Dear  ,

Looking at our social media channels over the Easter week there were literally thousands of people sharing their pysanky, paska and Easter baskets with pride.  One of my favourite childhood memories was spending the day with my grandparents making paska. Dido, a baker, supervised the dough taking shape in the gigantic mixing bowls, while Baba set out enough baking tins to ensure that no friends, neighbour, or priest would go without!  I was inspired to try to make paska a few times this year (note: check expiration date on yeast!) and spent Good Friday singing the beautiful Jerusalem Matins with my choir in Ottawa. 

Ukraine's Presidential Election has provided much to talk about over the dinner table. The exemplary work of Canada's elections observation team ensured that we had quick and insightful information on the free and fair electoral process.  This is also an election year in Canada, and UCC recently launched our Community Policy Survey in order to hear your views on new areas where we are developing policy. This includes thinking about the needs of youth, seniors, newcomers and artists. We've had a very positive response, and so have decided to keep the survey open for another week until May 10. If you haven't yet shared your views click HERE .

In a few weeks we will celebrate Vyshyvanka Day, a special time to showcase our Ukrainian arts and culture. UCC is proud to be partnering on the Vyshyvanka Canada 2019 initiative. There is more information below on how you can participate individually and in your community.

Finally, as many Canadians continue to face cold weather and rising flood waters, we all look forward to a better and warmer May for everyone. In Ukrainian the month is named травень ( traven') reflecting the lush green grass which should be growing at this time of year.

Christ is Risen! Truly he is Risen!  

Христос воскрес! Воістину воскрес!