Вітаємо! Welcome!
Дякуємо нашій громаді і всім організаціям за їх підтримку і плідну співпрацю.
Thank you to our community and organizations for the strong support and collaboration.
Thank you to our community and organizations for the strong support and collaboration.
On Sunday, January 15th, 2023 from 1:00–2:30pm, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Calgary Branch will lead a rally and march encouraging all Calgarians to take action in support of Ukraine.
For over 10 months Russia has been waging a genocidal war against Ukraine, attacking both its defenders and civilian population with full force. Just today, Russia launched another round of missiles at cities across Ukraine, aimed at terrorizing a population already facing a cold winter without heat, electricity, and power because of vicious attacks by Putin’s regime. One of the missile strikes hit a residential high rise building in the city of Dnipro, resulting in several casualties.
In response to Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine, Canadians have opened their homes and communities to welcome Ukrainian newcomers, donated to charitable organizations supporting Ukraine, or written to their political representatives calling for increased support. Ottawa has also significantly contributed to military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine—just days ago, Prime Minister Trudeau committed to providing a much needed advanced air defense system to Ukraine.
Ukrainian victory holds strategic importance for global security and peace. In this rally, we will shine a light on all the ways that a Ukrainian victory is in Canada’s strategic interest and how Canadians can contribute. The faster Ukraine wins the war, the more lives are saved, and the stronger an ally Canada has in Europe.
“Stand for Democracy – Stand with Ukraine” Rally & March Sunday, January 15, 2023
1:00pm – Rally begins at Holodomor Monument (Corner of Memorial Dr. and 4th St NE)
1:20pm – March begins
2:30pm – March concludes at Holodomor Monument
For over 10 months Russia has been waging a genocidal war against Ukraine, attacking both its defenders and civilian population with full force. Just today, Russia launched another round of missiles at cities across Ukraine, aimed at terrorizing a population already facing a cold winter without heat, electricity, and power because of vicious attacks by Putin’s regime. One of the missile strikes hit a residential high rise building in the city of Dnipro, resulting in several casualties.
In response to Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine, Canadians have opened their homes and communities to welcome Ukrainian newcomers, donated to charitable organizations supporting Ukraine, or written to their political representatives calling for increased support. Ottawa has also significantly contributed to military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine—just days ago, Prime Minister Trudeau committed to providing a much needed advanced air defense system to Ukraine.
Ukrainian victory holds strategic importance for global security and peace. In this rally, we will shine a light on all the ways that a Ukrainian victory is in Canada’s strategic interest and how Canadians can contribute. The faster Ukraine wins the war, the more lives are saved, and the stronger an ally Canada has in Europe.
“Stand for Democracy – Stand with Ukraine” Rally & March Sunday, January 15, 2023
1:00pm – Rally begins at Holodomor Monument (Corner of Memorial Dr. and 4th St NE)
1:20pm – March begins
2:30pm – March concludes at Holodomor Monument
UCC Calgary Rally: War Is Not Over - Stand With Ukraine! July 24, 2022
Thank you, Zak Souter-Lucas at Scotch & Arak
www.scotch-arak.ca/yycukraine for inspiring photography!
Thank you, Stephania Romaniuk for leading the organization of the rally!
July 24, 2022 marked five months since Russia embarked on its large scale attack of Ukrainian sovereign territory, further invading a country already beset by war and the illegal annexation of Crimea since 2014. In that time, millions have fled the country or been internally displaced, and tens of thousands of men, women, and children have become victims of a deliberate and barbaric campaign of violence aimed at terrorizing the population: bombardments, missile and artillery strikes, sexual assault, torture, deportation, and execution.
Ukraine is fighting valiantly for its very survival and needs the continued support of the entire world behind her. Our community and our community friends alike rallied together this Sunday in support of Ukraine and to denounce the ongoing terrorism of the Russian state.
Дякуємо всім, хто приєдналися до акції 24 липня! Ви неймовірні!
#yyc #StandWithUkraine #WarIsNotOver #SaveUkraine #StopPutin #StopRussianInvasion #StopWar
www.scotch-arak.ca/yycukraine for inspiring photography!
Thank you, Stephania Romaniuk for leading the organization of the rally!
July 24, 2022 marked five months since Russia embarked on its large scale attack of Ukrainian sovereign territory, further invading a country already beset by war and the illegal annexation of Crimea since 2014. In that time, millions have fled the country or been internally displaced, and tens of thousands of men, women, and children have become victims of a deliberate and barbaric campaign of violence aimed at terrorizing the population: bombardments, missile and artillery strikes, sexual assault, torture, deportation, and execution.
Ukraine is fighting valiantly for its very survival and needs the continued support of the entire world behind her. Our community and our community friends alike rallied together this Sunday in support of Ukraine and to denounce the ongoing terrorism of the Russian state.
Дякуємо всім, хто приєдналися до акції 24 липня! Ви неймовірні!
#yyc #StandWithUkraine #WarIsNotOver #SaveUkraine #StopPutin #StopRussianInvasion #StopWar
UCC Calgary Rally: Stop Russia's Terrorism and Genocide against Ukraine, June 29, 2022
Благодійний Концерт до Дня Батька
Ukrainians Welcome Fair and Father's Day Charitable Concert, June 19
Due to thunderstorm, we could not hold the event as planned in the park. We are particularly grateful to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Calgary AB for hosting the
Ukrainians Welcome Fair and Father's Day Charity Concert, June 19
Special thank you to Fr. Roman Planchak, Chrystia Moussienko and Oksana Dawid!
A huge shout-out to Katya Urrutia Currie for choosing UCC Calgary and support for Ukraine and Ukrainians fleeing the war as part of 100 Kids Who Care Calgary! There was not a dry eye in the audience! Thank you for your compassion and generosity!
We kindly thank from the bottom of our heart to all organizations who joined and made the Ukrainians Welcome Fair happen (in alphabetical order)
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS)
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Calgary Public Library
Centre for Newcomers
FHL Football Hockey Link Society
Immigrant Services Calgary
League of Ukrainian Canadian Women
Parachutes for Pets
Plast Calgary
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - SAIT
St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor
The Immigrant Education Society (TIES)
Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society
Ukrainians of Calgary Association
Vykrutas School of Ukrainian Dance
We kindly thank from the bottom of our heart Tim Hortons for their generous serving of coffee, hot chocolate and timbits!
We kindly thank to Kathy Bohdan from the bottom of our heart for organizing the free food for the event and to Superstore, Canadian Wholesale and Kathy Bohdan for their sponsorship to feed hundreds of people!
We thank Merited Artist of Ukraine Ihor Bohdan for envisioning and organizing this special event to welcome Ukrainians fleeing war in Calgary and mark the Father's Day amidst the ongoing full scale barbaric attack of Russia against Ukraine. Thank you to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Calgary AB for hosting the event.
Thank you to amazing talents in our community and who recently arrived from Ukraine!
Merited Artist of Ukraine Ihor Bohdan
Korinnya Ukrainian Folk Ensemble Calgary
Calgary Bandurysty - Ukrainian Youth Association - CYM Calgary
Iryna Kalinovich
Tetyana Onyshchenko
Beata Pasieka
Slava Sles & Todd Scott
Khrystyna Lyalyuk
Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society
Vykrutas School of Ukrainian Dance
Thank you to Khrystyna Zagirska for hosting children's table and to Kathy Bohdan for donating face painting supplies and to Olena Hrytseva for supporting CYM Bandurysty costumes.
We are grateful to Echoes of Ukraine: Oleksandr Zagirskyy and Mykhailo Moussienko for video and sound support!
Thank you to Vasyl Sawchuk for his support and management of the sound side of the concert!
We thank many volunteers who supported the effort: moving many chairs and tables, translating at the pavilion, helping with children's activities and food station!
Ukrainians Welcome Fair and Father's Day Charity Concert, June 19
Special thank you to Fr. Roman Planchak, Chrystia Moussienko and Oksana Dawid!
A huge shout-out to Katya Urrutia Currie for choosing UCC Calgary and support for Ukraine and Ukrainians fleeing the war as part of 100 Kids Who Care Calgary! There was not a dry eye in the audience! Thank you for your compassion and generosity!
We kindly thank from the bottom of our heart to all organizations who joined and made the Ukrainians Welcome Fair happen (in alphabetical order)
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS)
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Calgary Public Library
Centre for Newcomers
FHL Football Hockey Link Society
Immigrant Services Calgary
League of Ukrainian Canadian Women
Parachutes for Pets
Plast Calgary
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - SAIT
St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor
The Immigrant Education Society (TIES)
Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society
Ukrainians of Calgary Association
Vykrutas School of Ukrainian Dance
We kindly thank from the bottom of our heart Tim Hortons for their generous serving of coffee, hot chocolate and timbits!
We kindly thank to Kathy Bohdan from the bottom of our heart for organizing the free food for the event and to Superstore, Canadian Wholesale and Kathy Bohdan for their sponsorship to feed hundreds of people!
We thank Merited Artist of Ukraine Ihor Bohdan for envisioning and organizing this special event to welcome Ukrainians fleeing war in Calgary and mark the Father's Day amidst the ongoing full scale barbaric attack of Russia against Ukraine. Thank you to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Calgary AB for hosting the event.
Thank you to amazing talents in our community and who recently arrived from Ukraine!
Merited Artist of Ukraine Ihor Bohdan
Korinnya Ukrainian Folk Ensemble Calgary
Calgary Bandurysty - Ukrainian Youth Association - CYM Calgary
Iryna Kalinovich
Tetyana Onyshchenko
Beata Pasieka
Slava Sles & Todd Scott
Khrystyna Lyalyuk
Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society
Vykrutas School of Ukrainian Dance
Thank you to Khrystyna Zagirska for hosting children's table and to Kathy Bohdan for donating face painting supplies and to Olena Hrytseva for supporting CYM Bandurysty costumes.
We are grateful to Echoes of Ukraine: Oleksandr Zagirskyy and Mykhailo Moussienko for video and sound support!
Thank you to Vasyl Sawchuk for his support and management of the sound side of the concert!
We thank many volunteers who supported the effort: moving many chairs and tables, translating at the pavilion, helping with children's activities and food station!
UCC Calgary and Newcomers’ “Ukrainians Welcome Picnic BBQ” in Bowness Park, May 1, 2022
Big thank to our community for organizing and welcoming Ukrainians fleeing war at the picnic and BBQ. Special thank you to the Consul General of Ukraine in Western Canada Oleksandr Danyleiko and Family and the settlement and newcomers support organizations and Ukrainian organizations for joining the Ukrainians Welcome Potluck/BBQ in Calgary!
Щиро дякуємо Всім, хто долучився до організації і приєднався до нашого родинного пікніка-зустрічі з українцями в Калґарі, які недавно прибули сюди, рятуючись від війни. Щира подяка Генеральному Консулу України Олександру Данилейко і Родині, і організаціям, які допомагають біженцям і новоприбулим, за їх участь!
Щиро дякуємо Всім, хто долучився до організації і приєднався до нашого родинного пікніка-зустрічі з українцями в Калґарі, які недавно прибули сюди, рятуючись від війни. Щира подяка Генеральному Консулу України Олександру Данилейко і Родині, і організаціям, які допомагають біженцям і новоприбулим, за їх участь!
COMMUNITY NEWS | НОВИНИ ГРОМАДИ
Since the full scale war broke on February 24, 2022, UCC Calgary organized the following rallies, including a large event at the City Hall:
February 24 - Peace Bridge;
February 27 - Holodomor Monument;
March 6 - Calgary City Hall, Municipal Plaza;
April 9 - Memorial Drive
June 4 - St. Vladimir's - Olympic Plaza - Stephen Ave
with thousands in attendance, strong political support across all government levels, comprehensive media coverage. Our youth leaders contributed greatly into planning and delivery of the events. We thank Her Worship Dr Jyoti Gondek and Members of City Council, MP Kmiec, MP Rempel Garner, and other MPs and MLAs who joined, Bohdan Romaniuk, Stephania Romaniuk, Ihor Bohdan, Slava Sles, Representatives of other Ethnic Communities, including from Belarus, Russia, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria and other. Special thank you to ColossoVision for their generosity and support at March 6 event.
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported!
Молимось за Україну! Ще не вмерла Україна!
February 24 - Peace Bridge;
February 27 - Holodomor Monument;
March 6 - Calgary City Hall, Municipal Plaza;
April 9 - Memorial Drive
June 4 - St. Vladimir's - Olympic Plaza - Stephen Ave
with thousands in attendance, strong political support across all government levels, comprehensive media coverage. Our youth leaders contributed greatly into planning and delivery of the events. We thank Her Worship Dr Jyoti Gondek and Members of City Council, MP Kmiec, MP Rempel Garner, and other MPs and MLAs who joined, Bohdan Romaniuk, Stephania Romaniuk, Ihor Bohdan, Slava Sles, Representatives of other Ethnic Communities, including from Belarus, Russia, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria and other. Special thank you to ColossoVision for their generosity and support at March 6 event.
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported!
Молимось за Україну! Ще не вмерла Україна!
UCC Calgary June 4 2022 Слава Україні! Glory to Ukraine March in Calgary
Дякуємо всім, хто приєднався і особлива подяка всім доповідачам! Наша хода була присвячена всім Героям, які віддали своє життя у боротьбі за свободу і незалежність України, і Героям, військовим і цивільним, чоловікам і жінкам, які сьогодні виборюють мир і визволяють країну від російських окупантів. Розгорнули прапор України в центрі міста Калґарі і заспівали Гімн України і Ой У Лузі Червона Калина.
Thank you to Canada for Ukraine Info Centre Canada for Ukraine Info Centre for co-organizing it with UCC Calgary, to CYM Calgary for sound equipment, to all speakers, including Ukrainians fleeing war, speakers from Russian, Azerbaijani and Bulgarian communities, to all who joined.
Thank you to Canada for Ukraine Info Centre Canada for Ukraine Info Centre for co-organizing it with UCC Calgary, to CYM Calgary for sound equipment, to all speakers, including Ukrainians fleeing war, speakers from Russian, Azerbaijani and Bulgarian communities, to all who joined.
UCC Calgary March 6 2022 #StandWithUkraine #ПідтримайУкраїну
UCC Calgary February 27 2022 Rally Stop Putin and Pray for Ukraine #StandWithUkraine #ПідтримайУкраїну
UCC Calgary February 25 2022 Rally Pray for Ukraine #StandWithUkraine #ПідтримайУкраїну
Thank you everyone who came to the Pray for Ukraine rally in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, February 24, 2022
Молимось за Україну! Ще не вмерла Україна!
#StandWithUkraine #ПідтримайУкраїну #StopRussianAggression #StopPutinNOW #StopPutin
Photos by Alexandra Kushliak and Inna Platonova
Молимось за Україну! Ще не вмерла Україна!
#StandWithUkraine #ПідтримайУкраїну #StopRussianAggression #StopPutinNOW #StopPutin
Photos by Alexandra Kushliak and Inna Platonova
UCC Calgary February 6 2022 Rally #StandWithUkraine #ПідтримайУкраїну
Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Calgary Branch, organized #StandWithUkraine rally on February 6 joining 30 rallies across Canada.
We thank all speakers and participants:
- Arkadij Chumak - Board Chair for UCC Calgary
- Consul of Ukraine in Western Canada, Oleksandr Danyleiko
- Farhadbey Guseynov, Community and Public Relations Officer at Alberta Azerbaijani Cultural Society
- John Stadnyk, Chair of the Board of Directors, Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society & UCC Calgary Board Director
- Tetiana Usenko - organized the volunteer center in Ukraine: "Kryvyi Rih Berehyni", League of Ukrainian Canadian Women, Calgary Branch
- Dr. Nataliia Vereskun, Maidan Activist, League of Ukrainian Canadian Women,Calgary Branch
- Korinnya Choir and Surma Choir, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church led by Iryna Kalinovich
- Ukrainian Youth Association, CYM Calgary youth and vykhovnyky
- Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society
-Members of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Vladimir's and St. Stephen's Churches
- Oleksandr Zagirskyy, Echoes of Ukraine
- MC Inna Platonova, UCC Calgary President
Українці Калґарі та друзі України приєдналися до міжнародної акції #StandWithUkraine в нашому місті, з метою протистояння агресії Росії проти України. Мирна демонстрація відбулася в неділю, 6-го лютого 2022 року.
We thank all speakers and participants:
- Arkadij Chumak - Board Chair for UCC Calgary
- Consul of Ukraine in Western Canada, Oleksandr Danyleiko
- Farhadbey Guseynov, Community and Public Relations Officer at Alberta Azerbaijani Cultural Society
- John Stadnyk, Chair of the Board of Directors, Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society & UCC Calgary Board Director
- Tetiana Usenko - organized the volunteer center in Ukraine: "Kryvyi Rih Berehyni", League of Ukrainian Canadian Women, Calgary Branch
- Dr. Nataliia Vereskun, Maidan Activist, League of Ukrainian Canadian Women,Calgary Branch
- Korinnya Choir and Surma Choir, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church led by Iryna Kalinovich
- Ukrainian Youth Association, CYM Calgary youth and vykhovnyky
- Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society
-Members of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Vladimir's and St. Stephen's Churches
- Oleksandr Zagirskyy, Echoes of Ukraine
- MC Inna Platonova, UCC Calgary President
Українці Калґарі та друзі України приєдналися до міжнародної акції #StandWithUkraine в нашому місті, з метою протистояння агресії Росії проти України. Мирна демонстрація відбулася в неділю, 6-го лютого 2022 року.
UCC Calgary Peace Bridge Rally #StandWithUkraine #ПідтримайУкраїну
Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Calgary Branch with our community leaders came to the Peace Bridge on Saturday, January 22nd to stand in solidarity with people of Ukraine and join UCC nation-wide campaign
#StandWithUkraine #SOUTENEZLUKRAINE #ПідтримайУкраїну
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) calls on all Canadians to join the #StandWithUkraine campaign and show your support for the Ukrainian peoples’ right to live free and in peace in their own land.
For eight years, the Ukrainian people have bravely defended their country against brutal Russian aggression, as Russia once again seeks to colonize Ukraine. Close to 14,000 people have been killed, over 1.5 million displaced. Today, Russia is massing troops and weapons near Ukraine’s borders and on occupied Ukrainian territory and threatening to invade further into Ukraine.
It should be noted that hundreds would have joined this rally. Due to COVID-19 pandemic and the fifth wave, we deliberately limited the size of the group to keep everyone safe.
Photography is by Alexander Iwasyk, Echoes of Ukraine YYC
#StandWithUkraine #SOUTENEZLUKRAINE #ПідтримайУкраїну
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) calls on all Canadians to join the #StandWithUkraine campaign and show your support for the Ukrainian peoples’ right to live free and in peace in their own land.
For eight years, the Ukrainian people have bravely defended their country against brutal Russian aggression, as Russia once again seeks to colonize Ukraine. Close to 14,000 people have been killed, over 1.5 million displaced. Today, Russia is massing troops and weapons near Ukraine’s borders and on occupied Ukrainian territory and threatening to invade further into Ukraine.
It should be noted that hundreds would have joined this rally. Due to COVID-19 pandemic and the fifth wave, we deliberately limited the size of the group to keep everyone safe.
Photography is by Alexander Iwasyk, Echoes of Ukraine YYC
Video prepared by Oleksandr Zagirskyy with Echoes of Ukraine capturing our amazing, vibrant Ukrainian community in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and calling for support of Ukraine.