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Saskatchewan’s new Ukrainian Canadian senator 3 UCC-SPC’s Literatoura 2013: novel imagines life of internees 5 UCC-SPC’s Raise a Ukrainian Reader project 7 The Holodomor and school curricula 8 Ðå÷³, ïðî ÿê³ âàðòî çíàòè Ïðî äîáðîä³éí³ñòü ³ âçàºìîäîïîìîãó 9 Ó öüîìó íîìåð³ | In this issue UCC National visit 2 UCC National visit to Sask 2 QE II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Saskatchewan Âèäຠrecipients of Ukrainian descent Êîíãðåñ Óêðà¿íöiâ Êàíàäè – Current, former UCC-SPC presidents awarded Ïðîâiíöiéíà Ðàäà Ñàñêà÷åâàíó 3 President’s commentary Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Ãîëîâíèé ðåäàêòîð: Äàíèëî Ïóäåðàê 3 Saskatchewan’s new Ukrainian Ðåäàêòîð: Iãîð Êîäàê Canadian senator UCC-SPC President Slawko Kindrachuk, Past President Ed Lysyk and former president Eugene Krenosky were presented Âiñíèê ïóáë³êóºòüñÿ ùîêâàðòàëüíî. 4 ³ä ñòîëó Âèêîíàâ÷îãî äèðåêòîðà with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by UCC Ïðèéìàþòüñÿ Âàøi äîïèñè, çàóâàæåí- | Executive Director’s Message íÿ i ïðîïîçèöi¿. Ïåðåäðóê (ïîâíiñòþ National President Paul Grod during his visit to Saskatchewan àáî ÷àñòêîâî) ç äîçâîëó ÏÐ ÊÓÊ 5 UCC-SPC Literatoura 2013 May 9-12, 2013. Ñàñêà÷åâàíó. Ñòàòòi íå îáîâ’ÿçêîâî features Barbara Sapergia âiäîáðàæàþòü òî÷êó çîðó ÏÐ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó. 6 100th anniversary of the passing of Ukrainian poet Lesya Ukrainka ×èòàéòå ³ñíèê 7 2013 Nation Builders & â å-ôîðìàò³ Community Recognition Awards ucc.sk.ca/uk/services/u-visnyk 7 L. Ukrainka Garden to open Aug 1

Published by 7 UCC-SPC’s Raise a Ukrainian Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Reader project Saskatchewan Provincial Council, Inc. 8 The Holodomor and school curricula Supervising Editor: Danylo Puderak Editor: Ihor Kodak 9 Ðå÷³, ïðî ÿê³ âàðòî çíàòè Ïðî äîáðîä³éí³ñòü ³ âçàºìîäîïîìîãó Paul Grod presenting Jubilee Medal to Paul Grod with Jubilee Medal recipient Visnyk is published quarterly. Your comments and opinions are welcome. 9 Ïåðåêëàäàöüê³ ïîñëóãè ÏÐ ÊÓÊ UCC Regina President Ed Lysyk UCC-SPC President Slawko Kindrachuk Reproductions, in whole or in part, require 12 Donations: May 1/12-Apr 30/13 Mr. Grod and Executive Director Taras Zalusky were in permission of the UCC-SPC. Published articles do not necessarily reflect the 13 National anthem of : Regina and Saskatoon for meetings with community leaders, views or opinions held by the UCC-SPC. 150th anniversary government officials, members of the clergy, committee chairs, and for events to recognize community leaders. 14 St. Michael’s Camp 2013 Read See UCC National’s Communiqué at www.ucc.ca/2013/05/28/ Visnyk Online 14 Ïðî Ôóíäàö³þ | Foundation ucc-salutes-excellence-in-saskatchewan for the complete story on the ucc.sk.ca/services/visnyk Followings visit and medal presentations. 15 Saskatoon dance group Thank you for submitting your articles. prepares for first-ever tour QE II Diamond Jubilee Medal Deadline for articles, ads and 16 CYC/USRL convention program set calendar of events announcements: September 6 (Fall 2013), November 8 17 Tribute to recipients of Ukr descent (Winter 2013), February 10 (Spring 2014), May 9 (Summer 2014). 18 News from PCUH This spring, a number of individuals of Ukrainian 19 Reflections on teaching in Chernivtsi descent in Saskatchewan were presented with Queen Photos will be returned when a Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals. Created in self-addressed, stamped envelope has 20 Calendar of events been included with the submission. 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Our publication identifies people in Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as photographs from left to right, unless UCC-SPC gratefully acknowledges specified otherwise. Queen of Canada, the medal honours significant the following for their support: contributions and achievements by Canadians in a UCC-SPC sincerely thanks all those variety of fields of activity. who placed a greeting/ad in Visnyk. At this time, the UCC-SPC has been apprised of We encourage you, our dear readers, to lend our advertisers both your the following Jubilee Medal recipients and con- moral and material support. Ukrainian gratulates them on this national honour: Hon. Raynell Andreychuk ÏÐ ÊÓÊ ùèðîñåðäå÷íî äÿêóº óñ³ì, Canadian (Regina), Diane Boyko (Saskatoon), Judy Buzowetsky, SVM õòî ðîçì³ñòèâ â³òàííÿ é ðåêëàìó â Foundation of (Weyburn), William Dumanski (Regina), Vera Feduschak öüîìó íîìåð³. Çàîõî÷óºìî íàøèõ Taras Shevchenko (Regina), Lyle Karasiuk (Prince Albert), Slawko Kindrachuk øàíîâíèõ ÷èòà÷³â ìîðàëüíî òà ìàòåð³àëüíî ï³äòðèìóâàòè ¿õ. (Saskatoon), Marie Kishchuk (Saskatoon), Edward Klopoushak (Regina), Allan Kopelchuk (Canora), Eugene Krenosky (Regina), PUBLICATIONS MAIL Gerald Luciuk (Regina), Ed Lysyk (Regina), Pat Mialkowsky GREEMENT NO. 40010014 (Saskatoon), Sonia Mysak (Saskatoon), Jayne Paluck (Regina), Hon. Roy Romanow (Saskatoon), Pat Youzwa (Regina), and Saskatchewan RETURN UNDELIVERABLE Zennia Yuzik (Cudworth). Additional names will be listed in CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO: Ministry of the Economy UCC-SPC Visnyk as they become known #4-2345 AVENUE C N Canada A searchable database of all 60,000 recipients and their SASKATOON SK S7L 5Z5 email [email protected]. Summer Jobs locations will be available on the Governor of General of Initiative Canada website www.gg.ca.

2 | summer 2013 | UCC-SPC Visnyk President’s commentary It is with anticipation that I embark upon my Economic growth is accom- Êîíãðåñ Óêðà¿íö³â Êàíàäè second term as president of the Ukrainian panied by a need for a larger Ïðîâ³íö³éíà Ðàäà Ñàñêà÷åâàíó • Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provin- work force. The influx of im- Ukrainian Canadian Congress Saskatchewan Provincial Council, Inc. cial Council. I am honoured to serve along- migrants from various coun- #4-2345 Avenue C North side a dedicated Board of Directors and staff. tries will create a more diverse Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L 5Z5 As a team, we are the drivers on the ethnocultural provincial popu- Òåë./Tel.: 306-652-5850 UCC-SPC journey for the next two years. lation. Áåçêîøò./Toll-free: 1-888-652-5850 Ôàêñ/Fax: 306-665-2127 We have a road map which is set out in the n The demand for settlement and retention [email protected] Three Year Strategic Plan and in our on- services will increase. http://www.ucc.sk.ca n www.facebook.com/uccspc going programs. At the first board meeting We will need to continue to respond to these and workshop on June 14-16 we will step changes as we implement our development plans. Who is the UCC-SPC? back to gain a clear perspective and solidify I am committed to promoting and facilitating The Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provincial Council Inc., (UCC-SPC) is an inclusive, the path of our journey. greater collaboration and engagement among self-sustaining, vibrant organization that serves the Saskatchewan Ukrainian community to maintain, It is my commitment to clearly communi- national, provincial and local UCC organiza- develop and share its Ukrainian Canadian identity, cate what we are doing and how we are doing tions as an ongoing strategy for further enhanc- culture and aspirations. The mission of UCC-SPC is to: so that it can be reported to the Ukrainian ing our ability to respond to these and other • represent and serve the Saskatchewan Community of Saskatchewan that we did it! changes. Ukrainian community • adhere to democratic principles and provide The economic and demographic changes Finally, on behalf of the UCC-SPC, I extend strong leadership our province is experiencing will have a signifi- a warm welcome to the delegates arriving to • promote sustainable organizational development • communicate effectively with membership cant impact upon our Ukrainian Community Saskatoon from across Canada June 27-30 for and stakeholders and its organizations. Urbanization and rural the National Congress of the Ukrainian Catholic • contribute to the enhancement of cultural diversity in Saskatchewan depopulation will bring two important changes, Women’s League of Canada and Ukrainian • maximize the capacity of the Ukrainian which we will need to continue to address: Catholic Brotherhood of Canada. Additionally, community to maintain, develop and share its identity, culture and aspirations n Rural depopulation will likely mean a a warm welcome is extended to all delegates • ensure UCC-SPC financial viability further concentration in the number of participating in the National Ukrainian Self- • encourage innovation and creativity UCC-SPC member organizations. Reliance League of Canada Biennial Conven- Ðàäà äèðåêòîð³â ÏÐ ÊÓÊ n • A “disconnect” of rural migrants from tion being held in Saskatoon from August 21 to UCC-SPC Board of Directors engagement with the urban Ukrainian Com- 25. Ëàñêàâî ïðîñèìî òà áàæàºìî âåëèêèõ Executive munity is a concern. We will need to develop óñï³õ³â! President: Slawko Kindrachuk (Saskatoon) Vice-President: MaryAnn Trischuk (Yorkton) more strategies to counter this trend. Slawko J. Kindrachuk Secretary: Orest Gawdyda (Regina) Treasurer: Matthew Petrow (Saskatoon) Past President: Ed Lysyk (Regina) Directors at Large Saskatchewan’s new Danylo Bodnar (Foam Lake) Diana Dumanski (Regina) Cathy Schabel (Saskatoon) Ukrainian Canadian senator Jason Sliva (Yorkton)

Directors – Branch Presidents On April 20, 2013 UCC Na- he had a calling in nity throughout her Battlefords Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Council tional conducted an exclusive Parliament at an childhood. The Paul Kardynal 306-446-0283 interview with newly appointed early age. Senator attended UCC Canora Dorothy Korol 306-563-5211 Senator the Honourable “They used to Ukrainian School Veselka Prince Albert & District Denise Batters to discuss her have a show on tele- and participated in Ukrainian Culture & Heritage Club Diane Bazowski 306-764-7255 new role and responsibilities vision called This the Tavria Ukrainian UCC Regina in the Senate, current initia- Week in Parlia- Folk Dance En- Ed Lysyk 306-789-6622 tives and the Senator’s Uk- ment, which was semble with whom UCC Saskatoon rainian background. right before Hockey she danced at the Ca- Marlene Bodnar 306-382-1647 Hon. Denise Batters In an intimate setting, Sena- Night in Canada, nadian National Ex- Weyburn Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Council Stan Ganczar 306-842-5730 tor Batters answered questions and I used to watch it every hibition during Expo ’86 in UCC Yorkton covering her educational back- week. When my husband was Vancouver. Vacant ground, her interest in politics little he wanted to be an MP The Senator was baptized in Ïðàö³âíèêè ÏÐ ÊÓÊ and her fondest memories re- or an MLP and I wanted to be and still attends St. Basil’s • UCC-SPC Staff garding her Ukrainian-Cana- a Senator. I’m not sure why Ukrainian Catholic Church Executive Director: Danylo Puderak dian heritage. that initially started but I was in Regina. Administrative Assistant: Andreya Karnaukh Senator Batters smiled drawn to the whole idea of Senator Batters shared warm Immigration Settlement Advisors: Serhij Koroliuk and Nadya Neshcheretna warmly, recalling how, even sober second thought,” stated memories of her youth, which Translation & Interpretation Services Coordinator at the tender age of 12, she Senator Batters. included competing and win- George Zerebecky Communications & IT Director: Ihor Kodak knew she wanted to be in the Senator Batters grew up in ning the title of Ms. , Bookkeeper: Valentyna Mahina Senate. Coincidentally, her Regina and was very involved husband David had also known with the Ukrainian commu- continued on p.12

³ñíèê ÏÐ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó | ë³òî 2013 | 3 ³ä ñòîëó Âèêîíàâ÷îãî äèðåêòîðà | Executive Director’s message On Thursday 20 June at the site of the Cave & Basin World War I Interment Camp in Banff National Park, Parks Canada officially opened a new exhibit pavilion, which draws attention to this dark page in early Canadian history. With the outbreak of World War I, the War Measures Act (1914) was implemented as a result of an Order in Council by the Canadian Government. This resulted in the intern- ment of 8,579 “enemy aliens” of which over 5,000 were who had immigrated to Canada from territories under the control of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It also meant an additional 80,000 individuals (of which the vast majority were Ukrainians) were obliged to register as “enemy aliens” and then required to report to local authorities on a regular basis.

These internees were used to develop Canadian infrastructure DENNIS KLIMOCHKO as “forced-labourers.” They were used to develop Banff Na- UCC-SPC 50-50 ticket sellers/volunteers Dave Romanow, Iryna Doutkevitch and tional Park, the logging industry in Northern Ontario and Danylo Puderak at the 2013 Kyiv Pavilion, Mosaic Festival, Regina. Quebec, the steel mills in Ontario and Nova Scotia, and in the mines in British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia. This Brovko’s Amazing Journey infrastructure development program benefited Canadian cor- by Larry Warwaruk porations to such a degree that the internment was carried on coteaubooks.com/index.php?p=Books&listingid=195 for two years after the end of World War I. Ages 7+ years To this date it has not been determined what the driving force Can Brovko’s family really be leaving him behind for the Internment was. The internment issue exposed many of as they go to make a new life in Canada? 12-year- the anti-immigrant feelings of the general population of the day. old Andrei is furious and upset at having to leave Unfortunately, some of the references and comments made 80 his wonderful companion behind—and Brovko isn’t happy either. years ago are also prevalent in today’s society. Perhaps by He tries to make the best of life with a new family, but it soon gaining an understanding of past historical examples of intol- becomes clear what he has to do: find a way to get to Canada erance and abuses, it can help prevent such atrocious actions himself and be reunited with his true owner. What an adventure being taken in the future. Brovko will have to share with Andrei… if only he can find him For more information on Canada’s World War I Internment again! The traditions of Ukraine are woven into a story of Operations, visit the following web sites: incredible escapades and true grit, wrapping young readers in the n www.ucc.ca/positions/internment magic of Brovko’s Amazing Journey. n www.infoukes.com/history/internment Baba’s Babushka: These pages provide facts on the Canadian Government’s First National A Magical Ukrainian Easter Internment Operations (1914-1920). by Marion Mutala n www.cbc.ca/archives/teachers/lesson-plan/the-internment-of-ukrainians- www.babasbabushka.ca in-canada.html Students will research and take detailed notes about the internment of Ages 5-10 years Ukrainians in Canada during the First World War and about the intern- It’s Easter! Time for another holiday ad- ment of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. venture! When the wind brings Natalia n wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Canadian_internment another babushka just like the ones her Baba used to wear, the young girl goes on a magical journey to a springtime in the past For your summer reading pleasure try these recent releases by and discovers the Easter traditions of her Ukrainian heritage. ã Ukrainian-Canadian writers from Saskatchewan: When The Saints Go Marching In by Anthony Bidulka www.anthonybidulka.com What happens when the world begins to fall apart? Disaster strikes and you find yourself in the middle of it. Flood. Plane crash. Typhoon. Military coup. Explosion. Fire. Disease out- break. Whenever and wherever disaster strikes in the world, natural or manmade, and you or people you love are involved… so is the Disaster Recovery Agency. Welcome to the world of man of action Adam Saint. A tough-as-nails, luxury-loving Disaster Recovery Agent whose job it is to take care of you on the worst day of your life—or die trying.

4 | summer 2013 | UCC-SPC Visnyk Celebrating Taras Shevchenko UCC-SPC Literatoura 2013 features Barbara As mentioned in my column in the spring issue, 2014 marks the Sapergia, author of Blood and Salt 200th Anniversary of the birth of Ukraine’s bard, Taras Shevchenko. Planning is now underway for events to com- memorate this important event. I encourage you to explore Book recovers one of opportunities to get involved and bring forward ideas on how to celebrate in your community the genius of Shevchenko. Canada’s lost stories The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko One way UCC-SPC supports will provide special funding in support of Shevchenko com- the continued development of memoration-related projects. Details are available on the the Ukrainian arts is through Foundation’s web site at shevchenkofoundation.com/grant-programs.html. its Literatoura program, which Finally, there are a number of our Saskatchewan Ukrainian highlights Ukrainian-Cana- performing groups touring various parts of the world to share dian authors or those writing our culture and identity. Congratulations to Tyt i Tam who on Ukrainian-Canadian recently returned from Australia to perform at the XIV National themes through a series of Ukrainian Festival in Sydney. Best wishes also go out to the literary readings held in a num- Lastiwka Ukrainian Orthodox Choir and Orchestra as well as ber of Saskatchewan commu- the Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble who are touring Ukraine. nities. Those attending have a And last but not least, all the best to the Boyan Ukrainian Dance chance to hear selections of Association on their upcoming performances during their newly published works from August tour in the eastern United States (see “Saskatoon dance the authors themselves while group prepares for first-ever tour” article on page 15). having the opportunity to ask questions and interact with some very interesting writers. Literatoura 2013 author Barbara This year’s featured author Sapergia presenting her book, Blood was fiction writer and drama- and Salt, at the Musée Ukraina Museum tist Barbara Sapergia of Saska- in Saskatoon on April 25. toon. She was in Saskatoon carver. These men help him and North Battleford to read survive. Danylo Puderak from her novel, Blood and In the evening the men tell Salt, a love story set during each other their stories. As Canada’s First World War in- Taras talks about his life, his ternment operations. understanding grows; he be- Blood and Salt imagines the comes a storyteller. lives of men interned in Banff Taras’ love, Halya, is a National Park from 1915 to strong-willed, passionate, and 1917. Prisoners lived in tents unsentimental woman, deter- at Castle Mountain in the mined to be with the man she summer and in bunkhouses in chooses, despite her father’s Banff in the winter. objections. In August 1915, a young Another layer of the story man finds himself on a train reveals the life of Taras bound for Castle Mountain. Shevchenko, Ukraine’s great “What have I done wrong?” poet, artist, and patriot. he wonders. “Why am I here?” Taras’ friend Myroslav tells He’s travelling west to a place stories of Shevchenko’s love he’s never heard of. He doesn’t of Ukrainian culture and his understand how he came to lose desire for Ukraine to be- his freedom… come a free, independent He came to Canada to be country. with his love, Halya. Now he In Saskatoon, the reading doesn’t know if he’ll ever find and book signing was hosted her. by UCC Saskatoon at the Taras does make wonder- Musée Ukraina Museum on ful friends in the internment April 25, while in North camp: Yuriy the optimistic Battleford, the event was young farmer; Tymko the hosted by the Battlefords radical socialist; Myroslav Ukrainian Canadian Cultural the scholarly schoolteacher; Council at the North Battle- Ihor the Hutsul; Bohdan the ford Library on May 13.

³ñíèê ÏÐ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó | ë³òî 2013 | 5 “I shall live! You thoughts of grief — away!” 1 August 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Ukrainian poet Lesya Ukrainka

Born in 1871 in the Contra Spem Spero — Lesya Ukrainka Contra Spem Spero — Ëåñÿ Óêðà¿íêà town of Novohrad- Translation by Vera Rich Volynskyi, Ukraine, Ãåòüòå, äóìè, âè, õìàðè îñ³íí³! Thoughts, away, you heavy clouds of autumn! Òî æ òåïåðà âåñíà çîëîòà! Lesya Ukrainka (Larysa For now springtime comes, agleam with gold! ×è òî òàê ó æàëþ, â ãîëîñ³íí³ Kosach) was the sec- Shall thus in grief and wailing for ill-fortune Ïðîìèíóòü ìîëî䳿 ë³òà? ond child of Ukrainian All the tale of my young years be told? ͳ, ÿ õî÷ó êð³çü ñëüîçè ñì³ÿòèñü, author Olha Drahomanova-Kosach and No, I want to smile through tears and weeping, Ñåðåä ëèõà ñï³âàòè ï³ñí³, Petro Kosach. , Sing my songs where evil holds its sway, Áåç íà䳿 òàêè ñïîä³âàòèñü, the well-known Ukrainian scientist, his- Hopeless, a steadfast hope forever keeping, Æèòè õî÷ó! Ãåòü äóìè ñóìí³! torian, philosopher, folklorist and public I want to live! You, thoughts of grief, away! ß íà âáîã³ì ñóìí³ì ïåðåëîç³ figure, was Lesya’s uncle. On poor, sad, fallow land, unused to tilling Áóäó ñ³ÿòü áàðâèñò³ êâ³òêè, Lesya inherited many of her father’s I’ll sow blossoms, brilliant in hue, Áóäó ñ³ÿòü êâ³òêè íà ìîðîç³, I’ll sow blossoms where the frost lies, chilling, Áóäó ëèòü íà íèõ ñëüîçè ã³ðê³. features and characteristics. She was highly I’ll pour bitter tears on them as dew. principled, and she highly valued the ² â³ä ñë³ç òèõ ãàðÿ÷èõ ðîçòàíå And those burning tears shall melt, dissolving Òà êîðà ëüîäîâàÿ, ì³öíà, dignity of each human being. Despite All that mighty crust of ice away, Ìîæå, êâ³òè ç³éäóòü — ³ íàñòàíå their similarities, Lesia did not have her Maybe blossoms will come up, unfolding Ùå é äëÿ ìåíå âåñåëà âåñíà. father’s talent for mathematics, but, un- Singing springtime for me, too, some day. ß íà ãîðó êðóòó êðåì’ÿíóþ like him, she had a gift for languages, Up the flinty, steep and craggy mountain Áóäó êàì³íü âàæêèé ï³ä³éìàòü knowing English, German, French, Ital- A weighty ponderous boulder I shall raise, ², íåñó÷è âàãó òó ñòðàøíóþ, ian, Greek, Latin, Polish, Russian, Bul- And bearing this dread burden, a resounding Áóäó ï³ñíþ âåñåëó ñï³âàòü. garian, and her native Ukrainian. Song I’ll sing, a song of joyous praise.  äîâãó, òåìíóþ í³÷êó íåâèäíó Ukrainian was the only language spo- In the long dark ever-viewless night-time Íå ñòóëþ í³ íà õâèëüêó î÷åé, ken in the household. As reinforcement, Not one instant shall I close my eyes, Âñå øóêàòèìó ç³ðêó ïðîâ³äíó, I’ll seek ever for the star to guide me, ßñíó âëàäàðêó òåìíèõ íî÷åé. the children were educated by Ukrainian She that reigns bright mistress of dark skies. tutors at home in order to avoid schools Òàê! ÿ áóäó êð³çü ñëüîçè ñì³ÿòèñü, Yes, I’ll smile, indeed, through tears and weeping Ñåðåä ëèõà ñï³âàòè ï³ñí³, that taught Russian. Sing my songs where evil holds its sway, Áåç íà䳿 òàêè ñïîä³âàòèñü, Lesya’s mother wrote children’s fiction Hopeless, a steadfast hope forever keeping, Áóäó æèòè! Ãåòü äóìè ñóìí³! in the under the I shall live! You thoughts of grief — away! 2 òðàâíÿ 1890 ð. pseudonym “Olena Pchilka.” Active in the women’s movement, she played a a name suggested by her mother. Her first edy centred on Ukrainian family in the significant role in Lesya’s upbringing. collection of poetry, On the Wings of 17th century, which refers directly to By the time she was eight, Lesya wrote Songs, was published in 1893. It reflected Ukrainian history, and The Forest Song, her first poem, “Hope,” in reaction to the poet’s loneliness, social isolation and whose characters include mythological the arrest and exile of her aunt, Olena yearning for freedom for the Ukrainian beings from Ukrainian folklore. Kosach, who took part in a political people. At that time in the Russian Em- In 1897, Lesya met Serhiy Merzhynsky movement against the tsarist autocracy. pire, publications in the Ukrainian lan- in Yalta where both were receiving treat- Taras Shevchenko and Ivan Franko guage were forbidden. Consequently, the ment for tuberculosis. The two fell in were the main inspirations of Lesya’s collection had to be published secretly in love, and her feelings for Serhiy inspired early poetry, but she was also influenced western Ukraine and smuggled into Kyiv. a different side of her. Examples include by composer Mykola Lysenko and Ukrai- She and her brother organized a liter- “Your Letters Always Smell of Withered nian dramatist Mykhailo Starytsky. Her ary circle called Pleyada (The Pleiades) Roses,” “To Leave Everything and Fly to uncle, Mykhailo Drahomanov, encour- in 1888, which promoted the develop- You,” and “I’d Like to Wind Around aged her to study Ukrainian folk songs, folk ment of Ukrainian literature and transla- You Like Ivy,” which were unpublished tales and history, as well as the Bible for tion of foreign classics into Ukrainian. during her lifetime. Serhiy Merzhynsky its inspired poetry and eternal themes. Because of her illness, she spent ex- died with Lesya at his bedside on March As a child Lesya was struck by tubercu- tended periods in the drier climates of 3, 1901. She wrote the entire dramatic losis of the bone and was unable to attend Germany, Austria, Italy, Bulgaria, Crimea, poem “The Possessed” in one night at his secondary schooling outside the home. the Caucasus, and Egypt. She loved expe- deathbed. She would often spend long periods bedrid- riencing other cultures, which was evident In 1907 Lesya would marry Klyment den. Although she had a talent for playing in many of her literary works, such as The Kvitka, a court official, who was an piano, her poor health interfered, so writ- Ancient History of Oriental Peoples. amateur ethnographer and musicologist. ing became the main focus of her life. Lesya also wrote epic poems, prose They settled first in Crimea then later At age thirteen, her first published poem, dramas, prose, several articles of literary moved to Georgia. “Lily of the Valley,” appeared in the criticism, and a number of sociopolitical Lesya succumbed to her lengthy struggle journal Zoria in . It was here that she essays. She was best known for her plays with tuberculosis on August 1, 1913 at a used her pseudonym, “Lesya Ukrainka,” The Noblewoman, a psychological trag- sanatorium in Surami, Georgia.

6 | summer 2013 | UCC-SPC Visnyk 2013 Nation Builders & UCC-SPC’s Raise a Community Recognition Awards This year's ceremony and luncheon takes place Sunday, Ukrainian Reader project November 3, 2013 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan This spring, the UCC-SPC was again pleased to show support (2125 Victoria Avenue) in Regina. Tickets will go on sale in of Ukrainian literacy and Ukrainian Literature Month through September. For further information, contact the UCC-SPC its Raise a Ukrainian Reader project. This initiative aims to office at 1.888.652.5850. Check our Fall issue for the announce- demonstrate support for the many families across Saskatchewan ment of this year's honourees. who enrolled their children in primary Ukrainian classes. It is also meant to encourage reading in the Ukrainian language Departed Nation Builder amongst our youngest language learners. Saskatchewan’s Ukrainian community mourns the loss of: Dr. Victor Buyniak passed away in Saskatoon on March 29 at the age of 87. Known for his scholarly research, the academic inspired his students by demanding academic work of the highest standard. He is recognized as a founder and for his generous support of the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage. An endowment fund in his name assists with operational costs and academic programming at the University of Saskatchewan. He was named a UCC-SPC Nation Builder in 2011. ³÷íà éîìó ïàì’ÿòü! His biography, as published in the commemorative booklet, and detailed obituary is available on the UCC-SPC website. See also “News from PCUH” article on page 18.

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Lesya Ukrainka Garden set to open August 1 The community is invited gift from former Head of to attend the opening and the Department of Slavic dedication of the Lesya Studies Dr. Victor Buyniak Ukrainka Garden on Thurs- and an endorsement from day, August 1, 2013 at 2 PM the Ukrainian Canadian on the University of Sas- Congress, the University katchewan Library grounds Library established the in Saskatoon. The event is Lesya Ukrainka Garden, a In Saskatoon, readers were presented to students of (top to bottom) Sadok being hosted by the Uni- permanent outdoor space Dzvinok, and Sadochok and Grade 1 at Bishop Filevich School. versity Library on the cen- that would have the statue In 2013, UCC-SPC was pleased to offer each child enrolled tenary of the death of Lesya at its centre. In this new in a Sadochok, Ukrainian Kindergarten or Grade 1 school Ukrainka to the day. space, members of the program in Saskatchewan with the Ukrainian reader ¯äåìî íà As described in Visnyk campus and wider com- âåñ³ëëÿ (We’re Going to a Wedding) by Lesia Savedchuk. The (winter 2013), the sixteen- munities can gather and books tells the story of guests who travel far to attend a wedding foot bronze statue of Lesya learn more about Ukrai- and are so tired when they get there that they fall asleep. Ukrainka needed to be re- nian culture and history. UCC-SPC is grateful for the work done in support of our located as a result of the For more information, Ukrainian school programs as well as the commitment made by construction of the new please contact Luke Muller so many Saskatchewan families with children in Ukrainian Aboriginal Student’s Cen- via email at [email protected] language programs. It is hoped that this project can encourage tre. Through a generous or call 306-966-8258. our youngest language learners to further develop their Ukrai- nian reading skills.

³ñíèê ÏÐ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó | ë³òî 2013 | 7 ing the Holodomor Workbook The Holodomor and school curricula & Teaching Kit being devel- A report on the National Education Conference oped by Valentina Kuryliw, who serves as Director of Edu- Submitted by Cathy Schabel and Danylo Puderak cation at HREC. Oksana M. Kulynych, New 2012-13 marks the 80th anni- and Curricula – Triumphs and The conference was orga- York City Department of Edu- versary of one of the 20th Challenges, were to: nized by the Holodomor Re- cation and Chair of the U.S. century’s greatest tragedies— n provide a forum to share search and Education Con- Holodomor Education Com- the Holodomor Ukrainian accomplishments and chal- sortium (HREC) of the Ca- mittee, spoke of a Holodomor Famine Genocide (1932-22). lenges in achieving inclu- nadian Institute of Ukrainian Teaching PowerPoint that she It wasn’t until following the sion of the Holodomor in Studies, University of Alberta; and her mother, a Holodomor demise of the in provincial school curricula National Holodomor Educa- survivor, prepared that is avail- the early 1990s that once-se- n present available curricula tion Committee, Ukrainian able for use in classrooms (and cret state archives were opened and resources Canadian Congress; Ukrainian beyond) along with an adden- and the true horror of what had n promote discussion of what Canadian Research and Docu- dum of related resources. occurred on Ukrainian lands is needed for success mentation Centre; and, St. Further information on to millions of innocent victims n establish a plan of action Vladimir Institute (Toronto). teaching resources will appear began to be understood—a The conference was attended Workshop and session top- in an upcoming issue of Visnyk. genocide was revealed! by over 50 people from ics included: the inclusion of Dr. Roman Serbyn, Profes- On the weekend of 10-12 Canada, the United States and the Holodomor in provincial sor Emeritus of History, Uni- May 2013 at St. Vladimir Insti- Ukraine. Saskatchewan was school curricula – triumphs versity of Quebec, Montreal, tute in Toronto, the National represented by Cathy Schabel, and challenges; teaching meth- gave the keynote address at Holodomor Education Con- Chair, UCC-SPC Holodomor odologies and approaches; Saturday night’s banquet on ference was held—the first of Awareness Committee and ideas for Holodomor Memo- “The Genocide We Now Call its kind. The aims of the con- Danylo Puderak, UCC-SPC rial Day; and, the introduc- the Holodomor.” ference, entitled The Holodomor Executive Director. tion of new resources, includ- The conference was one of the first initiatives of HREC, “The Holodomor not only Writing competition which was established through claimed millions of innocent To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Holodomor generous funding from the lives but was ignored and Famine-Genocide of 1932-33, the National Holodomor Educa- Temerty Family Foundation. denied for decades. This con- tion Committee of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress is sponsor- For more information on ference and other activities ing a writing competition for students 14-19 years of age. HREC, call 416-923-4732 or planned for the 80th anniver- Entries are to be based on historical facts of the Holodomor email [email protected]. Also visit sary are important steps to- and may be written in any of the following categories: historical www.holodomor.ca. wards ensuring that this geno- short fiction, historical reseach essay, poetry or lyrics for a song, Plans are currently being cide is addressed in schools interview or biography with survivor, skit or drama. drawn up for commemorating and curricula across North the 80th Anniversary of America. Through the efforts Entries must be originals and unpublished at the time of submission, and must be received/postmarked no later than Holodomor in Saskatchewan. of the community, great If you are able to assist, please progress has been made, but October 21, 2013. contact the UCC-SPC office we have a way to go before Prizes: 1st prize $700, 2nd prize $500, 3rd prize $300, five at 1.888.652.5850 or UCC-SPC the Holodomor becomes a honourable mentions at $100. household word and is widely Winners will be recognized during the Holodomor Memorial Holodomor Awareness Chair understood.” Day commemorative events, on November 23, 2013. Cathy Schabel at [email protected] — Valentina Kuryliw Full details and application form are available at or UCC-SPC Executive Di- Chair, HREC www.faminegenocide.com/writing_competition.htm. rector Danylo Puderak at [email protected].

8 | summer 2013 | UCC-SPC Visnyk ÐÅײ, ÏÐÎ ßʲ ÂÀÐÒÎ ÇÍÀÒÈ VOLUNTEERISM AND GIVING BACK This article provides an overview about Ukrai- Ïðî äîáðîä³éí³ñòü nians and the Ukrainian community in Canada, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress at the national, provincial and municipal levels, UCC-SPC pro- ³ âçàºìîäîïîìîãó grams and services with a focus on immigrant Ñåðã³é Êîðîëþê, Ðàäíèê ç ïèòàíü ïîñåëåííÿ òà ³ìì³ãðàö³¿ settlement, and a call to newcomers to take part Êîíãðåñ Óêðà¿íö³â Êàíàäè – Ïðîâ³íö³éíà Ðàäà Ñàñêà÷åâàíó and contribute to their local communities.

Ó 1961 ð. ï³ä ÷àñ ³íàóãóðàö³éíî¿ ïðî- Êîðîòêà ³ñòîðè÷íà ïîñåëÿëèñÿ â êàíàäñüêèõ ïðåð³ÿõ, ìîâè ïðåçèäåíò ÑØÀ Äæîí Êåííåä³ äîâ³äêà òà äåìîãðà- ñòâîðþþ÷è ì³öí³ ãðîìàäè. ïðîìîâèâ ñëàâíîçâ³ñí³ ñëîâà, ÿê³ âè- ô³÷í³ ôàêòè: Êîíãðåñ Óêðà¿íö³â Êàíàäè — öå çíà÷èëè êóðñ éîãî ïðåçèäåíòñòâà: «Íå Ñåðåä ïîíàä 33 ïðîâ³äíà îðãàí³çàö³ÿ, áàçîâàíà íà äå- ïèòàé, ùî òâîÿ êðà¿íà ìîæå çðîáèòè ì³ëüéîí³â íàñåëåííÿ ìîêðàòè÷íèõ çàñàäàõ, ÿêà ïðåäñòàâëÿº äëÿ òåáå, çàïèòàé, ùî òè ìîæåø çðî- Êàíàäè, áëèçüêî óêðà¿íñüêó ãðîìàäó Êàíàäè ïåðåä íà- áèòè äëÿ ñâ êðà¿íè!». À äàâíüîðèì- 1,2 ì³ëüéîíà — öå ðîäîì ³ óðÿäîì Êàíàäè, ñïðèÿº çâ’ÿçêàì ñüêèé ô³ëîñîô Ñåíåêà ùå íà ïî÷àòêó êàíàäö³ óêðà¿íñüêîãî ç Óêðà¿íîþ òà ðîçáóäîâ³ óêðà¿íñüêî¿ íàøî¿ åðè ñêàçàâ: «ßêùî õî÷åø æèòè ïîõîäæåííÿ. Îêðåì³ óêðà¿íö³ ïðèáóëè íåçàëåæíî¿ äåðæàâè, ðîçï³çíຠïîòðåáè äëÿ ñåáå — æèâè äëÿ ³íøèõ». äî Êàíàäè ùå â äîáó ºâðîïåéñüêî¿ óêðà¿íö³â Êàíàäè òà Áàãàòî õòî ç âàñ, øàíîâí³ ÷èòà÷³, â ò³é êîëîí³çàö³¿ ðàçîì ç ïåðøèìè ïîñåëåí- ñïðèÿº ¿õ âèð³øåííþ ÷è ³íø³é ñèòóàö³¿ çâåðòàëèñÿ äî Êîí- öÿìè, çîêðåìà ÿê íàéìàí³ âîÿêè. Àëå äëÿ çàáåçïå÷åííÿ ïî- ãðåñó Óêðà¿íö³â Êàíàäè. Ñåðåä óêðà¿í- ìàñîâå ïîñåëåííÿ óêðà¿íö³â ó Êàíàä³ äàëüøîãî ðîçâèòêó ö³â íîâî¿ õâèë³ öå, çâèêëî, ïèòàííÿ ðîçïî÷àëàñÿ íàïðèê³íö³ Õ²Õ ñòîë³òòÿ, óêðà¿íñüêî¿ ãðîìàäè òà ïîâ’ÿçàí³ ç ³ìì³ãðàö³ºþ òà ïîñåëåííÿì. êîëè êàíàäñüêèé óðÿä çàîõî÷óâàâ øè- ï³äâèùåííÿ ñîö³àëüíî- Äëÿ óêðà¿íö³â íàðîäæåíèõ â Êàíàä³ — ðîêîìàñøòàáíó ³ìì³ãðàö³þ äëÿ îñâî- êóëüòóðíîãî ñêëàäó Êàíàäè. öå ïèòàííÿ ñîö³àëüíî-êóëüòóðíîãî, àä- ºííÿ çåìåëü çàõ³äíî¿ Êàíàäè. 1891 ðàõó- Ñòâîðåíèé ó ëèñòîïàä³ 1940 ðîêó, ì³í³ñòðàòèâíîãî, ³ñòîðè÷íîãî, ïîë³òè÷- ºòüñÿ ðîêîì â³äë³êó ïåðøî¿ õâèë³ Êîíãðåñ îá’ºäíóº ï³ä îäíèì äàõîì íà- íîãî õàðàêòåðó. Ó öüîìó íîìå𳠫³ñíèêà» òðóäîâî¿ ³ìì³ãðàö³¿ óêðà¿íö³â äî Êàíàäè, ö³îíàëüí³, ïðîâ³íö³éí³ òà ì³ñöåâ³ óêðà- ìîâà éòèìå ïðî ñôåðè ä³ÿëüíîñò³ ÊÓÊ ïðåäñòàâíèêè ÿêî¿ ïðèáóâàëè ïåðå- ¿íñüêî-êàíàäñüê³ îðãàí³çàö³¿. Êîíãðåñ òà âàøå ì³ñöå ó ö³é ä³ÿëüíîñò³. âàæíî ³ç çàõ³äíîóêðà¿íñüêèõ çåìåëü, Óêðà¿íö³â Êàíàäè ìຠ6 ïðîâ³íö³éíèõ

Ïåðåêëàäàöüê³ ïîñëóãè Ó ðàìêàõ â³äïîâ³äåé íà çàäîâîëåííÿ ïîòðåá íàñåëåííÿ, Ïðîâ³íö³éíà Ðàäà ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó ïðîäîâæóº íàäàâàòè ïîñëóãè ïèñüìîâîãî òà óñíîãî ïåðåêëàäó. Ïåðåêëàäàöüê³ ïîñëóãè íàäàâàòèìóòüñÿ ç ïîíåä³ëêà ïî ÷åòâåð ç 9:30 ðàíêó äî 15:30. Ç êîîðäèíàòîðîì ïåðåêëàäàöüêèõ ïîñëóã Þð³ºì Æåðåáåöüêèì ìîæíà çâ’ÿçàòèñÿ çà òåë. 306.652.5850, áåçêîøòîâíî íà òåðèòî𳿠Ñàñêà÷åâàíó 1.888.652.5850, àáî åëåêòðîííîþ ïîøòîþ [email protected]. Íàäàííÿ ïåðåêëàäàöüêèõ ïîñëóã ïðè Ïðîâ³íö³éí³é Ðàä³ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó ïðîâàäèòüñÿ ç ô³íàíñîâî¿ ï³äòðèìêè ̳í³ñòåðñòâà Åêîíîì³êè Ñàñêà÷åâàíó.

³ñíèê ÏÐ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó | ë³òî 2013 | 9 ðàä ó òàêèõ ïðîâ³íö³ÿõ: Àëüáåðòà, ìîæëèâîñòåé äëÿ ó÷àñò³ â ä³ÿëüíîñò³ Áðèòàíñüêà Êîëóìá³ÿ, Ìàí³òîáà, Îíòà- óêðà¿íñüêî¿ ãðîìàäè, íàäàííÿ ðåñóðñ³â ð³î, Êâåáåê ³ Ñàñêà÷åâàí. òà ïîñëóã îêðåìèì îñîáàì òà îðãàí³çà- Íàøà îðãàí³çàö³ÿ, Êîíãðåñ Óêðà- ö³ÿì ïðîâ³íö³¿, ô³íàíñóâàííÿ ïðîåêò³â ¿íö³â Êàíàäè – Ïðîâ³íö³éíà Ðàäà Ñàñ- ðîçâèòêó ãðîìàäè, êîîðäèíóâàííÿ êà÷åâàíó, áóëà çàñíîâàíà â 1972 ðîö³. ïðîåêò³â ðîçâèòêó ìèñòåöüêèõ òà ìîëî- Íà ñüîãîäí³ ìຠ7 â³ää³ë³â ó òàêèõ ä³æíèõ îðãàí³çàö³é, âøàíóâàííÿ ì³ñòàõ ïðîâ³íö³¿: Áåòëôîðäè, Âåéáåðí, ãðîìàäñüêèõ ä³ÿ÷³â òà áóä³âíèê³â íàö³¿, Éîðêòîí, Êàíîðà, Ïðèíñ-Àëüáåðò, ñï³âïðàöÿ ç óðÿäîâèìè óñòàíîâàìè íàä Ðåäæàéíà òà Ñàñêàòóí. Äî íå¿ âõîäÿòü âèçíàííÿì òà âøàíóâàííÿì ³ñòîðè÷íî¿ ïîíàä 170 ñêëàäîâèõ îðãàí³çàö³é, ùî ñïàäùèíè óêðà¿íñüêîãî íàðîäó ç òàêèõ ä³þòü ó 38 ãðîìàäàõ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó. ïèòàíü ÿê Ãîëîäîìîð, ³íòåðíóâàííÿ óêðà¿íö³â, ìóëüòèêóëüòóðí³ñòü, íàäàííÿ ³íôîðìàö³éíèõ ïîñëóã ÷åðåç ÷àñîïèñ «Â³ñíèê», å-áþëåòåíü, êàëåíäàð ïîä³é.

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10 | summer 2013 | UCC-SPC Visnyk öå äîïîìîãà ïðè ïîñåëåíí³ íîâîïðè- áóëèì óêðà¿íöÿì, ÿêà, íà â³äì³íó â³ä ³ìì³ãðàö³éíèõ àãåíö³é ÷è ïðèâàòíèõ êîíñóëüòàíò³â, íàäàºòüñÿ íàøèì êë³- ºíòàì áåçêîøòîâíî. Âèíÿòêîì íà ñüî- ãîäí³ º ëèøå ïëàòí³ ïåðåêëàäàöüê³ ïîñëóãè, õî÷à ïåðåêëàä ïåðøîãî òåîðå- òè÷íîãî òåñòó SGI äëÿ îòðèìàííÿ âîä³éñüêèõ ïðàâ ó íàø³é ïðîâ³íö³¿ òàêîæ íàäàºòüñÿ áåçêîøòîâíî. Íå áàãàòî ãðîìàä áàãàòîåòí³÷íîãî Ñàñêà÷åâàíó ìàþòü äîñòóï äî òàêèõ ïîñëóã ñâîºþ ð³äíîþ ìîâîþ ³ ìîæóòü ãîðäèòèñÿ ì³öíîþ, äîáðå çîðãàí³çî- âàíîþ ñï³ëüíîòîþ. Ùîá óòðèìóâàòè ³ ðîçâèâàòè íàøó ãðîìàäó íàì ïîòð³áíî óñâ³äîìèòè, ùî öå çàëåæèòü â³ä êîæ- íîãî ç íàñ. ÔÎÒÎ: ÀËÜÁÅÐÒ ÊÀ×ÊÎÂÑÜÊÈÉ Ñâÿòêóâàííÿ Äíÿ íåçàëåæíîñò³ Óêðà¿íè â ì. Ñàñêàòóí. Óêðà¿íö³ íîâî¿ õâèë³, âè ìàºòå ÷óäîâó íàãîäó ñòàòè ñïðàâæí³ìè âêëàäíèêàìè ïðèºäíàòèñÿ äî ä³ÿëüíîñò³ ãðîìàäè. Íàø³é ñï³ëüíîò³ ïîòð³áí³ ñâ³æ³ ñèëè, äî çàãàëüíî¿ ñïðàâè. Íå ÷åêàéòå ëèøå Áàãàòî óêðà¿íñüêèõ îðãàí³çàö³é ó íîâ³ îáëè÷÷ÿ, åíåðã³éíèé çàïàë. Îòîæ íà òå, ùî Êîíãðåñ ìîæå çðîáèòè äëÿ ì³ñòàõ òà ñåëàõ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó ïîòðåáó- ïðèºäíóéòåñÿ äî ðîáîòè, áóäüòå ÷àñòè- âàñ, àëå ñòàâàéòå ÷àñòèíîþ íàøî¿ ãðî- þòü äîïîìîãè âîëîíòåð³â. ×èìàëî ç âàñ íîþ íàøî¿ ñï³ëüíî¿ ñïðàâè, óêðà¿í- ìàäè, äîëó÷àþ÷èñü äî ¿¿ ðîáîòè. Ìè íà âëàñíîìó äîñâ³ä³ â³ä÷óëè òàêó ñüêî¿ ãðîìàäè. Ç ïåðåë³êîì ñêëàäîâèõ îõî÷å â³äïîâ³äàºìî íà âàø³ äçâ³íêè òà äîïîìîãó, çîêðåìà ó òèõ ñåëèùàõ, äå îðãàí³çàö³é Ïðîâ³íö³éíî¿ Ðàäè ÊÓÊ â³çèòè, êîëè âè çâåðòàºòåñÿ äî íàñ çà íåìຠêîîðäèíàö³éíèõ öåíòð³â ïîñå- Ñàñêà÷åâàíó ìîæíà îçíàéîìèòèñü çà äîïîìîãîþ, â³òàºìî âàñ íà ëåòîâèùàõ, ëåííÿ ³ìì³ãðàíò³â, àëå äå º óêðà¿íö³. ïîñèëàííÿì: êîëè âè âïåðøå ñòàºòå íà çåìëþ Ïðèºìíî áà÷èòè, ùî ³ñíóº òàêà ï³ä- www.ucc.sk.ca/en/ucc-spc/membership/ Êàíàäè, ïðîïîíóþ÷è íàø³ ïîñëóãè. òðèìêà, öå ðîáèòü íàøó ãðîìàäó á³ëüø member-organizations-list Ìè òàêîæ ðàäî ï³äêàæåìî âàì ÿê ö³ë³ñíîþ ³ âîäíî÷àñ áàãàòîìàí³òíîþ. Øàíóéìîñÿ, áî ìè òîãî âàðò³!

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³ñíèê ÏÐ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó | ë³òî 2013 | 11 Thank you for your support Donations for period May 1, 2012-April 30, 2013 Sonia & William Pillipow ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 840 Gloria Leniuk ...... Moose Jaw, SK ...... 80 Ukrainian Women’s Assoc. of Canada – Hanka Romanchych Branch ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 550 John Franko ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 75 Rozdilsky Law Office ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 400 Allan Bailey ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 60 William & Pauline Semenuik ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 345 Garry Boyko ...... Rimbey, AB ...... 60 Wayne & Mary Ellen Hydeman ...... Regina, SK ...... 300 Rose Kaminsky ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 60 Dr. Michael & Mrs. Marie Krochak ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 275 Donald & Jo Ann McNie ...... North Battleford, SK ...... 60 Nestor Ortynsky ...... Canora, SK ...... 250 Royal Ford Lincoln – Terry Ortynsky ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 60 Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Yorkton Branch ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 250 Maurice & Zane Bahrey ...... 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Saskatchewan’s new political ideology has been produced by the Senator her- Senators from Saskatchewan Ukrainian Canadian senator shaped because of it. David self in memory of David, fo- are 100% Ukrainian. continued from p. 3 Batters had left his MP posi- cusing on raising awareness The Senator continued to tion due to depression and about depression and suicide discuss her understanding of representing the provincial sadly committed suicide in at a local and community level. pioneer spirit and how it re- Ukrainian community at the 2009. To view the commercial please lated to her Ukrainian rela- Mosaic multicultural festival During the course of the visit youtu.be/uN1iPXNcq1U. tives. in Regina in 1989. interview the Senator had re- Senator Batters graciously “What struck me one day as A politically engaged indi- flected on the generosity of commented on how being a I was sitting in the Senate was vidual from the start, Senator spirit of her late husband and part of the Senate provides a that it really wasn’t that long Batters also shared fond memo- reaffirmed her commitment national platform to discuss ago that my grandparents lived ries of her political endeavours to his cause by politically and these issues in addition to in Ukraine. Who would think with her husband, the late David personally ensuring that the working alongside other in- that this many years later, Batters, a Member of Parlia- stigmas of mental health would fluential colleagues and their granddaughter is sitting ment from 2004 to 2008. remain an independent as well spokespeople, including Uk- in the Senate of Canada help- Senator Batters openly dis- as a political priority. rainian Senators Raynell An- ing to make discussions about cussed David’s political roles, Senator Batters encourages dreychuk and David Tkachuk. bettering the country that they commenting on the stresses of Canadians to watch a 30-sec- Senator Batters proudly so bravely left their security a political life and how her ond television commercial pointed out that 50% of the for.”

12 | summer 2013 | UCC-SPC Visnyk Evelyn Wojcichowsky ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 40 John Mruk ...... Brownvale, AB ...... 35 The national anthem of Ukraine Alvena Krushelniski ...... Regina, SK ...... 30 Helen Kushner ...... Moose Jaw, SK ...... 30 150th anniversary in 2013 Andrew W. Serray ...... Winnipeg, MB ...... 30 Marie Woytowich ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 30 Shannon Gabrush ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 28 In 1862, Pavlo Chubynsky January 26, 1884 and was Ed & Nancy Bobick ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 25 composed a poem and its buried in the Remma Chaganova ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 25 Adeline Day ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 25 lyrics became very popu- Knyshove Cemetery. Bob & Melvena Dzialo ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 25 lar throughout Ukraine. Mykhalyo Verbitsky was Darlene Famulak ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 25 Anna Homenuk ...... Regina, SK ...... 25 The words of the poem born on March 4, 1815 in Kathy Hrabowy ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 25 would become the national the Yarovynik, Sianik Alvena Klimosko ...... Foam Lake, SK ...... 25 anthem of Ukraine. County, near Peremyshyl, Dr. Joseph Lozinsky ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 25 J. Michayluk ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 25 Rev. Mykhaylo Verbits- Pavlo Chubynsky, Mykhaylo Verbitsky West Ukraine. His father Mary Nemish ...... Hafford, SK ...... 25 ky in 1863 read the poetry was a Ukrainian Greek- Bohdan & Eunice Papish ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 25 of Pavlo Chubynsky and composed in one Catholic minister. His family moved to Mrs. Annie Samcoe ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 25 Emelia Samcoe ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 25 week the music to the national anthem. Uliuch in 1825. Mykhaylo and his brother Lillian Steranko ...... Stenen, SK ...... 25 On January 7, 1864 it was sung by a choir Volodyslav became orphaned on the death Oksana Veryha ...... Toronto, ON ...... 25 in the Ukrainian Theatre in Lviv. of their father in 1825 and they were placed Lena Bihun ...... Regina, SK ...... 20 Elizabeth Boyko ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 The Ukrainian National Republic in under the care of Bishop Ivan Snyhursky. Walter Boyko ...... Canora, SK ...... 20 1918 adopted it as the national anthem of Mykhalyo attended the Peremyshyl Ca- Paul Bunka ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 West and East Ukraine. thedral Music School of Ukraine and was Natalie Cameron ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 Lena Charney ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 On December 5, 1939, Carpatho Ukraine singing in the choir in 1822 compositions Angeline Chrusch ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 also accepted this national anthem. of songs by Dmetro Bortniansky. In 1834, Marian Esakin ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 Olga Gnyp ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 On January 15, 1992 its music was he attended the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Tracy Goertzen ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 declared the national anthem by the inde- Seminary in Lviv and in 1850 was ordained Eileen Gryba ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 pendent Ukrainian government. a Ukrainian Greek-Catholic priest. He was Eugene Heshka ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 Natalie Heshka ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 In 2003, the words were declared as the given responsibility of the parish at Holy Anne Hudema ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 official lyrics of the anthem by the inde- Trinity Church in Mlynovy. He also taught Evelyn Kardynal ...... North Battleford, SK ...... 20 pendent Ukrainian government. singing and music in the church school and Jenna Kautz ...... Regina, SK ...... 20 Leeann Kautz ...... Regina, SK ...... 20 Pavlo Chubynsky was born on January used a text for theory of music and guitar. Rose Kerelchuk ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 27, 1839 in Boryspil, near Kyiv. His father He played the guitar to some of his com- Alicia Klopoushak ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 was Platon Chubynsky. Pavlo’s early school- positions. He directed the amateur theatre Geraldine Koban ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 Sylvia Korol ...... Canora, SK ...... 20 ing was at Boryspil where he became at Peremyshyl. Evelyn Korpus ...... Regina, SK ...... 20 interested in geography and in the story of In 1863, he read the poetry of Pavlo Sonia Korpus ...... Regina, SK ...... 20 lands that were distant from Ukraine. He Chubynsky and composed the music in Audrey Langhorst ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 Ken Lozinsky ...... Regina, SK ...... 20 attended the second Kyiv Grammar School one week to the Ukrainian national an- Helen Lys ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 and upon completion he attended the them. Ed Lysyk ...... Regina, SK ...... 20 Bernard Marchinko ...... Canora, SK ...... 20 Faculty of Law at the University of St. Verbitsky wrote music for 18 plays, op- Tammy Masse ...... Regina, SK ...... 20 Petersburg, Russia. He was able to meet erettas, overtures and polonaises for or- Sonia Mysak ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 prominent Russian researchers who intro- chestras. He wrote the music to many of Evan Ortynsky ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 Mikaila Ortynsky ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 duced him to the geographers Mykola the verses of Taras Shevchenko, Yurij Emmanuel Oystreck ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 Mykluha-Maklay, Mykola Przewalski and Fedkovych and Rev. Markian Shashkevych. Teresa Petrowski ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 Petr Semen Tien-Shanski. Pavlo received He was afflicted with cancer of the throat Nicole Pillipow ...... Prince Albert, SK ...... 20 Olecia Pitts ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 his Master of Law degree with his thesis on and died on December 7, 1870 in Mlyny Leona Procyshyn ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 folk juridical customs and concepts in County, Yavoriv, Ukraine. Natalie Prokopetz ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 “Little Russia.” He returned to Ukraine in In 2012, Lviv’s Ukrainian Historical Doreen Rathgeber ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 Rose Remenda ...... Canora, SK ...... 20 1861-1862 and wrote editorials on kick- Museum held a display of National Sym- Sally Skwarchuk ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 backs and contracts and business and re- bols of Ukraine honouring the 150th anni- Lenard Trach ...... Surrey, BC ...... 20 cruitment of employees. He also wrote folk versary of the national hymn of Ukraine. Ernest Uhryn ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 Oksana Uhryn ...... Wakaw, SK ...... 20 fairy tales, proverbs, poetry and folk songs. The display included: Mykhaylo Hrushev- Olga Wachniak ...... Saskatoon, SK ...... 20 He wrote poems that were critical of Tsar sky, First President of Ukraine; Ivan Franko, Henry Wasylyshen ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 Walter Wawruck ...... Vancouver, BC ...... 20 Mykhaylo I. In 1862, he joined the Hromada literary author; Solomia Kryshelnitska, op- Marie Wilson ...... Regina, SK ...... 20 Association in Kyiv and was investigated by era soloist; Vasyl Stefanyk, national writer; Elizabeth Zahayko ...... Yorkton, SK ...... 20 the police. On October 20, 1862 he was Mykola Lysenko, music composer; and, Total 12,408 placed in exile with police supervision to the national anthem of Ukraine, verses and An additional $460.00, for a grand total Siberia, Arkhanhelsk. He was allowed to music. of $12868.00, was collected from donors return to Ukraine in 1863 to head an A monument is being planned to honour who requested their names not be ethnographic and statistical expedition to Verbitsky and Chubynsky in Lviv. published. If you expected your name to the south and west lands of Russia (Ukraine). Excerpted from an article by be listed, please notify the UCC-SPC In 1875, he had a cerebral stroke which Dr. Ihor I. Mayba which appeared in the office. left him partially paralyzed; he died on March 4, 2013 issue of Ukrainian Voice

³ñíèê ÏÐ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó | ë³òî 2013 | 13 St. Michael’s Camp offers recreational, spiritual activities for youth, teens By Lyrissa Greziuk, Director

St. Michael’s Camp is just the St. Michael s Camp 2013 ’ place to build that relationship! Teen Camp (ages 13-16) St. Michael’s Camp at July 7-12 Madge Lake in Duck Moun- Youth Camp (ages 8-12) tain Provincial Park is a Ukrai- #1: July 14-20 nian Catholic Camp. We be- #2: July 21-27 lieve in engaging our campers in spiritual, cultural, social, “… They called the church physical, intellectual, moral together and reported what and recreational activities in God had done with them and order to provide a fun, spiritu- how He had opened the door ally nourishing and memo- of faith…”(Acts 14:27) rable camp experience. In the Acts of the Apostles, Teen Camp is for energetic we learn that God has opened youth who are looking to spend the door of faith for the early a week away from home with Church. God opened the door new friends, deepen their re- of faith for each one of us and lationship with God and en- Friday with every day full of Campers then begin rotating He invites us to step through joy the beauty that Duck recreational activities, spiri- through activities in one-hour the threshold into a deeper Mountain has to offer. This tual activities and projects led time blocks until lunch. Ac- relationship with him. camp runs from Sunday to by a team of young adults tivities include arts and crafts,

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○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ pect to meet people from outdoor games. After lunch, Alberta, Saskatchewan and campers pack their beach bags Ïðî Ôóíäàö³þ | Foundation Followings Manitoba and to develop long- and head to one of the park’s ïîäàëà Áåòò³ Çàòèëüíà | submitted by Betty Zatylny lasting friendships. Expect to public beaches for some fun in learn about God through ser- the sun. Once mid afternoon Potential applicants for funding assistance are reminded that the vices, catechism sessions and hits, it’s time to travel back to application deadlines are April 1st and October 1st of each year. experience at our camp. Ex- camp for one last activity, a pect to spend a lot of time catechism session, praying the outdoors—we have a private rosary and then to the dining The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko is a national, chartered philanthropic institution dock with canoes and kayaks, hall for supper. In the eve- providing leadership by building and nurturing a permanent endowment fund dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Ukrainian Canadian cultural heritage and the advancement of a flourishing Ukrainian a hiking path at the edge of the nings campers are kept to- community for the enrichment of Canada. (Mission Statement www.shevchenkofoundation.com) property, two beaches, and gether in the large group to wildlife on our doorstep. Ex- add some spice to big group Donations to the Shevchenko Foundation pect the unexpected from our games. Every day ends with an A warm thank-you goes out to the following Saskatchewan people who spontaneous staff members! active campfire and solemn donated to the capital fund between February 1, 2013 and April 30, 2013. Each donation is previously unpublished. The cumulative total donation for Youth camp differs from evening prayer. Campers then each donor is available in the Foundation reports. the teen program: there are follow the light of the moon to Donor City Donation more bodies and many more their respective dorms to get Budney, Frances ...... Saskatoon ...... $15.00 structured activities. The large some rest before the next dy- Buyniak, Victor O ...... Saskatoon ...... $100.00 Dozorec, James ...... Regina ...... $50.00 complement of staff is com- namic day begins. Hrabowy, Gloria ...... Saskatoon ...... $100.00 prised of young adults who St. Michael’s Camp is run by Klopoushak, Edward ...... Regina ...... $200.00 have attended St. Michael’s a board of directors, Ukrainian Kobrynsky, Lillian ...... Saskatoon ...... $100.00 Kowalchuk, Allan ...... Regina ...... $20.00 Camp as campers and who Catholic Church Camps of Kowalsky, Myron & Olesia ...... Saskatoon ...... $50.00 have many different strengths Saskatchewan Inc., and is sig- Kurylo, Olga ...... Saskatoon ...... $50.00 Lozinsky, Joseph ...... Saskatoon ...... $20.00 and talents. nificantly funded by donations March, Ann ...... Saskatoon ...... $25.00 St. Michael’s Camp pro- from individuals and organiza- Metrunec, Anne & Gerald – In Memory of Chester Kuc Leoville ...... $50.00 vides a unique atmosphere, as tions. We extend our gratitude Mikolayenko, Theodore ...... Saskatoon ...... $100.00 Paluck, Ernest & Jayne ...... Regina ...... $200.00 the focus is on the campers’ to all who assist in the prepara- Papish, Bohdan & Eunice – In Memory of Chester Kuc Saskatoon ...... $300.00 and staffs’ faith in many di- tion and implementation of Penzie, Jennie ...... North Battleford .. $25.00 Waskowic, Fred & Lorraine ...... Prairie River ...... $20.00 mensions. We start every day the program. For information Zamonsky, Harry ...... North Battleford $100.00 with a morning prayer and regarding St. Michael’s Camp Total ...... $1,525.00 breakfast, and then straight to contact Lyrissa Greziuk at = Kobzar Fellowship member(s) the church to kick off the [email protected] or morning with Divine Liturgy. check out stmichaelscamp.com.

14 | summer 2013 | UCC-SPC Visnyk Saskatoon dance group prepares for first-ever tour Send-off concert takes place July 11 prior to summer performances in eastern United States

Boyan on Tour (BOT) was developed as an outreach of the Boyan Ukrainian Dance Association in September 2012. BOT was created to provide Boyan’s senior dancers the opportunity to pursue dancing at a more serious and challenging level, culminating with a performance in Saskatoon and a tour to the eastern United States in the summer of 2013. BOT consists of 16 talented dancers at the direction of four instructors. Their performances will feature twelve unique and dynamic pieces of choreography with music and costumes from various regions of Ukraine. Their tour will begin with a send-off performance titled Fantazia in Saskatoon in July 2013. The tour takes place in August 2013 and will include shows at The Concert on the Green in Redding, Connecticut as well as a show at the Ukrainian American Cultural Centre in Whippany, New Jersey, teaming up with Whippany’s own Iskra Ukrainian Dance Fantazia takes place at Lakeview Church Auditorium on July Ensemble. With many years of experience at competitions and 11, 2013 at 7 PM, and will be BOT’s debut show. Tickets for performing locally, this is the first year that Boyan takes its dancers the event are $15 ($10 for students and seniors), and can be and choreography to audiences across the border. purchased online at www.picatic.com/boyanontour.

³ñíèê ÏÐ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó | ë³òî 2013 | 15 Ukrainian Self-Reliance League convention program set

The planning committee for the CYC/ Ukrainian Day in the Park coincides this USRL Convention, to take place in Saska- year with Ukraine’s Independence Day toon August 21-25, is finalizing the details holiday on August 24th. for a stimulating and entertaining program. The main convention banquet will take Early arrivals will have the opportunity place Saturday evening when the Awards to join a guided tour and visit one of two of Excellence will be presented. These world class tourist attractions: the Wanus- recognize the meritorious volunteer con- kewin Heritage Park (buffalo jump) and tributions of prominent CYC/USRL Interpretation Centre; or, the Canadian members. Entertainment will be pro- Light Source, Canada’s national syn- vided by the increasingly popular Spivohrai National Convention Arrangements Committee: chrotron research facility located at the Ukrainian Children’s Vocal Ensemble. Convention Chair Cec Kachkowski; Committee University of Saskatchewan—the only Following the banquet, CYMK members Services Chair Zennia Yuzik, Marketing Chair Al such facility in Canada. Kachkowski, Delegate Services Chair Dobr. Joanne will also perform some numbers. A series of presentations Thursday morn- Makowsky, Secretary Karen Korol, Event Services Sunday will feature a hierarchical lit- ing will address our history in Canada, a Chair Mary Humen, Treasurer Larry Balion. urgy at Saskatoon’s Hutsul-style church, vision for the Ukrainian community in the All Saints. The liturgy will be led by his 21st century and our opportunities for cifically the youth, which will create pur- eminence Metropolitan Yurij and re- mutually beneficial projects in Ukraine. pose and move the organization forward sponses will be sung by a national choir The presenters include National CYC/ into the future,” stated Harras. made up of CYMK members and friends. USRL president Tony Harras, Regina; CYMK, the youth component of the The liturgy will be followed by a buffet Boris Balan, Toronto; Roman Yereniuk, CYC/USRL, will spend two days in luncheon served by the Hanka Roman- Winnipeg; and, Jars Balan of Edmonton. workshops at the Zelenyi Hai Ukrainian chych Branch of the Ukrainian Women’s “The rationale for the Thursday morn- Orthodox Church Camp near Wakaw, Association of Canada. ing plenary session is to provide focus for SK and return to Saskatoon Saturday A team of more than forty volunteers is the CYC/USRL and its component orga- morning to participate in the Ukrainian putting all the details in place for an nizations because, following the Conven- Day in the Park festival taking place in exciting, well-run Convention. tion, the plan is to develop specific, major Victoria Park that afternoon. An optional Registration forms and other details may projects to engage the membership, spe- activity on the convention program, be found on the website www.usrl-cyc.org.

16 | summer 2013 | UCC-SPC Visnyk Tribute to Taras Shevchenko in Saskatoon PHOTOS: AL KACHKOWSKI

By Al Kachkowski

The annual concert in honour The grades 7 & 8 class from of Taras Shevchenko was held the Bishop Filevich Ukrai- at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian nian Bilingual School recited Orthodox Auditorium in Sas- two Shevchenko poems under katoon on March 10, 2013. the direction of their teacher Nissa Baran acted as MC Ivanka Siolkowski. and called upon the Dibrova The Spivohrai Ukrainian Ukrainian Folk Ensemble to Children’s Vocal Ensemble open the progam. Director looked very colourful in coor- Stan Hawryliw led Dibrova’s dinated costumes while hold- mandolin ensemble, which ing helium-filled balloons. Led played two numbers, and then by director Andrea Karnaukh, directed the choir during their the group rendered three songs renditions of five numbers. to enthusiastic applause. Nine-year-old Victoria The Lastiwka Ukrainian Or- Cheremshynska recited Lileia. thodox Choir, directed by Her father Volodymyr fol- Larry Klopoushak, concluded lowed, singing three songs the program with two Shev- while accompanying himself chenko favourites, Reve ta on keyboard. The audience of stohne and Sontse zakhodyt. 150 people rewarded the A coffee reception concluded Cheremshynskyis with appre- the afternoon’s program, ciative, warm applause. which was coordinated by Taras Shevchenko’s biogra- Cecilia Kachkowski on behalf Clockwise from top left: Students from the grades 7 & 8 class at Bishop Filevich phy was capably read by sis- of the Ukrainian Canadian Con- Ukrainian Bilingual School, Victoria Cheremshynska, Marina Kodak and Nadia ters Nadia and Marina Kodak. gress – Saskatoon Branch. Kodak, Dibrova Ukrainian Folk Ensemble.

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³ñíèê ÏÐ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó | ë³òî 2013 | 17 PRAIRIE CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF UKRAINIAN HERITAGE, UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN staying in university residence, Dr. Buyniak was instrumental News from PCUH students are placed with local in the academic life of the Ukrainian families, which al- Ukrainian community in Sas- By Nadya Foty-Oneschuk, Faculty Affiliate and Project Research Associate lows them to truly experience katchewan. He joined the staff daily life and local culture. of the University of Saskatch- Yet another busy and success- istered by PCUH, the pro- PCUH continues to sup- ewan, Department of Slavic ful academic year has come to gram places a graduate stu- port and cooperate with the Studies, in 1958, where he was an end, though the work of dent at the Hnatyshyn Cen- U of S Ukrainian Students As- employed for 35 years, and PCUH continues on through tre (March 1-June 1, 2013). sociation, who hosted a busy retired in 1993 as Professor the spring and summer months. Ms. Shoker, who recently year of events for their mem- Emeritus. During this time On November 28, 2012, received her M.A. in Politi- bership and the larger univer- Victor occupied a number of PCUH hosted a free public cal Studies from the Univer- sity and Ukrainian communi- teaching and administrative event, entitled “Ukraine 2012 sity of Saskatchewan, taught ties. In March, in conjunction positions. He was active in Parliamentary Elections: Ob- a senior seminar course in serving Democracy in Ac- Canadian Politics. (See “Re- tion?”—a roundtable discus- flections” article on page 19.) sion regarding the (then) re- The interdisciplinary Minor cent elections in Ukraine. The in Ukrainian Studies is now an panel was comprised of our approved and full-fledged aca- own Dr. Natalia Khanenko- demic program coordinated Friesen (short-term observer), by the faculty in Ukrainian former NDP Saskatchewan Studies at St. Thomas More MLA for Nutana-Saskatoon College, but available to all Pat Atkinson (short-term ob- students in the College of Arts server), David Prokopchuk and Science, as well as other 2013 Mohyla Lecture guest speaker Dr. Frances Swyripa speaks with an (long-term observer), and Lara colleges. This past academic interested audience member Zaluski (long-term observer). year, the Minor’s core course with the new INTS course, various local, national and in- All were sent as part of the INTS 202.3 Ukrainian History the students showed the his- ternational learned, cultural, official CANADEM mission. and Culture: An Introduction torical epic “With Fire and ethnic and professional orga- Our annual Mohyla Lec- was offered for the first time. Sword” (Ogniem i mieczem), a nizations and held positions ture, featuring Dr. Frances The Minor Faculty Advisory film about the famous Kozak on their executives. Dr. Swyripa of the Department of Committee was struck and is uprising during the Khmel- Buyniak was especially inter- History at the University of now officially responsible for nytskyi era against the Polish- ested in the promotion of Alberta, took place on Febru- coordinating this program on Lithuanian Commonwealth, Ukrainian studies. Thus, in ary 14, 2013. In her presenta- campus. Students are invited and at the end of the semester, 1999, he donated funds to- tion “From Building to Burn- to consult the webpage of the the USUSA organized a cam- wards the establishment of the ing: The Legacy of Ukrainian Minor, where information on pus-wide free pysanka work- future Lesya Ukrainka Chair Churches on the Rural Prai- this program and courses avail- shop open to all students, fac- for Ukrainian Studies at St. ries,” Dr. Swyripa discussed able in it are profiled. ulty, and staff. Thomas More College, a long- the historical circumstances We at St. Thomas More Our Ukrainian language term initiative that is being and current state of the sur- College are pleased to an- courses at St. Thomas More currently realized through the viving Ukrainian churches that nounce that the University of College were, once again, well work of PCUH. He also helped grace the prairie landscape. Saskatchewan and Ternopil received, with many positive finance the placement of the The Mohyla Lecture was well- National Pedagogical Univer- comments from the students. statue of Lesya Ukrainka in a received by the very large and sity (Ukraine) have renewed Most notably, several students special garden dedicated to engaged crowd present. PCUH the Agreement for Coopera- at both the 100 and 200 levels her in front of the Main Li- would like to express its grati- tion for the next five years, cooperated with Judy-Anne brary Building on the U of S tude to the UCC-SPC for which will allow us to renew Chabun of the Vesna Festival campus. His presence is and supporting this event. the Spring Session in Ukraine board of directors to help set will continue to be profoundly As mentioned in our win- study-abroad program during up and research the materials missed. ³÷íà Éîìó ïàì’ÿòü! ter report, after a brief hia- the next academic year. This included in the displays of the To keep up with all upcom- tus, the Canadian Studies program allows Canadian stu- Festival’s Cultural Room, ing PCUH events and news, Graduate Internship has re- dents to obtain U of S credits marking its 40th anniversary please visit our website at sumed. Ms. Sarah Shoker, a by studying Ukrainian lan- this year. pcuh.stmcollege.ca, or find us on University of Saskatchewan guage courses during the spring Finally, it is with deep sor- Facebook (under “Prairie graduate, was selected as the semester at the TNPU (courses row that we mourn the pass- Centre for the Study of Ukrai- 2013 U of S Graduate Intern may be audited, as well). A ing of our Centre’s long-term nian Heritage”). at the Hnatyshyn Canadian unique aspect of this particu- supporter and major donor, On behalf of the faculty at Studies Centre, Chernivtsi lar study-abroad program in Dr. Victor Buyniak. Among PCUH, we wish everyone a re- National University. Admin- Ukraine is that rather than his numerous achievements, laxing and peaceful summer!

18 | summer 2013 | UCC-SPC Visnyk Reflections on teaching in Chernivtsi A report on the U of S/Chernivtsi National University Internship Program By Sarah Shoker

When I landed in Chernivtsi, Many essential activities in my lecture (and that Canadi- Euro Cup. However, when I I only knew a few words and Chernivtsi rely on trusting ans had no problem having lectured on Canada’s Aborigi- phrases in Ukrainian, but I strangers. When taking public opinions about other coun- nal peoples and self-gover- found that people in Chernivtsi transit, passengers in the back tries), they became more ea- nance, many thought that the were willing to accommodate will hand the bus fare to the ger to engage in discussion. Canadian government had not me with a smile. On a few person in front of them, and Much has been made about fulfilled its treaty obligations occasions, I even had people the money will travel person- how people living in Euro- and that Aboriginal self-gov- apologize that they did not by-person until it reaches the pean countries believe that ernance was a positive devel- speak English. When I pointed bus driver, who will in turn “multiculturalism has failed.” opment. In my personal expe- out that we were in Ukraine issue a ticket to be delivered to While there are tensions re- rience, there is a sizeable stu- and that the responsibility to you in the same manner. It garding immigration and dent population in Ukraine speak Ukrainian lay with me, would be easy to ride the bus multiculturalism in many Eu- that cares about issues of fair- they would respond, “but and not pay, considering how ropean countries, my personal ness and equality. English is a useful language.” crowded they can be, but experience in Ukraine was Overall, the most rewarding When I went to the train people will still pay for their actually quite positive. Many part of my internship was in- station to buy tickets, I had tickets. of my students seemed very teracting with the students in strangers approach me and My student group was en- enthusiastic about Canada’s my course. They were well- ask if I wanted help with trans- thusiastic and positive, though multicultural model and spoke humoured, insightful, and lation. Perhaps most surpris- some voiced their hesitance at of Canadian diversity as a curious. If I was to give small ing of all, especially when having opinions about Cana- positive trait. I do not want to words of advice to future in- considering my experiences dian politics when they, them- understate my surprise at their terns, it would be that even travelling in other countries, selves, were not Canadian. reaction, especially as Ukrai- though your responsibilities the taxi drivers did not take After I assured them that I nian racial tensions were high- include teaching others about advantage of my status as a would not take offence if they lighted across the world when Canada, you will also be a foreigner and overcharge me. disagreed with the content of the country hosted the 2012 student, so embrace it.

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³ñíèê ÏÐ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó | ë³òî 2013 | 19 Ukrainian Canadians – Nation Builders

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EVENT WHEN WHERE & CONTACT INFO National Congress of the UCWLC & UCBC Jun 27-30 Travelodge Hotel, Saskatoon Camp Trident Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camp Jun 30-Jul 14 on Crystal Lake 306-783-8454 St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic Eparchial Camp Jul 1-7 Ukrainian Park near Pike Lake, 306-249-0493, 306-664-3459 Witness the Legacy – Opening Show: Lastiwka & Pavlychenko Jul 6, 7 pm E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts, Prince Albert St. Michael's Camp 2013: Teen Camp Jul 7-12 Madge Lake (Duck Mountain Provincial Park) www.stmichaelscamp.com Green Grove Ukrainian Orthodox Youth Camp Jul 7-21 on Wakaw Lake www.greengrovecamp.ca Fantazia: Boyan Ukrainian Dance Association Jul 11 Lakeview Church Auditorium, Saskatoon picatic.com/boyanontour St. Michael's Camp 2013: Youth Camp I Jul 14-20 Madge Lake (Duck Mountain Provincial Park) www.stmichaelscamp.com St. Michael's Camp 2013: Youth Camp II Jul 21-27 Madge Lake (Duck Mountain Provincial Park) www.stmichaelscamp.com Lesya Ukrainka Garden Statue Opening and Dedication Aug 1, 2 pm University of Saskatchewan Library grounds, Saskatoon Troyanda Summer Dance Camp Aug 12-15 Dr. Brass School, Yorkton 306-783-3141 Saskatoon Folkfest 2013 Aug 15-17 Saskatoon 306-931-0100 (Ukrainian Karpaty Pavilion: Ukrainian Tryzub Society Inc.) Hall "D", Prairieland Park Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble Auditions Aug 18, 2 pm St. Thomas Wesley United Church, Saskatoon 306-374-7976 National Ukr. Self-Reliance League of Canada Biennial Convention Aug 21-25 Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon Regina Ukrainian Fall Festival: UCC Regina Aug 24 Regina 306-757-8835 Ukrainian Day in the Park: UCC Saskatoon Aug 24 Victoria Park, Saskatoon 306-382-1647 Witness the Legacy – Homecoming Show: Lastiwka & Pavlychenko Sep 21, 7 pm Lakeview Church Auditorium, Saskatoon Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble Oct 19, 5 pm Holy Trinity Ukr. Orthodox Cathedral Hall, Saskatoon 306-374-7976 Ukrainian Wedding Fundraiser UCC-SPC Nation Builders & Community Recognition Awards Nov 3, 11:30 am Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina 1-888-652-5850 XXIV Triennial National Congress of Ukrainian Canadians Nov 8-10 Toronto, ON 1-888-942-4627 Obzhynky (Fall Harvest Festival): N. Battleford District Ukr. Orth. Parish Nov 9, 5 pm Alex Dillabough Centre, Battleford 306-446-0225 Razom 2 Tour: Yevshan/Tavria/Tryzub (Calgary)/Rusalka (Winnipeg) Nov 9, 7 pm TCU Place, Saskatoon 306-975-7799, tcutickets.ca Razom 2 Tour: Yevshan/Tavria/Tryzub (Calgary)/Rusalka (Winnipeg) Nov 10, 2:30 pm Conexus Arts Centre, Regina 1-800-667-8497 2014 Valentine’s Dance: Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble Feb 8 Saskatoon 306-374-7976 Taras Shevchenko 200th Anniversary Concert: UCC Saskatoon Mar 8 Saskatoon 306-374-7675 9th Annual Lloydminster Ukrainian Dancing on the Border Festival Mar 28-30 Vic Juba Cmty Theatre, Lakeland College, Lloydminster, AB 780-875-7884 Green Grove Camp 65th Anniversary Jul 18-20 on Wakaw Lake www.greengrovecamp.ca, https://www.facebook.com/#!/Greengrovecamp

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