Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day 2024

September 7 of every year we celebrate Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day. We celebrate the resiliency, strength, and beauty of the Ukrainian Culture and Heritage. We recognize the contribution Ukrainians have had to developing and strengthening Canada and Alberta. From politics and academia, to healthcare and the judicial system, Ukrainian -Canadians have been contributing to our society for over 130 years. Now, more than ever, it is important that we Stand with Ukraine, as this Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day has a somber shade to it.
On September 6, 2024, UCC Calgary joined the Government of Alberta in a Flag Raising Ceremony at McDougall Centre in Downtown Calgary. We were honoured to have the Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, the Honourable Muhammad Yaseen, to provide greetings. UCC Calgary Chair, Arkadij Chumak, provided greetings from UCC Calgary, and UCC Calgary President, Danylo Moussienko, was the Master of Ceremonies. We would like to thank all those who attended yesterday's event. We also would like to thank the Government of Alberta for their steadfast support of our community, for supporting Ukrainian evacuees forced to leave their homes due to the genocidal war by the russian federation, and for allowing us to celebrate our heritage and culture.