010. Classes will run three times a week with evening sessions on and Thursdays Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and morning sessions on Saturdays from 9:00am to noon. Child minding services will be provided. More

August 21, 2009 -- Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada, His Excellency Ihor Ostash, will visit Saskatchewan next month to confer on the Honourable Ken Krawetz one of that country's highest recognition awards. Two Regina Volunteers will also be honoured at a dinner and awards ceremony hosted by UCC-SPC September 23 at the Delta Regina Hotel and Convention Centre in Regina. More

August 21, 2009 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Council is pleased to announce that George Zerebecky has been hired as the Translation and Interpretation Services Coordinator. More

August 21, 2009 --

To register for evening classes:
   Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 7:00 pm
   Bishop James Mahoney High School
   231 Primrose Drive (south door entrance)
To register for Saturday morning classes:
   Saturday, September 5, 2009, 10:00 am
   Mohyla Institute
   1240 Temperance Street
UCC-SB is seeking a Child Minding Supervisor and helpers to look after young children while the parents are attending ESL classes.
   If you are interested, please contact Irene Pylypec, ESL Program Coordinator, at 244-8227 or ipylypec@ucc-sb-saskatoon.ca for more information.

August 17, 2009 -- Thousands of visitors from around the world will soon get to experience Saskatchewan hospitality at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The pavilion will consist of two structures. One will house a business centre, the other an entertainment venue featuring Saskatchewan entertainment and food. There will also be a pavilion at Whistler during the Paralympics. Deadline for submissions is September 15, 2009. More

August 11, 2009 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated leader with a broad set of skills and experience to lead Canada's national organized voice of the Ukrainian community. Location: Ottawa. Applications must be received by September 30, 2009. UCC reserves the right to select candidates in advance of the deadline in which case they will make such an announcement on their web site. Details (PDF)

August 11, 2009 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual with a broad set of skills and experience as the Fundraising Coordinator for Canada's national organized voice of the Ukrainian community. Location: Winnipeg (preferred). Applications must be received by September 30, 2009. UCC reserves the right to select candidates in advance of the deadline in which case they will make such an announcement on their web site. Details (PDF)

August 6, 2009 -- You are invited to see a world-class exhibition of colour photographs of monuments of TARAS SHEVCHENKO by RUSLAN TELIPSKYI (Lutsk, Ukraine) at Ilarion Residence 2509 Louise Street, Saskatoon on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 4:00-7:30 PM. Free admission. Sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress -- Saskatoon Branch and the Ilarion Residence. Details

July 30, 2009 -- Host families are required for 5 Ukrainian exchange students from Ivano Frankivsk, Ukraine. The students will be in Regina for about 3 months commencing September 11th.
   The students will be placed with Sask Power, Petroleum Technology Research Centre, MERA Group and Prairie Adaptive Research Collaborative. Students are able to speak English as well as Ukrainian. They receive a monthly expense allowance from the University and a Bus Pass. Each Host Family will receive approximately $600 cash plus a charity (tax) receipt in the amount of approximately $1200 for the stay period. In addition, each host family will have a cultural experience that they will value far beyond the remuneration.
   Those interested, or if you know someone who may be interested, please contact Ed Lysyk (789-6622), Tony Harras (586-6805) or Ken Mazur (789-4062). 2009 program details and students names

July 27, 2009 -- The Tavria Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble Inc. is seeking instructors in its school for the 2009-2010 dance season for the Tavrianka 1 and Tavrianka 2 class levels. These levels are the senior levels within the Tavria School. Ukrainian dancing experience is a must and teaching experience is required. Knowledge of Poltavsky, Hutsul, Bukovyna, Transcarpathian, Polissian and Volyn is required. To apply, forward your resume via e-mail to tavria@sasktel.net. Deadline for application is Monday, August 10, 2009.

July 14, 2009 -- You are invited to help the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage research the Ukrainian Canadian letter-writing tradition and create a correspondence collection. Response requested by August 14, 2009. Details

July 10, 2009 -- UCC-SPC invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Translation & Interpretation Services Coordinator (TISC). The TISC will be responsible for duties related to UCC-SPC's Immigrant Settlement and Integration Support initiatives. Application deadline is 27 July 2009. Expected start date: August 2009. This is a term position with hours to be determined. Details

June 17, 2009 -- The Tavria Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble Inc. is seeking instructors in its school for the 2009-2010 dance season at all levels. Ukrainian dancing experience is a must. Teaching experience or equivalent experience working with youth is preferred. Knowledge of various Ukrainian regional dance styles would be an asset. To apply, forward your resume via e-mail to tavria@sasktel.net. Deadline for application is July 15, 2009.

June 5, 2009 -- 20-page issue includes: Let's Talk Ukrainian Dance (New initiative do support the Ukrainian dance community in Saskatchewan); UCC-SPC holds Annual General Meeting (Deputy Cabinet Secretary speaks at luncheon about Sask-Ukraine Advisory Committee; Saskatchewan Smiles; and more. Currently at the printers, Visnyk will be delivered the last week of June, but you can preview it here.

April 24, 2009 -- The celebration takes place on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2009. Deadline for registration and ticket purchases is Sunday, May 10, 2009. Details

April 24, 2009 -- You are invited to a public presentation by Dr. Lucy Romanenkova from the Florence Centre in Zaporizhia, Ukraine. The presentation will take place May 5 in Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. Poster/Details

UCC President to Accompany Governor General to Ukraine
UCC Communique April 18, 2009

Governor General of Canada's State Visit to Ukraine (PDF)
Embassy of Ukraine Bulletin April 20, 2009

April 20, 2009 -- You are cordially invited to a general membership meeting of the Ukrainian National Federation Saskatoon Branch on Sunday, May 3, 2009 to be held at Bishop Filevich School at 2:00 pm. Details

April 1, 2009 -- 24-page issue includes: Claiming Federal and Provincial Tax Credits if your children dance; Ukrainian community representatives meet with Canada's Ambassador to Ukraine; Marking the 195th anniversary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko; Kobzari performance in Regina; Finding a Ukrainian-speaking caregiver; Saskatchewan Smiles (a new column for humour); Speedskating a Family Affair: the Makowsky brothers' journey towards the 2010 Olympics. Currently at the mailing service, Visnyk will be delivered the week of April 6, but you can preview it here.

March 27, 2009 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress calls upon CBC Radio Canada International to overturn their decision to permanently shutdown the Ukrainian Section of RCI effective this week after 57 years of service to Canada. UCC Communique

March 26, 2009 -- Deputy Premier and Education Minister Ken Krawetz and Provincial Secretary Wayne Elhard announced the appointment of 10 Saskatchewan representatives to the Saskatchewan-Ukraine Relations Advisory Committee today. Office of the Provincial Secretary News Release

March 25, 2009 -- The Ukrainian Section at Radio Canada International (RCI) was cut. The surprise announcement was made this afternoon to the 2-member personnel of the section. The half-hour program was aired Saturdays and Sundays since it was cut in half in November 2004, after over 50 years of broadcasting on a daily basis. Details

• Green Grove Ukrainian Orthodox Youth Camp: July 5-19
• St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic Youth Camp: July 5-19
• Mohyla Ukrainian Language and Cultural Immersion Program (Dzherelo): June 29-August 3rd

March 9, 2009 -- UCC-Regina Branch has received confirmation of support from the Government of Saskatchewan to implement an expanded ESL Training initiative. The program will begin in March 2009 and end in June 2009. Details

March 6, 2009 -- In May 2008 the Honourable Jason Kenny announced a $10 million grant to the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko. The grant will facilitate projects and initiatives for groups affected by Canada’s first internment operation during World War I to recognize and commemorate their internment experiences. UCFTS Press Release

March 5, 2009 -- UCC Regina proudly presents Mr. Stan Fisher, President & CEO of Edmonton's St. Michael's Health Group, which operates with a $20 million annual budget. Workshop will deal with board manuals, board/committee roles/staff structures, effective meetings and more. Who should attend? Organizations, volunteers, dance groups, businesspeople and among others. Announcement/Details (PDF)

March 2, 2009 -- On March 27, the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage will present in Saskatoon the film “A Kingdom Reborn: Treasures from Ukrainian Galicia” produced and directed by noted Toronto documentary filmmaker Dani Stodilka, who will be in attendance. Details

February 27, 2009 -- Canadians across the country are encouraged to support Ukrainian Literature Day on March 9, 2009 by making use of the public library system and checking out one of the hundreds of books on Ukrainian themes. UCC Communique

February 24, 2009 -- The UCC is pleased to learn that the Government of Canada, through CIDA, will be continuing to play an active role in facilitating the evolution of Ukraine's young democracy. Significantly, Ukraine is the only former Soviet republic and the only European state included among the 20 countries that Canada has targeted for its aid initiatives. UCC Communique

February 18, 2009 -- "Ukrainian Music, Art & Soul: the Ukrainian folk music of Brian Cherwick" (poster). Cherwick performs Kozak-era historical songs and religious chants of the blind minstrel tradition, traditional Ukrainian village music, music of the western Canadian Ukrainian diaspora and more on bandura, kobza, tsymbaly, lira, trembita and other instruments.
   Saturday Feb 28th, 7pm at Father O'Donnell Auditorium, St. Thomas More College, U of S campus. Advance tickets are $10 ($5 student club members/kids 12-under), with day of show tickets being $15.
   Sponsored by the University of Saskatchewan Ukrainian Students Association in conjunction with the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage. Tickets available at the following co-sponsors: Ukrainian Museum of Canada and Museo. Details (USUSA website)

February 18, 2009 -- Based in Kyiv for two years. Background in law or field related to juvenile justice required. Ukrainian or Russian language skills highly desirable. Details

February 12, 2009 -- International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference in November 1999. The International Day has been observed every year since February 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
    Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage. All moves to promote the dissemination of mother tongues will serve not only to encourage linguistic diversity and multilingual education but also to develop fuller awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerance and dialogue. More on the UN initiative

February 11, 2009 -- This year we have an exciting addition to the program -- one that will showcase your talent through your dance choreography. Submissions deadline March 31, 2009 More

February 4, 2009 -- Голоси несудть надію! Голоси вселяють віру! Now in its fourth year of existence, the choir “Holosy” has taken to heart the words of its theme song. Hope, faith, and the sheer joy of singing continue to inspire the choir. More

February 4, 2009 -- Prof. John-Paul Himka, Department of History and Classics, University of Alberta, will deliver this year's Mohyla Lecture at St. Thomas More College, February 27, 7 pm in Rm 344B. His presentation is entitled "Divergent Memories: Ukrainians, Jews, and the Holocaust." More

February 4, 2009 -- The UCPBA of Saskatoon will be hosting its 8th annual King of Kovbasa Challenge on Thursday, February 12th. The King of Kovbasa has become an annual tradition for the UCPBA, having raised thousands of dollars for local charities since 2001. This year, funds raised will go to the Saskatchewan Abilities Council. More

February 2, 2009 (Updated February 4) -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress -- Regina Branch is presenting "The Kobzari" in concert at Selo Gardens on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. A nominal $5 admission, to help offset expenses, will be collected at the door. Two influential performers from Ukraine, Taras Kompanichenko and Jurij Fedynskyj, will present a repertoire of epic songs, historical ballads, ritual songs, religious psalms and chants. Instruments used during the performance are the Veresai twelve-string kobza from the lute family, the hurdy-gurdy, the Cossack lute, drum, kobzar bandura drum and bassola. Taras and Jurij regularly perform together in Ukraine. Details

January 22, 2009 -- UCC-SPC invites qualified students to apply for the position of Cultural Intern. Expected start date: 02 February 2009. The position will be part-time with hours to be determined. Position may lead to full-time summer employment. Details

January 20, 2009 -- The UCC Regina Branch has been approved by the two school boards in Regina to run a writing competition in their High Schools next term on Holodomor in Ukraine. The purpose is to raise awareness of the genocide that occurred in Ukraine. Details

For the past four years, Musée Ukraina Museum Inc. has produced calendars to sell as fundraisers for a new museum facility. Last year's calendar featuring Ukrainian centenarians raised $26,000. This year the spotlight is on Ukrainian artists and artisans. Saskatoon Star article by Darlene Polachic

Date/Дата: Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Place/Місце: Lawson Heights School, 430 Redberry Road, Saskatoon
Time/Час: 7–9 PM (19:00-21:00).
   Будь-ласка приходьте не пізніше 19:00. Відразу після реєстрації відбудеться оцінювання Вашої англійської мови для визначення Вашого рівня (триватиме приблизно 1.5 год.). Запис на курси обмежений кількістю вільних місць. Догляд за дітьми для батьків, які відвідуватимуть реєстрацію та оцінювання, буде забезпечений.
   New immigrants interested in taking English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are invited to come out and register.
   It is very important to attend registration/assessment night as enrollment numbers will determine how many classes UCC-SB will be able to offer. Students will not be allowed to attend classes prior to assessment. Also, since class size is limited to 20 students, late registrants will need to go a waiting list.
   For more information about ESL classes, please call 244-8227 and ask for Irene Pylypec or Valentyna Mahina.

December 19, 2008 -- UCC-SPC is seeking translators and interpreters across Saskatchewan to provide a variety of contracted services in support of its immigration settlement and integration program. Contracts are short-term based on specific client needs. Details

December 19, 2008 -- A belated congratulations to Diane Boyko, who was acclaimed as the new chair of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Board of Education on November 3 -- a day after daughter Stacia received a UCC-SPC Community Recognition Award for Youth Achievement. Sincere, best wishes for every success in your work, Diane! GSCS media release (PDF)

December 16, 2008 -- 24-page issue includes: Article on spiders and Rizdvo by Orysia Paszczak Tracz; UCC-SPC Nation Builders & Community Recognition Awards Luncheon; Saskatchewan renews Education Agreement with Chernivtsi; Ukrainian Studies revival at U of S, Immigration Stakeholders Gathering. Currently at the printers it will be mailed the week of January 5, but you can preview it here.

December 12, 2008 -- On Saturday, November 22, members of Saskatoon’s Ukrainian community marked the 75th anniversary of the tragic Holodomor/Genocide in Ukraine. Over 100 people gathered at the Memorial Gates of the University of Saskatchewan at 2 pm and formed a procession that made its way to St. Thomas More College. UCC-SB media release

December 4, 2008 -- Marion Graham Collegiate kindly offered alternate classroom space for our use as our usual space was unavailable the evening of Thursday, November 27th. UCC-SB used the opportunity to conduct an informational session on dental care and other health issues. Story

November 21, 2008 –- Holodomor: Ukrainian Famine Genocide -- 1932-33 Ukraine Remembers - the World Acknowledges. A Commemorative Ceremony and Public Information Presentation will take place Saturday, November 22nd 2:00pm at the Ukrainian National Federation Hall, 1737 St. John Street. Sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Regina Branch.

November 12, 2008 -- On November 22, 2008, the public is invited to meet at the University of Saskatchewan memorial gates (on College Avenue, in front of the University Hospital) at 2:00 p.m. From there a procession of all participants will proceed to St. Thomas More College where an interdenominational panakhyda prayer service will take place in the chapel. Following the service, at 3:00 pm a program will be held in the St. Thomas More Auditorium. The commemorative event is open to all. The general public is invited to attend. Admission is free of charge. UCC Saskatoon Media Release (PDF)

November 12, 2008 -- Due to unforeseen circumstances, the General Consulate of Ukraine in Edmonton will not be operating November 21, 2008 and offers sincerest apologies for any inconvenience.

November 6, 2008 -- The Saskatoon Branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress is seeking an Administrative Assistant for its Immigration Program. Details (PDF)

November 5, 2008 (updated) -- The first Saskatchewan International Festival of Ukrainian Cinema will take place November 13-15 at the Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon and November 16-17 at the MacKenzie Art Gallery's Shumiatcher Theatre in Regina. More

November 3, 2008 -- Seventy five years have passed since famine raged through Ukraine eradicating the lives of millions of children, women and men from one of the world's most bountiful lands. Ukrainian World Congress Appeal

November 3, 2008 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Professional & Business Association invites its members, their friends and business associates to a luncheon with representatives of Ukraine’s Film Industry. This luncheon is being held in conjunction with the first annual Saskatchewan International Festival of Ukrainian Cinema. Online calendar posting

The Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble invites you to attend an Evening of Enchantment at their annual fundraising gala. Proceeds from this year's gala benefit the endeavours of the Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble and the Children's Health and Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan. online calendar

Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble invites you to attend its fundraiser, as the group presents the music, food, dance and customs of a traditional wedding ceremony from the Volyn region of Ukraine on November 1 in Saskatoon. For details check the online calendar.

October 29, 2008 –- Deputy Premier and Education Minister Ken Krawetz has returned from Ukraine where he renewed an education agreement between Saskatchewan and Chernivtsi Oblast, a region in western Ukraine. The four-year agreement will ensure the continuation of international activities in education such as high school and post-secondary student exchanges and skill development initiatives through Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions. Government of Saskatchewan Oct 28/08 News Release | View video clip (starting at 50m20s) of Ministerial Speech in Cabinet Oct 28/08

October 29 2008 -- Ukraine's Embassy in Canada announces that the Consulate General of Ukraine in Edmonton begins its work on November 21, 2008 and that office hours will be from 9 AM-1PM and 2 PM- 4 PM. The mailing and street address of the new Consulate is 600-9990 Jasper Avenue, World Trade Centre, Edmonton, AB, T5G 1P7.

October 29, 2008 (updated) -- (Deadline November 10) The UCC Regina Branch has been approved by the two school boards in Regina to run a writing competition in their High Schools next term on Holodomor in Ukraine. The purpose is to raise awareness of the genocide that occurred in Ukraine. Details

October 27, 2008 –- Nashi is a Saskatoon-based group dedicated to improving the lives of children in Ukraine by diverting them from human trafficking. The need is overwhelming as it is estimated that 100,000, mostly girls, are taken from Ukraine yearly.
   Check out the new video about their "Klenovi Lyst Center" project. YouTube Video

October 24, 2008 -- 16-page issue includes: How newcomers from Ukraine are integrating in Saskatchewan communities, Ukraine's Independence Day Celebrations. It is currently being printed and will be mailed late next week, but you can preview it here.

October 24, 2008 (updated) -- (Saskatoon) The 2008 Nation Builder & Community Recognition Awards will be presented to ten individuals on Sunday, November 2nd at a luncheon to be held at the Hotel Saskatchewan Radisson Plaza in Regina. Details

October 17, 2008 -- The first Saskatchewan International Festival of Ukrainian Cinema will take place November 13-15 at the Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon and November 16 in Regina. More

October 17, 2008 -- Holodomor: Reflections on the Great Famine of 1932-33 in Soviet Ukraine, edited by Lubomyr Luciuk, is being published October 31. It can be ordered now from Kashtan Press (Kingston) by completing this pre-publication order form.

October 14, 2008 -- Spirit Lake Camp Corporation is pleased to announce that the 'Spirit Lake' episode will be aired on History Television's "Ancestors in the Attic" Season 3 series on Saturday, October 18th at 8 PM. Growing up as a Ukrainian-Canadian, Jerry Bayrak always faced prejudice. But he also heard whispers that his family dealt with even worse when they first arrived in Canada. More

September 29, 2008 -- The University of Saskatchewan Ukrainian Students' Club now has a website. Check it out at www.ukrainianstudents.ca.

September 24, 2008 –- Nashi is a Saskatoon-based group of individuals who are dedicated to improving the lives of children in Ukraine by diverting them from human trafficking. The need is overwhelming as it is estimated that 100,000, mostly girls, are taken from Ukraine yearly. Nashi's belief is that "none of us can do everything, but each of us can do something."
   Please consider lending your support by attending our fall fundraiser, Harvest Brunch, on Sunday, October 26, 2008 starting at 12:30 pm at St. Phillip's School Auditorium in Saskatoon. Details

September 22, 2008 –- UCC Regina is soliciting donations of furniture and household goods to assist Ukrainian workers and their families who are coming to Regina to make it their home. These immigrants arrive with only a couple of suitcases and can use your help:
   Required are:
• Kitchen tables and chairs, pots and pans, dishes, small appliances, cutlery and anything else needed to run a kitchen.
• Beds, dressers and lamps for bedrooms and sheets, blankets and pillows.
• Sofas, chairs, coffee and end tables, lamps and televisions and any other amenities that people are prepared to donate.
   Items that we cannot make good use of include clothing and major appliances.
   If you can help, please phone: Yars Lozowchuk: 584-1238 Ed Lysyk: 789-6622 Tony Harras: 586-6805.

August 20, 2008 -- Further to our action item of January 22, 2008, the votes have been tallied and among the cities elected to occupy the World Edition of MONOPOLY is Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, which placed 16th out of 22 cities. For a complete list, visit Monopoly's website.

August 11, 2008 -- UCC-SB is looking to hire teachers for the fall sessions. Details

July 15, 2008 -- Features in the Summer issue: Saskatchewan first province to recognize Holodomor & International Remembrance Flame visits 4 Saskatchewan communities; UCC-SPC 2008 AGM highlights; Live Free for a Year Lottery IV Winners List; Things worth knowing about adapting to Saskatchewan (for newcomers); plus much more. View it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

May 29, 2008 -- St. Thomas More College (STM), the Catholic liberal arts college federated with the University of Saskatchewan, invites applications (deadline Fri, 20 Jun 2008) for the following sessional lecturer positions: More

June 9, 2008 -- Presented at the Annual General Meeting 7 June 2008 in Regina, the 36-page report outlines activities of the Ukrainian community throughout the province in 2007 and includes a list of projects financially supported by UCC-SPC's Community Development Fund and a 10-page auditor's report. Bookmarks help readers navigate quickly to topics of interest. Report (PDF)

May 29, 2008 –- Scheduled for the last weekend in June (28th and 29th). Call Janice at 306-376-4422.

May 28, 2008 –- The President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Paul Grod, will be guest speaker at a brunch in Regina on June 8. Details (jpg poster)

May 27, 2008 -- UCC-SPC has prepared a fact sheet on Ukraine to help potential employers of Ukrainian immigrant workers become acquainted with Ukraine and its people. The two-page colour document was published with financial assistance from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Employment and SaskLotteries. It is also available online in PDF format here.

May 21, 2008 -- The AULIC 2006 and 2007 extended programs were such huge successes that they are being offered again in 2008. The camp dates for this summer are August 7 to 10 for the four-day weekend and August 7 to 15 for the extended program, both of which are being held at Trident Camp, Crystal Lake, Saskatchewan. More

May 15, 2008 (UCC-SPC Inform) -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Council is pleased to announce that Cheryl Helmeczi of Saskatoon (ticket #1124) has won $2000 cash in the Live Free for a Year Lottery IV Previous Purchaser Draw made today. Congratulations to Cheryl! (Тicketholders from 2007 who also purchased this year were entered into the Previous Purchaser draw.)
   Everyone can get in on the next big draw June 12, 2008 for the Early Bird prize of $3000 in cash by purchasing their ticket(s) by June 9.

April 28, 2008 -- A new target for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program will help the province sustain economic growth and build dynamic communities. Government of Saskatchewan News Release

April 9, 2008 -- "I write today to apologize to the Congress and through you to any Canadians of Ukrainian descent who may have been offended by comments I made 17 years ago now public in the content of released video tapes." Full Statement

April 2, 2008 -- The Vesna Festival Board of Directors is pleased to announce the New Community Credit Union as sponsor of the 2008 Arts Award. Details (PDF)

March 19, 2008 -- In response to media reports about the use of force by Chinese authorities against Tibetan patriots, Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) President Paul Grod has written to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Rt. Hon Stephen Harper, to the Leader of the Official Opposition, Hon. Stéphane Dion, to New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton and to Gilles Duceppe, leader of the Bloc Québécois expressing the support of the UCC for the Tibetan people as they engage in a concerted effort to protect their civil liberties and human rights and to preserve their rich cultural and religious heritage, in order to secure their freedom and autonomy. UCC National release March 18

March 19, 2008 -- Sunday, March 30, 2008 7:30pm Convocation Hall U of S Campus About the pianist

March 13, 2008 -- AULIC’s extended program was a huge success in 2006 & 2007 and we are pleased to announce it will be offered again in 2008! In addition to the weekend program running from August 7 to 12, the extended program will follow until August 15, 2008. Details

March 11, 2008 -- Features in the Spring issue: Celebrating Taras Shevchenko; The Pysanka: It's More Than Just a Pretty Egg; Steps to claim the Children's Fitness Tax Credit; Celebrating Language Learning; Things worth knowing about getting housing in Saskatchewan; plus much more. View it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

Communities in Saskatchewan will soon be paying tribute to Ukraine's Bard, Taras Shevchenko. Let us remember this 19th century literary genius and attend the commemorative event nearest us. Saskatoon (PDF)

Check out the website of the Regina Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Inc., a non-profit organization established in 1994 performing under the stage name "Kolos". Website

January 2008 -- The third year of online course development has been extremely busy, but very rewarding for the team of writers, web designers, teachers and students who have been involved in the production and piloting of e-mova: Core Ukrainian 20 Online. Story

January 22, 2008 -- A letter from friends in Ukraine regarding a project worthy of our support. Letter

January 21, 2008 -- Якщо Ви бажаєте грати у футбол по неділях, у футбольному спорткомплексі м. Саскатуна, зателефонуйте до Програми підтримки українських іммігрантів Саскатунського відділу Конгресу Українців Канади (244-8227) й запишіться до любительського футбольного клубу «УКРАЇНА», який створюється за підтримки Програми. Ігри розпочнуться після реєстрації щонайменше 12-х гравців команди. Телефонуйте!
   If you would like to play soccer on Sundays in Saskatoon's soccer centre, call the Ukrainian Immigrant Settlement Program of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatoon Branch (244-8227) to register with the amateur soccer club "Ukraine", which is being organized with the support of the Program. Games will start when the team has at least 12 registered players. Give us a call!

January 20, 2008 -- On Thursday 17 January 2008 Anne Hnatiuk passed away in Saskatoon. Anne was a long-time volunteer in Saskatoon, who incessantly promoted youth and community, regardless of ethnicity. She was named a UCC-SPC Nation Builder in 2000. | Details.

Informal practice of conversational English and Ukrainian is available for native-born Canadians and recent Ukrainian immigrants. Read more in PDF (both in English and Ukrainian).

December 12, 2007 – UCC Regina is sponsoring "Zabava on the Steppes", a Ukraine Independence Day celebration, Friday, August 22, 2008 on the grounds of the Wildlife Federation Park. Details to be announced. Call 306-757-8835 for information.

December 7, 2007 -- Features in the Winter issue: Award-winning children's author Marsha Skrypuch in Saskatchewan; 13th annual Nation Builders & Community Recognition Awards presented to ten individuals; UCC-SPC's Education Week Free Ukrainian Book Project; Sask delegates to UCC XXII Congress share experiences, impressions; UCC Regina, Saskatoon andYorkton activity; Things worth knowing for Christmas and New Year celebrations in Saskatchewan; plus much more. View it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

December 5, 2007 – December 5th is International Volunteer Day. This day serves to heighten awareness of the important contribution of volunteer service, and to encourage more people to offer their services as volunteers, both at home and abroad. According to the latest figures (http://www.nsgvp.org/), almost 12 million Canadians volunteer with charities or organizations and contribute close to two billion volunteer hours. For more information on volunteering opportunities in Canada, visit http://www.volunteer.ca/volcan/eng/content/dec5/about.php.

November 28, 2007 – UCC Regina is sponsoring a commemorative ceremony for the Holodomor Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-33 to be held Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00 pm at the Ukrainian National Federation Hall, 1737 St. John Street in Regina. A public information presentation will be included in the ceremony. Please bring non-perishable food items for Regina's Food Bank.

November 22, 2007 (updated) -- Marsha Skrypuch will be conducting public book presentations and signings in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert for her latest release Dear Canada: Prisoners in a Promised Land -- The Ukrainian Internment Diary of Anya Soloniuk. Details

November 19, 2007 -- Serhiy Kostyuk will present the findings of the 2007 survey of recent immigrants to Saskatchewan from Ukraine. The presentation takes place at 4:00 p.m. in the Fr. O'Donnell Auditorium at St. Thomas More College. This presentation is free and open to the public. More

October 30, 2007 -- The UCC-SPC is pleased to announce that this year’s Nation Builders and Community Recognitions Awards Luncheon will be held in Regina at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan on Sunday, November 4, 2007, commencing at 12:00 p.m. in the Regency Ballroom. UCC-SPC media release

October 19, 2007 -- Features in the Fall issue: Nation Builders & Community Recognition honourees announced; Ukraine's Parliamentary Elections overview; Live Free for a Year Lottery III winners list; Obzhynky -- Ukrainian harvest rituals; Holodomor 75th Anniversary commemorations begin this year; Things worth knowing for transportation in Saskatchewan winters; Great year for the Regina Catholic Schools' Ukrainian Program; UCC Regina and Saskatoon activity in the immigration sphere; plus much more. View it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

October 18, 2007 -- The UCC Saskatoon invites you and your family to a reception for skilled workers from Ukraine. This will be held on Friday, October 26, 2007 from 7:00-9:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 606 Spadina Crescent West in Saskatoon. Details

October 16, 2007 -- The electronic version of the "Dovidnyk vodiia Saskachevanu 2007" is now available for viewing. It is a 4.1 MB PDF file.

October 2, 2007 -- The UCC International Election Observation Mission released its preliminary report October 1. "Our current assessment indicates that on balance in the oblasts under observation there was a serious attempt to meet the internationally accepted standards for free, fair and transparent elections; nevertheless, there were some serious flaws in the conduct of the electoral process." Details (PDF)

September 27, 2007 – The UCPBA of Regina is looking at coordinating a business expo to enable its members to advertise their services and communicate job opportunities for perspective employees on November 7th, 2007 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the University of Regina Multipurpose room.
   If you are interested in participating by entering a table for the business expo or would like more information, please contact Jamie at 306-565-6521 no later than October 17th. The cost to participate is $50 per table for members and $65 per table for non-members. If adequate interest is shown from our business members, we will proceed with the event and notify you of the details. -- Ken Mazur President UCPBA.

September 24, 2007 – (Saskatoon) This year marks the thirteenth year that the Ukrainian Canadian community of Saskatchewan, under the auspices of the UCC-SPC, will be celebrating the accomplishments and distinguished contributions of some of its notable citizens. More

September 24, 2007 – The Regina Ukrainian Folk Choir is looking for new choir members. The Choir has commenced weekly Sunday evening Choir practices at 7:30pm to 9:00pm at Selo Gardens, 1110 McNiven Avenue. The Choir is sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Professional & Business Association of Regina, a non-profit organization of Ukrainian Canadians whose goals include the preservation and enhancement of Ukrainian Culture in the community. The Choir includes members from within all groups that comprise Regina’s organized Ukrainian community and, as well, those whose only connection to the Ukrainian community is through the Choir. We welcome persons of all ages, backgrounds and religions. Although our singing is in Ukrainian, many members of our choir cannot read or speak Ukrainian and every effort is made to make it easy for them to pronounce the words correctly as they sing. To join or to get more information about the Choir call 306-525-3473. There are no fees required to participate nor are there any fundraising commitments.

September 17, 2007 – The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, announced on September 12, 2007 the implementation of the $30-million funding per year set aside in the 2007 Budget to support local arts and heritage activities that engage Canadians in their communities through the expression, celebration and preservation of local culture. Details

September 14, 2007 – For those of you who are regretting the passing of summer -- those of you who are wishing we could spend a bit more time sitting on the back deck, enjoying the flowers and reading Harry Potter -- the Голоси Adult Choir has a special invitation. More

September 14, 2007 – Serhiy Kostyuk, a doctoral candidate in Sociology at the University of Saskatchewan and UCC-SB's Immigrant Settlement Program Coordinator, has been chosen as a 2007-2008 Neporany Fellow. Among previous Neporany recipients were John-Paul Himka, Lubomyr Luciuk, Bohdan Kordan, Frances Swyripa, Bohdan Krawchenko and other renowned scholars in the area of Ukrainian studies. Congratulations!
   The Neporany Fellowship, which is offered by the Osyp and Josaphat Neporany Educational Fund and administered by the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies for the Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian Studies, is Canada's most prestigious doctoral award in Ukrainian studies. The fellowship will allow Serhiy to work on his doctoral thesis in the area of immigrant integration.
   For more information about Serhiy's academic and civic activities please visit his website.

September 7, 2007 – The Government of Saskatchewan (Minister Responsible for Immigration) has signed a contract with Ukrainian Canadian Congress Regina Branch to facilitate the settlement and integration of provincial nominees and their families. Part of the funding provided is to enable us to hire an Immigration Coordinator. Details

September 6, 2007 -- Starting Wednesday, September 12 until May 2008. Sponsored by UCC Regina. Details

September 6, 2007-- Beginners, intermediate and advanced. Details

September 5, 2007 -- Classes began this morning as parents and children met teacher Liana Zabutnyy. Liana has experience and brings a cheerful, calm outlook to the class. She is very good with children. Those interested in enrolling can do so on September 7 at a "meet and greet"; regular classes begin the following week. Regina Sadochok looks forward to meeting parents and their children September 7. Details (PDF poster)

September 2, 2007 -- UCC-SB Immigrant Settlement Program Coordinator Serhiy Kostyuk visited Ukrainian workers in North Battleford and took part in a social event welcoming their arrived spouses and recognizing the support of Ukrainian Canadians. More

September 2, 2007 -- UCC-SB President Slawko Kindrachuk and UCC-SB Immigrant Settlement Program Coordinator Serhiy Kostyuk along with representatives of a local company met a group of Ukrainian workers in Saskatoon. More

August 31, 2007 -- Due to the increasing number of newcomers from Ukraine to Saskatoon the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatoon Branch calls for information regarding available housing for immigrants (single and married) from Ukraine. Details

August 26, 2007 -- Ukrainian workers Anatoliy, Serhiy, Olexandr, Serhiy and Kostyantyn had arrived to work for one of the companies in Saskatoon, and were met at the airport by Serhiy Kostyuk and UCC-SB volunteer Audrey Langhorst on August 13, 2007. Details

August 24, 2007 -- Poster/Details

August 22, 2007 -- Ukraine Day in the Park, Saskatchewan's only outdoor Ukrainian Festival, stages its 7th annual festival this Saturday, August 25th, introducing: out-of-province world-class entertainers with European concert tour experience, an 8:30 am pancake breakfast at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, free admission for the public to the museum's galleries, buskers/entertainers in Kiwanis Park, and the Festival's own private label beer. Details

August 9, 2007 -- Serhiy Kostyuk, doctoral candidate at the University of Saskatchewan and part-time UCC-SB Immigration Services Coordinator, has launched a survey of recent immigrants from Ukraine. The data will help to better understand the current settlement and integration problems of immigrants, the role of the Ukrainian Canadian community in receiving newcomers, attitudes of Ukrainian immigrants towards representatives of previous waves of Ukrainian immigration, immigrants' participation in Canadian political, social and cultural life, and immigrants' vision of Canadian-Ukrainian relations.
   The survey is sponsored by the by the UCC-SPC and the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko. Serhiy will conduct the survey in rural and urban communities of Saskatchewan in August-September 2007 and present the results to the public in October-November 2007. Details (PDF)

August 7, 2007 -- A public reception hosted by the UCC-SPC and UCC-Regina will be held today from 6pm to 8pm to launch an exhibition of antique post cards from pre-revolutionary Ukraine as presented by the Prairie Centre for Ukrainian Heritage and the St.Thomas More Art Gallery. This reception takes place at the Cumberland Gallery in the Saskatchewan Legislative Building. The exhibition will run from August 7th until September 4th, 2007. Announcement

August 7, 2007 -- Poster/Details

August 3, 2007 -- Features in the Summer issue: Live Free for a Year Lottery III; Immigration, Genealogy, Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada highlight UCC-SPC Spring Conference & Annual General Meeting, new Board of Directors elected; Things worth knowing for a safe driving experience in Saskatchewan; Meet three young artists of Ukrainian background who excel in their fields and were awarded special scholarships; plus much more. View it here on our Web site at Visnyk Online (PDF)

July 16, 2007 -- ... for the Battlefords. Contact the UCC-SPC. More

April 27, 2007 -- Concurrent workshops on Immigration and Genealogy, special guest His Excellency Ihor Ostash, Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada, followed by the AGM and Board Elections. Details in Conference package (PDF)

April 26, 2007 -- April 26, 1986 is a tragic date in world history. On this day the worst nuclear explosion in the history of mankind occurred at the Fourth reactor of the Chornobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine, changing the lives of millions of people forever and causing great suffering to many others. UCC National Statement

April 24, 2007 -- April 28, 2007 marks the 60th anniversary of the deportation of Ukrainians from their ancestral lands in what is now Eastern Poland ... This operation completed the deportation of the entire Ukrainian ethnic population from “Zakerzonnia” and became one of the most tragic events in the modern history of the Ukrainian people. UCC National Statement