January 2023 Canadian Newsletter
Happy New Year! May 2023 be a year of victory for Ukraine! 

Thank you to everyone who made a gift to the UCC Charitable & Education Trust and/or the UCC over the holidays! Our organizations are entirely community financed, so every contribution makes a difference!  

This Christmas season has been a bittersweet one. We spent time with family and friends, while continuing to see Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and vicious attacks on Ukrainians. We think about those who cannot be with their loved ones on Christmas – who courageously defend Ukraine on the battlefield. We remember those who gave their life for Ukraine’s freedom and those who were wounded fighting in defence of Ukraine. 

During Christmas, communities large and small across Canada hosted special gatherings to bring us together to celebrate our deep-rooted faith and cultural traditions. These took on more meaning and significance in the face of Russia’s war and welcoming the more than 100,000 Ukrainian displaced people in Canada. The Sviat Vechir dinner with family, the Ukrainian carol – all of these traditions are reminders to us of what Ukraine is fighting for, and why we must do all we can to ensure that the Ukrainian people are victorious.  

Next month we will mark one year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. UCC branches across Canada will be taking the lead in coordinating events and advocacy all month. Stay tuned as more details get announced in the coming weeks, and we encourage those who can volunteer with their local branches to help with planning. 
Ihor Michalchyshyn
CEO & Executive Director
UCC Updates & News
"The Ukrainian Canadian Congress welcomes the news that Canada intends to purchase a NASAMS system for Ukraine to help defend its skies from Russia’s brutal air attacks on civilians and infrastructure."
Christmas gift for palliative cancer children in Ukraine
This year the UCC Board Members made a special Christmas gift for palliative cancer children in Ukraine. Together with the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, we worked to fulfil the wish lists of 40 young patients. 
Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the Government of Canada that the sanctions waiver granted for turbines for the Nord Stream 1 Gazprom pipeline has been revoked:

...As the Ukrainian people face increasingly vicious Russian terrorist attacks and bombardments of their cities, the UCC calls on the Government of Canada to increase the supply of military and economic assistance to Ukraine and strengthen sanctions against Russia.
...Ovechkin continues to support Putin as 'his President' even in the face of Russia's genocidal war in Ukraine. Ovechkin has never condemned Russia's genocidal war and continues to post a photo of himself with Putin on his social media account.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Charitable & Education Trust is pleased to announce that following an extensive national search process, Daria Glazkova has been selected as the new UCC Parliamentary Intern for February 2023.

DONOR'S CORNER
When Russia invaded Ukraine, Stephanie felt that she “needed to do something”. When she saw Members of Parliament on the news – wearing blue and yellow ribbons, she wanted one for herself, and an idea was born.  

Enlisting the help of her mom, the two set to work. From across the country, there were requests for ribbons. Donations ranged anywhere between $5 and $100. All funds were donated to both the Canada Ukraine Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Charitable Trust. A total of $3,666 was collected and thanks to generous matching partners, including Stephanie’s employer, Linamar Corp, the total amount donated was $8,946!  

COMMUNITY NEWS
The PEI Ukrainian Community is organizing the Ukrainian Christmas Fundraising Dinner which is going to take place at Jack Blanchard Family Center at 5 PM on January 14. 
Come and enjoy Ukrainian traditional food, nativity scene (Vertep), carols singing, presentation on the Ukrainian Christmas celebration, polka dance and much more. 

All proceeds from ticket sales will be spent on humanitarian needs in Ukraine, namely armoured ambulance vehicles, medical supplies and medical equipment for the wounded in Ukrainian hospitals. 

Feel the Ukrainian Christmas spirit and support Ukrainians fighting for human rights and freedom. 
 
Everybody who is willing to attend the event can buy a ticket either online or by sending a 50$-etransfer at pei.ukrcom@gmail.com, indicating their full name. 
Ukrainian carols filled St. John's mall this December as another testament to the growing Ukrainian Cultural Organization of Newfoundland and Labrador! We have been proud to have their President, Mr. Bruce Lilly, join our Triennial Congress back in October.

'Our mission is to bolster Ukrainian culture in NL and amplify the voices of Ukrainians here!' says their Facebook page.
‘We will not give up, neither in this war nor in our sport,' organizer says. Former NHL player Wayne Babych isn't letting bombs, blackouts and families fleeing war stop children in Ukraine from playing hockey. 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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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