Duncan visits L’viv, Kyiv, and Kharkiv to examine rule of law, democratization, and status of Tymoshenko and other jailed opposition members.
 

OTTAWA – Linda Duncan, Member of Parliament for Edmonton–Strathcona and New Democrat Critic for Public Works and Government Services is visiting Ukraine until May 18, 2012 as a member of the delegation of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.

Duncan will visit the cities of L’viv, Kyiv, and Khariv, and will have the opportunity to meet with a wide range of representatives of Ukrainian society. These meetings will provide an insight into economic and political developments in Ukraine, as well as human rights and civil society.

“I am honoured to be a part of this visit to Ukraine.” said Duncan. “The relationship between Canada and Ukraine is strong and historic. For the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada and all Canadians, it is important to see the path to progress continue for Ukrainian people – in terms of rule of law, democracy, a free press, and a vibrant civil society.”

“Joined by my NDP colleague, Alexandrine Latendresse, MP for Louis-St-Laurent, we are confident that our first-hand experience meeting with representatives in Ukraine will give us a deeper understanding of the human rights situation in Ukraine. These insights will be invaluable in looking forward, in particular to the upcoming Parliamentary elections in Ukraine this fall.”
 
“This trip has a special significance for me given the strong presence and contribution of the Ukrainian community in Edmonton, and as a Director of the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group.”
 
The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development will be issuing a report following the official visit to Ukraine and previous witnesses to the committee on the situation in Ukraine. Ms. Duncan will also be posting highlights of her personal observations.

This autumn, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Branch will once again host the 15th annual Hetman Awards on Sunday, October 14, 2012, to recognize the most outstanding contributions that volunteers have made for the betterment of the Ukrainian-Canadian community.

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress in Alberta established the Hetman Awards in 1998 as a way of both recognizing and thanking the many volunteers in our community who have established organizations, created new projects impacting our cultural development and overall, made a difference by giving of their time, talents and ideas to ensure that our community was active and growing.  At the same time, they, and our community, have contributed to the overall growth and development of the Province of Alberta where today our Ukrainian community is as much mainstream in its’ activities as  is ethnic.

Previous winners of the Hetman Awards include The Honourable Ed Stelmach and Marie Stelmach, Gene Zwozdesky, Marco Levytsky, Maria Dytyniak, George Yopyk, Roman Brytan, Nadia Cyncar, Katrina Baziuk, Andrew Ilnycky, Michael Hantzsch, Taras Uzwyshyn, Peter Dackiw, and many more. Since its’ inception, over 130 awards have been presented.

The UCC-APC welcomes nominations from any organization or group of individuals in Alberta. We strongly encourage all organizations to take the time to recognize those individuals who have made a great personal commitment to ensure our community’s organizations remain active and vibrant. If you or someone you know has greatly impacted the Ukrainian community through tireless volunteer work, please take the time to fill out a nomination form available on our website at http://www.uccab.ca .  The deadline for applications is June 25 , 2012.

All award recipients will be publicly honoured at the Annual Hetman Awards Gala which will be held at the Ukrainian Youth Unity Hall on Sunday, October 14, 2012. Tickets for the event will be available in August.

For further information, please contact the UCC APC office at 780-414-1624 or email at uccab@shaw.ca

Nomination Form

 www.uccab.ca/HetmanBanquet/2012-hetman-nomination-form.pdf

Deadline for nomination is June 25, 2012.

UCC-APC Employment Opportunity: Community Outreach Worker
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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Alberta Provincial Council is currently seeking a well-organized, proactive, and ambitious individual to fill the Summer position of Community Events Worker. As Alberta and the Ukrainian community evolve, so do the demands placed upon the UCC-APC - a representative body for the province’s 330,000 Ukrainian Albertans. The Community Outreach Worker will help UCC-APC volunteers and staff to strengthen the link between the UCC-APC and the community in order to better serve Albertans and promote cooperation within community organizations. The STEP Program of the Government of Alberta (Human Services) provides a wage subsidy for this position.

Duties:

• act as a UCC-APC liaison to Ukrainian and other ethnic community organizations in Alberta;
• support the staff and volunteers in planned provincial activities and events (2012 Annual Ukrainian Day Festival and UCC APC Hetman Volunteer Awards);
• assist with the preparation and distribution of Ukrainian Day Souvenir Program booklet and handbills, UCC-APC bi-weekly electronic Bulletin as they pertain to community events activities;
• provide administrative support for day-to-day operations in the provincial office in Edmonton (phone calls, e-mails, ordering supplies, deposits, bills, correspondence) as they pertain to community events;
• work cooperatively with UCC APC staff and volunteers.

Requirements:

• effective communication skills (written and oral);
• strong computer skills, good English and Ukrainian (an asset) keyboarding skills;
• knowledge of graphic design and / or accounting software an asset;
• awareness of Ukrainian and other ethic communities in Alberta, non-profit sector operations;
• comfort in dealing with volunteers and general public;
• good organizational, time-management skills;
• attentive to details, responsible, can work independently and report to supervisor;
• proficient in English and Ukrainian would be an asset;

Term: 12 weeks at 35 hrs per week. Hourly wage: $15. Start day: June 18, 2012

To apply: Please submit your one-page Resume with a Cover Letter electronically (Word or PDF files) to: uccab@shaw.ca. Attention: Slavka Shulakewych

Deadline for applications: June 15, 2012

The UCC-APC thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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In a Ukrainian Bilingual Program your children will enjoy cultural experiences; excel in academic and arts; learn the Ukrainian language; make lifelong friendships! Ukrainian Bilingual students excel through accelerated academic growth and creative thinking; enhanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; community involvement and a respect for cultural diversity; interactive classroom environments that develop a positive attitude toward learning; International study and travel opportunities.

Subjects that may be taught in Ukrainian: Ukrainian Language, Social Studies, Music, Physical Education, Art, Religion. All core subjects taught in English. To register or for more information, contact a school below:

• Horton Elementary School 
037 48 Ave., Vegreville, AB T9C 1L8, 
(780) 632-3113; 
ww.alhorton.ca.
• Delwood Elementary School 
7315 Delwood Rd., Edmonton, AB T5C 3A9 
(780) 476-3969, 476-9866; 
www.delwood.epsb.ca.
• Father Kenneth Kearns Elementary School
 8 Sandpiper Dr., Sherwood Park, AB T8A 0B6
, (780) 467-7135; 
http://fkkschool.eics.ab.ca.
• St. Martin Catholic Elementary School 
11310 - 51 Ave., Edmonton AB T6H 0L7, 
(780) 434-4848; 
www.stmartin.ecsd.net.
• St. Matthew Elementary School
 8735 132 Ave., Edmonton AB T5E 0X7, 
(780) 473-6575; 
www.stmatthew.ecsd.net.
• Balwin Junior High School
 7055 - 132 Ave., Edmonton AB T5C 2A7, 
(780) 475-3646; 
http://balwin.epsb.ca.
• Jean Vanier Catholic School 
109 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park AB T8A 3K9
, (780) 467-3633; http://jeanvanierschool.eics.ab.ca.
• St. Kevin Catholic Junior High School
10005 - 84 St., Edmonton AB T6A 3P8
, (780) 469-8301
; www.stkevin.ecsd.net.
• Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School 2021 Brentwood Blvd., Sherwood Park AB T8A 0X2
, (780) 467-2121
; archbishopjordan.ab.ca.
• Austin O’Brien Catholic High School 
6110 - 95 Ave. NW, Edmonton AB T6B 1A5
, (780) 466-3161
; www.austinobrien.ecsd.net.
• LaZerte Composite High School
 6804 - 144 Ave., Edmonton AB T5C 3C7
, (780) 408-9800; 
http://melazerte.com.

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Дорогі друзі! 

Молодь Українського Національного  Об’єднання, запрошує Вас відсвяткувати День Матері 12 травня 2012 року о 14:00 годині.
У світі немає нічого більшого за материнське серце, нічого сильнішого від материнської любові і нічого ніжнішого за материнську турботу! Вхід безкоштовний!

Dear Friends!

The Ukrainian National Youth Federation, Edmonton branch would like to invite you to our Mother's day celebration on May 12, 2012 at 2:00 pm.
Every mother is a blessing and a truly irreplaceable person, and we are proud to be organizing this event in honor of all of our mothers. So bring your beautiful mothers and come celebrate this special day with us. Entrance is by donation and there will be coffee and sweets to accompany the concert.

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Annual Taras Shevchenko concert in Edmonton, organized by the UCC - APC member, Ukrainian Canadain Congress - Edmontong Branch, and Ukrainian Music Society of Alberta.

Photo - Serhiy Kostyuk. Alberta Premier Alison Redford speeks to the Ukrainian community members during her visit to the General Shukhevych Ukrainian Youth unity Complex for the Shevchenko concert, Mar 11, 2012.

Read a full strory in the Ukrainian News newspaper, March 15-28, 2012, vol. LXXXV No.6.

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November 26, 2011 - Commemorative ceremony at Edmonton City Hall and near the world's first monument to the victims of he 1932-33 Holodomor (Famine-Genocide) in Ukraine.

Вшанування памяті жертв Голодомору-геноциду в Україні 1932-33 рр., організовано міським відділом в Едмонтоні Конґресу Українців Канади.

Photo - Serhiy Kostyuk. More photos from this event available at the UCC-APC Facebook page

See also the UCC-APC Holodomor-Genocide 1932-33 web page