December 2022 Canadian Newsletter
Dear Friends of the UCC,

We are very glad to present our December monthly newsletter to you. At the end of October, we held the historic XXVII Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians in Winnipeg. As you’ll see below it was an intense, productive, and impactful gathering of Ukrainian Canadians from all corners of Canada. 

Thank you to everyone who supported our Giving Tuesday campaign for the UCC Charitable & Education Trust. The combined generosity resulted in more than $50,000 in donations, and you can read more below from Lesia Skyba, our Fundraising Manager. I’m pleased to tell you that we have received more than thirty applications for the Parliamentary Internship Program, so our team will be reviewing those and talking with applicants in the coming weeks. 

We know that in every community there are special efforts underway to make this Christmas a special one for children and families taking refuge in Canada. Our team is putting the finishing touches on our Koliada Campaign, with a special focus on welcoming and assisting Ukrainian displaced persons. 

Thank you all for your ongoing strong support,

Slava Ukraini!
Ihor Michalchyshyn
CEO & Executive Director
UCC Updates & News
Holodomor Commemorations 2022
This year marked the 89th anniversary of the Holodomor and the launch of the 90th-anniversary commemorative year. Communities across Canada united in large numbers to Commemorate the Victims of the Holodomor, including for the first time in Charlottetown, PEI and St. John's, NL.
UCC welcomes additional Canadian military aid to Ukraine
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) welcomes the commitment by the Government of Canada of additional military aid to Ukraine. The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, announced on November 14th that Canada will provide $500 million in additional military assistance for Ukraine. The assistance will go toward “military, surveillance, and communications equipment, fuel, and medical supplies.”
Ukrainian Sovereignty Bonds
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is pleased to see the successful completion of the five-year $500 million Ukraine Sovereignty Bond. This Bond was announced by Prime Minister Trudeau at the XXVII Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians on October 28, 2022.
The theme of the Congress – Stronger Together – В Єдності Сила – Tous ensemble – set the stage for three days of deliberations, workshops, and discussions that developed the policy directions for the UCC for the next three years.
XXVII Triennial Photos
XXVII Triennial Congress Videos
Adopted Resolutions
FUNDRAISING CORNER
Giving Tuesday 2022
This year, the Honourable Lydia Barchynsky Olah and the Ukrainian Credit Union Limited laid the foundation with matching donations and together we have raised over 
$52,000 dollars! These much-needed funds will provide for the continuation of the legacy of the men and women that created the UCC. 

COMMUNITY NEWS
Ukraine Trivia Website Launched
Ukraine Trivia is an educational tool that provides people with facts and information about Ukraine. 

It was created and shared by Digital Public Square, a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to rethinking and redesigning the way technology is used to support communities.

The aim of this tool is to increase public knowledge about Ukraine. All the content within the tool was designed in consultation with subject matter experts and has been cross-checked against trusted sources.

UNF Wellness Group Support Program
UPCOMING EVENTS
National University Ice Hockey Team of Ukraine
Hockey Can't Stop Fundraising Tour
Friday, December 30, 2022 at 6:00 PM CST
vs. University of Saskatchewan (Merlis Belsher Place)

Monday, January 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM MST
vs. University of Calgary (Father David Bauer Arena)

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM MST
vs. University of Alberta (Clare Drake Arena)

Monday, January 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST
vs. University of Manitoba (Canada Life Centre)
Tryzub Awards - Save the Date
The Tryzub Awards were created by The Myhal Family Foundation who saw a need to unify our community across Canada to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have achieved success in their chosen fields, have worked in support of Ukraine, Ukrainian causes, the Ukrainian-Canadian community and Canada overall.

In November it was announced that the 2023 Friend Of Ukraine Award will be presented to Bill Browder, and the 2023 Community Leadership Award will be presented to Boris Horodynsky.
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