Events

Christmas Day Celebration

On the eve of the celebration of the ancient Ukrainian holiday, Malanka, we invite you to watch the classical Ukrainian movie, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors, telling the love and tragic story of a Ukrainian Romeo and Juliet, as well as a modern coming-of-age movie, Stop-Zemlia, about Ukrainian teenagers and their worries, hopes, and dreams. Both… Continue reading Ukrainian Film Screening

Job Fair for Ukrainian Newcomers!

Church Service – St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church Outdoor Water Blessing Admission is Charged Food Available

UKRAINIAN JAM A showcase of live Ukrainian music. Event Date: January 29th, 2023 Doors 1:30 P.M. • Music 2:00 P.M. *FREE TO ATTEND* ACUA - 10554 110 Street Edmonton ———————— Насолоджуйтеся живою українською народною музикою в неділю, 29 січня 2023 року! 🇺🇦 🎼 🎻 🎸 🪗 🎹 🎵 🎶 Участь у цьому заході БЕЗКОШТОВНА та… Continue reading Ukrainian Jam • A showcase of live Ukrainian music.

Dr. Dmytro Sherengovsky and Dr. Halyna Protsyk of the Ukrainian Catholic University (Lviv) will cover the following issues in their online presentations: CONTEMPORARY HYBRID WARFARE AND ITS CHALLENGES FOR GLOBAL SECURITY: THE CASE OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR What are the main tendencies of contemporary warfare and what is the impact on global security? What are… Continue reading Lecturers from Ukraine on the Russian-Ukrainian War

“Ukraine, Lviv. Coffee, chocolate, cobbled streets, romance and music. Music that conquers hearts and overwhelms with its beauty.” For the first time in Edmonton, one of the top Ukrainian bands will transport you to the atmosphere of a European jazz festival. Harmonizing folk music energy from different continents, cultures and eras—Ukrainian folk, American jazz, blues,… Continue reading Jazz Band from Ukraine: ShockolaD Fundraiser Concert

“Ukraine, Lviv. Coffee, chocolate, cobbled streets, romance and music. Music that conquers hearts and overwhelms with its beauty.” For the first time in Edmonton, one of the top Ukrainian bands will transport you to the atmosphere of a European jazz festival. Harmonizing folk music energy from different continents, cultures and eras—Ukrainian folk, American jazz, blues,… Continue reading Jazz Band from Ukraine: ShockolaD Fundraiser Concert

Do you want to create a bright & beautiful acrylic landscape in one morning? Are you a complete beginner in acrylic painting? This is the class for you – a three-hour class intro to acrylic painting that you will leave with a classic landscape and plenty of knowledge and enthusiasm to continue painting. Oksana will… Continue reading Beginner Acrylic Painting with Oksana Zhelisko

Come to The Buckingham pub on Whyte Ave for some live music, a drink, and a good cause! All of the proceeds will be donated to Ukraine (with a minimum donation of $5 at the door). This United24 Ukraine Fundraiser is hosted by Ukrainian refugee students. The evening will include a silent auction with proceeds… Continue reading United24 Ukraine Fundraiser

In this 1-day workshop, you will be assembling your own mini kilims (carpets). You will learn about the tools used to cut glass, tile and ceramic, how to find your own materials, substrates, adhesives, and general information about creating mosaics from various materials. We will have templates to help guide the process of how to… Continue reading Kilim Mosaic with Theo Harasymiw

Prayer service and Panakhyda March to Red Deer city hall park from St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church Dress warmly Bring Ukrainian flags, candles, and battery lights

Please join us at 6PM on February 24 at the Alberta Legislature. We encourage everyone to wear yellow and blue. Bring Ukrainian signs and flags. It will be a candlelit vigil, so please bring candles or battery lights.

(ENG below) 24 лютого 2023 року приєднуйтесь до української громади Калґарі, щоб відзначити 365 днів опору, відколи росія розпочала повномасштабне вторгнення в Україну. Протягом 365 днів захисники України доводили свою відвагу на полі бою перед обличчям нещадного нападу росії. Протягом 365 днів українське цивільне населення продовжує жити з гідністю та самоповагою, незважаючи на перебої в… Continue reading Stand With Ukraine | 365 Days of Resistance | Candle-lit Vigil

Vigil for Ukraine in Fort Saskatchewan to commemorate 365 days since the war began in Ukraine

Learn the basic techniques of writing pysanky! In this beginner class, you will get an introduction to writing pysanky while you are writing your own pysanky to take home. You will learn the meanings behind the symbols and motifs used in the art of pysanky writing, as well as the basic techniques for writing, designing,… Continue reading Beginner Pysanka Writing with Lyrissa Sheptak

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO A Pilgrimage in Mosaic by Theodora Harasymiw Mosaic and Multimedia Exhibition Opening Reception: Friday March 3rd, 2023 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at ACUA ACUA - 10554 110 Street Edmonton Theo is also including an interactive component to the exhibition for the Opening Reception, so the event will run a little longer… Continue reading Camino de Santiago: A Pilgrimage in Mosaic by Theodora Harasymiw

We invite you to participate in our upcoming Networking Business Event. Location: Platform Innovation Centre (Calgary, Alberta, 407 9 Ave SE), please enter through the West Entrance Date: March 16 (Thursday), 2023 Time: from 6 PM to 9 PM Price of Entry: for UCPBA Members only – $10, regular price – $15 We have invited… Continue reading Professional Networking Business Event

UKRAINIAN JAM A showcase of live Ukrainian music. Event Date: March 19th, 2023 Doors 1:30 P.M. • Music 2:00 P.M. *FREE TO ATTEND* ACUA (NEW LOCATION) 10554 110 Street Edmonton ----------------- Насолоджуйтеся живою українською народною музикою в неділю, 19 березня 2023 року! 🇺🇦 🎼 🎻 🎸 🪗 🎹 🎵 🎶 Участь у цьому заході БЕЗКОШТОВНА… Continue reading UKRAINIAN JAM – УКРАЇНСЬКИЙ ДЖЕМ

UKRAINIAN JAM A showcase of live Ukrainian music. Event Date: March 19th, 2023 Doors 1:30 P.M. • Music 2:00 P.M. *FREE TO ATTEND* Cash bar🍺 ACUA • 10554 110 Street Edmonton ----------------- Насолоджуйтеся живою українською народною музикою в неділю, 19 березня 2023 року! 🇺🇦 🎼 🎻 🎸 🪗 🎹 🎵 🎶 УКРАЇНСЬКИЙ ДЖЕМ Неділя, 19… Continue reading Ukrainian Jam – March 19

Join Aiden Aslin to hear his story of being a British volunteer for Ukraine, fighting and getting taken as a prisoner of war by Russia near Mariupol. Q&A session included. Aiden Aslin is a British-born dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Ukraine who was captured by Russian forces in April 2022 while fighting for… Continue reading A firsthand story from a prisoner of Putin in Ukraine

Viktor Serbulov, National General Secretary of YMCA Ukraine, will describe his first-hand experience providing critical community support through the YMCA during the war in Ukraine. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about what the YMCAs here in Alberta are doing to support Ukraine. This event is free, but space is… Continue reading YMCA Ukraine: The Role of a Charity in a Warzone

Come join us for Ukraine's first Euro 2024 qualification match at the Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex! Doors open at 9:30am. Entrance will be by donation, and proceeds will be sent to UYA soldiers and families in Ukraine (humanitarian fund). Snacks will be provided, beer available for purchase.

Get ready for Easter at ACUA! Food • Ukrainian Easter Supplies• Artisan & Craft Vendors • Art & Ukrainian Goods In addition to the market, ACUA is offering a curated menu of Ukrainian food and other food offerings for Easter! Visit our online food market to place your order. Order here: https://acua-market.square.site/ Order Online: March… Continue reading Get ready for Easter at ACUA!

Hello Everyone! UCPBA Calgary and Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Alberta Provincial Council regrets to inform you that owing to circumstances beyond our control it has become necessary to postpone our Evening with the Premier event, previously scheduled for April 4, until later this year. We will be in touch with ticket purchasers during the week… Continue reading POSTPONED An evening with the Premier

A two day conference at the University of Alberta examining thirty years of Ukrainian immigration to Canada, the current unprecedented migratory flow of Ukrainians displaced by Russia's war on Ukraine, and how recent research on Ukrainian immigration can inform Canadian policymakers and community leaders.

Newly released book that presents “the Ukrainian Nationalist movement during and after WW2 recently researched archival material. “Enemy Archives”, released in February, 2023 is a 1176 page collection of annotated documents, compiled by researchers Lubomyr Luciuk and Volodymyr Viatrovych. Presenting at the Edmonton Book Launch will be Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk. It will take place at… Continue reading “Enemy Archives” Book Launch with Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk

Join our annual Kyiv Konnection Banquet fundraiser with this year's event speakers, Hon. Ed Stelmach, Orysia Boychuk, and Kevin Royle. Presented by the Ukrainian Foundation for College Education (UFCE). Ed Stelmach was Alberta’s 13th Premier, making him the first Premier of Alberta of Ukrainian origin and only the second person of Ukrainian descent to be… Continue reading 28th Annual Kyiv Konnection Banquet

As part of the Indigenous - Ukrainian-Canadian Relationships Building Initiative, join our round table discussion at the Rice Theatre Lobby, Citadel Theatre. The discussion will take place after the Show based on an Indigenous-Ukrainian love story, the First Métis Man of Odesa. However, you do not need to attend the play to join the round… Continue reading Storying Indigenous – Ukrainian – Canadian Relationships

Canada’s House of Commons unanimously recognizes Sürgünlik – the mass deportation of the Crimean Tatar People from their homeland in 1944 by the Soviet Communist regime – was an act of Genocide against the Crimean Tatar People. The motion, introduced by Member of Parliament Yvan Baker (Etobicoke Centre), and adopted unanimously, affirms that the House… Continue reading Genocide of the Crimean Tatar People

В четвер 18 травня о 18:00 збираємось всі разом відмітити Всесвітній День Вишиванки і пройтись центром міста ходою у Вишиванках.cСаме в цей день в третій четвер травня щороку тисячі українців по всьому світу святкують та одягають свої найкращі вишиванки. Плануємо зустрітися коло Music Pavilion в East Village де зробимо спільну знимку в формі тризуба. Звідти… Continue reading Vyshyvanka Day March – Calgary

Запрошуємо на ходу вишиванках!

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Gene was a board member of UFCE, an outstanding Albertan who supported countless initiatives to enrich every area of our Province, and a key supporter of our golf fundraiser since its inception. Put Together Your Team and Join Us for a Fun Time! 11:30 a.m. Registration and Koobie on a Bun 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start-Texas… Continue reading Gene Zwozdesky Memorial Charity Golf Classic – United for Ukraine.

ACUA’s Annual Ukrainian Vintage Fair JUNE 24th, 2023 11AM-3PM The wait is over! ACUA’s Annual Ukrainian Vintage Fair Launch Event is here on Saturday June 24th, 2023 from 11am-3pm! All things Ukrainian Vintage: Ukrainian clothing, costumes, jewelry, pottery, ceramics, embroidery, weaving, carving, artwork, crafts, religious items, pysanky, books and MORE! UKRAINIAN VINTAGE FAIR LAUNCH EVENT:… Continue reading Ukrainian Vintage Fair 2023 – Launch Day

What do you do... When you're an artist who is forced to leave your home? For these artists, the answer to that question is... Continue making art. ACUA Gallery & Boutique has accepted and continues to accept artwork and artisan goods from Ukrainian artists displaced by the war in Ukraine. If you see a round… Continue reading Ukrainian Vintage Fair – Launch Day

UCPBA Calgary is looking for volunteers for its casino, slated for Monday, July 24th and Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 at Cowboys Casino, located at 421 12 Ave S.E. Casino income helps fund UCPBA programming and allows us to offer scholarships and grants to worthy individuals and organizations, particularly at this time when many organizations and… Continue reading Monday, July 24th and Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 Cowboys Casino, 421 12 Ave S.E.

Date: Saturday, July 29 Location: Ukraina Park, Mundare Please note that advance tickets are required for this event. For ticket inquiries, feel free to reach out to: Robert: 780-446-5932 Raymond: 780-603-1776 Bohdan: 780-995-9974

When: August 20, 2023 Where: Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Come and join the BIGGEST Ukrainian celebration in Alberta! We will be celebrating our shared heritage and traditions by opening our hearts to the Ukrainian community. UCC-APC is committed to promoting and preserving Ukrainian culture in Alberta. By uniting as a community, we can strengthen our… Continue reading Ukrainian Day

A festive evening of shared, heritage, delicious dining, and lively entertainment, celebrating the unity between the Ukrainian and Indigenous communities! Event entry is free, and a Ukrainian and Indigenous-inspired menu will be available for purchase throughout the event. To reserve your spot please call 780 656 2229 or email metiscrossing@metis.org.

The event is scheduled for September 2nd at Rundle Park in Edmonton, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. At the fair, you will learn about the various resources and programs available in Edmonton for Ukrainian newcomers. Dozens of different organizations will share useful resources and participate in fair activities with you. Захід відбудеться 2 вересня… Continue reading Ukrainian Newcomers Community Information Sharing Fair – Інформаційний ярмарок для новоприбулих українців

UCC-APC invites you to participate in the raising of the Ukrainian flag. Flag Raising Event, will be held in Edmonton, Legislature-Henry Plaza on September 7 at 11AM. У четвер, 7 серпня о 11:00 біля будівлі Леґістратури відбудеться підняття українського прапора. Приєднуйтеся та вшануйте День українсько-канадської спадщини з нами!

Picnic With The Stars: Nadia Schenk & Mikylie Shapka Exhibition We are delighted to announce our September Signature Artists are painter Nadia Schenk and multidisciplinary artist Mikylie Shapka! Note: This is our first Signature Artist Series Exhibition of the season. Opening Reception Friday September 8, 2023 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Exhibition will be on… Continue reading Opening Reception: Nadia Schenk & Mikylie Shapka Art Exhibition

EURO 2024 Qualifying: Ukraine vs England September 9 2023 (upcoming Saturday). 10am kick-off time. Please join us at the Domivka (9615 153 ave Edmonton). Doors open at 9:30am. Entrance will be by donation, and proceeds will be sent to UYA soldiers and families in Ukraine (humanitarian fund). Snacks will be provided, beer available for purchase.

Great Charity Soccer Match for Victory On September 9th at 6:00 PM, a charity soccer match will take place at Foote Field in the city of Edmonton. The match will feature players from both Edmonton and Calgary. All proceeds from ticket sales and charity auctions with items donated by renowned soccer players from the Ukrainian… Continue reading charity soccer game. Ukrainians from Edmonton vs Ukrainians from Calgary

Join us for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to hear the story of the Russo-Ukrainian War from the perspective of the Indigenous Crimean Tatars, whose land was illegally annexed from Ukraine by Russia in 2014. Hear the history of the Indigenous peoples of Crimea, and the struggle to defend their land, rights, and culture against Russian oppression.… Continue reading Russia–Ukraine War: Crimea and Indigenous Crimean Tatars

UKRAINIAN JAM - A showcase of live Ukrainian music Friday Sept 15, 2023 at ACUA Doors 7:00 P.M. • Music 7:30 P.M. *FREE TO ATTEND* We are pleased to announce that our next Ukrainian Jam, happening Friday Sept. 15 at ACUA, will feature Newcomer musicians from Ukraine! Come out for a relaxed afternoon of live… Continue reading UKRAINIAN JAM – УКРАЇНСЬКИЙ ДЖЕМ

His legacy as an educator, politician and volunteer are renowned but for those that knew Gene, you know nothing could separate this Man from His Music. Join us for a special tribute in honour of Gene Zwozdesky and his most iconic musical accomplishments. Whether you grew up listening to his Kazka children's albums or you've… Continue reading GENE ZWOZDESKY: The Man & His Music

- part of the celebrations of the centenary of St John's Ukrainian Orthodox Parish - Saturday, November 23: afternoon rehearsal & evening dinner and social - Sunday, November 24: Divine Liturgy sung by CYMK Choir alumni and lunch

Saturday, September 23 - Session 1: 9 am - 12N, Session 2: 1 pm- 4 pm Sunday, September 24: 1-4 pm Instructor: Myroslava Oksentiuk Group size: Min. 10 to Max. 15 Cost: $50.00 including all supplies Pre-registration required by September 16, 2023 Call 403 852 8248 to pre-register or for more information

Accordion Concert: Help kick off our accordion season and come to a concert performed by members of the EDMONTON ACCORDION SOCIETY. Sunday, September 24 2:00pm - 4:00 pm Holy Cross Church 9003-153 Avenue Edmonton Benefit concert in support of Ukrainian newcomers. Donations gratefully accepted.

This project is an exhibition of unissued diplomas to students who put their education on hold to protect their country, Ukraine. These diplomas will never be issued, as the students expected to get them died in the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. These students will never became graduates. They sacrificed their education, life goals, aspirations… Continue reading Unissued Diplomas Exhibition

We are excited to invite you to a presentation by our visiting scholar on Russian media in the context of the war in Ukraine. Dr. Yuliya Krylova-Grek is a psychology professor at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, MacEwan's partner university in Ukraine. She is the author of a methodology for psycholinguistic text analysis. Yuliya… Continue reading Russian media in the context of the war in Ukraine

The Alberta Local and International Education Association (ALIEA) and Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) invite you to the premiere of Myrna Kostash: Here The short documentary, produced in collaboration with Kalyna Somchynsky and Lindisfarne Productions, celebrates renowned creative nonfiction writer Myrna Kostash's extensive career and her dedication to exploring the complex relationships that shape… Continue reading Myrna Kostash: Here (Film Premiere)

Out of the Kiln: Sharing Traditions in Clay examines the connections developed between people and cultures through the lens of pottery. Curated by Dr. Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, the exhibit will showcase collections gathered by people and organizations who have a passion for sharing and preserving diverse works in clay. Each piece on display will examine… Continue reading OUT OF THE KILN

Ukrainian Shumka Dancers are thrilled to announce the 3-D screening premiere of Mosquito's Wedding, Thursday, November 9 at the Landmark City Centre Cinemas, in Edmonton City Centre 10200 102 Ave NW. Tickets are $10 for big bugs, and $5 for little bugs (children 10 and under). An original stage production that premiered in 2018, Mosquito’s… Continue reading Shumka’s Mosquito’s Wedding in 3-D

Illia, a native of Chernihiv, was the winner last year of the prestigious Honens International Piano Competition. His recital will feature works by Chopin, Liszt, and the Ukrainian composers Revutsky and Silvestrov.

Ukrainian Professional and Business Association Proudly presents: Our annual P&Bs Edmonton Christmas Social and Guest Speaker Michael Bociurkiw And his presentation: One Time Zone, Two Wars, Global Consequences: the parallels between the wars in Ukraine and Israel-Gaza Meet up with old friends, business colleagues and professional acquaintances to share and celebrate another year past and… Continue reading P&Bs Edmonton Christmas Social and Guest Speaker Michael Bociurkiw

Christmas Pyrohy Sale Saturday, December 2 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ST. MICHAEL'S UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX HALL 12918 - 121 street cheddar pyrohy Sweet Cabbage Rolls Sour Cabbage Rolls Nalysnyky doughnuts pies

URDC is excited to invite MacEwan and the broader Edmonton community for a visiting scholar lecture event on the topics of 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.The two presentations will be delivered by Dr.… Continue reading Visiting scholars from Ukraine, lecture event

Tickets are now on sale for Mountain Malanka - a Ukrainian New Year celebration! Bring your vyshyvanka and jeans for a night of Ukrainian culture, food, music & celebration as we ring in the old new year surrounded by Canada's Rocky Mountains. UFest returns to Jasper for its second year of celebrating rich Ukrainian Malanka… Continue reading UFest Mountain Malanka 2024

MacEwan University is honoured to host an enlightening talk by Dr. Olesya Khromeychuk, a historian, writer, and the Director of the Ukrainian Institute in London, England. Dr. Khromeychuk is a prominent voice in unravelling the complexities of the war in Ukraine, with her academic contributions spanning in-depth analyses of wartime experiences, memory studies, and the… Continue reading Talk by Dr. Olesya Khromeychuk

Art Under Siege: the Legacy of Ukrainian Monumental Art of Alla Horska and Viktor Zaretskiy Presented by Anna Morozova, Graduate Student MLCS February 9, 2024 | 12pm MST | Kule Folklore Centre In person presentation. "The research is based on a study of Ukrainian Monumental art of the 1960s in a close relationship with socio-political… Continue reading Kule Folklore Lunch – Art Under Siege: the Legacy of Ukrainian Monumental Art of Alla Horska and Viktor Zaretskiy

Ukrainian Bilingual Program 50th Anniversary Reunion Zabava Come join us for a night of fun and celebration at the Ukrainian Bilingual Program 50th Anniversary Reunion Zabava! We can't wait to reconnect with old friends, reminisce about the good old days, and make new memories together. The event will be held at Meridian Banquets, located at… Continue reading Ukrainian Bilingual Program 50th Anniversary Reunion Zabava