Join us for an evening with Cynthia Lebrun, author of the award-winning, heart-wrenching story of the Ukrainian people’s struggle to survive under Stalin.
Black Sunflowers sheds light on a dark chapter of history, bringing to life the resilience and courage of the Ukrainian people.
Don’t miss this moving presentation and the chance to engage with the author.
☀️ Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Membership Appreciation BBQ! We were so happy to see you on this nice and sunny day. A special thanks to the Board of Directors who helped to serve food 🌭🍔🔥, our kitchen volunteers and our office fairy Valeria Shumik 💟
Admission: $20 at the door or by donation for Ukrainians with a CUAET visa. This is a fundraising event in support of the Ukrainian Cultural Centre.
SEPT 20 – Internment camps are a sad part of Canadian history. During World War I thousands of Ukrainians were sent to internment camps across Canada, stripped of their rights and belongings and forced into labor.
The film “Run, Nawrocki Run” being screened at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, tells the story of one of the filmmaker’s ancestors who was plucked from the street by police and arrested simply for being Ukrainian and thrown into the Banff internment camp.
Filmmaker Norman Nawrocki, whose mother was Ukrainian and father was Polish, will introduce the film and following the film will give a violin concert with his sister.
SEPT 21 – International Day of Peace at Abkhazi Garden, come listen music in the garden and see our amazing Kalyna Choir and the Ukrainian Children’s Choir perform.
Successful Completion of English Second Language Program for Ukrainian Newcomers!
We are delighted to report the completion of the English program from UCCSVI, which has been running since February 2024. Over that time, 40 Ukrainian newcomers have received funds totaling $15,055.60 to cover their expenses for learning English.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the generous donors and dedicated volunteers who contributed their time and effort to support our fundraising projects. Your support has been invaluable, and we couldn’t have achieved this without you.
A special thank you goes to the Board of Directors of the Ukrainian Cultural Centre for initiating and realization of this important project.