March 2023 Canadian Newsletter |
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Dear UCC friends
Just over ten days ago we saw an amazing show of support for Ukraine from across Canada. There were more than fifty communities participating right across Canada.
As we came together to mark one year of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, we recalled the heroic Ukrainian resistance to Russia’s genocidal war and Ukrainian resilience in the face of the genocide, unspeakable crimes, and evil perpetrated by Russia against Ukraine.
Canada has strongly supported Ukraine and the Ukrainian peoples’ right to live free in their own land. We are grateful to everyone in Canada who continues to Stand with Ukraine.
But in order to end the genocide that Russia is committing against Ukraine, Russia must be defeated. There are many things each of us has been doing individually, through organizations and indeed as part of national and international efforts to achieve this.
Unfortunately, in this past year, we’ve also seen the rise of hate and violence against our community in Canada. Every day the UCC receives new reports of incidents, and so we are moving forward with development of a new Community Safety Program to better track and respond to these hateful acts.
We continue to push the federal government for renewal of the CUAET visa (Canada Ukraine Access to Emergency Travel) for Ukrainians forced from their homes by Russia’s war, which is set to expire on March 31, 2023. This program along with income supports and emergency hotel access, continues to be key to successfully welcoming and integrating Ukrainian refugees arriving in Canada.
Thank you to everyone who participated coast to coast in events and vigils marking the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. Together, we will do all we can to make sure this is the only anniversary of the war – and that in 2023 we will mark Ukraine’s Victory Day!
Слава Україні! Героям Слава!
Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Her Heroes!
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Ihor Michalchyshyn
CEO & Executive Director
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UCC calls on Canadian Olympic Committee to Stand With Ukraine
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February 3, 2023. OTTAWA, ON. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) calls on the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) to stand with Ukraine and oppose the participation in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games of athletes who are citizens of the Russian Federation or Belarus.
The UCC was appalled to learn that the vast majority of the leaders of the stakeholder groups of the Olympic Movement and the International Paralympic Committee favoured exploring a pathway to participation in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris for athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus.
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UCC Welcomes New Branch in Prince Edward Island
February 9, 2022. OTTAWA. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is pleased to announce the establishment of its branch on Prince Edward Island. The branch has united the growing Ukrainian community in the province.
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UCC plays key role in shaping Foreign Affairs Committee’s steadfast support for Ukraine
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UCC President concludes visit to Ottawa
February 22, 2023. OTTAWA, ON. Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), concluded a two-day visit to Ottawa on February 21. The commemoration of the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine began in the nation’s capital on February 20.
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Canada’s Mitacs Research Internship Programs for Ukrainians
This webinar discusses Mitacs research internship programs for Ukrainian students, recent graduates, and young scientists who wish to boost their careers through R&D internships in Canada. The webinar is aimed at Ukrainians who are currently in Canada under the CUAET program, and Canadian university and industry researchers willing to host Ukrainian interns. It covers program benefits, application process, and available internship types.
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Information on the webinar HERE
Register in advance for this webinar HERE
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Oseredok Launches Online Catalogue |
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Oseredok is the first in the North American Ukrainian Heritage Community to offer remote access to its collections through Online Catalogue! Providing access to and promoting the Ukrainian Canadian heritage is paramount to Oseredok!
Online Catalogue allows you to browse collections remotely, whether at home, work, or traveling.
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Ukraine Benefit Conference |
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‘What Good Is Philosophy? – A Benefit Conference for Ukraine’ aims to raise the funds required to establish a Centre for Civic Engagement at Kyiv Mohyla Academy. This Centre will provide support for academic and civic institutions in Ukraine to counteract the destabilizing impact that Russia’s invasion has had on Ukrainian higher education and civilian life. By assisting Ukrainian students and scholars today, this Centre will also help pave the way for a vibrant and engaged post-war Ukraine.
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Tryzub Awards - Tickets Now Available |
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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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Words DO Make a Difference: Delphine Pallier’s Story |
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May I introduce Delphine Pallier – our French translator for the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Delphine is a very special UCC donor; this year she has been offering her translation services without cost - as a way to support Ukraine!
When the full-scale invasion was launched, like all of us, Delphine was shocked and heart-broken, especially since she has friends who have relatives in Ukraine. Delphine provides a meaningful contribution by translating war-related material for the UCC. “It’s always been a pleasure to translate, as I feel I am contributing to spreading the message to a bigger part of the Ukrainian Canadian community and the French-speaking areas of Canada,” says Delphine.
Delphine was born in France and studied political science and has travelled extensively through Europe, including Eastern Europe. As a student, she and her friends organized a cultural festival in Paris with many dissident artists taking part. “Even though I’ve never been in Ukraine, I’ve always wanted to go with my friends to visit their family,” says Delphine. She still hopes to visit Ukraine some day.
Since 2016, Delphine has been working with the UCC to translate official documents, press releases, President’s Reports, greetings and letters intended for French speaking recipients, being particularly attentive to the language choices that are being made in the French-speaking Canadian press, as there are slight differences between Canadian readers and French readers.
Thank you Delphine! Merci beaucoup! The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is extremely thankful for your support and your special donation to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Très bien Delphine Pallier!
Dear UCC Donors, if you have a story of your own, please contact me via email lesia.skyba@ucc.ca or by phone 437-424-5880.
With gratitude,
Lesia M Skyba
UCC National Fundraising Manager
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Feb 24th Events and Holodomor Recognition in NL
In the early afternoon of the 24th, the Minister of Immigration sat down with a number of Ukrainian Canadians and signed an official proclamation solidifying the last Saturday of November to be a day of recognition for Holodomor. Minister Byrne signed a proclamation for the legislature and also one for me, which the government is getting framed and then will send.
All in all, the day was a touching experience for those involved. For more pictures of the evening event, see the following link.
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Quebec adopted a resolution in support of the Ukrainian people
The Ukrainian delegation, which arrived for the Quebec Government's commemoration of the Ukrainian people's heroic resistance to Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, was greeted by Quebec Premier François Legault.
Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Montreal, Eugene Czolij, and President of the UCC Quebec Provincial Council Mykhailo Shwec thanked the Premier for this support and assistance to over 11,000 temporarily displaced Ukrainians in Quebec.
Then the National Assembly of Quebec unanimously adopted a resolution in support of the Ukrainian people, submitted by a member of the National Assembly from Rosemont, Vincent Marissal.
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Thank You Pattison Outdoor Advertising!
On behalf of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, our Branches and Provincial Councils and the Ukrainian Canadian community we would like to thank the team of the Pattison Outdoor Advertising for your generous support in sharing our Stand With Ukraine campaign!
On February 24, the world marked one year of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. We marked one year of heroic Ukrainian resistance and resilience in the face of the genocide, unspeakable crimes and evil perpetrated by Russia against Ukraine.
Canada has strongly supported Ukraine and the Ukrainian peoples’ right to live free in their own land. We sincerely appreciate your help in sharing the message with millions of Canadians across the country!
We are grateful to you for continuing to Stand with Ukraine.
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