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Dr. Dmytro Sherengovsky and Dr. Halyna Protsyk of the Ukrainian Catholic University (Lviv) will cover the following issues in their online presentations: CONTEMPORARY HYBRID WARFARE AND ITS CHALLENGES FOR GLOBAL SECURITY: THE CASE OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR What are the main tendencies of contemporary warfare and what is the impact on global security? What are… Continue reading Lecturers from Ukraine on the Russian-Ukrainian War
“Ukraine, Lviv. Coffee, chocolate, cobbled streets, romance and music. Music that conquers hearts and overwhelms with its beauty.” For the first time in Edmonton, one of the top Ukrainian bands will transport you to the atmosphere of a European jazz festival. Harmonizing folk music energy from different continents, cultures and eras—Ukrainian folk, American jazz, blues,… Continue reading Jazz Band from Ukraine: ShockolaD Fundraiser Concert
“Ukraine, Lviv. Coffee, chocolate, cobbled streets, romance and music. Music that conquers hearts and overwhelms with its beauty.” For the first time in Edmonton, one of the top Ukrainian bands will transport you to the atmosphere of a European jazz festival. Harmonizing folk music energy from different continents, cultures and eras—Ukrainian folk, American jazz, blues,… Continue reading Jazz Band from Ukraine: ShockolaD Fundraiser Concert
Join Aiden Aslin to hear his story of being a British volunteer for Ukraine, fighting and getting taken as a prisoner of war by Russia near Mariupol. Q&A session included. Aiden Aslin is a British-born dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Ukraine who was captured by Russian forces in April 2022 while fighting for… Continue reading A firsthand story from a prisoner of Putin in Ukraine
As part of the Indigenous - Ukrainian-Canadian Relationships Building Initiative, join our round table discussion at the Rice Theatre Lobby, Citadel Theatre. The discussion will take place after the Show based on an Indigenous-Ukrainian love story, the First Métis Man of Odesa. However, you do not need to attend the play to join the round… Continue reading Storying Indigenous – Ukrainian – Canadian Relationships
Join us for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to hear the story of the Russo-Ukrainian War from the perspective of the Indigenous Crimean Tatars, whose land was illegally annexed from Ukraine by Russia in 2014. Hear the history of the Indigenous peoples of Crimea, and the struggle to defend their land, rights, and culture against Russian oppression.… Continue reading Russia–Ukraine War: Crimea and Indigenous Crimean Tatars
This project is an exhibition of unissued diplomas to students who put their education on hold to protect their country, Ukraine. These diplomas will never be issued, as the students expected to get them died in the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. These students will never became graduates. They sacrificed their education, life goals, aspirations… Continue reading Unissued Diplomas Exhibition
We are excited to invite you to a presentation by our visiting scholar on Russian media in the context of the war in Ukraine. Dr. Yuliya Krylova-Grek is a psychology professor at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, MacEwan's partner university in Ukraine. She is the author of a methodology for psycholinguistic text analysis. Yuliya… Continue reading Russian media in the context of the war in Ukraine
The Alberta Local and International Education Association (ALIEA) and Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) invite you to the premiere of Myrna Kostash: Here The short documentary, produced in collaboration with Kalyna Somchynsky and Lindisfarne Productions, celebrates renowned creative nonfiction writer Myrna Kostash's extensive career and her dedication to exploring the complex relationships that shape… Continue reading Myrna Kostash: Here (Film Premiere)
URDC is excited to invite MacEwan and the broader Edmonton community for a visiting scholar lecture event on the topics of 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.The two presentations will be delivered by Dr.… Continue reading Visiting scholars from Ukraine, lecture event
MacEwan University is honoured to host an enlightening talk by Dr. Olesya Khromeychuk, a historian, writer, and the Director of the Ukrainian Institute in London, England. Dr. Khromeychuk is a prominent voice in unravelling the complexities of the war in Ukraine, with her academic contributions spanning in-depth analyses of wartime experiences, memory studies, and the… Continue reading Talk by Dr. Olesya Khromeychuk
A talk presented by a visiting scholar to MacEwan University from Ukraine, Dr. Olha Poliukhovych. Olha Poliukhovych, PhD, literary critic & scholar, is Vice President for Research and Academic Affairs and an associate professor at the Volodymyr Morenets Department of Literature of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Dr Poliukhovych is a co-founder and a… Continue reading Understanding Ukrainian Academia During the War and Addressing Global Responses
Ukrainian Resettlement in Edmonton Jennifer Long, PhD, and Sofiia Budianska explored how Ukrainian Canadians supported newcomers to Edmonton and examined their experiences since March 2022. Findings highlight the crucial role Ukrainian-Edmontonians played in bridging settlement service gaps. Impact of Temporary Status on Ukrainian Youth in Canada under the CUAET Program Dr. Jeff Stepnisky, Dr. Elizabeth… Continue reading Ukraine-related academic research at MacEwan University, presentation
"Роль спільноти Києво-Могилянської академії у збереженні української державності під час війни і шляхи повоєнного відновлення", презентація від Ольги Полюхович (українською мовою). Про Ольгу Полюхович: віцепрезидентка з науково-навчальних студій у Києво-Могилянський Академії, канд.філолог.наук, доцентка Кафедри літературознавства ім. В. Моренця. 3-го жовтня, четвер 18:30 - 19:30 10629 98 St NW, Едмонтон (Українське Національне Об’єднання Канади) вхід за… Continue reading Ольга Полюхович – Роль спільноти Києво-Могилянської академії у збереженні української державності під час війни
Join us on February 20th at the Feigel Conference Centre, MacEwan University, for a special evening hosted by the URDC. This event honours the remarkable efforts of Firefighter Aid Ukraine (FFAU), an Edmonton-based NGO dedicated to equipping and training Ukrainian first responders and supporting healthcare providers. Since 2014, FFAU has delivered over 410 tonnes of… Continue reading Firefighter Aid Ukraine recognition event: Unbreakable Ukraine
Join Lianna Makuch, MacEwan University’s 2024-25 Gene Zwozdesky Artist-in-Residence, for an open talk exploring the intersections of culture, art, and storytelling. Lianna will share insights into her artistic ethnographic work, including her research in Ukraine both before and after Russia's full-scale invasion, and the profound impact these experiences have had on her creative process. She… Continue reading Crafting Culture Through Storytelling with MacEwan’s Artist in Residence, Lianna Makuch
Join Lianna Makuch, MacEwan University’s 2024-25 Gene Zwozdesky Artist-in-Residence, for an open talk exploring the intersections of culture, art, and storytelling. Lianna will share insights into her artistic ethnographic work, including her research in Ukraine both before and after Russia's full-scale invasion, and the profound impact these experiences have had on her creative process. She… Continue reading Crafting Culture Through Storytelling with MacEwan’s Artist in Residence, Lianna Makuch
Join us for a special Zoom webinar, "Bridging Indigenous and Ukrainian Traditions," a key part of the Indigenous-Ukrainian Relationship Initiative Project. This event is proudly co-hosted and will take place on April 10, from 3-4 PM MDT. Hear from Pamela Trischuk on the evolution of Ukrainian gatherings in East Central Alberta, and from Métis architect… Continue reading Bridging Indigenous and Ukrainian Traditions
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… Continue reading From Rapid Response to a Longitudinal Study of War Experiences
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… Continue reading Shockolad – Ukrainian Ethno Jazz Live
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… Continue reading ShockolaD – Ukrainian Ethno Jazz Live