UCC-APC

Переддень Дня Вишиванки
2025-05-14 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton)
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.
Event Contact

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

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts Christmas Night Market
2025-12-06 16:00 - 20:00 | 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
