RETROСПЕКTIVE – 10 Years of Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts Gallery and Boutique
2025-11-06 - 2025-12-24 | Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, 10554 - 110 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3C5, Canada
RETROСПЕКTIVE – 10 Years of Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts Gallery and Boutique
An ACUA Signature Artist Series Event
Featuring a selection of past Signature Artists.
November 6 to December 24, 2025
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts Gallery
Opening Night Reception Thursday November 6
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
We are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Opening of our ACUA Gallery & Artisan Boutique.
In 2015 we acquired our own space to share art: displaying the legacy and creativity of Ukrainian artists and their stories about our culture, heritage, and identity.
For our 10th Anniversary exhibit, RETROСПЕКTIVE, 64 alumni Signature Artists have submitted a piece, marking their involvement with ACUA and this special occasion. Please join us in celebrating as we also look forward to a bright future of thriving Ukrainian art and the growth of our community.
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday/Monday Closed

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts Christmas Night Market
2025-12-06 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, 10554 - 110 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3C5, Canada
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts’ (ACUA) presents their annual Ukrainian Christmas Market, re-imagined this season as a Night Market, featuring art, crafts, food, gifts, and Ukrainian goods, all in time for the holiday shopping season. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and close at 8:00 p.m in their Boutique and Gallery. All ACUA Members get early shopping access at 3:00 p.m. Drinks and food will be available for sale while you’re shopping.
The annual ACUA Christmas Market is a long-standing Edmonton Ukrainian-Community tradition. With it’s hyper shop-local vibe, the market is an opportunity for artists and craft kitchen artisans to sell their goods to eager shoppers during a busy time of year.

Recovering Relations: Ukrainian Settlers and Indigenous Communities
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00
The guest speaker is Pamela Trischuk, Head of Education and Interpretation at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.
This session explores the complex and often overlooked relationships between Ukrainian settlers and Indigenous Peoples in east central Alberta. We trace the colonial policies that shaped settlement, examine how Ukrainians both benefited from and contributed to these systems, and uncover stories through “breadcrumbs” in local histories, family narratives, and community teachings.
Participants will gain insight into why these early interactions were limited but meaningful, how attitudes shifted over time, and why neither Ukrainian nor Indigenous experiences were monolithic. Join us as we reflect on how to tell these stories today – acknowledging complexity, avoiding romanticized myths, and committing to the ongoing work of recovering good relations.
Host: Ukraine Genealogy Group – Edmonton and Area Society
Zoom link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jxxLIYu7T7ugzm6DiSIOVA

Canada’s Ukrainian Nutcracker presented by Shumka
2025-12-20 - 2025-12-21 | Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2T2
An annual Christmas tradition, the production blends the grace and lyrical nature of classical movement with the strength and power of Ukrainian character dance, leaving audiences exhilarated and entertained. The cast of over 80 features Shumka dancers, youth from the Shumka School of Dance, and beautiful voices from Edmonton’s Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir, (a new partnership for 2025).
Shumka is excited to announce this year’s Nutcracker will feature Shumka company members dancing the lead roles for the first time including Leda Tarnawsky (Clara), Nicolas Pacholok (Prince), Joshua Pacholok (Drosselmeier), and Annikka Dobko (Sugar Plum Fairy). This was always a dream for Shumka’s annual production.
Touted as “Canada’s Ukrainian Nutcracker,” the production is a folk ballet based on the timeless Christmas classic. The production incorporates Ukrainian traditions, folk and character dance, grand orchestral versions of the legendary score with specially added compositions, Ukrainian carols and cultural symbols woven into lavish sets and costumes.
December 20 | 2 pm & 7:30 pm
December 21 | 2 pm

Malanka in UNF Edmonton Jan 3, 2025
2026-01-03 18:00 - 23:00 | Ukrainian National Federation of Canada, 10629 98 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 2N6, Canada
Запрошуємо вас на святкову Маланку, яка відбудеться вже зовсім скоро!
📅 Субота, 3 січня 2026 року, о 18:00
📍 Українське Національне Об’єднання – Едмонтон
10629 98 St NW, Edmonton
У програмі:
🎭 Традиційне Різдвяне святкування з ансамблем «Рута» та молодіжним театром «Гомін».
🎨 Авторська драматична вистава: “Коляда – як було, як є і як далі буде…” від театру «Сузір’я».
🎶 Виступ гурту Забава у Колі – жива музика та танці до ранку!
🍽️ Смачна вечеря, святкова атмосфера та безліч приємних вражень!
🎟️ Квитки:
• Студенти: $75
• Дорослі: $100
Контакти для замовлення:
• Андрій: (780) 504-5340
• Наталя: (306) 807-9671
• Іван: (587) 920-6484
Не зволікайте – кількість місць обмежена!
Ми з нетерпінням чекаємо на вас! 💙💛
English:
You are warmly invited to our festive Malanka celebration, happening soon!
📅 Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM
📍 Ukrainian National Federation – Edmonton
10629 98 St NW, Edmonton
Program Highlights:
🎭 Traditional Christmas celebrations featuring the ensemble “Ruta” and the youth theatre “Homin.”
🎨 An author’s dramatic performance: “Koliada – how it was, how it is and how it will be…” by the theatre “Suzirya.”
🎶 Live music and dancing with the band “Zabava u Koli” – an unforgettable evening of fun and joy!
🍽️ A delicious dinner, festive atmosphere, and endless good memories await you!
🎟️ Tickets:
• Students: $75
• Adults: $100
For tickets and details, contact:
• Andriy: (780) 504-5340
• Natalia: (306) 807-9671
• Ivan (587) 920-6484
Hurry up – spots are limited!
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛

Курс англійської мови в Едмонтоні - рівень CLB 2-4
2026-01-07 08:00 - 17:00
Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council організовує курс англійської мови для початкового рівня (CLB 2–4).
Програма допоможе розвивати базові навички читання, письма, говоріння та розуміння мови. Навчання проходить у дружній атмосфері та орієнтоване на практичне використання англійської у повсякденному житті.
📅 Дати проведення: 10 січня – 28 лютого 2026 року
📍 Місце: Ukrainian Hub, 11041 105 Avenue NW, Suite 102, Едмонтон, AB
Розклад:
Понеділок: 19:00 – 21:00
Субота: 10:00 – 12:00
Група: до 25 осіб
Вартість: $75 за 8-тижневий курс
Реєстрація: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/clb-2-4-tickets-1977635821980…
Контакти: 780-414-1624
education@uccab.ca

CELPIP Preparation Course – CLB 4–5 - online
2026-01-07 08:00 - 17:00
CELPIP Preparation Course – CLB 4–5Деталі курсу:• Тривалість: 14 січня – 6 березня 2026• Формат: онлайн• Розклад: середи та п’ятниці• Час: 17:00 – 19:00• Вартість: $125

CLB 4–5 English course - Calgary
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00
We invite Ukrainian newcomers in Calgary to join our CLB 4–5 English course.

January 13 – March 05, 2026
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor
404 Meredith Rd. NE, Calgary, AB

This practical course will help learners improve vocabulary, grammar, and everyday communication skills for life in Canada.

Class size: 25
Level: Intermediate (CLB 4–5)
Registration fee: $75

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/english-course-clb-4-5…

In partnership with the Government of Alberta and St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor.

CELPIP Preparation Course – CLB 6–7 - online
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00
CELPIP Preparation Course – CLB 6–7
Курс допоможе опанувати ефективні стратегії складання тесту та покращити мовні навички для подальших можливостей у Канаді.Необхідний рівень англійської: CLB 6.
Деталі курсу:• Тривалість: 14 січня – 6 березня 2026• Формат: онлайн• Розклад: середи та п’ятниці• Час: 19:15 – 21:15

Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival
2026-01-17 - 2026-01-18 | Alberta Avenue, 91 street - 95 street, 118 avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0N3, Canada
The enchantment of Deep Freeze Festival is set to transform the winter landscape on Alberta Avenue, January 17 & 18, 2026. Step into the heart of Edmonton’s Alberta Avenue District for a magical celebration of winter, art, and culture. Deep Freeze honors the Olde New Year, blending timeless traditions with contemporary creativity, making it a unique event that captures the beauty of winter and the spirit of community.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures that make up the fabric of Alberta Avenue District, including Ukrainian, French Canadian, Franco African, Indigenous (Métis, Inuit, Cree), Latin American, and Asian influences. Wander through our event to discover artistic creations, a homestead village, and musical celebrations that will delight your senses with music, art, and delectable treats.
Saturday January 17 | 12 pm – 10 pm
Sunday January 18 | 12 pm – 6 pm

Folklore Lecture Series at the Kule Folklore Centre
2026-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Arts Student Lounge, Old Arts Building & Convocation Hall, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E6, Canada
“Music & Comics: An intermedia lecture-recital exploring a music-based graphic narrative”
Join us on January 23, 2026, for the next Kule Folklore Lecture with Illia Pokotylo, an
MA graduate in Media and Cultural Studies, MLCS.
How does music influence image and story? In this lecture-recital, Illia Pokotylo will present Borys Liatoshynsky: A Life in Reflections (2025) — a graphic narrative about the Ukrainian composer that he co-created with visual artist Ihor Tvoronovych. The talk will explore how musical ideas can be reimagined through the visual language of comics, using A Life in Reflections as a central example. The presentation will conclude with a live performance of excerpts from Liatoshynsky’s piano cycle “Reflections,” which served as a foundational music piece for the creation of the graphic narrative.
🗓 January 23, 2026
🕙 12 p.m. MDT
📍 Student Lounge, Old Arts Building, University of Alberta
💳Free admission (please register!)
🔗 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/music-comics-exploring-a-music-based-graphic-narrative-tickets-1980292955538?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Illia Pokotylo is a recent graduate of the Master’s program in Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Alberta. Originally from Kyiv, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Ethnomusicology at the National Academy of Music of Ukraine. This interdisciplinary program shaped his initial interest in conducting research on how music — in its broad sense — is represented across non-sounding artistic media. During his Master’s program at the University of Alberta, Illia examined the representation of music in graphic narratives such as comics and graphic novels, which led to the creation of Borys Liatoshynsky: A Life in Reflections.

Онлайн-курс англійської мови (CLB 2–3)
2026-01-23 18:00 - 20:00
Курс допоможе покращити навички говоріння, слухання, читання та письма у дружній і підтримуючій атмосфері.
23 січня – 18 березня 2026Середа та п’ятниця, 18:00–20:00 (MST)Формат: онлайнВартість: $75 за повний курс
Реєстрація обов’язкова.

URDC: 2025 Year in Review Newsletter
2026-02-04
The Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) at MacEwan University is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Year in Review Newsletter, highlighting a year of impactful research, innovative teaching, cultural exchange and deep community engagement.
The newsletter offers a comprehensive look at URDC’s work across key areas, including Ukraine-focused research projects, student and faculty initiatives, international collaborations, artistic residencies, and public programming. It also reflects URDC’s ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful connections between MacEwan University, Ukraine, and the Ukrainian-Canadian community, while advancing dialogue on resilience, memory, culture and global citizenship.
Readers will find features on major research initiatives, educational programs such as the Canada-Ukraine Model United Nations and the International Sociological Field School, cultural programming including the Gene Zwozdesky Artist in Residence, and community events that brought together students, scholars, artists and community members throughout the year.
The 2025 Year in Review Newsletter can be found on the URDC website under Resources → Newsletters and Updates. We invite the public to explore the publication and learn more about URDC’s work and partnerships over the past year.
Link: https://www.macewan.ca/academics/centres-institutes/ukrainian-resource-and-development-centre/resources/

2026 Bohdan Bociurkiw Memorial Lecture
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:00
In honour of 100 years since the birth of Ukrainian historian and political scientist Bohdan Bociurkiw
“A priest in Soviet Western Ukraine between Catholicism and Orthodoxy: Rev. Mykhailo Datsyshyn (1914–93)”
Presented by Natalia Shlikhta
Friday 20 February 2026
7 p.m.
St. John’s Cultural Centre, 10611 110 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
2026 Bohdan Bociurkiw Memorial Lecture
In honour of 100 years since the birth of Ukrainian historian and political scientist
Bohdan Bociurkiw
Bociurkiw Poster
“A priest in Soviet Western Ukraine between Catholicism and Orthodoxy: Rev. Mykhailo Datsyshyn (1914–93)”
Presented by Natalia Shlikhta
Friday 20 February 2026
7 p.m.
St. John’s Cultural Centre, 10611 110 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
The Bohdan Bociurkiw Memorial Lecture was established in November 2001 to honour the memory of Professor Bohdan R. Bociurkiw, an eminent political scientist and internationally renowned specialist in human rights, Soviet religious policy, and Ukrainian church history.
This academic year we honour 100 years since the birth of Bohdan Bociurkiw (1925–98), and 50 years since the founding of CIUS, recognizing his significant contributions to Ukrainian studies and to our institute.
“A priest in Soviet Western Ukraine between Catholicism and Orthodoxy: Rev. Mykhailo Datsyshyn (1914–93)”
Based on its imperialist and anti-religious policies, the Stalinist leadership took aim at the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) in Galicia shortly after this territory was incorporated into the USSR on the eve of World War II. The decision to forcibly “reunite” the “Uniate Church,” as it was derogatorily called in Soviet-era documents, to the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) was driven by geopolitical considerations, Soviet nationality policies, and social engineering.
The 2026 Bohdan Bociurkiw Memorial Lecture will tell the story of the “reunited” UGCC ecclesiastical community through the life of Rev. Mykhailo Datsyshyn (1914–93), from the town of Stryi in Lviv oblast. Like many other Greek Catholic priests, he officially “reunited” with the ROC and served in its parishes in Lviv oblast for nearly fifty years. During this time, Soviet officials suspected him of being a “covert Uniate”; and indeed, he also maintained connections with the hierarchy and clergy of the Ukrainian Church “in the catacombs.” However, this did not prevent accusations of “apostasy” from his parishioners and fellow priests after the UGCC was revived in the early 1990s. Today, the UGCC considers Rev. Datsyshyn a “martyr” who dedicated his life to preserving the Ukrainian Greek Catholic community and its traditions during the Soviet regime.
Register here:
https://www.ualberta.ca/en/canadian-institute-of-ukrainian-studies/news-and-events/annual-lectures/bociurkiw-memorial-lecture/2026-bohdan-bociurkiw-memorial-lecture.html

screening of 'Horizons of Belonging' in Vegreville, AB
2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Vegreville Alliance Church, 4606 55 Ave, Vegreville, Alberta, Canada
screening of documentary film ‘Horizons of Belonging’ followed by Q & A with co-directors & executive producer

Prayer for Ukraine
2026-02-24 17:30 - 18:30
A non-denominational, community Prayer for Ukraine on the 4th anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.

2026 Annual Shevchenko Lecture
2026-03-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Tory Lecture Hall, LB-001 11207 Saskatchewan Dr NW, Edmonton, AB
The Russo-Ukrainian War through a Historian’s Eyes
With Serhii Plokhy
Friday 6 March 2026
6:30 p.m. MST
Location Change: The Annual Shevchenko Lecture will now take place in:
Engineering Teaching & Learning Complex (ETLC E1-001)(Ground Floor)
9120 116 St NW, Edmonton, AB
University of Alberta, Edmonton
𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 | 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥
The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies is proud to announce the 60th Annual Shevchenko Lecture, to be held on Friday 6 March 2026 at the University of Alberta. Serving since 1966 as a forum for important intellectual discussions concerning Ukrainian history, nation building, language, literature, culture, and identity, the Annual Shevchenko Lecture has presented eminent speakers such as Myrna Kostash, James Mace, Chrystia Freeland, James Sherr, and Alexander Vindman.
2026 marks 60 years since the first Shevchenko Lecture in Edmonton, initiated by the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association, and 49 years since it has been sponsored by CIUS. As the institute’s oldest and most distinguished invited lecture, it attests to our commitment to build and disseminate knowledge about Ukraine and Ukrainians in the world.
This year, we welcome the well-known historian and author Serhii Plokhy from Harvard University, who will deliver the 60th Shevchenko Lecture.
“The Russo-Ukrainian War through a Historian’s Eyes”
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine constitutes the largest war in Europe since 1945. It is also the first war to employ drones on a massive scale, both in the air and at sea, and the first major conflict that is widely characterized as hybrid warfare—combining conventional military operations, cyberattacks, and the active use of disinformation. The latter is a key element of the Kremlin’s war propaganda, aimed not least at its own population as well as Ukraine and the outside world. How important have misuse and abuse of history been in the perpetration and justification of this war, and what are the actual historical causes of the conflict? Why did Putin start the war―and why has it unfolded in previously unimaginable ways? Ukrainians have valiantly resisted a superior military; meanwhile, the West has been vacillating as Russia colludes with allies in the international arena. The lecture will provide answers to these and related questions by tracing the origins of the Russo-Ukrainian war and explaining the reasons for the return of armed conflict in Europe, the very same part of the world where the Cold War had ended thirty years earlier.
Register here: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/canadian-institute-of-ukrainian-studies/news-and-events/annual-lectures/shevchenko-lecture/2026-shevchenko-lecture.html

Ukrainian Ceramics from Trypillia to the Present
2026-03-21 11:00 - 2026-03-22 16:00, 2026-03-22 12:00 - 2026-03-23 16:00 | Ukrainian National Federation of Canada, 10629 98 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 2N6, Canada
Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada in Edmonton, Ukrainian National Federation, Edmonton branch and Ukrainian National Youth Federation, Edmonton branch present an exhibit ” Ukrainian ceramics from Trypillya to the Present”, which takes place on March 21 & 22, 2026 at UNF Hall.
On Saturday, March 21, from 12 PM- 4 PM we will have:
– Pysanka workshop ($15)
– Decorating gingerbread cookies ($10)
– Making a pearl necklace ($20)
– Making small clay ornaments ($20)
For all workshops registration is preferable due to limited seats. Payments required by March 20 by e-transfer at: uwoedmonton@yahoo.ca or cash at the door.
On Sunday you will be able to watch a concert put on by the various young talents of the city.
On Saturday and Sunday you can buy the most delicious babky and pasky for Easter, enjoy Ukrainian sweets from Sviatochna Kav`iarnia and take the pictures at the photo zone.
Don’t hesitate to share this news with your family and friends.

March 21: Kalush Orchestra in Edmonton
2026-03-21 18:30 - 22:00 | Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex, 9615 153 ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5E 6B1, Canada
🔥 Edmonton, get ready! March 21 — Kalush Orchestra live in your city 🇺🇦 Special guest: Simbochka Eurovision 2022 winners return to Edmonton with a new show — powerful live energy, a unique mix of hip-hop, folk, and modern sound. Hear the biggest hits: Stefania, Dodomu, and more. 📍 Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex 9615 153 Ave NW, Edmonton 🕡 Doors: 6:30 PM | 🎤 Show: 7:00 PM 🎟 Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door (if available) 👶 Free entry for kids up to 5 years old with parents/guardians Don’t miss it

Shumka: Back to Our Roots
2026-04-23 10:00 - 2026-04-24 20:30 | Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2T2
Shumka: Back to Our Roots  is a vibrant, high-energy performance that celebrates Ukrainian dance by returning to what matters most: movement, music, and regional tradition. Drawing from Shumka’s rich performance history, the program features dances from across Ukraine that reveal how geography, history, and community shape rhythm, style, and physical expression, from grounded village steps to virtuosic ensemble work.
Shumka: Back to Our Roots  places the focus squarely on the dancers themselves, highlighting their athleticism, precision, musicality, and collective energy. Engaging, accessible, and exhilarating, this up-close performance offers a dynamic introduction to Ukrainian culture and the artistry of one of Canada’s leading dance companies.
Featuring Alberta performances in Calgary at The GRAND YYC, Medicine Hat at Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre, and Edmonton at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for both a student matinee and an evening show.

Unbreakable: Shaun Pinner Live
2026-04-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex (Domivka) Address: 9615 153 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex (Domivka) Address: 9615 153 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Join us for an extraordinary evening with Shaun Pinner, a former British soldier who chose to stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Ukraine. Serving as a Ukrainian marine since 2018, Shaun fought bravely in Mariupol before being captured and sentenced to death by Donetsk People Republic court. After six months in captivity, he was freed in a prisoner exchange. Later, Shaun received the Order of Courage from President Volodymyr Zelensky for his selfless defense of Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Proceeds will benefit Friends of Ukraine Defence Forces Fund supporting those who continue to defend freedom. This event is best suited for ages 16+ due to subject matter.
Shaun’s story is one of resilience, sacrifice, and unbreakable spirit. He has since authored a book titled Live. Fight. Survive, a gripping account of his experiences, and has spoken to NATO forces and communities worldwide about the realities of war and survival.
At this event, Shaun will share his journey — from the battlefield to imprisonment, torture, and eventual release — offering a rare, firsthand perspective on courage in the face of impossible odds.
✨ Highlights of the evening:
Keynote by Shaun Pinner
Q&A session with the audience
Wine & cheese reception
🎟️ Buy your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable night of truth, resilience, and solidarity.

Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir of Edmonton presents Among Women
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. Josaphat, 10825-97 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir of Edmonton presents Among Women, a choral concert celebrating women in music. The program will highlight women as composers, poets, and inspirations, and feature works by Ukrainian female composers, contemporary Canadian and American composers, alongside Beethoven and even Billy Joel.
Stefania Turkewich is regarded as Ukraine’s first female composer. Kappella Kyrie will perform three movements from what is most likely her first composition, a Divine Liturgy, written in 1919. The concert will also include works by Victoria Vita Poleva, Ola Gjeilo, Peter Togni and Arvo Pärt.
Kappella Kyrie will be joined by Elegance Strings, a string quartet, whose members were forced to flee Ukraine due to Russia’s full-scale invasion.
This Mother’s Day weekend concert will honour and celebrate women through sacred and secular music that is both reflective and uplifting.

AXIOS Men’s Ensemble: JUNO Celebration & Tour Launch
2026-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex (Domivka) Address: 9615 153 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex (Domivka) Address: 9615 153 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
The public is invited to a special evening for Axios Men’s Ensemble and the Tenors & Basses of Pro Coro Canada. Following their recent JUNO Award win for Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble), over 40 male voices will come together to celebrate this prestigious milestone, and to launch their next project. “A Night to Celebrate — From a National Stage to What Comes Next” takes place 7-10pm on May 21, 2026 at the Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex in Edmonton (9615-153 Avenue).
The JUNO is a rare and significant achievement for a community-based choir—made possible by the dedication of its members, supporters, and community. This special evening also marks the official launch of a national tour of Benedict Sheehan’s Ukrainian War Requiem, a powerful and deeply moving work reflecting on loss, resilience, and hope. Funds raised at the event will help to bring this award-winning music to audiences across Canada.
This warm and celebratory evening with the Axios community will include highlights from their JUNO-winning journey, a special excerpt performance by Axios Men’s Ensemble and the Tenors & Basses of Pro Coro Canada, a silent auction and interactive fundraising activities, and a cocktail-style reception with food and bar service.

Ukraine Open Golf Tournament
2026-06-06 09:00 - 15:00
Ukraine Athletic Sports Club is excited to announce our upcoming golf tournament on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, at the Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf Club. The event will feature a 9am shotgun start, 18 holes with cart, and steak lunch provided after the round.
This tournament is a fundraiser to support the Ukraine Athletic Sports Club and help us continue hosting sports events in Edmonton—such as Ukrainian boxing, soccer match viewings, ball hockey tournaments, badminton events, and more.
Registration can be completed using the provided google forms link. Please note that we are currently accepting foursomes only, and the team captain must submit payment for all four players for the registration to be considered complete.
If you’re interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities (such as sponsoring a hole), please contact us directly at ukraineathletic@gmail.com.

Calgary Ukrainian Festival 2026
2026-06-06 10:00 - 2026-06-07 18:00 | Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
✨ Save the date & don’t miss out 16th Calgary Ukrainian Festival!
Here’s everything you need to know:
📍 WHERE
Acadia Recreation Complex
240 90 Ave SE, Calgary, AB
📅 WHEN
June 6th (Saturday): 10 AM – Midnight
June 7th (Sunday): 10 AM – 6 PM
🎟️ ADMISSION
General (13–64): $10
Senior (65+): $5
Youth (6–12): $5
Kids (5 & under): FREE
CUAET holders (Saturday from 6 PM): FREE
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT
💃 “ZABAVA” dance event
🥟 Perogy eating contest
🎨 Kids craft zone
🛍️ Ukrainian marketplace
🎶 Live music & traditional dance
🍲 Ukrainian food & drinks

Shockolad and Santa Maria
2026-06-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex 9615 153 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
English version below

🎷 Ліга Українок Канади (Едмонтон) запрошує вас поринути у світ етно-джазу, де імпровізація зустрічається з українською традицією.

На сцені вас вітатиме Shockolad зі Львова— музиканти, які перетворюють українські мелодії на стильні джазові історії, а також гурт Santa Maria з відомими українськими піснями у сучасному звучанні.

🗓️ 20 червня

🕖 19:30

📍 Дім Української Молоді

9615 153 Ave NW, Едмонтон, AB

💰 Дорослі — $35, діти до 8 років — безкоштовно
Квитки: Shockolad and Santa Maria Tickets, Saturday, June 20 • 7 PM – 10 PM | Eventbrite

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🎷 League of Ukrainian Canadian Women (Edmonton) invites you to immerse yourself in the world of ethno-jazz, where improvisation meets Ukrainian tradition.

On stage, you will be welcomed by Shockolad from Lviv—musicians who transform Ukrainian melodies into stylish jazz stories, as well as the band Santa Maria, performing well-known Ukrainian songs in a modern interpretation.

🗓️ June 20

🕖 7:30 PM

📍 Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex

9615 153 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

💰 Adults — $35, children under 8 — free
Tickets: Shockolad and Santa Maria Tickets, Saturday, June 20 • 7 PM – 10 PM | Eventbrite
