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Показ фільму "Любарт 2024" 5 квітня 2025. Домівка УНО Едмонтон
2025-04-05 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton)
Вже наступної суботи, 5 квітня, о 18:30 в Едмонтоні організацією УНО за підтримки братніх організацій буде проведено показ кінострічки про 5-й батальйон «Любарт» 12 бригади «Азов».
Цей фільм – це історія про шлях славетного батальйону. «Любарт 2024» – це про війну, очима Героїв, які щодня зупиняють ворога.
На цю подію завітає військовослужбовець цього підрозділу , який особисто поділиться своїми думками про цей фільм, підрозділ та війну в Україні
Вхід за пожертвуваннями на батальйон «Любарт» корпусу «Азов»

Shumka Dance Festival
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-12 | Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2T2
Shumka is excited to invite you to the inaugural Shumka Dance Festival at Edmonton’s prestigious Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, taking place from Thursday, April 10, to Saturday, April 12, 2025. The festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of Ukrainian dance, showcasing the immense talent, creativity, and dedication within our community.

The Ukrainian Film Festival / Фестиваль українського кіно в Альберті
2025-04-11 08:00 - 2025-04-14 17:00 | Metro Cinema, 8712 – 109 ST NW EDMONTON, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1E9, Canada
The Ukrainian Film Festival returns to Alberta. Edmonton and Calgary this year!
We’re back with a new program of six Ukrainian contemporary movies with local and international recognition. This year, the festival expands to both Edmonton and Calgary so more people can join us during this exciting event.
Everyone is welcome and tickets are free! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn something new about Ukrainian life and culture through the art of cinematography.
CALGARY: April 4-6, 2025 | Globe Cinema
EDMONTON: April 11-13, 2025 | Metro Cinema
Save the date and stay tuned for more updates!
https://www.ukrfilmfestival.com/
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Фестиваль українського кіно знову в Альберті. Цього року в Едмонтоні та Калгарі!
Ми повертаємося з новою програмою з шести сучасних українських фільмів, які здобули місцеве та міжнародне визнання. Цього року фестиваль відбудеться в Едмонтоні та Калгарі, щоб більше людей змогли приєднатися до нас під час цієї захопливої події.
Квитки безкоштовні, запрошуємо всіх охочих! Це чудова нагода дізнатися щось нове про українське життя та культуру через мистецтво кіно.
КАЛГАРІ: 4-6 квітня 2025 року | Globe Cinema
ЕДМОНТОН: 11-13 квітня 2025 року | Metro Cinema
Зберігайте дату та слідкуйте за новинами!
https://www.ukrfilmfestival.com/

ACUA Easter Market
2025-04-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, 10554 - 110 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3C5, Canada
ACUA’s Annual Easter Market
Food • Ukrainian Easter Supplies • Artisan & Craft Vendors • Art & Ukrainian Goods
Our Annual Easter Market event features your favourite food, crafts, art, and more to help enjoy and celebrate the holiday, featuring Artists at ACUA such as
Dobra Kubasa
every dae clay
Janice Grabler
Janice’s Ukrainian heritage weaves into all areas of her life when she cooks, bakes, sews, and of course, when she writes pysanky. She loves to share the traditions with her family and especially her seven grandchildren. Janice learned to write pysanky from her babas, her mother, and her Ukrainian community, and now she teaches and sells her pysanky and pysanka jewellry at local markets, fairs, and Ukrainian museums.
Lastivochka Ukrainian Online Bookstore by Natalia Vanovska
Natalia sells newly published books from Ukraine – for kids and adults, fiction and non-fiction, written by Ukrainian authors and also international bestsellers translated into Ukrainian. Natalia says “It is so fascinating that despite the war, Ukrainians continue to publish books. There so many talented authors and translators in Ukraine.”
Shirley Marchuk
Shirley Marchuk is a pysanka artist based in Edmonton and has been writing pysanky for the last 55 years. She learned to write pysanky from her mom and she prefers to write in the traditional style.
MarVal Creations
Visit the MarVal Creations table at the ACUA Easter Market for a selection of freshly sewn runners, rushnyky, table cloths, and more.
MataMia Art
MataMia’s artistic journey is focused on blending her Ukrainian heritage, imagination, and nature’s beauty into one. With ceramics she can bring a touch of that outdoorsy, whimsical charm into everyday life. She is all about art that lives with a purpose. Be it a mug, plate, or a simple lantern she sincerely hopes you find joy in her creations. Every piece she does is very intentional, original, and made with love.
Pleasure for You Soap Carvings by Yuliia Polyakova
After the full-scale invasion of her country Yuliia moved to Canada. When she lost her job after surgery she discovered the world of soap-making. She creates soap flowers, bouquets, soap paintings, home cosmetics, aroma wax, animals, food, patriotic themes and much more. For her, this is not just a hobby, but a way to give the world a little beauty.
Perogy Girl
Authentic, fresh-frozen Ukrainian cuisine and fresh smoked meat. Perogy Girl is proud to offer the highest quality, most unique Ukrainian products on the market today. From their family to yours, they put lots of love and careful attention into each item they create and they hope you enjoy their work as much as they enjoy bringing it to you. Whether it’s at your home or your work you get quality, hand crafted products that are produced locally and prepared with decades of baba’s recipes.
Pysanka by Paul
Paul Gagne writes pysanky in traditional and contemporary colours and styles.
St. Nicholas Youth & Family Ministry
St. Nicholas Youth & Family Ministry is dedicated to building the domestic church as a way to strengthen our Ukrainian Catholic Parish. It is noy only in faith that we grow, but in our relationships with one another and Christ. By hosting events such as game nights, movie nights, cultural workshops, and retreats, we hope to continue to offer a place for youth to discover their faith, judgement free, and for families to grow in their ability to serve as Christ served. As we continue to reduce the barriers to our programs, we engage in fundraising activities to cover the costs of running such programs. Events are for any to enjoy, not just those who belong to St. Nicholas Ukrainain Catholic Parish. All of the proceeds from this market will go toward supporting youth and family programming in our church.
Sokho
A family business from Ukraine specializing in the creation of embroidered clothing and home textiles with embroidery elements and traditional deco including their well-known speciality, wedding towels. Their art combines traditional motifs and ornaments with modern values in order to preserve Ukrainian color and authenticity.
Sol by Olha Frolova
Olha is an artist from Kyiv, Ukraine, now living and creating in Edmonton. Drawing has always been her hobby and for the past seven years, it has been her career. In her art, she presents her love, her worries, and her thoughts. Since the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion of independent Ukraine, she represents more of her beautiful country within her drawings. Soon, she knows she will draw a story of great victory.
Rosalyn Wyntjes
Teacher and artist Rosalyn Wyntjes has been working on eggs for over 30 years through her company Eggs & Stitches. She has learned many different styles besides traditional including drapanka, stained glass, trypillion, etched, and her new favourite, raised wax. In addition to chicken eggs she also works on ostrich, rhea, emu, goose, duck, pheasant, and quail eggs. Rosalyn was recently award January’s Egg of the Month in raised wax for Egg Art International magazine, her third time appearing in the publication.

Wings of Wonder: Artists Reimagine the Ukrainian Folk Tale An ACUA Signature Artist Series Event
2025-04-17 18:30 - 2025-05-31 15:00 | Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, 10554 - 110 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3C5, Canada
April 17 – May 31, 2025
Opening Reception
Thursday April 17, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. with presentation at 7:00 p.m.
ACUA, in collaboration with the Kule Folklore Centre at the University of Alberta, is celebrating the folklore and folk tales of communities past.
Folk tales reflect the Ukrainian spirit, including the hopes, dreams, and wisdom of its people. As we read these tales there is a wonder as to what life held for individuals in the past. The lessons within the stories have been nurturing minds, teaching values and history, and providing endless entertainment for years.
Common plot lines include:
• Perseverance in the face of adversity
• Celebrating what we have
• The small and the weak can help the big and the strong
• Respect for freedom and the natural world
• Conflicts resolved through kindness, courage, and wit
During times of foreign occupation, folklore was one of the few means of cultural expression as it allowed authors, artists, and scholars to encourage national pride. Every story unveils a path of adventure, learning and intrigue in daily life.
Featured Artists
Crystal Mills, mixed media
Nikki Chabot, textiles, dolls
Sky Hoffos, wood relief
Terry Pitts, illustration
Liubov Kostetska, painting
Natalia Stativa Zharko, petrykivka painting
Solomia Palanitska, painting
Sofia Palanitska, illustration
Elise Futoransky, quilt
Iryna Karpenko, illustration, watercolour
Anna Soichenko, bead jewelry
Lilia Kostiuk, painting
Ivanka Ivanochko Haney, illustration
Tatianna O’Donnell, painting
Maria Levytska, painting
Carmella Haykowsky, painting
Pamela Shapka, painted silk
Kateryna Balout, painting
Oles Iusypchuk, illustration
Vadym Obertas, leather, painting
Char Vanderhorst, painting

Beats and Borshch
2025-04-26 19:00 - 23:00 | ACUA, 10554 110 Street Unit 100, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3C5, Canada
This Saturday leave your election angst behind from 7-11pm and support a Ukrainian Canadian film project in Alberta – Dance your worries away with beats by Ukrainian DJ mookanoid and borshch by Saskitoba.
Oy Marichka! a feature film to be filmed in and around Edmonton is the latest project by Edmonton native and award-winning writer/director Darcia Parada @darciaparada While romance, hockey and second chances are featured within the film at its heart it is a love story inspired by Parada’s roots and a tribute to her ancestry. Her Ukrainian grandparents settled in Canada where they made a new home for themselves due to hardships faced in their homeland.
BEATS & BORSHCH
APR 26, 2025 TO APR 26, 2025
An Oy Marichka! Film Fundraiser
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
In the Gallery at Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts
10554 110 St NW Unit 100
Beats & Borshch is a fundraising event in of support Oy Marichka! a Canadian-Ukrainian themed movie from Edmonton native and award-winning writer/director Darcia Parada. Special Guest DJ Mookanoid.
Tickets are free or by donation. Sign up through the Oy Marichka! website or simply show up!
Tickets for the Oy Marichka! 50/50 auction raffle will also be available. Tickets to the raffle can be found on oymarichkathemovie.com homepage.
Food supplied by Saskitoba at $10 per bowl.
DJ Mookanoid is an experienced open-format DJ with a global track record since 2006 when they started with high-energy open-air and nightclub gigs across Ukraine, then expanded internationally as a cruise ship DJ for top-tier lines like Royal Caribbean and Carnival and is known for adaptability, crowd-reading skills, and delivering unforgettable sets across all genres.
Film Synopsis
Mary Pekaruk’s mother is at death’s door. She boards a transatlantic flight home but arrives too late. A magpie appears as Mary steps into the role of matriarch. Is it the soul of her mother guiding her? As the family grieves and plans the funeral Mary begs her boyfriend Todd in London to show, but he doesn’t. Home for Christmas, Joe, a widowed pro-hockey player and his son deliver a package from his mother. As Mary fills her mother’s bakery orders, tends to the farm, and revisits her youth and Ukrainian customs her attraction to Joe grows. When Joe leaves, she is torn and confused about her life’s direction. She returns to London, finds Todd with another woman and high tails it back to Canada to reopen her mother’s bakery and a law office. Joe and Luke arrive at the opening with news that Joe has taken a nearby coaching job. The next Christmas Eve Mary hosts dinner for the family who are gathered and the magpie, satisfied, flies away.

Ліга Українок Канади Едмонтон запрошує Вас на кінопоказ фільму "Люди зі сталі".
2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:00
Ліга Українок Канади Едмонтон запрошує Вас на кінопоказ фільму “Люди зі сталі”.

2 травня 7 год вечораДім Української Молоді (9615 153 Ave NW, Edmonton AB)
Вхід за пожертву

Потужний документальний фільм Сергія Фоменка, що занурює вас у події облоги Маріуполя — з лютого по травень 2022 року.
Ця пронизлива стрічка показує жорстоку реальність, з якою зіткнулися мирні жителі та військові, коли їхнє місто було зруйноване війною.
«Люди зі сталі» — це не лише про минуле. Це віддзеркалення боротьби, яка триває й досі — за свободу, гідність і життя в українських селах, містах і громадах.

Подивись. Відчуй. Запам’ятай.

League of Ukrainian Canadian Women Edmonton invites you to a screening of the documentary “People of Steel.”

May 2 7:00 PM
Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex (9615 153 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB)
Admission by donation
A powerful documentary by Sergiy Fomenko that takes you inside the siege of Mariupol — from February to May 2022.
This heart-wrenching film reveals the brutal reality faced by civilians and military as their city was shattered by war.«People of Steel» is not just about the past. It’s a mirror to the ongoing struggle for freedom, dignity, and survival in Ukraine’s towns and villages today.

See it. Feel it. Remember it.

🌿 TRADITIONAL DANCES: VESNIANKY 🌿 by UPAS / 🌿 ТРАДИЦІЙНІ ТАНЦІ. ВЕСНЯНКИ 🌿 від ТУМ
2025-05-03 17:00 - 22:00 | UNF HALL, 10629 98 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 2N6, Canada
🌿 TRADITIONAL DANCES: VESNIANKY 🌿
May 3 | UNF Hall | Door: 5:00 PM | Start: 5:30 PM
Admission: $15 | Free for children under 10 y.o. | Age restriction: 7+ (with supervision)
Dress code: Modern Ethno
A SPRING CELEBRATION IN THE SPIRIT OF OUR ANCESTORS!
Would you be ready for a vibrant spring evening?
On this day, we will:
— sing vesnianky (traditional spring songs)
— dance in circles (khorovody)
— play “zhuchok” (traditional game)
— do “kryvyi tanets” (traditional winding dance)
— enjoy Ukrainian treats
— learn traditional dances!
It will be bright, joyful, heartfelt, and genuinely Ukrainian!
Bring the whole family — this is a magical experience for children, especially!
Children under 10 y.o. — free entry.
Doors open at 5:00 PM, and the event begins at 5:30 PM.
Location: UNF Hall (10629 98 Street)
Let’s celebrate spring together!
See you on the dance floor!
🌿 ТРАДИЦІЙНІ ТАНЦІ. ВЕСНЯНКИ 🌿
3 травня | UNF Hall | 17:00 – двері, 17:30 – початок
Вхід: $15 | Дітям до 10 років – безкоштовно | Вікове обмеження 7+ (у супроводі одного з батьків)
Дрес-код: Модерн Етно
ВЕСНЯНЕ СВЯТО У ДУСІ ПРЕДКІВ!
Готові до яскравого весняного вечора?
Цього дня ми:
— співаємо веснянки,
— водимо хороводи,
— водимо жучка,
— заплітаємо кривого,
— частуємо смаколики
— вчимося традиційних танців!
Це буде яскраво, весело, душевно і по-українськи!
Запрошуємо всю родину — для дітей це особливо чарівний досвід!
Діти до 10 років — безкоштовно.
Двері відкриваємо о 17:00, початок — 17:30.
Адреса: UNF Hall (10629 98 Street)
Весну не зустрічають самі — її святкують гуртом!
До зустрічі на танцях!

*80th Anniversity of the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Alberta Branch
2025-05-04 19:00 - 21:00
The Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Alberta Branch, is celebrating its 80th Anniversary on May 4, 2025 at 10611 110 Ave. NW, Edmonton. The public is invited to attend, starting at 7pm (doors open at 6:30). This milestone focuses attention on the many donors who contributed cherished Ukrainian artifacts to build a heritage collection of national and international renown. The celebration will highlight 80 sorochky (embroidered clothing). We encourage people to wear their own sorochky to the celebration to become a part of the past and present event. Monetary donations to the Museum will be accepted.

Blending of Sounds
2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4X8, Canada
Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir is pleased to present their spring concert, Blending of Sounds.
Conducted by Dr. Melanie Turgeon, Blending of Sounds will feature world-renowned soloists Kateryna Khartova, Yurii Hryhorash, and Russell Braun alongside a large orchestra for a moving and uplifting journey through the world of classical and Ukrainian choral music. Hear the ethereal beauty of the unaccompanied human voice with a diverse set of a cappella music by Benedict Sheehan, Ola Gjeilo, Ukrainian composers (including two world premieres), and more.
The concert’s second half features the majestic power of a 100+ mass choir and 58-piece orchestra for the world premiere of living Ukrainian composer Myroslav Volynsky’s cantata Господні терези (Divine Scales). Choristers from Ariose, Axios Men’s Ensemble, Ukrainian Dnipro Ensemble of Edmonton and Verkhovyna Ukrainian Choir will join Kappella Kyrie for this powerful performance.

Переддень Дня Вишиванки
2025-05-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-12 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-14 12:30 - 14:00
Join the Ukrainian Museum UCWLC (Alberta) Society for a special event where you can:

Learn about embroidery from different regions of Ukraine

Discover the history of Vyshyvanka Day

Tour the museum and St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral

Dates:Monday, May 12 – Session 1 (10:00–11:30 a.m.) or Session 2 (12:30–2:00 p.m.)Wednesday, May 14 – Session 1 (10:00–11:30 a.m.) or Session 2 (12:30–2:00 p.m.)
Location:Lower level of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral10825 – 97 St., Edmonton, AB
Admission by donation.To book a session, contact Lana at ucwlcmuseumab@outlook.com
Then on Thursday, May 15 – wear your vyshyvanka!

Vyshyvanka Day in Calgary!
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Music Pavilion (East Village), Calgary, AB T1V 1K7, Music Pavilion (East Village), Calgary, Alberta, T1V 1K7, Canada
Join us for a short gathering and drone photo shoot on the field next to the Music Pavilion in East Village. After that, we’ll walk through Downtown wearing our vyshyvankas and traditional Ukrainian accessories. Let’s celebrate our unique Ukrainian culture and share it with Calgarians!

Music Pavilion (East Village), Calgary, AB T1V 1K7
🗓️ May 15, 6 PM
📍 Music Pavilion (East Village)
A huge thank you to the amazing Ukrainian artist @olya_haydamaka for allowing UCC Calgary to use her beautiful illustration for this poster.Всесвітній день вишиванки в Калґарі
🗓️ 15 травня, 18:00
📍 Music Pavilion (East Village)
Запрошуємо на зібрання та спільне фото з дрона на полі поблизу Music Pavilion в East Village. Після цього відбудеться хода у вишиванках через Downtown. Святкуймо українську культуру разом та ділімося нею з мешканцями нашого міста!

Vyshyvanka Day in Bonnyville!
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Louis Parish Hall – 5011 49 Ave, Bonnyville, a, Canada
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Elias invites you to an evening of Ukrainian culture, music, and community spirit.
Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Event runs from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Location: St. Louis Parish Hall – 5011 49 Ave, Bonnyville
Program includes:

Ukrainian dance performances

Snacks and refreshments

50/50 raffle draw

Singing, dancing, and socializing

Donations will be accepted to support future community activities.
Wear your vyshyvanka and come celebrate with us.

Vyshyvanka Day in Grande Prairie!
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Muskoseepi Park, 102 street – 102 Avenue, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 1C1, Canada
Запрошуємо всіх жителів Grande Prairie на зустріч до Дня Вишиванки в парку!

Це особливий день — день єдності, ідентичності, сили традицій. Українська вишиванка — не просто одяг, це символ культури та незламного духу нашого народу. Саме тому так важливо зібратися разом, підтримати одне одного й показати канадцям нашу культуру.

Одягайте свої вишиванки (якщо маєте), беріть друзів, смачненьке й улюблені напої — приходьте знайомитися, спілкуватися, фотографуватися та ділитися новинами громади.

Навіть якщо вишиванки немає — ми вам раді!

We invite everyone in Grande Prairie to join us in the park for Vyshyvanka Day!
Whether you’re of Ukrainian descent or simply want to support the community — you’re very welcome!

This is a chance to meet, connect, and celebrate Ukrainian culture and heritage.
If your family has Ukrainian roots, we’d love to hear your story!

Maybe you have a vyshyvanka, an embroidered towel, or a traditional item tucked away — bring it and share it with us.

Let’s come together, celebrate traditions, and show that Ukrainian culture is alive and vibrant in Canada

Vyshyvanka Day in Edmonton
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | 109th Street and 104th Avenue, 109th Street and 104th Avenue (Near MacEwan University), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Приєднуйтеся до щорічної ходи у вишиванках!
Дата: четвер, 15 травня
Час: 19:00. Початок: 19:15.

Локація: corner of 109th Street and 104th Avenue (поруч із MacEwan University). Йдемо до площі Violet King Henry, де ми об’єднаємось, розгорнемо величезний український прапор і заспіваємо Державний Гімн України
Щороку в третій четвер травня українці по всьому світу збираються разом, щоб відзначити Всесвітній день вишиванки, гордо вдягаючи свої найкращі вишиті сорочкиПродовжимо цю прекрасну традицію в Едмонтоні святковою ходою через центр міста, демонструючи нашу багату культуру та спадщину!
Запрошуйте рідних і друзів. Покажемо світу нашу силу та красу української культури!

Join us for the annual Vyshyvanka Day march-rally!
Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: 7:00 PM. Start: 7:15 PM.
Location: corner of 109th Street and 104th Avenue (near MacEwan University).

Walking to Violet King Henry Plaza, where we’ll unite as a community to unfurl a massive Ukrainian flag while singing the National Anthem of Ukraine
Every year on the third Thursday of May, Ukrainians worldwide come together to celebrate World Vyshyvanka Day by proudly wearing their best embroidered shirts, or vyshyvanky
We’ll continue this beautiful tradition in Edmonton with a parade through the city center, showcasing our vibrant culture and heritage!Bring along your relatives and friends. Let’s show the world the strength and beauty of Ukrainian culture!

30th Kyiv Konnection Banquet, keynote speaker Roman Waschuk
2025-05-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex, 9615 153 ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5E 6B1, Canada
The 30th Annual Kyiv Konnection Banquet is here, and you don’t want to miss it!
Our keynote speaker this year is Roman Waschuk, who will be presenting on “Ukraine: Lessons in Societal and Economic Resilience from a Country at War”.
A seasoned Canadian diplomat and former Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine, international policy expert, and Ukraine’s Business Ombudsman – Waschuk has spent decades at the frontlines of diplomacy and resilience. His insights on societal and economic survival in wartime Ukraine are more relevant than ever. He played a pivotal role in strengthening Canada-Ukraine relations, supporting democratic reforms, and expanding Canadian assistance programs during one of Ukraine’s most turbulent times. Fluent in seven languages, he’s been a driving force for anti-corruption, transparency, and economic resilience in Ukraine’s business sector as the country’s Business Ombudsman since 2022.
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
📍 Location: Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex, Edmonton
🍽 Reception: 5:30 PM | Dinner: 6:30 PM | Program: 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets available through the link – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/30th-kyiv-konnection-banquet-tickets-1264333398229
Or by contacting George Zaharia, a UFCE representative at 780-720-0800, or gnsz@shaw.ca.
The Kyiv Konnection Banquet is an annual banquet organized by the Ukrainian Foundation for College Education (UFCE) in support of URDC programming.

Gene Zwozdesky Memorial Charity Golf Classic – United for Ukraine
2025-06-19 | Whitetail Crossing Golf Course
Gene Zwozdesky Memorial Charity Golf Classic – United for Ukraine
Event Description:
It’s that time of year again! We’re excited to invite you to the Gene Zwozdesky Memorial Charity Golf Classic – United for Ukraine, a community favourite that combines great golf, fantastic food, and an even greater cause.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 19 and gather your team for a memorable day on the course, all while supporting the Ukrainian Foundation for College Education and URDC’s impactful projects. Not sure what URDC has been up to? Check out our latest Year in Review here – https://www.macewan.ca/c/documents/urdc-year-review-newsletter-2024.pdf

Event Details
Location: Whitetail Crossing Golf Course, Mundare, AB (just 75 km east of Edmonton on Hwy 16)
Time:
• 11:30 a.m. – Registration & Koobie on a Bun
• 1:00 p.m. – Shotgun Start (Texas Scramble Format)
• 5:30 p.m. – Deluxe Ukrainian Dinner at the Mundare Recreation Center
Cost: $175 per golfer
Includes 18 holes of golf, power cart, Ukrainian dinner, and prizes. Tax-deductible receipts available for the eligible portion.
How to Register:
Contact George Zaharia at (780) 720-0800 or gnsz@shaw.ca

Interested in Sponsoring?
Reach out to Ernie Skakun at (780) 434-0543 or BLUEMALVA@shaw.ca

Don’t miss your chance to golf for a great cause! Spots fill up quickly, so register today and be part of this meaningful and fun-filled event.
We can’t wait to see you on the course!

Book Presentation – RED HARVEST / Презентація книги – RED HARVEST
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00
Book Presentation – RED HARVEST / Презентація книги – RED HARVEST
Join us for a special evening at the UCWLC Museum as we welcome Michael Cherkas, author and illustrator of the graphic novel Red Harvest, which tells the story of the Holodomor – the Terror-Famine in 1930s Soviet Ukraine.
📅 Thursday, September 18, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
📍 UCWLC Museum, St. Josaphat Cathedral (Lower Level)
10825 – 97 Street, Edmonton, AB
🗣 Presentation in English
📖 Books available for purchase
Запрошуємо на зустріч із автором та ілюстратором Майклом Черкасом, який презентуватиме свою книгу Red Harvest — графічний роман про Голодомор в Україні 1930-х років.
📅 Четвер, 18 вересня 2025 року
🕖 Початок о 19:00 (двері відкриваються о 18:30)
📍 Музей Ліги Українок Канади, Катедра Святого Йосафата (нижній поверх)
10825 – 97 Street, Едмонтон, AB
🗣 Презентація англійською мовою
📖 Книжки можна буде придбати на місці
Organized by the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada Museum.
Everyone is welcome.
Щиро запрошуємо всіх охочих!

From Rapid Response to a Longitudinal Study of War Experiences
2025-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Room 11-568, Allard Hall, 11110 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, 11110 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
You are invited to attend this lecture by Dr. Natalia Otrishchenko, visiting scholar from Ukraine, presented in collaboration with the Department of Sociology Speaker Series.
In early 2022, Ukrainian scholars faced a need to react rapidly, both personally and professionally, to the unprecedented reality of a full-scale Russian war of aggression. Natalia will speak about the international documentation initiative “24/02/22, 5 am: Testimonies from the War”—an interviewing project that the Center for Urban History (privately founded academic NGO in Lviv, Ukraine) started with research institutions from Poland, Luxembourg, Germany, and the UK.
In 2024, the project entered the second phase: interviewing the same cohort of people whose stories we recorded in 2022. Although the initiative arose under extraordinary circumstances, it is inspired by many traditions: oral history, trauma-informed and feminist scholarship, Indigenous methodologies, and critical archival studies. Natalia will describe how the rapid response documentation turned into the longitudinal project and emphasise that work within protracted uncertainty should include reflection on future scenarios.
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Shockolad - Ukrainian Ethno Jazz Live
2025-10-10 19:00 - 20:15 | Betty Andrews Recital Hall, MacEwan University, Room 11-150, Allard Hall 11110 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1M9, Canada
Renowned across Europe’s world music scene, this group blends together jazz, folk, funk, and soulful improvisation into a sound that is entirely their own. With deep roots in Ukrainian musical traditions and a fearless approach to experimentation, Shockolad creates performances that are emotionally charged and musically rich.
On stage, their energy is contagious. Every concert is a journey. With their raw, passionate, and deeply human jazz melodies, the boundaries between styles dissolve and the connection between artist and audience becomes electric. Expect bold rhythms, unexpected harmonies, and an atmosphere that invites you to feel, move, and listen with new ears.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this is your chance to experience the sound of openness, freedom, and fearless creativity.

ShockolaD – Ukrainian Ethno Jazz Live
2025-10-10 19:00 - 20:15 | Betty Andrews Recital Hall, Room 11-150, Allard Hall, 11110 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1M9, Canada
Renowned across Europe’s world music scene, ShockolaD blends together jazz, folk, funk, and soulful improvisation into a sound that is entirely their own. With deep roots in Ukrainian musical traditions and a fearless approach to experimentation, ShockolaD creates performances that are emotionally charged and musically rich.
On stage, their energy is contagious. Every concert is a journey. With their raw, passionate, and deeply human jazz melodies, the boundaries between styles dissolve, and the connection between artist and audience becomes electric. Expect bold rhythms, unexpected harmonies, and an atmosphere that invites you to feel, move, and listen with new ears.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this is your chance to experience the sound of openness, freedom, and fearless creativity.

“Whose Truth?” is a new theatrical story born from the classics
2025-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Ukrainian National Federation of Canada, 10629 98 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 2N6, Canada
Товариство Українського Мистецтва (ТУМ) запрошує вас на виставу!
«Чия правда?» — нова театральна історія, народжена з класики. За мотивами п’єси Панаса Мирного «Лимерівна» ми переносимо у сучасність драму жінки, яка бореться між тиском традицій і покликом серця. Чи можна зберегти себе у світі, де всі вирішують за тебе? Чи вистачить сили сказати «так» правді й «ні» чужій волі?
Вистава створена у співпраці з театром «Сузір’я».
Коли: Субота, 11 жовтня
Де: UNF Hall (10629 98 St NW Edmonton)
Двері о 18:00. Початок о 19:00.
Квитки: $15 (забронювати заздалегідь можна на Eventbrite)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1744552927769
Вікове обмеження: 16+
Парковка навколо будівлі безкоштовна, але місця обмежені.
Працюватиме бар з напоями.
Будемо дуже раді вас бачити!
The Ukrainian Performing Arts Society (UPAS) invites you to a performance!
“Whose Truth?” is a new theatrical story born from the classics. Based on Panas Myrny’s play “Limerivna,” we bring to the present the drama of a woman struggling between the pressure of tradition and the call of her heart. Is it possible to save yourself in a world where everyone decides for you? Will you have the strength to say “yes” to the truth and “no” to someone else’s will?
The performance was created in collaboration with the “Suzirya” Theatre.
When: Saturday, October 11
Where: UNF Hall (10629 98 St NW Edmonton)
Doors at 6:00 PM. Start at 7:00 PM.
Tickets: $15 (book in advance on Eventbrite)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1744552927769
Age limit: 16+
Parking around the building is free, but spaces are limited.
A bar with drinks will be available.
We would be very happy to see you!

Gala Banquet in support of the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU)
2025-10-23 17:30 - 20:30 | St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Cultural Centre, 4903 45th Street SW, Calgary, AB, T3E3W5, Canada
Calgary Friends of UCU invite the community to the17th annual Gala Banquet on Thursday October 23 in support of the Ukrainian Catholic University and its programs.
Location: St. Stephens Ukrainian Cultural Centre 4903 45th Street SW
Time: Reception at 5:30 PM, Ukrainian Dinner and program at 6:30 PM
For information and to register visit https://ucef.ca/
This year’s event will focus on the newly established Law Faculty at UCU in L’viv Ukraine. The newly elevated, full-fledged Law Faculty is rooted in academic excellence, freedom, and integrity. We are honoured to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. Nataliia Haletska, Head of UCU’s Master of Law Program. The UCU Law faculty is an important component in the growth of UCU and will play a major role in forming a new generation of lawyers committed to serving with conscience and courage for the benefit of civil society in Ukraine. The mission of the Law Faculty is to become a model for reform in higher legal education, to provide a trusted and welcoming space for public response and to craft legal solutions that strengthen the moral foundation of the future of Ukraine.

Concert Honouring Composer Ihor Shamo – 100th Anniversary
2025-10-24 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
The Ukrainian Music Society of Alberta invites you to a special concert honouring composer Ihor Shamo on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex (Domivka), 9615 153 Ave NW, Edmonton.Many of Edmonton’s choirs and ensembles will perform Shamo’s music in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of his birth.See you there!
Українське музичне товариство Альберти запрошує вас на концерт на честь композитора Ігоря Шамо в п’ятницю, 24 жовтня 2025 року о 19:00 у Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex (Domivka), 9615, 153 Ave NW, Едмонтон.До зустрічі!

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

A Kolomyika Fantasy: Large Jazz Ensemble Celebration of Ukrainian-Inspired Music
2025-11-07 08:00 - 22:00
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Ukrainian-inspired jazz!
A Kolomyika Fantasy is a vibrant celebration featuring a large jazz ensemble performing bold, soulful, and reimagined interpretations of Ukrainian music.
✨ Performers include:

Slavko Nohas and Kateryna Khartova – Ukrainian-Canadian vocalists

Paul Suchan – composer

Jerrold Dubyk – tenor saxophonist

The program explores the depth and beauty of Ukraine’s musical heritage through jazz, with highlights such as:

New compositions by Paul Suchan inspired by Taras Shevchenko’s poetry

Jazz arrangements of works by Edmonton’s legendary Ukrainian band Trembita

Contributions from celebrated composers Allan Gilliland, Dean McNeill, Silas Friesen, Jeff Presslaff, Paul Suchan, and Colin Grant.

Don’t miss this extraordinary fusion of Ukrainian tradition and contemporary jazz expression!
🎟 Tickets: yardbirdsuite.com – $33
