August 2022 Canadian Newsletter |
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It’s hard to believe that summer is already halfway over. There are many great community events and fundraisers still taking place which need our support. We are just two months away from the XXVII Triennial Congress, with hundreds of delegates already registered. You’ll be seeing a lot more on the many sponsors and speakers in the coming weeks.
Since January, the joint UCC-CUF Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA) has been hard at work. This summer more than 2,000 displaced children from Ukraine are able to attend summer camps run by our many community organizations and churches. Thank you to the many donors of the UHA that made it possible for some of the youngest victims of Russia’s war of aggression to experience a Ukrainian Canadian summer camp and enjoy the peace and stability that Canada has to offer.
Looking into the fall, we will be accepting applications for the next UCC Parliamentary Internship Program, which will start in January 2023. This program provides recent graduates with valuable work experience in the Canadian democratic process.
After a long search for a national Fundraising Manager, I am pleased to let you know that we have found an excellent candidate for the position. More information on the newest member of our team will be coming shortly.
As Russia continues its war against Ukraine, our community is hard at work in large and small ways to help the people of Ukraine. We look ahead to marking a poignant Ukrainian Independence Day together with friends and family at events across Canada. The UCC is working with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to have every municipality in Canada raise a blue and yellow flag on August 24.
Слава Україні! Героям Слава!
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Welcome UCC Summer Students 2022! |
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Thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs program the UCC was able to hire four summer students once again. The Canada Summer Jobs program allows many community organizations to hire students, giving them relevant work experience and a great summer employment opportunity. To read the profiles on each of our students please click the link below. |
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UCC Writes Letter to PM Trudeau Regarding Sanctions on Nord Stream 1 |
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Following up on a June 15 UCC letter to Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, UCC National President Alexandra Chyczij wrote to Prime Minister Trudeau to stress the importance of Canada maintaining sanctions on the Nord Stream 1 turbine currently in Canada, and calling on the Government to ensure that all sanctions imposed on Russia remain in place.
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Statement of UCC National President Alexandra Chyczij Regarding Canada’s Government Bowing to Russian Blackmail |
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In response to the Government of Canada’s announcement that it will grant a time-limited and revocable permit for Siemens Canada to allow the return of repaired Nord Stream 1 turbines, Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, issued a statement.
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Terror Attack on Vynnytsia |
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On July 14th, Russia launched another terrorist attack on civilians in the city of Vinnytsia. Three Russian missiles, launched from a submarine in the Black Sea, hit an office block and residential buildings. Rescue crews are working at the scene. At least twenty-one people – including three children – have been murdered in this heinous Russian attack. Hundreds have been injured and many are in a critical condition.
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Russian Cruise Missile Strike on Odesa Port |
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Following the July 23rd Russian cruise missile attack on the Ukrainian port of Odesa, Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) issued a statement.
One day after signing an agreement with the United Nations that would allow for the export of Ukrainian grain to the developing world, Russia has bombed the port from whence much of that grain is to be exported.
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Canadian Soldier Killed in Ukraine |
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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Canadian Émile-Antoine Roy-Sirois, who gave his life defending Ukraine’s freedom against Russia’s genocidal war. The UCC and the Ukrainian Canadian community extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. Roy-Sirois’ family during this difficult time. Mr. Roy-Sirois will be remembered by the Ukrainian people and our community for his selflessness and commitment to the values of liberty and justice that Canada and Ukraine share. May His Memory Be Eternal! Vichnaya Pamyat!
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Ukrainian Canadian Congress XXVII Triennial Congress |
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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for delegates and guests to the XXVII Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians, taking place October 28-30, 2022 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Early Bird Registration is open now! The deadline to take advantage of the early bird deadline has been extended to August 7th. |
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The theme of the XXVII Triennial Congress is Stronger Together. We will focus on the importance of unity in our community and explore the impacts of the war and humanitarian crisis on our local Ukrainian communities, and how we can best support the incoming wave of displaced Ukrainians in Canada. |
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UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN APPEAL UPDATES |
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The Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal has been established jointly by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canada Ukraine Foundation to formalize a coordinated approach in providing humanitarian assistance quickly and efficiently to those in need in Ukraine to address any further aggression by Russia. The main efforts of cooperation are to provide humanitarian assistance/relief in the areas of Assistance to displaced persons, Medical care, Emergency Shelter and Food security.
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July 5 -Update
Thanks to the support of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation in partnership with the Olena Zelenska fund, the MEEST shipping and logistics corporation was able to ship 31 000 kilograms of food to recently liberated territory in the form of humanitarian food kits. These kits were assembled with the professional guidance of doctors and dieticians.
The adult food kits included a variety of high energy foods which are rich in carbohydrates, supplemented with other sources of protein and fat. These kits can feed an adult for the duration of a month. The child kits were assembled with consideration for children’s dietary needs and taste preferences. The child kits were rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and calcium. The set included semolina and corn grits, pasta, oatmeal, corn and chocolate flakes, milk powder, poultry pate, cream cheese, cookies, cocoa, crackers and fruit and herbal tea.
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July 21 -Update
To help newly-arrived families adjust to life in Canada, the UCC-CUF Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal announced the Ukrainian Canadian Summer Camps Program for displaced Ukrainian children. These camps provide a great opportunity for children displaced by the war to experience a true Ukrainian Canadian summer and provide their families with a relative sense of stability.
The Ukrainian Canadian Summer Camp Program helps cover the cost of attending summer camps run by Ukrainian Canadian organizations this summer. The Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal provides up to . $350 per child per week to, for a maximum of 2 weeks. This program is an immense success, with almost 2,000 children already participating in 32 summer camps across Canada, through almost $1 million funding support from the Humanitarian Appeal.
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July 27 -Update
July 27th, marks six months since the launch of Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal on January 27th
This CUF-UCC joint project was established almost a month before russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24th, which enabled a swift delivery of humanitarian aid – both in Ukraine and to Ukrainians who have sought refuge in bordering countries and in Canada.
Thanks to your generosity, in the past six months the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal:
- Delivered food boxes to 130,000 families in 21 Oblasts
- Purchased 3 months of medicines for 100,000 people
- Sent the first shipment of 140MT of buckwheat seed to Ukraine for planting this year
- Delivered 160 pallets of hospital equipment / medical supplies throughout Ukraine, including 7 pallets of IFAK’s
- Completed two evacuation flights for children with brain cancer to Sick Kids Toronto
- Arranged for training psychologists in Ukraine to treat the mental health of 5000 patients
- Set up funding for 2000 displaced children in Ukrainian-operated summer camps in Canada
- Delivered 8000 food boxes in Moldova and 3000 food boxes in Romania to displaced persons’ families
- Committed/distributed $15.5 million of donations
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Newcomers get a taste of the home they were forced to flee at National Ukrainian Festival - CBC News |
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Canada's National Ukrainian Festival took place from July 29-31. The festival's mandate — celebrating and promoting Ukrainian culture— took on new meaning because of Russia's invasion.
Activities were added to the program, including dedicating some grandstand shows and performances by dance groups to those who died or remained behind to fight in the conflict.
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‘Something that we use to cope’: Folklorama’s Ukraine-Kyiv Pavilion begins - Global News |
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The Ukraine-Kyiv Pavilion is underway as Folklorama begins, and performers from the Ukrainian community say this year’s celebrations feel different than in years past.
Members of the Ukrainian community in Manitoba have found it hard to watch from afar as the war continues in their homeland. Yet they say preparing for this year’s Folklorama has helped them cope.
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Ukrainian Cultural Center Victoria, BC |
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We are excited to share that after months of hard work, Ukrainian Village assistive housing will be opening soon! Details on the grand opening will be shared shortly!
Ukrainian Village is a 15-unit assisted housing facility that the Kiwanis Village Society has generously rented to us at cost. The Ukrainian Village will provide assistive housing to Ukrainian displaced persons who are not yet able to live independently, prioritizing seniors and single mothers.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & FESTIVALS |
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Folkorama - July 31 - August 13 |
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Folklorama promotes the ethno-cultural diversity of Manitoba through entertainment and public celebrations of culture and education. Folklorama provides the opportunity for ethno-cultural communities to promote and celebrate their intangible culture. |
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We will understand and respond to the expectations of our members, stakeholders and the public and will be leaders in the festival community, the special events industry and the tourism industry of Manitoba. We will respect and recognize the contributions of our staff and volunteers and will create an environment that inspires fun, innovation and a sense of belonging.
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Walk With Ukraine - August 13 |
SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 13th, 2022
SUSK’s Walk With Ukraine - walk-a-thon!
The war in Ukraine has torn families apart, as the brave Ukrainian people sacrifice their lives to fight on the front lines to defend Ukraine. On August 13th, several SWS participants and supporters are Walking with Ukraine to raise funds for the heroic people of Ukraine.
All funds will be donated to Unite With Ukraine.
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Ukrainian Independence Day Events |
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August 24 is Ukrainian Independence Day, a day when the Ukrainian community across Canada traditionally gathers to celebrate. This year, with Russia’s ongoing genocidal war against Ukraine, it is especially important for Ukrainians in Canada to mark this day. This is a time to pay tribute to the courage and valour of the Ukrainian people in defence of their freedom. This is also an opportunity for municipal governments to welcome displaced Ukrainians to your city or town. |
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Together we hope that these actions will bring Canadians together to show support and solidarity for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people at a time when they are suffering from Russia’s brutal aggression.
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Montreal Ukrainian Festival - September 10 |
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Toronto Ukrainian Festival - September 16 - 18 |
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Please join The Montreal Ukrainian Festival on September 10th from 9 am to 10 pm for a celebration of Ukrainian culture, traditions, food, dance and music.
The festival will take place in Parc Maisonneuve, 4601 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec.
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The Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival welcomes you to come and enjoy everything the Ukrainian culture has to offer. Discover Ukrainian culture in Canada and share the Ukrainian spirit at North America’s largest Ukrainian Street Festival. In 2022 and in our 26th edition we are returning to Bloor West Village. Stay tuned for more information.
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Shumka on Tour - September 23 - October 15 |
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The Shumka On Tour program showcases four of Shumka’s newest works: the all-ages Disneyesque Mosquito’s Wedding, a tribute in film to the Ukrainian pioneers in Canada, Promised Land, a salute to the bravery of the people in current Ukraine, My Yeh, and a celebration of the emotion, energy and evolution of Ukrainian dance, Echoes of Hopak. The mixed work program features original music, projection and multimedia design, film, and new choreography.
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Governor in Council appointments are public appointments by the Government of Canada to Crown corporations and federal entities (such as boards, agencies and commissions etc.)
We encourage qualified Ukrainian Canadians to put their names forward and to serve Canada and its people.
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