February 2023 Canadian Newsletter |
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Dear UCC friends
Russia’s genocidal full-scale war against Ukraine continues towards the grim one-year mark. A year ago, the Ukrainian Canadian community was already on the streets across the country raising our voices to urge Canada to “Stand Wit Ukraine”. In the year which has followed, we have seen extraordinary measures taken by governments, organizations, and individuals to support Ukraine and Ukrainians.
In the days leading up to February 24, we will launch an online campaign about the past 365 days of heroic resistance by the Ukrainian people. We encourage each of you to share and promote awareness of Ukraine and support the many local events taking place across the country.
The UCC National board also held a strategic planning session in Toronto this past weekend. It was an important time to review the many resolutions, priorities, and projects. We will also have exciting news this week about a new community joining the UCC national family!
Finally, our Parliamentary Internship Program intern, Daria Glazkova, began her work on Parliament Hill this week. We are grateful to everyone whose support makes our Program possible. We will share updates from her regularly throughout the coming months.
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Ihor Michalchyshyn
CEO & Executive Director
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Canada’s House of Commons unanimously calls for Wagner Group to be designated a terrorist entity |
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January 30, 2023. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) welcomes the unanimous call by the House of Commons on the Government of Canada to designate the Russian organization Wagner Group a terrorist entity.
The motion calling for the Government to immediately designate the Wagner Group a terrorist entity was moved by Heather McPherson (MP, Edmonton Strathcona) and supported by all Members of Parliament.
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UCC Letter to Minister McNaughton – Russia is a terrorist state
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress-National (UCC), which represents the 1.4-million-strong Ukrainian community in Canada welcomes your statement that Russia is a terrorist state. This is an accurate description. In our view, it is important that elected officials in Canada speak plainly, precisely, and accurately, and we are grateful to you for calling Russia what it is.
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UCC statement on Canada permitting entry
to Putin supporter Ovechkin
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Statement by Alexandra Chyczij, UCC National President
Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the Honourable Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of National Defence, that Canada will provide 200 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine’s Armed Forces:
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Daria Glazkova has already started
UCC Parliamentary Internship Program
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Charitable & Education Trust is pleased to announce that Daria Glazkova has already started UCC Parliamentary Internship Program.
If you wish to donate to the UCC Parliamentary Internship Program you can click here
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Join the Ukrainian community for a candle-lit vigil to show your support for the Ukrainian people’s right to live free and in peace in their own land, and to commemorate and recognize the one-year anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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The Ukrainian youth in Canada and all over the world organizes a cultural project “Unissued Diplomas” aimed at supporting Ukraine. |
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The project is organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Students' Union (SUSK) and students of the Kyiv Mohyla Academy on exchange at the University of Toronto.
The project entails exhibitions on 50 campuses worldwide from February 24th to March 11th, where we will uncover 20 stories of Ukrainian students killed by russian aggression through unissued diplomas. Students created this project in order to commemorate those students who sacrificed their lives for the sake of Ukraine and remind everyone that the war is ongoing and we have to do everything possible for Ukraine’s victory.
Toronto as a center of the project will also screen the documentary “War note” by Roman Liubuy with the indoor exhibition of Ukrainian youth reflection throughout the war. A fundraiser will also take place during the exhibitions and the screening of the documentary.
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2023 Annual Shevchenko Lecture |
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Alexander Vindman: The Russia-Ukraine War: Roots and geopolitical context
In this lecture, Alexander Vindman will analyze the roots of the Russia-Ukraine war and examine its geopolitical context. His talk will encompass the period from 1991 to the present and include a discussion on the implications of the war for the next decade.
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Tryzub Awards - Save the Date |
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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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Canada-Ukraine Foundation: Applications for funding are now open
The Canada-Ukraine Foundation is pleased to announce our second intake of applications for funding through our Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and Displaced Ukrainians Appeal funds.
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Honouring the Legacy – Fostering Pride – Inspiring to Serve
As part of UCC Saskatchewan’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, the awards presentation event has been moved to coincide with our annual general meeting. The in-person event will now take place annually during the first weekend of March.
UCC Saskatchewan looks forward to hosting the Nation Builders & Community Recognition Honourees and Guests on Saturday 04 March 2023 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. Doors open for the President's Reception and for cocktails at 5 PM. Dinner and ceremony begin at 6 PM.
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The Shevchenko Foundation. The KOBZAR™ Book Award 2024
The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023
KOBZAR™ Book Award recognizes outstanding contributions to Canadian literary arts by authors who write on a topic with a tangible connection to the experiences of Ukrainian Canadians. Genres include literary non-fiction, fiction, poetry, young readers’ literature, play, screenplay, and musicals.
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Anti-Ukrainian vandalism, harassment rising at Canadian universities, students say
Ukrainian students are facing an increase in anti-Ukrainian hate symbols and harassment on Canadian university campuses, student clubs say.
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If you are interested in being considered for appointment to the Board of Directors, please submit a completed Board Member Application by March 1, 2023. |
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