May 2022 Canadian Newsletter |
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This past month, as our community celebrated Easter, we thought of our brothers and sisters in Ukraine for whom Easter came this year at a time of war. We think of thousands killed and wounded, the millions of Ukrainians who have had to flee their homes because of Russia’s genocidal war.
But with every day that passes – with every day that Russia’s war grows more brutal and barbarous – we see the Ukrainian people grow stronger. The cause of the Ukrainian people is just and their resolve – unbreakable. Their valour and their bravery leave no doubt – they will win this war. With your help, the UCC will continue to do all we can to help them.
I invite you to Save the Date for Sunday May 15 for our National Day of Action for Ukraine! We are calling on all communities in all provinces to organize demonstrations in support of Ukraine on that day, and to turn Canada blue and yellow! We hope to have more than 40 events taking place across the country and will be listing details shortly.
We hope to see you on May 15!
Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava!
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Ihor Michalchyshyn
CEO & Executive Director
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Canada's House of Commons unanimously recognizes
Russia’s Genocide against Ukrainians
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UCC welcomes the unanimous recognition by Canada’s House of Commons that the “Russian Federation is committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people.”
The motion, introduced by Heather McPherson (MP, Edmonton-Strathcona) was adopted by the House of Commons unanimously.
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The UCC also met with the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, PC, MP, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance of Canada to discuss support for Ukraine that was announced in Canada’s Federal Budget 2022.
The support for Ukraine includes $500 million in 2022-23 to provide additional military support and up to $1 billion in new loans to the Ukrainian government through the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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#ArmUkraineNow to stop Russia’s Genocide |
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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress calls on Canada and our allies to provide Ukraine with all the weapons and materiel necessary to defeat the invading Russian armies and protect the freedom of Europe from Russian tyranny.
The war crimes and crimes against humanity that Russia is committing leave no doubt that Russia seeks the destruction of the Ukrainian state and the annihilation of the Ukrainian people.
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As Russia wages a genocidal war against Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) has been notified of incidents of violence and vandalism targeting members of our community in Canada. These attacks on our community are motivated by hate and must be reported to and investigated by law enforcement agencies.
If you become a victim of such an attack, we urge you to:
- Immediately contact your local Police department and file a police report
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Forward a copy of the police report to: report@ucc.ca
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Please also report to the police and then forward any hate mail or threatening messages you may receive electronically, through the post or other means. You can report these to the following email: report@ucc.ca
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Holodomor Remembrance Day in Schools |
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April is Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month in Canada. During this month, we honour the memory of the victims of genocide whose survivors Canada has welcomed along with the descendants of those who perished in the atrocities.
Holodomor Remembrance Day in Schools takes place annually organized by the Holodomor Education Committee of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.
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Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
for Ukrainian Displaced Persons
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The UCC has compiled a list of the top questions (and answers) which we are receiving in our office.
Please have a read through the details on our website, include links to various provincial programs and services
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May 9 as Russian Day of Shame - Ukrainian World Congress |
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The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) is aiming to subvert Russia’s attempts to celebrate its annual “Victory Day” by branding May 9th as “Russian Shame Day”.
The campaign is asking supporters of Ukraine from all over the globe, to divert attention from the forced celebrations of ‘victory’ in Russia on May 9th, and instead flood social media with images of the atrocities committed by the Russian Army in Ukraine. While Putin makes false claims of victory in parts of Ukraine and celebrates the war, the UWC is calling on all people to unite to shame Russia and its aggression against Ukraine.
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2022 KOBZAR Book Award Announced |
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Congratulations to Maria Reva - winner of the 2022 KOBZAR Book Award!
Maria's book Good Citizens Need Not Fear was selected from the finalists including Enemy Alien: A True Story of Life Behind Barbed Wire by Kassandra Luciuk and nicole marie burton, and Fields of Light and Stone by Angeline Schellenberg.
The $25,000 prize will be split between the author ($20K) and the publisher Knopf Canada($5K).
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UPCOMING EVENTS & FESTIVALS |
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BC Ukrainian Cultural Festival: May 7-8, 2022 in Mission, BC |
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The festival is back celebrating its 25th Anniversary.
This year dance troupes from Kelowna, Vancouver, Kamloops, Victoria, and Prince George. The troupes not only strive to entertain thousands of attendees but also perform in front of experienced adjudicators from across the world.
In addition to the dance performances, the festival also welcomes vendors, and entertainers and hosts an activity center for your little ones.
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Vesna Festival: May 7, 2022, in Saskatoon, SK |
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UFest: May 27-28, 2022, in
Edmonton, AB
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Youth Razom SUSK Congress 2022: May 12-15 watch online! |
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The SUSK National Congress is taking place May 12 to 15, 2022 in Edmonton.
Many sessions and events during the congress will only be available to attend online.
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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.
With support and partnership from The Shevchenko Foundation, we have aspired to reach the entire Ukrainian-Canadian diaspora to celebrate our recipients and through The Shevchenko Foundation, use the raised funds to support numerous causes that reflect the daily lives and interests of Canadian Ukrainians.
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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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