к ublished by the Ukrainian National Association inc.. a fraternal non-profit association rainian Weekly vol. LVIII No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990 50 cents Public rallies protest union treaty Democratic leaders of Russia, Ukraine JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - Rallies were people gathered on September 2 for a held throughout Ukraine during the' rally in Kiev near the republican sign historic declaration on relations weekend of September 1-2 to protest the stadium. The meeting adopted a series by Bohdan Nahaylo of "democratic independent states" in signing of any new union treaty and to of resolutions that condemned the their respective republics. express opposition to the union treaty signing of any union treaty. Radio Liberty They advocate the establishment of proposed by Soviet leader Mikhail Rally participants called for a na– MUN1CH — Leading representa– Gorbachev. tional warning strike on September 28 harmonious "good-neighborly" rela– tives of Russia's and Ukraine's demo– tions between the RSFSR and the Demonstrators who participated in and public meetings throughout U– cratic forces have drawn up a joint the public meetings organized by the kraine on September 30, as well as for Ukrainian SSR based on the recogni– declaration about Russo-Ukrainian tion of their sovereignty, full equality, Popular Movement of Ukraine for picketing at the Ukrainian SSR Su– relations generally and between the Perebudova (Rukh), the Ukrainian preme Soviet on October 1, when the non-interference in one another's inter– Russian SFSR and the Ukrainian SSR nal affairs and the inviolability of their Republican Party and other democratic Parliament resumes its sessions. in particular. forces, threatened a national strike if the RP1 reported that one of the speakers present borders. Ukrainian SSR Supreme Soviet goes at the rally, Diana Bidochka, an activist The historic document was approved The declaration ends with a call for ahead and approves a union treaty. in the Ukrainian Republican Party, in Moscow on August 29 after a meet– support from other Russian and Ukrai– stated: "How can one defend this ing between leaders of the Democratic nian parliamentarians and for the According to Chrystyna Lapychak at Russia group of Russian people's Rukh Press international, some 10,000 (Continued on page 11) document to serve as the basis for deputies and representatives of the treaties regulating inter-state relations Ukrainian parliamentary opposition, between Russia and Ukraine. the National Council (Narodna Rada). Orthodox faithful go on hunger strike Among the signatories from the K1EV - Faithful of the long-banned named patriarch of Ukraine by a his– The declaration states that the history of the "two great peoples — Russia and Ukrainian side were: ivan Drach, Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox toric Sobor of the Ukrainian Auto– Dmytro Pavlychko, Levko Lukia– Church began a hunger strike on Au– cephalous Orthodox Church held in Ukraine" has been a troubled one and was "not conducive to the establish– nenko, ihor Yukhnovsky, Yuriy Sh– gust 29 in front of the headquarters of Kiev on June 4-5, but was not granted cherbak and volodymyr Pylypchuk. the Ukrainian SSR Council of Ministers a visa to enter Ukraine in order to ment of relations of equality between in Kiev to demand the return of the attend. them." The state rights of Ukraine The Ukrainian democratic represen– landmark St. Sophia Cathedral to their under the Treaty of Pereyaslav of 1654 tatives are also known to have held talks The primate has re-applied for a visa and as proclaimed in the Fourth Uni– last week with members of Boris Yelt– Church, reported Rukh Press interna– on the invitation of the Popular Move– tional. versal in 1918 "were trampled on by the sin's team, though the details have yet to ment of Ukraine for Perebudova, or о tsarist and Bolshevik regimes." emerge. The activists were also demanding Rukh, in order to visit his faithful as his that the Soviet government stop re- Church undergoes a revival in the The declaration describes the USSR These developments come against the fusing to give an entry permit into republic. as a "unitary empire" in which "totali– background of growing protests in Ukraine to Patriarch Mstyslav Skryp– tarian order and imperial policies" Ukraine against the Kremlin's efforts to nyk, who heads the church in exile from The UAOC was liquidated by Soviet caused "enormous damage to our push through a new union treaty that his metropolitan see in South Bound authorities in the 1930s and most of its peoples." The signatories affirm that the will "revamp" the Soviet federation. Brook, N.J., south of New York City. leaders were imprisoned, killed or democratic forces in both Russia and Now, those leaders of Ukraine's and The 92-year-old metropolitan was exiled by the Stalin regime. Ukraine are committed to the creation (Continued on page 11) Soyuzivka welcomes Mykhailo Horyn at Labor Day weekend festivities by Roma Hadzewycz tion's upstate New York resort, offered weekend. where a crowd of some 200 had gathered a special welcome to a special guest who Mykhailo Horyn, chairman of the outside, awaiting the Horyns' arrival. KERHONKSON, N.Y. - Soyu– arrived here for the closing of the 37th Secretariat of Rukh, the Popular Move– Ms. Dydyk-Petrenko introduced the zivka, the Ukrainian National Associa– summer season during the Labor Day ment of Ukraine for Perebudova honored guests and welcomed them to and his 26-year-old daughter, Soyuzivka on behalf of the UNA, which Oksana, were welcomed by Soyuzivka is sponsoring Mr. Horyn's U.S. visit. management, members of the UNA Bouquets of roses were presented to Mr. Supreme Assembly and some 200 as– Horyn and his daughter! Mr. Horyn sembled guests on Friday evening, then placed the flowers at the monu– August 31, as their car, driven by Mr. ment to Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine's Horyn's escort, Marta Kolomayets, an greatest poet, while Miss Horyn placed associate editor of The Ukrainian her bouquet at the foot of the monu– Weekly, pulled into the resort. ment to poetess Lesia Ukrainka. At the main entrance to Soyuzivka, Mr. Horyn also addressed the Soyu– the Horyns were welcomed by a small zivka guests for some 20 minutes, contingent of UNA'ers that included speaking about the process of nation- Supreme Advisors Anya Dydyk-Pe– building currently under way in U– trenko, Eugene iwanciw and Walter kraine. Kwas and Soyuzivka manager John A. The next day, in the veseJka audito– Flis and his wife, Katya. Also present rium, Mr. Horyn addressed a standing- were Judge Bohdan Futey of Ukraine room-only audience of some 600 per– 2000, the Rukh support committee in sons who had traveled to Soyuzivka Washington, and Joseph Lesawyer, a from near and far to hear this leader of former UNA supreme president. the Ukrainian democratic movement, Mr. Flis, attired in a Hutsui outfit, who is a people's deputy and a vice- welcomed the visitors from Ukraine chairman of the opposition National lMarta Kolomayets with the traditional Ukrainian greeting Council in Ukraine's Parliament. UNA Supreme President Ulana Diachuk welcomes Mykhailo Horyn to of bread and salt. Mr. Horyn was welcomed by UNA Soyuzivka, as a standing-room-only audience of 600 greets him with a standing The entourage then proceeded up the Supreme President Ulana Diachuk who ovation. steep hili to Soyuzivka's Main House, (Continued on page 5) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNOAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990 No. 36

A GLIMPSE OF SOVIET REALITY Newsbriefs from Turmoil in the Donbas: Rukh Press international the political situation ^ vLADivOSTOK, Russia - The bard Taras Shevchenko, will be named first boat to set out around the world for the late poet vasyl Stus, who died in by Dr. David Marples groups in Ukrainian society, but na– tional consciousness among them has under the Ukrainian national flag is to a Soviet labor camp on September 4, set sail from viadivostok on Septem– 1985. PART1 remained relatively underdeveloped. That both the Ukrainian government ber 19. After an official opening ceremony, While the problems that beset U– and party view the situation in the Manned by a three-man crew, the an evening dedicated to the national kraine today are numerous, for simplifi– Donbas with alarm is evident. On yacht Dnipro is to sail around the rights advocate and Ukrainian Helsinki cation, and excluding the economic August 9, the chairman of the Ukrai– world, culminating with a stop in Group member was to be held at the crisis that applies 10 the Soviet Union nian SSR Council of Ministers, vitaliy Canada to coincide with the date of the University of Donetske. generally, they can be reduced to three: Masol went to Donetske to meet with first Ukrainian settlement there. Stop- News of the school's imminent open– the consequences of Chornobyl; politi– miners. They discussed the fulfillment of ping in several ports with Ukrainian ing was reported by the Ukrinform cal developments in western Ukraine; the social program, particularly in the communities, the cruise is meant to be an press agency of Ukraine. and last, but not least, the situation in Proletarskyi Raion, Donetske Oblast. expression of unity with Ukrainians ^ DONETSKE, Ukraine - Demo– the mining districts of the Donbas. The miners discussed the strike living around the world. cratic mayors of cities throughout the The latter has of late elicited the most movement in their region, and empha– The planned route of the cruise is Soviet republics of Russia, Byelorussia attention. Not only has the coal in– sized, as they have done constantly Khakodate, Japan, September 21-23; and Ukraine met over the weekend of dustry reached a state of stagnation throughout this coalfield, the impor– Guam, October 30; Adelaide, Australia, August 25-26 in the eastern Ukrainian unparalleled in history, but there has tance of the rapid fulfillment of the December 12; Auckland, New Zealand, city of Donetske. been a virtually simultaneous politici– miners' demands, it was pointed out January 1, 1991, followed by stops in The mayors of such cities as irkutsk, zation of the mining community, it has that the social program was proceeding Argentina in May, Brazil in June and Minsk, Lviv, Donetske, Kharkiv and manifested itself most blatantly in strike at a slow pace, but that improvements Canada in September of 1991. Tula, and the deputy mayors of Kiev actions and the formation of a union must be initiated not only from the ^ DONETSKE, Ukraine - The first and Moscow, who were elected this of strike committees. center, but also from the miners them– Ukrainian-language school in the hea– spring as independent or Democratic However, it has also displayed two selves. vily Russified eastern Ukrainian city of Bloc candidates, discussed political and facets that make it unique in Ukraine: On August 9-Ю, the Ukrainian party Donetske was scheduled to open there economic cooperation. it has divorced itself from the party leader, Stanislav Hurenko, visited on September 1. The leaders also participated in a irrevocably; yet it has not embraced Luhanske (formerly voroshylovhrad) The school, located near the coal- mass rally where several of them ad– wholeheartedly the declaration of state Oblast, and the troubled region of mining city's monument to Ukrainian (Continued on page 15) sovereignty. Arguably, the dispute Lutuhyn. it was stated in accounts that between the miners' leaders and the his visit had come at a particularly Communist Party (of both Ukraine and difficult time, when the party had lost Three Estonian activists killed the Soviet Union) has rendered them in control of this area, people's dissatisfac– NEW YORK - Three young Esto– convention August 25 in Tallinn. The the party's eyes a more dangerous tion had reached a new peak, and when nian political activists were killed and party platform calls for the dissolution enemy and either Rukh or the "certain political forces" had blamed several others injured late at night of the Communist Party and of the democratic movement in general. the party for all past and current August 25 when an automobile plowed KGB as well as for an end to the Soviet in late July, the Lviv newspaper dilemmas in the region. Many workers into a group walking home from an occupation of Estonia. All of the dead Moloda Halychyna published the reso– were said to be embracing "anti-Com– Estonian National independence Party and injured, except for Mr. Palias, were lution of the strikers, who held a one- munist" movements and unions, while convention banquet along Piirita high- members of the Estonian National day strike on July 11 (the resolution was party members were leaving the party way in Tallinn. independence Party. all but ignored by the major Kiev en masse. Ms. Hallik, whose first husband died newspapers), it attributed the present Mr. Hurenko professed to be asto– The dead are reported to be: Tiiria Hallik, Alge Sulla and Hmar Palias. under mysterious circumstances in impasse to the polarization of political nished by the apparent toleration of 1987, was the daughter of Estonian life; to a struggle between the "sup- forces that were out to destroy the party Among the injured are Andres Mae and viktor Niitsoo. The latter had just sociologist, Klara Hallik. Ms. Hallik, porters of the renewal of society" and in the Donbas. At the same time, he who frequently served as an English- the "conservatives," which had, in its acknowledged that the party leadership returned to Estonia from a three-week North American tour the day before. language translator and has been inter- view, reached a state of deadlock. The must bear the blame for such disaffec– viewed by American network ТУ, had miners maintained that the Soviet tion in the ranks. Party workers re- According to sketchy initial reports been the subject of several death threats government and the USSR Supreme quired "social protection," and needed from Estonia and Radio Free Europe, in the past few years. Soviet were still under the dictatorship to be better informed by their central the owner of the automobile, Kaido Ms. Sulla managed the ERSP office of the Communist Party of the Soviet committee. The party had not prepared Randalu, attempted to flee the scene of in Tallinn. Union, and that the ranks of the "re– the mining regions for a transfer to the accident, but was apprehended. His A key figure in the Congress of actionaries" consisted of secretaries of market relations, in short, the party female companion, who was apparently Estonia. party committees at various levels itself, Mr. Hurenko declared, required a intoxicated had been driving. Randalu Mr. Palias was in charge of planning, alongside army generals. major rebuilding process. initially claimed that a third "unidenti– arrangements and budgeting. His loss is The resolution thus demanded that Shortly afterward, miners' represen– fied intoxicated female acquaintance a severe blow to the Congress of Esto– the "party diktat" must be eliminated tatives of the Luhanske and Krasnodon had been driving the car, but that she nia as he would have played a central from economic life and that party and Coal Associations sent a delegation to had run away." role in the plans to reconvene the full Komsomol committees must be re- Kiev for discussions with the Ukrainian The Estonian National independence Congress in October. moved from enterprises and organiza– government, in the light of the declara– Party (ERSP), the first true opposition Authorities are investigating. Fune– tions. The miners feared that other- tion of state sovereignty, the miners political party to be formed in Soviet- ral services were scheduled for Satur– wise, there would be a danger of a coup wanted to know how the Ukrainian occupied Estonia, had begun its annual day, September 1. d'etat led by the army. They repeated leaders perceived the coal industry of earlier calls that the property of the the republic: Was it to be an indepen– party must be nationalized. dent branch? Was there to be a new The resolution also called for the structure for the industry. And if so, FOUNDED 1933 formation of a new government which when was it likely to be drawn up? Ukrainian Weekly represented all sectors of society, noting Support for an independent Ukrai– An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National that only such a government would nian coal industry was said to be Association inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. have the capability of taking the coun– unanimous, and the former Ukrainian 07302. try out of its present woes, it asked minister of the coal industry, N.S. Mikhail Gorbachev to issue a decree Surgay, was elected as the chairman of Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. which "freed" the economy from the this branch: . ^^^^(1SSN - 0273-9348)^^^^^^^^ party's influence, in short, the oblast Yet a concomitant and vital question councils must take power. What is was how the government of Ukraine Yearly subscription rate: 120; for UNA members - S10. striking about this resolution is its lack and the new coal administration saw the Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. of patriotism, the fact that it did not future of the Donbas itself. As one address miners' issues from the perspec– representative pointed out, in the past The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: tive of Ukraine (the declaration of state (1987) the miners had placed their trust (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 sovereignty was imminent during the in Moscow, and the result had been the time that this resolution was drawn up). total neglect of the Donbas coal mines in favor of investment in the Kuzbas Postmaster, send address This would appear to be less a conci– changes to: Editor: Roma Hadzewycz liatory move toward non-Ukrainian coalfield in Siberia, where coal was The Ukrainian Weekly Associate Editors: Marta Kolomayets miners — as subsequent debates indi– "cheaper." А.І. Onishchenko, chairman of the P.O. Box 346 Chrystyna Lapychak cated, the miners have been concerned Jersey City, N.J. 07303 with specifically Ukrainian or local Luhanske City Council, asked forth– issues — than a reflection of where the rightly: if the Ukrainian branch of the The Ukrainian Weekly, September 9,1990, No. 36, vol. Will miners currently stand. They have coal industry was truly independent, Copyright 1990 by The Ukrainian Weekly become one of the most disaffected (Continued on page 15) No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990 з

Rivne today: a city awakening to democratic reforms

by Marta Kolomayets squelched. І know that earlier, citizens of Rivne would experience unpleasantries if they spoke CAMBRlDGE, Mass. — "What is necessary is Ukrainian at work, or they wore some kind of pin not difficult. And what is difficult is not necessary." with Western writing on it. These words, offered by Ukrainian philosopher And thus, all that has happened over this one year Hryhoriy Skovoroda, became the motto of Har– is truly astonishing. The changes are tremendous. A vard's Ukrainian Summer institute students this city that 1 considered hopelessly Russified, sudden– year as they explored Ukrainian history, theater, ly shows some inner strength, conquers the effects literature and language. of Russification and realizes itself a Ukrainian city, Among the teachers who contributed to this a city strong enough to give birth to such organiza– program was 29-year-old Yuriy Shevchuk, a tions as the regional Popular Movement of Ukraine doctoral candidate in philology who majored in for Perebudova and the Taras Shevchenko Ukrai– English at Kiev State University. Currently, Mr. nian Language Society. Shevchuk is a senior lecturer at the Ukrainian institute of Water Management in Rivne in his How did such a process come about? native Уоіуп region. However, this summer, the meticulous linguist, who is fluent in English, This all began with the Ukrainian language French, Russian and Polish, taught his native society, in that it was an organization of a less language, Ukrainian, on the intermediate level at politicized nature, although this was only true of its Harvard. outward appearance. Thus, all of this began with And although Mr. Shevchuk receives great the demands of a cultural nature, demands that the satisfaction from the study of languages, today he Ukrainian language be resurrected, that Ukrai– has turned his attention to matters of state, as nian culture undergo a rebirth, it is interesting to Ukraine undergoes democratic reforms. note that all of this began not within the circles of Elected a deputy to the City Council of Rivne, intelligentsia, but among the industrial leaders of which is controlled by the Democratic Bloc, Mr. Rivne. Shevchuk also is on the council's presidium and its embryonic beginnings were at the Rivne Azot chairs the working commission on the implementa– Yuriy Shevchuk Manufacturing-Chemical Complex, and from here tion of the state status law on the Ukrainian begun planning a scholarship program for the the movement began to spread, it is interesting that language. youth of Rivne, offering as incentive study at the party apparatus also gave the society some The first democratic deputy from Rivne to have summer courses in the West for students who are publicity, because as soon as the society began traveled to the West, Mr. Shevchuk spent the first fluent in Ukrainian and English and have a good taking off, an ideological activist group was part of his summer teaching Ukrainian and the solid foundation in Ukrainian literature and assembled in the oblast Communist Party, or the remainder of his U.S. trip networking with U.S. history. He hopes that this idea will find support in city Communist Party, with a strict directive not to federal and municipal government representatives, the West and become a republic-wide contest. allow any leaders of this society anywhere because businessmen and the Ukrainian diaspora, pro– As Mr. Shevchuk begins his career as a democra– they were bourgeois nationalist, not to let them into moting his city of Rivne, and putting it, so to say, on tic spokesman in Ukraine, his optimism and the various factories and complexes because they the map of business, cultural and tourist relations. foresight bode well for Ukraine's brighter future as were collecting signatures supporting the Ukrai– The energetic Mr. Shevchuk sees boundless an emerging independent republic on the face of nian language as the state language. possibilities for Rivne, a city of 270,000 inhabitants, Europe and exemplify the words of Skovoroda: Moreover, there was also a directive issued for and thus, he has begun establishing sister-city " What is necessary is not difficult." the formation of an alternative Ukrainian language relations with the city of Cleveland, which although Below, The Weekly offers Mr. Shevchuk's society, also named for the Ukrainian bard Taras twice as populous as Rivne, has an industrial and thoughts on the situation in Rivne today. Shevchenko, which would be under the guiding cultural profile akin to the Ukrainian industrial hand of the oblast communist party - it was a kind center. We often hear about Kiev, Ukraine's capital city, of marionette, a propagandistic step with the Com– During the past few weeks, Mr. Shevchuk has and Lviv, the western Ukrainian city considered a munist Party giving out such signals as: everything met with Rep. Mary Rose Oakar (D-Ohio) who was bastion of Ukrainian nationalism, but we receive is right with us, we too support the Ukrainian lan– supportive of this relationship. She, in turn, very little information about Rivne, in the volhyn– guage.This was founded at my institute of water delegated her senior aide Andrew Fedynsky, who, nia region of Ukraine. Can you give our readers a management, however, the people could not be along with Cleveland's active Ukrainian commu– description of your city? deceived... nity headed by Wasyl Liscynesky, set up some opportune meetings for Mr. Shevchuk in Cleve– To tell you about Rivne, it is probably necessary How does this cultural reawakening in Rivne land. for me to compare the city to how it was before and look? The meetings were timely, as Cleveland's City how it is today. Sometimes Rivne does not Council had agreed to treat sister-city relations on a recognize itself, for until recently it was a sleepy, Once the members of the democratic Ukrainian republic level and not on an all-union level, thus provincial town where nothing ever happened. Language Society were given a hall, events in Rivne recognizing the sovereignty of the republics. The policy of Russification was intense in Rivne, began progressing at a very rapid pace. They would Mr. Shevchuk was also able to meet with the all dissent was immediately crushed, any kind of hold meetings every Tuesday at the place they Ukrainian community in both Cleveland and New freedom-loving or democratic movements were (Continued on page 14) York, where he shed light on the necessary reforms going on in Rivne today, offering an essential perspective on regions removed from Lviv and Kiev. A member of Rukh, the Popular Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova, Mr. Shevchuk believes that only in a free, democratic and independent Ukraine can each individual live up to hisjher potential. in Rivne, the Rukh oblast headquarters are located in the home of an older Jewish activist; it is perhaps a unique headquarters since atop that building wave both the blue and yellow Ukrainian national and the lsraeli flags. Mr. Shevchuk, who regards his visit to the West as a mission, has been able to receive material aid for both the City Council of Rivne and the Rivne oblast Rukh from a number of Ukrainian organizations in the West, among them the Harvard Ukrainian Research institute and its Ukrainian Studies Fund, the Ukrainian National Association, the Ukrainian Autocephalous Ortho- dox Church, the Self reliance Federal Credit Union and the Ukrainian Orthodox Credit Union, both in New York City,as well as the Rukh Fund (chaired by Taras Hunczak) and the Prolog Research Association, ivan Makaretz of Boston and a group of former Rivne residents who live in the New York area, among them Leonid Pidstryhach, have been very generous in their aid to Rivne, providing it with necessary technical and ecological equipment. Rivne City Councilman Yuriy Shevchuk meets with Rep. Mary Rose Oakar (D-Ohio) in her Washington Together with such groups, Mr. Shevchuk has office. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990 No. 36

Ukrainian Canadian Committee stages A look at Manitoba's elections: its annual celebration of culture few Ukrainians in the running by Christopher Guly participate in Canadian politics at (any level). So it's not surprising there are so WINNIPEG - in a province which few participants," Mr. Minenko said. claims them as its third-largest ethnic The former secretary to the national group, less than 10 percent of the executive of the Ukrainian Canadian candidates running in the September 11 Congress (UCC) added that he is provincial election are of Ukrainian pressing his fellow Ukrainian Manito– origin. bans to "get out and be part of the Although none of the three major political process." He says that he parties tallies candidates' lists accord– would welcome such organizations like ing to ethnic affiliation, an unofficial the UCC to at least draw attention to check revealed that the opposition Manitobans of Ukrainian descent Liberals and New Democratic Party running for political process. (NDP) were each fielding five Ukrai– His rival disagrees. Ms. Wasylycia- nian Manitoban candidates, with the Leis said she believes that it's "wise for ruling Conservatives running four the UCC not to endorse any political candidates along with two indepen– party or candidate." dents, all vying for one of the 57 seats in Lesia Szwaluk, president of the the Manitoba legislature. Ukrainian Canadian Congress' Mani– Roman Yereniuk, principal of St. toba Provincial Council, agreed and said Andrew's College at the University of that the group's by-laws prevent them Manitoba and a trustee with Winnipeg from endorsing any candidate. School Division No. 1, said that "the Ms. Wasylycia-Leis also said she feels Ukrainians have to get their act to– that she has never had a lack of support Dr. Albert Hohol, recipient of the Michael Luchkovich Award, and Dr. Horst gether" and become active in politics from the community and that the small Schmid, recipient of the UCC Alberta Provincial Council Special Recognition without cancelling each other out. ratio of Ukrainian Manitobans running Award, during Ukrainian Day celebrations near Edmonton. in the St. John's constituency of in this election may just be part of a EDMONTON - Ukrainian Day, remembered and continued by all of us Winnipeg, two sitting members of the regular ebb and flow of interest and the annual celebration of culture staged and our respective governments." Manitoba Legislative Assembly are involvement. by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Steve Zarusky, member of the Legis– running against each other because of a She added that in former NDP Alberta Provincial Council, took place lative Assembly brought greetings from political redistribution of seats. Liberal Premier Howard Pawley's Cabinet, in here on August 12. Participants ga– Minister of Culture Doug Main, and Mark Minenko, a lawyer who once which she served as minister of culture, thered at the Ukrainian Cultural Heri– from the Alberta Multicultural Corn- represented the Seven Oaks riding is heritage and recreation, there was a lot tage village, 50 kilometers east of mission. As commission chairman, Mr. facing former NDP Cabinet Minister of Ukrainian representation, with the Edmonton, to celebrate with other Zarusky acknowledged the work of Judy Wasylycia-Leis on her own turf. likes of Wilson Parasiuk (energy), ethnocultural groups this year's theme UCC-APC in cultivating and sharing Both are of Ukrainian descent and Prof. Eugene Kostyra (finance), Bill Uruski of "Unity through Multiculturalism." the Ukrainian culture with other ethno– Yereniuk thinks this is redundant. (agriculture), Leonard Harapiak (na– A morning prayer service opened the cultural groups and on being on the Neither candidate thinks he or she is tural resources), Harry Harapiak (work- day's celebrations officiated by Arch- forefront for encouraging others to do defeating any purpose, yet each has a place safety and health) and John bishop John Stinka and the very Rev. so. distinct idea of how Ukrainian Manito– Plohman (highways). Of this group, Archimandrite Alexander Scherban of Also bringing greetings was Cathe– bans should become involved. only Mr. Plohman remained undefeat– the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and rine Chichak, acting deputy mayor of "The Ukrainian community does not (Continued on page 14) the Rev. Roman Kravec of the Ukrai– Edmonton, who stated "your organiza– nian Catholic Church. tion is actively promoting not only the in the afternoon, the celebrations strength and vitality of the Ukrainian Alberta arts council announces awards continued with a multicultural concert. culture and identity, but also, a better understanding and appreciation of the EDMONTON - The Alberta propagation of Ukrainian performing Master of ceremonies Orest Olineck arts until her untimely death in 1989. introduced the UCC-APC president, cultures and identities of other ethnic Council for the Ukrainian Arts has groups." announced the establishment of a new Lydia Shulakewych. 9 Peter Shostak: One of the most The keynote speaker, Minister of award, to be given annually to persons, in keeping with the theme of the productive and talented artists of his State Harvie Andre, said, "The multi- living or dead, who have made an out- celebrations she stated,"lt is a partner- generation, Mr. Shostak has made his cultural theme chosen for this year's standing contribution to the Ukrainian ship of all Canadians, who through mark by creating brilliant paintings celebration is an excellent example of arts in Alberta. their cultural distinctiveness portray the inspired by his proud heritage. Over the the unity in diversity that is Canada's The ACUA Awards will be handed contemporary power and unity of past 10 years he has had many success– chief source of strength and spirit." out for the first time at a gala banquet Canada through multiculturalism." ful one-man exhibitions in most major Keeping in mind 100 years of in his address, he announced that and reception, to be held in Edmonton's Hilton Hotel on September 21, 1990. Canadian cities. His major artistic Ukrainian settlement in Canada in 1991 Canada Post will issue a series of four commissions have included six large oil she stated, "through their hard work, postage stamps to mark the 100th As an umbrella arts organization whose mandate includes the recogni– paintings for the Alberta Pavilion at devotion and dedication they became anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Expo '86, a 6-by– 15-foot mural for the true partners in Canadian political and Canada. The stamps will depict the tion and encouragement of outstand– ing artists of Ukrainian heritage, the Bonnyville Health Center, an edition of historical developments. We have to work of Ukrainian Canadian artist serigraphs for Alberta Culture, and a ensure that their loyalty and contribu– William Kurelek, using paintings which Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts has answered the longstanding call second edition for the University of tions will be properly recognized, draw from his experiences as the son of Alberta hospital. Ukrainian pioneers. The project was within the Ukrainian artistic coordinated by Mrs. Shulakewych, community to bring some level of Recently he was commissioned to Kievite to teach president of UCC-APC, on behalf of prestige to the realm of artistic prepare an oil painting to commemo– the Ukrainian Canadian Congress excellence, often overlooked or taken rate the centenary of Edmonton Catho– at York University national executive. for granted within one's own commu– iic Schools. Mr. Shostak's latest project nity. NORTH YORK, Ontario - Dr. The Centenary Stamp Committee is a series of 50 oil paintings that depict was comprised of Mrs. Shulakewych, The first recipients of the ACUA pioneer settlement in western Canada. Yuriy Mykytenko of the Taras Shev– awards are: chenko institute of Literature of the Dr. B. Kordan, Dr. B. Medwidsky, Currently making his home in British Academy of Sciences in Kiev will be a Prof. O. Aronec, Mrs. v. Kunda and ^ Tetiana Fedoriw (posthumous): A Columbia, Peter Shostak is an artist so visiting professor of Ukrainian lan– Mrs. S. Skrypnyk. The head Jury virtual unsung hero of the Ukrainian much in demand, that it is extremely guage and literature in the department Selection Committee included Mrs. E. community stage, Mrs. Fedoriw dedi– difficult for him to satisfy the market. of languages, literatures and linguistics Kidd, chief curator of the Edmonton cated some four decades in the Edmon– of York University for the academic Art Gallery. The announcement was ton community to the staging of Ukrai– ^ Gene Zwozdesky: A multi-talented year 1990-1991, from September to warmly received by those present. nian concerts, plays, dramatizations artistic success story, both within and May. Dr. Albert Hohol was honored with and ethnographic montages, including without the Ukrainian professional The visiting professor position was this year's Michael Luchkovich Award. the musicals "On the Eve of Kupalo" performing arts, Mr. Zwozdesky is negotiated by Prof. Romana Bahry of The recognition is given annually for and "Harvest Feast." She has written a perhaps best known to the Ukrainian York University, who began the ar– outstanding public service by a parlia– plethora of stage scripts, many on community of North America as the rangements while in Kiev on the Ca– mentarian of Ukrainian origin. Dr. controversial or political topics. musical genius behind symphonic ac– nada-USSR Academic and Cultural Hohol's accomplishments include Her works for children, including dra– companiment for Ukrainian folk dance. Exchange Program in August 1989. The public service in a ministerial capacity matic scripts and poetry, have been Mr. Zwozdesky has arranged and visiting professor position was finalized between 1971 and 1979 with the Alberta published worldwide in Ukrainian conducted the majority of dance reper– by Dean Tom Traves of the Faculty of government, along with dedicated periodicals. Several of her poetic works toire accompaniment for some of the Arts. contributions in the field of advanced have acted as inspiration and text for most outstanding Ukrainian dance This position at York University has education and other community service new symphonic and choral composi– companies, including Shumka, Chere– been made possible through a generous positions. The award was presented by tions, including new pieces by Edmon– mosh, Tryzub, Rusalka and many donation to York University by To– Mrs. Shulakewych and Nicholas ton composer Serhiy Eremenko. Mrs. others. His dance repertoire recordings ronto businessman Mykola Moros. (Continued on page 16) Fedoriw was an untiring activist in the (Continued on page 13) No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990 5

Soyuzivka welcomes Mykhailo Horyn... (Continued from page 1)

...... „„.– „„.„„„.„.„„.„„.^„.„„. JMarta Kolomayets Supreme Advisor Anya Dydyk-Petrenko (at podium in photo on left) welcomes Mykhailo Horyn and his daughter, Oksana, to Soyuzivka. Looking on are Supreme Advisor Eugene iwanciw and Zenon Snylyk, editor-in-chief of Svoboda. in the photo above, Soyuzivka manager John A. Flis and his wife, Katya, offer a traditional Ukrainian welcome of bread and salt. greeted him as a leader of Ukraine's national anthem. A question and later that afternoon. (For stories on the Oksana Herasymenko of Lviv. national rebirth. Noting the fast pace of answer session followed. tennis and swimming championships, Darka and Slavko, who began work– changes in Ukraine - a pace such "that see centerfold.) Sports events ing as a duo in 1986 and later expanded we often lack a cogent analysis of to an ensemble that includes musicians, events" — Mrs. Diachuk said that the Just prior to his presentation that Entertainment programs appeared at the Chervona Ruta Music guest speaker could help his listeners Saturday, September 1, in the veselka Festival in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, in 1989, understand the monumental events auditorium, Mr. Horyn appeared at the That evening, the Soyuzivka stage where they captured first place among today occurring in Ukraine. opening ceremonies of the annual tennis was graced by the singing duo known as entrants from abroad. Supreme vice-President Nestor and swimming championships of the Darka and Slavko and bandurist-singer (Continued on page 11) Olesnycky then introduced Mr. Horyn, Ukrainian Sports Association of the describing him as "a true hero of U.S.A. and Canada (USCAK). contemporary Ukraine," whose "intelli– gent, calm and well-thought-out words The sports events were officially make us proud" to be Ukrainians. declared opened by Mrs. Diachuk, UNA supreme president. Zenon Snylyk Mr. Horyn began his remarks by of the tennis tournament committee noting that "several years ago, this trip noted in his brief remarks that he truly would have seemed an unfulfillable believes "sports will be first to make a dream," and by offering greetings on name for Ukraine in the world arena." behalf of Rukh, the Ukrainian Republi– Mr. Horyn, too, addressed the ath– can Party and the National Council, the letes, expressing his wish: "May God democratic opposition in the Ukrainian grant you the good fortune to compete SSR Supreme Soviet. in a free and independent Ukraine." He thanked the Ukrainian commu– Other speakers at the opening cere- nity for decades of assistance and moral monies included George Popel, head of support to political prisoners, as well as the Carpathian Ski Club, Myron Ste– for more recent efforts to help Rukh belsky, president of USCAK, and and victims of the Chornobyl nuclear Roman Rakoczy of the tennis tourney accident. committee. Present were UNA Su– "The political map of Ukraine has preme Assembly members, the Soyu– changed drastically," Mr. Horyn told zivka manager, Miss Soyuzivka Marta his audience, adding that "Ukrainian Kuropas, as well as representatives of statehood is now supported by the sports and youth organizations. majority of the people." The tennis players then returned to Entertainment at Soyuzivka during the last weekend of the resort's 37th summer "Ukrainians today are living through their matches, while the swimmers, who season featured the singing duo of Darka and Slavko (above), bandurist Oksana a political process that is unique," Mr. had already completed their meet, Herasymenko (bottom, left) and vocalist Alex Holub, accompanied by Paul Horyn explained, since three processes prepared for their awards ceremonies Baticky. are taking shape concurrently: the destruction of the empire, the Ukrai– nian national rebirth, and the creation of the Ukrainian state. He then went on to describe Ukraine's current status and the "unusually high degree of colonial exploitation" of Ukraine that make independence not only a possibility, but a necessity, for the well-being of all of Ukraine's citi– zens. Foremost among Mr. Horyn's points was that Ukraine of today must care for all of its people, regardless of their national background or religious belief. That is why, he said, it is unwise and, indeed, dangerous to promote the idea of "integral nationalism," that is, of "Ukraine for Ukrainians." He further told his audience that Ukraine has leaders who will lead it to independence, but that people in U– kraine await the support of Ukrainians living in the diaspora. The audience greeted Mr. Horyn with a standing ovation and interrupted his address many times with prolonged applause. At the conclusion of Mr. Horyn's remarks, all present sang the Ukrainian 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990 No. 36

BOOK REVIEW Ukrainian WeeUУ Ukrainian Canadian prairie churches: The union treaty book documents monuments to faith Monuments to Faith: Ukrainian Churches in Manitoba, by Basil Rot off, Roman "No one no longer has any doubts that the time has come to build our state Yereniuk and Stella Hryniuk. Winnipeg: The University of Manitoba Press, 1990. on the basis of a new union treaty."These are the words with which issue No. 197 pp. illus. 6 of the USSR deputies'journal Narodnyi Deputat begins its presentation of two draft proposals for a new treaty of union for the USSR. by Orysia Paszczak Tracz The first draft, prepared by the Presidium of the USSR Supreme Soviet (with revisions and amendments of the committee on national policy and You're from the East Coast of the international affairs) would give control to central authorities in questions of U.S., and you've arrived in Manitoba or war and peace, defense, foreign policy and international agreements, it would Saskatchewan or Alberta for the first also give all-union authorities control over waterways, air and sea space, time to visit a relative or a friend. pipeline transport, the energy industry, and information and communications, During your stay, your hosts take you it provides for central authority in matters of the USSR Constitution , for a drive in the country (which composition of the USSR, disputes between republics, autonomous appears almost instantly after leaving republics and other units of the USSR, borders, the budget, banking, the city limits). Maybe your destination currency and price control, economic and social development plans, and is one of the Ukrainian festivals, such as foreign aid. it states that the USSR Constitution and laws take precedence at Dauphin, or vegreville. over republican constitutions and laws. First of all, your mind and body have Another draft, described as an independent proposal drafted by specialists to get used to all that sky - it's not just and people's deputies, goes even farther, it would yield to the center control above you, from shoulder to shoulder, over highways, standards of weights and measures, quality control over it's around you, from where one foot goods intended for export, foreign trade, citizenship, passports and visas, touches the ground to where the other pensions, as well as nature preserves, cultural monuments, documents and the first Ukrainian Catholic liturgy in does! This is prairie, flat as flat can get, Canada in 1897. St. Michael's Ukrai– artifacts of all-union significance - and the list goes on. with an inverted bowl of sky and cloud These two drafts serve well to illustrate why there is currently an uproar in nian Orthodox Church in Gardenton, surrounding — dominating — every– southeast of Winnipeg near the Minne– Ukraine and other republics over the union treaty issue. thing. During his U.S. appearances Mykhailo Horyn, chairman of the Secretariat sota border, is the oldest Ukrainian Say, it's early August. You're head– church in Manitoba, built in 1899. A of Rukh, and a vice-chairman of the National Council, the democratic ing out of Winnipeg north, northwest, opposition in the Ukrainian SSR Supreme Soviet, has characterized these few weeks ago this church was de– or southeast. Still trying to absorb the signated a national historical site by the and other proposals, including ideas put forth by Soviet leader Mikhail enormity of the landscape, you slowly Gorbachev,as "imperialistic." Canadian Parks Service; it has been a realize that there is something eerily provincial historical site for a few years He has said, "Gorbachev is preparing a unitary government - not any kind familiar about the view. The sky is a of confederation. He wants a USSR that will dictate everything to us and we, already. clear, beautiful, sunny, well... sky blue, Why are there so many Ukrainian of course, are expected to simply accept this." while on either side of the highway the Mr. Horyn has stated unequivocally that as long as the principles contained churches in Manitoba? While familiar, fields — the pale golden yellow grain why is there something different about in the Ukrainian SSR Supreme Soviet's Declaration on State Sovereignty of fields are waving in the breeze. Sky blue, Ukraine are not realized, Ukraine will not sign a union treaty. And, if the them? Over the century, who built them, golden yellow - hey, it's there all and who decorated them? What about Communist Party majority in the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet insists on doing around you, the living Ukrainian flag! so, Mr. Horyn has reported that the National Council will walk out of the the many modern city churches, a blend You've barely fathomed this dis– of the contemporary and traditional? Parliament and organize a republic-wide strike, ; - cpvery^wHeffisB^ tnore The party, he has said, will not want to be left alone in the Supreme Soviet, "Monuments to Faith" answers these familiar appears on the horizon. Sure and many more questions, it was especially now that it has lost all prestige and respect among the populace. To enough, as you drive by, that's what it is be left alone in the Parliament, then, is the party's great fear. written by three professors of the — a small Ukrainian church, domes and University of Manitoba: Basil Rotoff- Already the public is reacting strongly to the union treaty proposals. As all. A few miles (or kilometers, as they seen in the story on the front page of this issue, protest rallies are beginning to urban planner and civil engineer, teach– count here) down the highway, there's ing city planning on the faculty of be organized throughout Ukraine. Their message is clear: No union treaty. another one. Sometimes there are even And that message is accompanied by a threat of demonstrations, picketing architecture; Roman Yereniuk, princi– two in one town, one Catholic, one pal of St. Andrew's College (of the and, ultimately, national strikes that will bring the functions of the republic to Orthodox. Something about the a standstill. Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Ca– churches is so familiar, and yet some- nada), professor of theology, also Taken along with the declaration on state sovereignty, the law on economic how they're a bit different. teaching at the Center for Ukrainian independence and the resolution on the armed forces,(i.e., military service Your hosts don't share your delight Canadian Studies; Stella Hryniuk, within Ukraine's borders), these new developments on the union treaty issue with these sights, because to them these Canada Research Fellow in the depart– reflect the phenomenon described by Mr. Horyn. churches, with the accompanying U– ment of history, specializing in the Concurrently, the empire is indeed being destroyed and a Ukrainian state is krainian national homes and Ukrainian social and cultural history of Ukrai– being established. community centers, are a normal, nians in Ukraine and Canada. integral part of the prairie landscape - it is well illustrated, with color and just as normal as the signposts indi– black-and-white photographs, and with cating Komarno, Sirko, Zhoda, Olek– eye-catching line drawings by Andrea siw, Petlura, Rosa, Ukraina, Dolyny, Pashniak and Dong Yang Liu. The two Seech, Myrnam... artists are to be commended for their After all, soon it will be the centenary fine work. of official Ukrainian settlement in After a short history of Ukraine and Canada. of Ukrainians in Canada, especially September 9 marks the first anniversary of the historic Those prairie churches, the hundreds Manitoba, the authors discuss the founding of the Popular Movement of Ukraine for dotting the prairie landscape, are an historical Byzantine and Kievan s 3urces Perebudova, commonly known as Rukh. Formally esta– integral part of Western Canadian life of Ukrainian church architecture. For blished during a three-day congress held at the Polytechnical institute in Kiev, and history. Coincidentally, two St. the non-Ukrainian, this chapter is September 8-10, the movement overcame many months of opposition from Michael's Churches go back to the last especially interesting, showing the high Communist Party authorities who viewed the movement as a political threat. century. Tiny St. Michael Ukrainian level of development and culture in Attended by some 1,200 delegates, Soviet and foreign media, and guests, the Catholic Church in Mink River, near medieval Ukraine. Five styles of wooden founding conference adopted statutes similar to those accepted by the popular Dauphin, stands on a site blessed by the church architecture from rural Western fronts in the Baltic republics, namely, "the principles of humanism, democracy, Rev. Nestor Dmytriw, who celebrated (Continued on page 13) openness, pluralism, social justice and internationalism." The emotionally charged proceedings covered not only the formulation of the Rukh platform but elections to its leadership as well: poet and head of the Kiev y^ sector of Rukh, ivan Drach, was elected president, and Mykhailo Horyn, leading activist of the Ukrainian Helsinki Union and former political prisoner, was chosen YUND, as chairman of the Rukh Secretariat. The Home Office of the Ukrainian National With its primary goal of constructing "a democratic and humane society in Association reports that, as of September 6, the Ukraine," the movement encompasses all spheres of life in Ukraine: political, fraternal organization's newly established social, economic, ecological, cultural and moral, it strives to build a community in Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received which the national and cultural needs of all ethnic groups are promoted and 3,231 checks from its members with donations protected. totalling S80,248.93. The contributions Now legalized as a result of the February 9,1990, registration by the Ukrainian SSR Council of Ministers(a move that was greeted with mass meetings and celebra– include individual members' donations, as well tions), Rukh plans to hold its second congress in October of this year, included on its as returns of members' dividend checks and agenda will be the reorganization of the movement so that it wiii be able to work interest payments on promissory notes. more efficiently and effectively in light of the new political developments that ^Ott^ Ukraine is rrowtatridly undergoing. , No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990

LETTERS TO THE ED1TOR Faces and Places they represent. The UNA Office: in addition, lest anyone draw the conclusion from "Faces and Places" by Myron B. Kuropas a plus in D.C. that the Ukrainian American Commu– Dear Editor: nitv Network headed bv Dr. Fontana is The Washington Office of the UNA is a clippings service, this is not the case. there to help the Ukrainian community, The many articles to which Dr. Kuro– On Latin Rite Catholics and us and so on June 27, my husband, Ro– pas refers are sent throughout the U.S., man, and 1, as well as our 9-year-old Canada and Ukraine as part of the Being Ukrainian Catholic in a nation Church suffered during the 1920s when son, Roman, visited the beautiful network's broader mandate. of 53 million Latin-rite Catholics has many Ukrainian Catholics joined the offices of the UNA in Washington. Launched over five years ago in never been easy. recently established Ukrainian Auto– Months before arriving in Washington, response to the Medvid incident, the. For one thing, we're outnumbered cephalous Orthodox Church because we had called Eugene iwanciw, the network has as its principal focus the something like 265 to one. they believed Bishop Ortynsky's director of the Washington Office, and monitoring of Ukraine's human, na– Then there's the identity problem. successor, Bishop Constantine Boha– asked him to set up an appointment for tional and religious rights issues as they Over the years we've been called Uniate chevsky, was attempting to Latinize us with our Florida congressman (14th are presented to and interpreted by the Catholics, Greek Catholics, Byzantine their Church, it was during this era that District) Harry Johnston. branches of government as well as the Catholics and Eastern-rite Catholics. clerical celibacy was formalized as a Upon our arrival, we were greeted media. As a grass-roots organization, And some Latin-rite Catholics still requirement for all Ukrainian Catholic very professionally by the staff of the the network targets Metropolitan believe we're really Orthodox, "like the clergy ordained in the United States. Washington Office and from there, Washington legislative representatives Russians, right?" A light at the end of the tunnel together with Mr. iwanciw went to our about issues and concerns important to There's the celibacy issue. Married appeared on November 21, 1964, with appointment with Rep. Johnston. Mr. Ukrainian Americans. men who have completed all require– the appearance of Orientalum Eccle– iwanciw briefed us about the important Frequently, the network initiates or is ments for the Ukrainian Catholic priest- siarum, the decree on the Catholic issues facing the Ukrainian community called upon to spearhead or join pro– hood can be ordained in Ukraine, but Eastern Church promulgated by and so we felt confident about the jects^ campaigns of importance to our not in the United States. vatican 11. "The Catholic Church outcome of this meeting. community at large. Furthermore, the There's also our history in the United values highly the institutions of the Our son, Roman, was excited about network believes that it is essential for States. When the Rev. ivan Wolansky, Eastern Churches, their liturgical rites, the prospect of meeting his congress- Ukrainian organizations, institutions America's first Ukrainian Catholic ecclesiastical traditions, and their man from Florida. Rep. Johnston was and individuals to be well-informed priest, arrived to take up pastoral duties ordering of Christian life," the decree gracious and well-informed about about current events in Ukraine and in Shenandoah, Pa., in 1884, he was read. "All members of the Eastern events taking place in Ukraine (pro– how they appear in major and lesser- asked to leave the diocese by Philadel– Churches should be firmly convinced bably due to the fact that the Ukrainian known print media. The network works phia Archbishop Patrick Ryan. The that they can and ought always preserve National Association furnishes, free of to this end through the dissemination of Rev. Wolansky was married and for their own legitimate liturgical rites and charge, The Ukrainian Weekly to all news articles. that reason Latin-rite priests in the ways of life..." members of the House and the Senate.) Again, Dr. Kuropas — thanks for diocese were forbidden to have any As committed as the vatican was to He asked our son about school and bringing much deserved attention to dealings with him. Father Wolansky preserving the Ukrainian Catholic from there the discussion went on to the some terrific Ukrainian Americans. couldn't even bury deceased parishioners Church, one of our "ways of life," the educational system in the U.S. in Latin-rite cemeteries. married clergy, was apparently not part At the insistence of the congressman, Marta Pereyma of the preservation posture. Arlington, Уа. Father Wolansky remained in the we touched upon matters in Ukraine. United States, organized parishes from Nor was the institution of patriarch, We urged him to help with the opening New Jersey to Minnesota, and even– recognized by the decree as legitimate, up of the U.S. Consulate in Kiev, to tually founded America's first Ukrai– but thus far denied the Ukrainian which he agreed. We asked him to help Ukrainians and nian newspaper (Ameryka), the first Church ostensibly because our pa– with House Resolution 567, regarding Ukrainian fraternal insurance society triarch would have had little ecclesiasti– the commemoration of the Ukrainian public awareness (The Brotherhood of St. Nicholas) and cal influence in an atheistic Soviet Famine. We also urged him, with the Ukraine. With Ukraine becoming less Dear Editor: the first Ukrainian co-op store. To knowledgable help of Mr. iwanciw, to avoid problems with an increasingly Soviet every day, we can expect the co-sponsor H.R.3927, which is an As a third-generation Ukrainian, І patriarchal issue to be resolved soon, am very much concerned about U– hostile Latin-rite hierarchy determined immigration bill. Our day continued to Americanize immigrants through a especially since vatican 11 called for the with a visit to the House of Represen– kraine, its people and our future as a establishment of "new patriarchate... nation. І am aware some progress is process of Catholic amalgamation, tatives and the Senate. Tickets were Father Wolansky was eventually re- where there is need." provided by Rep. Johnston's office. being made — nevertheless — 1 have the need to submit this commentary. called to Ukraine. Throughout his time As welcome as the vatican 11 decree The Washington Office of the UNA is was for Ukrainian Catholics, it never Ukrainians - we are a group of un– in America, however, Father Wolansky a well-organized and professional office really filtered down to our Latin-rite knowns. When 1 am out in public and had persevered and kept the faith. run by professionals, it was a pleasure brothers and sisters who, even during mention "Ukrainian" the only question visiting with them and we feel proud Other priests, however, did not our extensive Millennium celebrations І get is "What's Ukrainian?" But if І that our Ukrainian American commu– persevere. Snubbed by St. Paul Bishop in 1988, seemed largely oblivious to our were to mention "Jewish," how many nity, at last, has an office in Washing- John ireland because he was a widower, rite and to the travails of our Church. thoughts come to mind? The Jewish ton that is the link between the U.S. the Rev. Alexis Toth converted to Latin-rite priests and various "peace people do not let the general public government and the Ukrainian Ameri– Russian Orthodoxy and led the cam– and justice" committees would often forget, in fact, they purchased a build– can community. paign which eventually netted some 20 pay more attention to Bishop Desmond ing in Washington, to function as a percent of the immigrants from U– Tutu, Nicaragua and El Salvador than So next time, before you take a trip to Holocaust museum. Washington, get in touch with the kraine. Establishing his headquarters at to Catholic brethren suffering in U– Washington Office. They will brief you My only experience of having "U– a Minneapolis parish funded by Father kraine. on the important issues and help you to kraine" recognized was with a fellow Wolansky, Alexis Toth has. been hailed Fortunately, the tide seems to be do your part to help the Ukrainian worker - and this was only because his as the "father" of Russian Orthodoxy in turning in our favor. More light was let lobby effort. college roommate was Ukrainian. This the United States. into our tunnel recently by two conser– method of getting the "Ukrainian" word included in Father Toth's Orthodox vative Latin-rite Catholic publications, Dzvinka Shwed out is slow, impractical and nearly net was the Rev. Gregory Hrushka, the National Catholic Register and Kerhonkson, N.Y. impossible. founder and first editor of Svoboda, Catholic Twin Circle. if Ukrainians want to be recog– who converted to Russian Orthodoxy The National Catholic Register be– nized, obtain freedom for the country of and later wrote scathing articles in the gan a superb weekly series on Ukraine Ukraine and gain other supports, then Russian American press condemning on August 5 with articles by Jonathon Addendum on the general public needs to be educated. Svoboda editors and UNA leaders. Luxmore ("Ukraine Edges Toward The campaign of getting the "Ukrai– Relations with Latin-rite prelates independence") and Tamar Mehuron "people power" nian" word out can start with a mailing improved somewhat when Soter Ortyn– ("After Decades of Suffering, Urgent Dear Editor: of pamphlets and brochures. Each sky arrived to take up his episcopal Needs"). Subsequent issues have been І was very pleased to read Myron mailing would contain a different duties in 1907. it was not until 1913, devoted to Ukrainian Catholics in Kuropas' recent "Faces and Places" message about Ukrainian's struggle for however, that a Ukrainian Catholic Canada and the United States,and the column where he addressed the impor– freedom. What about an advertisement exarchate was established in the United symbiotic relationship that is emerging tance of "people power" — not only in on a highway bulletin board? How States and Bishop Ortynsky could enjoy between Catholics in Ukraine and in taking initiative, but getting involved in many people would see that bulletin all of the rights and privileges of a North America. assisting the Ukrainian American com– board on a daily basis? Catholic ordinary. Catholic Twin Circle began a three- munity and Ukraine. Ukrainians may have conventions, Although the establishment of an part series titled "Eastern-rite Catho– All of the individuals mentioned: the folk dancers, "malankas," but this is all exarchate was a triumph for America's lics" on August 5 also. The first article, Rev. John Kulish, Halyna Kytasty, for themselves. The only way Ukrai– Ukrainian Catholics, it did not resolve titled "Martyrs to the Faith," written Danylo and Tamara Horodysky and nians can gain supporters, freedom and all of the earlier problems. Many Latin- by Charles A. Coulombe, paid special Larissa Fontana should be congratu– recognition is by educating the general rite Catholics still tended to view tribute to Ukrainian Catholics who, lated! Yet, Гт certain that besides or in public about Ukraine. This campaign Ukrainian Catholic laity and clergy as despite severe repression, kept the faith. lieu of recognition they would really must not just go strong for six months second-class Catholics and celibacy After years in the dark backwaters of appreciate an extra hand or contribu– and then fizzle, but must continue until remained an issue. the Catholic world, our story is finally tion in support of the many projects (Continued on page 11) America's Ukrainian Catholic being told. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990 No. 36

Tryzub swimmers capture team championship at annual meet by Eugene Zyblikewycz chyk (Tryzub) 21.38; 2. A. Korduba (Plast); 3. D. Wirchansky (Tryzub); 4. KERHONKSON, N.Y. - The 34th P. Raczynsky (SUM); 5. M. Ciluch annual swimming championships of the (Sitch); 6. T. Kulyk (Soyuzivka). Ukrainian Sports Association of the 25-meter breaststroke: 1. R. Tokar– U.S.A. and Canada (known by its chyk (Tryzub) 24.68; 2. A. Midzak Ukrainian-language acronym, (Tryzub); 3. D. Wirchansky (Tryzub); 4. USCAK) were held here at the UNA P. Raczynsky (SUM); 5. M. Ciluch resort Soyuzivka on Saturday, Septem– (Sitch). ber 1. 25-meter butterfly: 1. R. Tokarchyk The 66 swimmers set a new record for (Tryzub) 20.66; 2. A. Tokarchyk (Try– the number of meet participants. The zub); 3. A. Midzak (Tryzub); 4. A. club breakdown was as follows: Ukrai– Korduba (Plast); 5. S. Nagorski (SUM); nian Youth Association (SUM), 24; 6. M. Ciluch (Sitch). Tryzub, 18; Chornomorska Sitch, 11; 100-meter freestyle relay: 1. Tryzub Plast, seven; Soyuzivka, four; Car– (D. Wirchansky, A. Tokarchyk, A. pathian Ski Club (KLK), two. Midzak, R. Tokarchyk) 1:18.73; 2. The meet consisted of 44 individual SUM;Soyuzivka. events and eight relays, which, thanks to efficient organization, all took place in Boys age 11-12 the span of two and a half hours. Meet officials were: Eugene Zybli– 25-meter freestyle: 1. M. Kalyta (Try– kewycz, director and referee; Stephania zub) 16.03. Zyblikewycz, announcer, Kornylo Stu– 50-meter freestyle: 1. M. Kalyta (Try– pak, starter; Dr. Jaroslaw Huk and zub) 36.98. Maria Gerych-Bussiere, stroke and turn 25-meter backstroke: 1. M. Kalyta judges; Taras Kalyta, place judge; Luba (Tryzub) 20.70; 2. R. Danyliw (Tryzub). Kalyta, clerk of course; Maria Bokalo, 25-meter breaststroke: 1. R. Danyliw fRomaHadzewycz Olena Halkowycz, Maria Chatyrka and (Tryzub) 21.35. Helena Zyblikewycz (center), Robert Tokarczyk (right) and Andre Senenko (left) Oleh Napora, scorers; and Dr. George 25-meter butterfly: 1. R. Danyliw accept the team trophy on behalf of Tryzub swimmers. Also seen in the photo Chatyrka, head timer. (Tryzub) 21.40. (second row, right) is meet director Eugene Zyblikewycz. The team championship was cap– tured by Tryzub for the second year in a Boys age 13-14 row. Significant progress was made by the SUM swimmers, who moved into 50-meter freestyle: 1. B. Pryjmak second position in the over-all team (SUM) 35.12; 2. A. Senenko (Tryzub); standings. 3. M. Kotlar (SUM); 4. S. Soltys The team championship was deter– (SUM); 5. P. Halkowycz (SUM); 6. D. mined based on the total number of Nagorski (SUM). points accumulated, in the individual 100-meter freestyle: 1. O. Blanaro– events five points were awarded for first vich (SUM) 1:18.33; 2. A. Senenko place, three points for second, and one (Tryzub); 3. M. Kotlar (SUM). point for third, in the relays eight points 50-meter backstroke: 1. M. Kotlar were awarded for first and four points (SUM) 48.58; 2. B. Pryjmak (SUM); 3. for second. P. Halkowycz (SUM); 4. A. Kowal The final team standings were as (SUM). follows: 50-meter breaststroke: 1. D. Nagor– 1. Tryzub, 163 points; 2. SUM, 113; 3. ski (SUM) 45.08; 2. A. Senenko (Try– Chornomorska Sitch, 75; 4. Plast, 51; 5. zub); 3. P. Halkowycz (SUM); 4. Y. Soyuzivka, 21; and 6. KLK, 7. Chatyrka (Tryzub); 5. B. Pryjmak Four new records were established. (SUM). lvanka Kulyk set a new record in the 50-meter butterfly: 1. O. Blanarovich 25-meter butterfly for girls age 10 and (SUM) 40.06. under,,swimming in 18.55 seconds and 100-meter individual medley: 1. O. breaking Andrea Huk's time of 19.83 set Blanarovich (SUM) 1:27.48; 2. D. in 1988. Nagorski (SUM). Melania Gerych-Bussier set a new 200-meter freestyle relay: 1. SUM (P. record in the 100-meter individual Halkowycz, S. Soltys, B. Pryjmak, O. medley for girls age 15 and over, Blanarovich) 2:25.29; 2. Tryzub. Oles Napora congratulates 1990 meet record setters: (from left) lvanka Kulyk, swimming in 1:18.12 and breaking (Continued on page 12) Helena Zyblikewycz and Melania Gerych-Bussiere. Roma Kushnir's time of 1:21.10 set in 1984. Helena Zyblikewycz set two new records. The first was in the 100-meter individual medley for girls age 13-14 swimming in 1:18.12 and breaking Miss Kushnir's time of 1:18.50 set in 1982. The second record was in the 50- meter butterfly for girls 13-14, swim– ming in 33.76 and breaking Miss Kushnir's time of 34.20 set in 1982. At the awards ceremony, Mr. Zybli– kewycz, USCAK swimming director, thanked Soyuzivka for hosting the meet, the Ukrainian National Associa– tion for covering the cost of the tro– phies, and all officials and timers for their time and effort. The final individual and relay event results are listed below.

Boys age 10 and under

25-meter freestyle: 1. R. Tokarchyk (Tryzub) 18.40; 2. D. Wirchansky (Tryzub); 3. A. Midzak (Tryzub); 4. v. Sulzynisky (Soyuzivka); 5. S. Nagorski (SUM); 6. P. Raczynsky (SUM).

50-meter freestyle: 1. A. Tokarchyk (Tryzub) 41.97; 2. A. Korduba (Plast); 3. S. Nagorski (SUM); 4. B. Batorfalvy (SUM). 25-meter backstroke: 1. A. Tokar– Swimmers and meet organizers gathered for a group photograph at the conclusion of the awards ceremonies. No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990 9 Roman Sydorak defends title as men's tennis champ at Soyuzivka tourney

KERHONKSON, N.Y. - Roman 35, Roman Rakoczy Jr. retained his 2, 7-6, while Miss Hrabec had elimi– zivka), 6-1, 6-0, having earlier elimi– Sydorak (Soyuzivka), a 19-year-old title by defeating Jaroslaw Tymkiw nated Laryssa Wilson (Soyuzivka), 6-4, nated Raya Kondracky (Soyuzivka), 7- student at Stanford University, success– (Tryzub), 6-2,6-2. Earlier he had beaten 3-6, 6-4. 5, 6-2. Miss Boychuk had defeated fully defended his title as men's cham– ihor Buhay (Tryzub), 6-0, 6-2. Mr. in the younger girls' division, for Daria Sydorak (Soyuzivka) in their pion during the annual Labor Day Tymkiw, meanwhile, had won over those age 12 and under, Christine semifinal match, 6-1, 6-1. tennis tournament of the Ukrainian George Walczukv (KLK), 6-1, 6-1. Mr. Chapelsky (Soyuzivka) emerged vic– Among boys age 16 and under, Mark Sports Association of the U.S.A. and Rakoczy received the Yaroslav Rubel torious over Lida Boychuk (Soyu– (Continued on page 11) Canada (USCAK). Memorial Trophy. On the way to his second title, Mr. in the seniors over age 45 division, Sydorak lost not a single set in a men's many-time champ Mr. Sawchuk (Try– division characterized by tournament zub) was dethroned by Dr. Yaroslav organizers as one of the strongest in the Sydorak (Soyuzivka), 7-5, 6-4. in the past decade. semifinals, Dr. Sydorak had defeated Mr. Sydorak defeated a former Orest Sarachman (Tryzub), 6-2, 5-7, 6- champion, Dennis Czorny (Carpathian 1, while Mr. Sawchak had eliminated Ski Club - KLK), 6-3, 6-3. Earlier he George Hrabec (KLK), 6-3, 6-0. Dr. had defeated Kornylo Czorny (KLK), Sydorak was awarded the Dr. Wolo– Andriy Kordiyak (Karpaty, Lviv) and dymyr Huk Memorial Trophy. three-time champ Eric Matkiwsky Former many-time champ Constan– (Chornomorska Sitch). tine Ben (KLK) won the senior men On his route to the final match, over age 55 title and the first Dr. Peter Dennis Czorny had eliminated ihor Charuk Memorial Trophy by defeating Ferencevych (KLK), Danny Matkiw– another champion, Alex Olynec (Try– sky (Sitch) and George Glowa (Ukrai– zub), after Mr. Olynec suffered a sprain nian Tennis Club, Chicago). and was forced to withdraw. The 35th USCAK tennis champion- in the semifinals, Mr. Ben had won ships were organized by the Carpathian over Roman Olynec (Soyuzivka), 6-2, Ski Club and conducted by a tourna– 6-І, while Alex Olynec had eliminated ment committee composed of George George Lomaga (KLK), 6-1,6-1. Sawchak (chairman), Roman Rakoczy, (head judge), George Popel and Zenon Laryssa Kondracky (Soyuzivka) retained her title as champion among Snylyk. 11 Yara Snylyk girls age 16 and under by defeating The tourney attracted 80 tennis Laryssa Hrabec (KLK), 7-5,4-6,6-2. En Roman Sydorak (second from left) is presented the men's trophy by UNA Supreme players. Notable among them was the route to the final, Miss Kondracky had President Ulana Diachuk. His opponent, Dennis Czorny, has just received his presence of two tennis players from beaten Laryssa Sydorak (Soyuzivka), 6- trophy from Supreme Advisor Roma Hadzewycz. Ukraine: Mr. Kordiyak of Lviv and Yuriy Kolb of Uzhhorod. in the women's division, Roxanna Matkiwsky proved undefeatable even against Leda Sawchak (Tryzub), winning by a score of 4-6,7-5,6-3. in the semifinals, Miss Matkiwsky had defeat– ed Natalka Kurylko, 6-2, 6-1, while Miss Sawchak had beaten Ksenia Kyzyk (Plast), 6-0, 6-1. in the older women's division, Myro– sia Bohachevsky (KLK) won over Lydia Wilson (Soyuzivka), 6-4, 6-1. in the semis, Ms. Bohachevsky had elimi– nated Zoriana Stawnychy, 7-5, 6-0, while Ms. Wilson had defeated Уега Popel (KLK), 6-0, 6-0. in the group of senior men over age

Dr. George Charuk (left) and Annette Charuk Kowblansky The Yaroslav Rubel Memorial Trophy is presented by (right) present the Dr. Peter Charuk Memorial Trophy to Con– Slava Rubel to Roman Rakoczy Jr. (right). Also in the stantine Ben (second from right), winner in the men-over-age 55 photo is Jaroslaw Tymkiw, the finalist in the men-over– division. Second from left is finalist Alex Olynec. age-35 division.

Roxanna Matkiwsky (center) accepts the women's trophy from Hadzewycz 1 Walter Kwas, while Leda Sawchak, finalist, receives hers from A special guest, Mykhailo Horyn, Mary Dushnyck presents her sportsmanship trophy to Roman Kucil. Looking on is Luba Matkiwsky (right) of the Mazepa speaks at the opening ceremonies. Andriy Kordiyak of Lviv. Foundation. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990 No. 36 Chicago Plast branch organizes its first camp for pre-schoolers by ika Stasiuk WH1TEFALL, Mich. - The Plast branch in Chicago began what is likely to become an annual tradition: a camp for pre-schoolers age 3 to 6. The 31 youngsters who participated in this first "Tabir Ptashat" in Chicago will hopefully fall in love with Plast as did their parents, who boldly brought their little ones to this first camp. Chicago Plast held its summer camps this year at Owasippe, near Whitehall, Mich., a vast Boy Scout reservation. The preschoolers shared Camp Carlen, a spacious 500-acre section, with the older Plast campers. They established their camp in the staff village, sleeping in cabins or tents in a thickly wooded area. The children, grouped according to age, participated in a program designed to engage them, as well as to provide their first taste of the traditions of Plast. A whistle signaled morning wake-up and night out in the evening. Prayers were said at the morning and evening ceremonies. The program was scheduled for six hours daily, with a three-hour break in the afternoon for activities with parents. Parents, of course, were the driving Campers and counselors at the Chicago area's Plast camp for pre-schoolers. force behind the program. All the based on traditional Ukrainian tales. they participated in a scavenger hunt instructors and the camp director were As the camp drew to a close, the They learned Ukrainian songs, played which kept them occupied all morning. children were reluctant to have it end. parents who had volunteered their games and took daily nature walks. The evening events were perhaps the services. They had prepared individual Back home, they sing their songs, recall A big event for each group was most precious and will be long remem– their games, and long for the bustle and activities and organized programs long locating a secret hiding place (kryivka), bered by the children. Then they held before camp began. comaraderie of their week at camp. that no one. (save mama or tato),could campfires at which each group perf orm– Meanwhile, their parents are jotting Thus, the children had a daily puppet know about. They worked diligently on ed its special rituals (obriady) and sang theater, with stories and characters down ideas for the next year, eager to arts and crafts projects. On the last day, the camp song. repeat their experience. Ukrainian American Heritage Foundation sponsors dance workshop LEH1GHTON, Pa. - The Ukrai Younger students learned to make advanced workshop students perform– nian American Heritage Foundation of American Heritage Foundation. Pa- pysanky or decorated eggs, in addition ed "Hutsulka.""ln the Meadows," and rents, friends and guests from the sur– the Lower Anthracite Region recently to crafts, workshop participants were "Polechka," all choreographed by Ms. sponsored its first annual Ukrainian rounding communities danced the night able to learn a few Ukrainian folk songs, Kozak. away to the sounds of the Chumaky dance workshop, July 23 through July try their hand at Ukraine's national Children from the Gold Cross camp 28, here at the Ukrainian Homestead. orchestra of Philadelphia. instrument, the bandura, and even view sang and recited poetry, while the dance This year's camp was deemed a huge Twenty-four dancers, ranging from videos of Ukraine's finest folk en– workshop also performed folk songs success by organizers and participants age 5 through 30, participated in the sembles. Despite this busy schedule of learned during the week. The perfor– activities, there was still plenty of time alike. The only complaint: the camp weeklong day camp. Helena Kozak of mance concluded with a lively "Hopak," should have been longer. Planning has Abington, Pa., served as choreographer for a game of baseball and a late choreographed by Ms. Kozak, and afternoon swim. already begun for next year's work- and artistic director for the camp. featured the Kazka Ukrainian Folk shop. For further information on Assistant instructors were: Paula Duda The highlight of the workshop was Ensemble of Pottsville, Pa., and the Ukrainian American Heritage Founda– and Michael Duda, as well as Sandra the finale performance on Saturday, advanced workshop participants. tion activities and membership, please Minarchick of the Kazka Ukrainian July 28. Beginning students performed The performance was followed by a Folk Ensemble. contact Paula Duda, (215) 262-0807, or "Zhuravel," choreographed especially dance benefiting the Ukrainian Joe Zucofski, (717) 622-8056. Each day, students received two for the workshop by Ms. Kozak. inter- hours of intensive dance instruction. mediate students presented the tradi– After dance classes, students partici– tional choreography of vasyl Avra– pated in a variety of cultural and menko, in addition to the choreography sporting activities. of Ms. Kozak. Chrystyna Prokopovych introduced Roman Prokopovych charmed the students to the art of gerdany or Ukrai– audience with his rendition of Avra– nian beadwofk. menko's solo dance "Chumak." The PITTSBURGH UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL

September 29-30, 1990 University of Pittsburgh Campus

Commemorating the Dedication of the Ukrainian Nationality Room at the University of Pittsburgh

ARTS and CRAFTS - FOOD - EXH1B1TS - viDEOS - CULTURAL SALES CH1LDRENS GAMES Saturday, September 29, 9:00 P.M. - S7.50 13ANCE - Ulces Club (Ukrainian Citizens), Carnegie, PA. Sunday, September 30, 6:00 P.M. - $8.00 CONCERT7CABARET featuring DESNA Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Toronto ibor Baczynski - Humorist Ш Orest Shusko - Tsymbalist Bellefield Annex Auditorium, Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA. Festival Proceeds to Benefit Ukrainian Nationality Room Programs For information or tickets call (412) 279-3458 A performance during the Ukrainian American Heritage Foundation's dance workshop in Lehightori, Pa. NO. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990 11

winners, with one loss each, were Soyuzivka welcomes... Roman Sydorak... Andrew Charchalis and George Petry– (Continued from page 9) kewycz. (Continued from page 5) Hlushewsky (Soyuzivka) defeated An– The sportsmanship award given drew Bula (Soyuzivka), 4-6, 6-4,6-1. in annually by Mary Dushnyck, who the semis, Mr. Hlushewsky had beaten herself holds the record for participa– Stepan Bilaniak, 6-3, 6-4, while Mr. tion in these tennis tourneys, was Bula had eliminated ian Rainey (Plast) presented this year to Lviv resident Mr. 6-0, 6-0. Kordiyak, thus becoming the first Danylo Kuncio (Soyuzivka) retained trophy from these annual champion- his title as champion among boys age 14 ships to head for Ukraine. and under by defeating Mark Wilson (Soyuzivka), 6-3, 6-4. in the semifinals, Awards ceremonies took place Mon– Mr. Kuncio had eliminated Lesyk day afternoon, September 3, Labor Sarachman (Tryzub) 6-0, 6-1, while Mr. Day, immediately after the conclusion Wilson had won over Andriy Mandziy of the men's final. 6-2, 6-2. in addition to trophies funded by the The youngest boys' division, age 12 Ukrainian National Association, cash and under, produced a winner in George stipends from the Tennis Development Kihiczak (Sitch), who defeated Stepan Fund of the Mazepa Foundation were Golec (Soyuzivka), 6-4, 6-3. in the awarded as follows: men - winners, semifinal round, Mr. Kihiczak had S800, finalists, S400, semifinalists; S100, eliminated Andriy Nynka 6-0,6-2, while women - S300 and Si50; youths - Mr. Golec had beaten Danylko Badiak, S200 and S100. The stipends were 6-2, 7-5. presented by Zenia and Luba Matkiw– in the men's consolation round, the sky. One of Mykhailo Horyn's wishes for the weekend was to play a game of volleyball. He is seen here (holding the ball) with those who joined him for a friendly game on a quiet Labor Day morning at Soyuzivka. Darka and Slavko, announced Soyu– accompaniment on keyboards. zivka's mistress of ceremonies Halyna in between numbers, Mr. Holub Kolessa, are now working on their third shared with the audience some of his album and are to be married in three experiences in Ukraine. He also offered weeks. his services as a performer at benefit The duo performed some of their concerts for Rukh and Chornobyl relief favorite jazz and pop songs. efforts. Miss Herasymenko, who also per– The Labor Day weekend at Soyu– forms with a bandurists' trio and a zivka also featured three dances. On string quartet, and writes music for Friday evening, guests enjoyed the bandura, performed a program of her music of the Oles Kuzyszyn Trio, while own compositions and folk songs, the Tempo and vodohray orchestras among other works. provided music on Saturday and Sun- day evenings. The second concert of the weekend, Among UNA'ers present for various on Sunday, September 2, featured the events at the resort that weekend (in talents of pop singer Alex Holub, who addition to those already mentioned) Tennis tournament committee members: (from left) George Pope!, Zenon Snylyk, recently returned from a tour of U– were: Supreme Secretary Walter So– George Sawchak and Roman Rakoczy. kraine. He brought to Soyuzivka some chan, Supreme Treasurer Alexander new songs from Ukraine in addition to Blahitka, Supreme Advisor Roma old favorites for which he has become Hadzewycz, Honorary Members of the known, among them songs by the late volodymyr ivasiuk. Supreme Assembly Mary Dushnyck and Anna Haras, Zenon Snylyk, editor- Paul Baticky, formerly of the Kobza in-chief of Svoboda, and John Kocur, ensemble of Kiev, provided musical assistant manager of Soyuzivka.

an anti-Communist meeting attended Public rallies... by 3,000 people. (Continued from page 1) Those who spoke called for secession bloody regime? Why should we sign a from the USSR, for the Communist union treaty with the same people who Party of the Soviet Union to be out– sent persons like Lev Lukianenko, Oles lawed, the de-politicization of the army, Shevchenko and the late vasyl Stus to militia and reform of the KGB, the labor camp, and who victimized count- dissolution of the Supreme Soviet of less other people?" Ukraine and the holding of new parlia– The Ukrainian Press Agency based in mentary free elections. London reported that rallies protesting ^ Nykopil: Rukh organized a general against the union treaty were held also rally in support of the Declaration of UN A'ers and the Horyns at the opening ceremonies of the Labor Day weekend State Sovereignty of Ukraine. The rally sports events. in Lviv, Symferopil, Mariupil and Nykopil. Following is information on denounced attempts at drawing up a those meetings as supplied by the UPA. new union treaty, and called for the 10-ий Курінь УПС „Чорноморці" recall of those deputies from Nykopil ^ Lviv: Approximately 100,000 who were not members of the opposi– влаштовує people attended a rally organized by the в суботу, 22-го вересня 1990 року tion National Council in the Parlia– Ukrainian Republican Party (URP) to ment. на кортах оселі УНСоюзу СОЮЗІВКИ protest the signing of any new union treaty. Deputies and members of politi– ТЕНІСОВИЙ ТУРНІР cal parties gave speeches denouncing Democratic leaders... the proposed treaty. (Continued from page 1) У ПОДВІЙНІЙ ГРІ ДЛЯ ПЛАСТУНІВ in the event of any such signing the Russia's democratic forces who are СЕНЮРІВ І ЧЛЕНІВ ПЛАСТПРИЯТУ resolutions called for mass civil unrest working for the dissolution of the (ЗО років і старших) and the dissolution of the Ukrainian Soviet empire have finally taken the за ПЕРЕХІДНУ ЧАШУ Supreme Soviet. first crucial steps in forging an alliance св. п. пл. сен. ЯРОСЛАВА ЛУЧКАНЯ Ч.М. Mothers of conscripts serving in the and offering a new vision of Russo– armed forces demanded the immediate Ukrainian relations in the post-imperial adoption of a new law with the right for world.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Зголошення до змагань враз із вписовим по $20.00 від conscripts to serve in Ukraine. The rally дружини приймає провідник змагань: пл. сен. ОЛЕКСАНДЕР ПОПОВИЧ Ч.М. ended with a call for the removal of the Ukrainians and... Lenin statue in Lviv. 251 Kingsland Terrace, South Orange, N. J. 07079 (Continued from page 6) (201)763-9391 - (212)858-2498 ^ Symferopil: Members of the Cri– we meet our objectives. Otherwise, with– mean branch of Rukh and the Ukrai– out such a campaign by Ukrainians in Зголошення приймаємо до 19-го вересня 1990 p. nian Republican Party organized the United States, we will just fade away Чеки виставляти на : ALEX POPOviCH picketers to protest the signing of any and the Russians will take over the new union treaty. Ukrainian nation. Do you want this to ' Початок змагань - 10:00-та год. ранку 9 Mariupil: The Mariupil branches happen? ' Приміщення проситься замовляти через Управу Союзівки of Rukh, the Ukrainian Republican Justin Hornack Party and the Democratic Union held Gaithersburg, Md. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990 No. 36

Tryzub swimmers... Girls age 11-12 (Continued from page 8) 25-meter freestyle: 1. L. Stupak Boys age 15 and over (SUM) 16.86; 2. A. Huk (Sitch); 3. K. Chatyrka (Tryzub); 4. T. Kuncio 50-meter freestyle: 1. R. Hirniak (KLK); 5. У. Gramiak (SUM); 6. U. (Tryzub) 27.45; 2. A. Blanarovich Berenda (SUM). (SUM); 3. M. Hlushewsky (Sitch). 50-meter freestyle: 1. L. Stupak (SUM) 37.53; 2. K. Chatyrka (Tryzub); 100-meter freestyle: 1. A. Blanaro– 3. B. Wirchansky (Tryzub); 4. T. Bakun vich(SUM) 1:13.77. (SUM). 50-meter backstroke: 1. M. Hlushew– 25-meter backstroke: 1. v. Gramiak sky (Sitch) 46.93. (SUM) 23.20; 2. B. Wirchansky (Try– 50-meter breaststroke: 1. A. Huk zub); 3. L. Stupak (SUM); 4. K. (Sitch) 35.60; 2. R. Hirniak (Tryzub); 3. Chatyrka (Tryzub); 5. T. Bakun (SUM); 1. Billon (Sitch). 6. H. Hirak (Sitch). 50-meter butterfly: 1. R. Hirniak 25-meter breaststroke: 1. T. Kuncio (Tryzub) 30.81; 2. A. Huk (Sitch); 3. 1. (KLK) 21.44; 2. A. Huk (Sitch); 3. U. Billon (Sitch). Berenda (SUM); 4. K. Raczynsky 100-meter individual medley: 1. A. (SUM); 5. H. Hirak (Sitch). Huk (Sitch) 1:14.16; 2. A. Blanarovich 25-meter butterfly: 1. A. Huk (Sitch) (SUM); 3. 1. Billon (Sitch). 20.57; 2. B. Wirchansky (Tryzub); 3. T. 200-meter medley relay: 1. Sitch; SUM Kuncio (KLK); 4. H. Hirak (Sitch). (A. Huk, 1. Billon, M. Hlushewsky, A. 100-meter freestyle relay: 1. SUM (v. Blanarovich) 2:40.62. Gramiak, L. Stupak, U. Berenda, T. Bakun) 1:23.56; 2. Tryzub. Girls age 10 and under Girls age 13-14 25-meter freestyle: 1. C. Kotlar (SUM) 20.02; 2. L. Milanytch (Plast); 3. 50-meter freestyle: 1. H. Zyblikewycz J. Kulyk (Soyuzivka); 4. S. Tokarchyk (Tryzub) 31.74; 2. M. Milanytch (Plast); (Tryzub); 5. N. Senenko (Tryzub); 6. L. 3. D. Chapelsky (Plast); 4. L. Halaway Boychuk (Sitch). (Tryzub); 5. T. Batorfalvy (SUM); 6. A. 50-meter freestyle: 1.1. Kulyk (Soyu– Ros (SUM). zivka) 42.79; 2. T. Korduba (Plast). 100-meter freestyle: 1. L. Halaway 25-meter backstroke: 1. L. Milanytch (Tryzub) 1:36.73; 2. M. Kotys (SUM). (Plast) 24.94; 2. T. Korduba (Plast); 3. 50-meter backstroke: 1. A. Kalyta N. Senenko (Tryzub); 4. J. Kulyk (Tryzub) 44.47; 2. L. Halaway (Tryzub); (Soyuzivka); 5. S. Tokarchyk (Tryzub); 3. T. Batorfalvy (SUM); 4. A. Ros 6. A. Milanytch (Plast). (SUM); 5. M. Milanytch (Plast); 6. M. 25-meter breaststroke: 1.1. Kulyk Kotys (SUM). і Hadzewycz (Soyuzivka) 23.44; 2. T. Korduba 50-meter breaststroke: 1. A. Kalyta These happy faces belong to some of the youngest swimmers who were visitors at (Blast); 3. N. Senenko (Tryzub); 4. C. (Tryzub) 43.36; 2. A. Ros (SUM); 3. C. the annual swimming championships at Soyuzivka. Kotlar (SUM); 5. T. Raczynsky (SUM). Fedorijczuk (SUM). 25-meter butterfly: 1.1. Kulyk (Soyu– 50-meter butterfly: 1. H. Zybli– A. Kalyta, H. Zyblikewycz) 2:33.61; 2. vera Gramiak, Petro Halkowycz, Cathy zivka) 18.55 (new record); 2. C. Kotlar kewycz (Tryzub) 33.76 (new record); 2. SUM. Kotlar, Mark Kotlar, Milena Kotys, (SUM); 3. J. Kulyk (Soyuzivka); 4. S. M. Milanytch (Plast). Alexander Kowal, Daniel Nagorski, Tokarchyk (Tryzub); 5. L. Boychuk 100-meter individual medley: 1. H. Girls age 15 and over Stephan Nagorski, Bohdan Pryjmak, (Sitch). Zyblikewycz (Tryzub) 1:18.12 (new Kathy Raczynsky, Michael Raczynsky, 100-meter freestyle relay: 1. Soyu– record). 50-meter freestyle: 1. M. Gerych– Paul Raczynsky, Tamara Raczynsky, zivka;Plast (J. Kulyk, L. Milanytch, T. 200-meter freestyle relay: 1. Try– Bussiere (Plast) 31.12; 2. M. Kushnir Adriana Ros, Stephan Soltys, Larysa Korduba, 1. Kulyk) 1:29.33. zub;Plast (L. Halaway, M. Milanytch, (Sitch); 3. L. Wynarchuk (SUM). Stupak and Lesia Wynarchuk. 100-meter freestyle: 1. M. Gerych– Bussiere (Plast) 1:07.85; 2. M. Kushnir 9 Tryzub - Yuri Chatyrka, Khry– Mkk and Daria Demyan (Sitch); 3. A. Kushnir (Sitch); 4. L. proudly announce the birth of their son styna Chatyrka, Nadijka Danyliw, Wynarchuk (SUM). Roman Danyliw, Larysa Halaway, Michael Roman 50-meter backstroke: 1. M. Kushnir Roman Hirniak, Andrea Kalyta, Mark (Sitch) 42.86; 2. N. Danyliw (Tryzub). Kalyta, Andrew Midzak, Andre Se– horn August 10th, 1990, weight: 6 lbs. 15 ounces 50-meter breaststroke: 1. A. Kushnir nenko, Natalka Senenko, Taras Se– Proud grandparents: (Sitch) 44.05; 2. T. Bokalo (Sitch); 3. L. nenko, Anthony Tokarchyk, Robert Roman and Claudia Siklar of Toronto, Canada and Wynarchuk (SUM). Tokarchyk, Sonya Tokarchyk, Beth Michael and Frances Demyan of Cincinnati, Ohio 50-meter butterfly: 1. T. Bokalo Ann Wirchansky, David Wirchansky (Sitch) 41.63; 2. N. Danyliw (Tryzub). and Helena Zyblikewycz. 100-meter individual medley: 1. M. ^ Chornomorska Sitch - Orest Gerych-Bussiere (Plast) 1:18.12 (new Bauer, lvan Billon, Taissa Bokalo, Канадська Canadian Fondation record); 2. T. Bokalo (Sitch); 3. N. Larissa Boychuk, Michael Ciluch, Фундація Foundation canadienne Danvliw fTrvzub). Українських Halyna Hirak, Mark Hlushewsky, for Ukrainian dee etudes 200-meter medley relay: 1. Sitch (T. 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toba churches should have been listed. Day theme song and the official theme Ukrainian Canadian... This reviewer has the impression that Alberta arts.. song of the Great Canadian Awards. (Continued from page 6) the editing of the book was rushed — (Continued from page 4) This August Mr. Zwozdesky will be Ukraine are described - the region both because the book is not all-encom– have become a staple of hundreds of conducting the Kiev State Chamber from which the pioneers to Manitoba passing, and because a few errors Ukrainian dancing school classes, some Orchestra during the Ukraine concert emigrated, it is fascinating to see how appear. With three authors, surely one as far away as Australia. tour of the Shumka Dancers. each style is similar, and yet how it of them should have noticed that noted Mr. Zwozdesky has been instrumen– The ACUA awards recipients will be differs. iconographer Sviatoslav Hordynsky tal in the development and nurturing of honored with a multimedia celebra– "Traditional Church Architecture in does not look like the portrait published multicultural heritage policy in Alberta, tion of their work as a part of the gala Manitoba" lists individual churches, in the book - because it is one of having served in various directorial evening program. The black-tie event and examines their style, iconography, someone else. And the spelling of his capacities with the Alberta Cultural also includes a silent art auction and big builders, even costs. The next chapter name varies on the same pages. There Heritage Foundation, and currently band entertainment, it is intended to be shows how the churches were adapted are a few typographical errors which acting as special services contractor to the first edition of an annual tradition of to Manitoba materials and conditions, should have been caught by the pub– the minister of culture. His musical honoring outstanding artists and which explains why they are so familiar, lisher. A separate glossary of religious, talents include film soundtracks, chil– raising funds for continued coordina– and yet somehow different. "Contem– architectural and artistic terms would dren's recordings and the writing of tion and development of the Ukrainian porary Manitoba Churches" covers have been beneficial. such standards as the official Canada arts community in Alberta. mostly urban structures. These few criticisms should not A separate chapter provides biogra– diminish the accomplishments of this phies on church architects and builders, work. Published by the University of The Ukrainian Weekly: 57 years of service especially the early ones about whom so Manitoba Press, the book will be little is known. (Father Philip Ruh, the distributed nationally and interna– Belgian priest who built the large prairie tionally. As Ukrainians in Canada end THE cathedrals, is a particularly interesting their first century on this continent, UKRAINIAN MUSIC INSTITUTE individual.) Contemporary architects "Monuments to Faith" is a welcome NEW YORK BRANCH (such as Radoslav Zuk, victor Deneka), addition to the many books sure to PRESENTS A and iconographers (such as Sviatoslav mark this centenary. 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radiation, no poisoning. The people were so can we form a strong state structure. Rivne today... indignant. Yet, these conservative Communists (Continued from page 3) achieved victory in these regions. What is the ethnic make-up of your city? dubbed "vilnyi Universytet Prosvita"(FreeUniver- We have a very interesting situation in our region sity of Enlightenment), ironically, it is located on today; the city council is out of the Communist Although no exact statistics are available, 1 think Communist Street, but this too will change as my Party's hands; but the oblast council, which we have about 70 percent Ukrainians and 30 commission on the Ukrainian language continues commands more power, is still in the hands of the percent Russians, Jews and other minorities. І don't its work. Communist Party. guarantee this as accurate figures, but 1 do know Every Tuesday, hot topics would be discussed, that our school system does not correspond to these including questions about the Ukrainian language, How does Rukh see all of this? statistics. For example, 50 percent of our kinder– Ukrainian history, the "blank spots" of our past, gartens are Russian-language schools and 50 including interpretations of the Ukrainian National The Rukh oblast center has not lost any hope; percent are Ukrainian-language kindergartens, in Revolution of 1917-1920 and Such historic figures currently a campaign to recall some of the the center of the city it is almost impossible to find a as Petliura, vynnychenko, Hrushevsky. Communist deputies is in full swing. However, the Ukrainian– language school. in part, some of our information was from the situation is such that there is no law that deals with The Taras Shevchenko Ukrainian Language people who founded the university, among them recalling deputies. The Supreme Soviet of Ukraine Society took a survey in the city center's Russian- Prof. Stepanyshyn, a prominent, elderly philolo– has not yet adopted such a law. language school only to find that between 80 and 85 gist, who most likely collected such information Under the influence of Rukh, even these parlia– percent of the students there were Ukrainian. These throughout his lifetime. He was repressed during mentarians are forced to change their rhetoric, to statistics are scandalous. the Brezhnev years, dismissed from the Pedagogical talk about economic sovereignty. They, too, wish to Our city council language commission has begun institute and stripped of his academic titles. For shake the colonial status saddled on Ukraine; they, mending such situations. As of this school year, we many years he remained jobless, with the constant too, want the nuclear power plants to be closed have returned Ukrainian-language status to some threat of prison hanging over him. However, this down. The Communist Party members want to schools, offering classes in Ukrainian and later fate escaped him. He became one of the founders of catch up; they are lagging behind, trying to developing this into a Ukrainian program for all the Prosvita University. restructure themselves. But will they catch up, will students. The discussions at Prosvita were truly amazing. they cross over to a new way of thinking? For many it was the first time they could exchange How has Chornobyl affected the people of thoughts; they could discuss political events as they What was your platform during the election Rivne? unfolded, it truly made one's head spin. And with campaign? each day, the people began to feel freer, began to The people of my city are not far from three criticize the Communist ideology more openly, it was difficult for a democratic candidate to nuclear power plants - Chornobyl, Rivne and called things by their proper names. At the most campaign in Rivne. Firstly, we had no press to use Khmelnytskyi. We live in an area with many hot controversial moments, participants in the hall as a mouthpiece, and the Communist Party spots. The problems of Chornobyl are our im– would number over 1,000 participants. This was candidates used the press to spread rumors about mediate problems. Six areas in our oblast, in the wonderful, this was a great success. Rukh, and all kinds of nonsense against the north, are considered fatally irradiated. And now it As the Ukrainian Language Society became Democratic Bloc. For example, they would spread is of the utmost importance to evacuate children more political, it gave rise to the regional Rukh, the such rumors among the people, saying that if the from that area, and later, all of these regions' Popular Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova. Rukh candidates were elected, they would hang all residents, it would be necessary to evacuate Although Rukh in our area existed last summer, it the Communists. They would pose such questions everyone immediately, but we don't have the funds was a different time. The residents of Rivne had as "Do you know how the Rukh candidates will for this and Kiev has not helped us in this matter. provide housing for all in Rivne? They will send all held a very large demonstration last summer, they it is important to note that one of the first the 'katsapy' home, they will send all the Jews carried the Ukrainian national flag with tridents — questions our city council resolved was to set up an away." To some extent, such talk scared the voters. this was unbelievable. However, 1 think some of the independent medical laboratory, a center for people were not yet psychologically prepared for all My elector al district was, for the most part, radiation control not only for produce, but also of this; it was forbidden fruit then., Last year, it was І Russian-speaking, made up of Russians and complete with instruments to measure radiation in wonderful, yet a bit scary; some thought that prison Russian^speaking Ukrainians. Many of the Rus– the land, the water, the air, the vegetation. might be awaiting them. sians had come to Rivne as part of a Russification However, after the founding congress of Rukh in campaign in Ukraine. І had to take under conside– You were in the U.S. when the Supreme Soviet of Kiev last September, Rukh gained support in ration who my voters were and 1 decided to build the Ukrainian SSR passed the declaration of Rivne. Our institute founded its own branch my platform in such a way that it would not seem Ukraine's state sovereignty by a vote of 355 for and numbering over 70 members; later this branch too radical. four against. What are your thoughts on this? produced 12 people's deputies on all levels of І underscored the importance of democratic government, among them Pylypchuk, who is a reforms, economically independent Ukraine, as This declaration was a great surprise for me. it deputy to the Supreme Soviet of Ukraine, and who well as the autonomy of the city, stating that the city was indeed an indisputable surprise for there was an currently heads the economic commission in Kiev. should decide what the city needs and that power over-all feeling of hopelessness from this Supreme should not be delegated to Moscow or Kiev. І Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR. We thought we could Can you describe the City Council of Rivne? uphold the interests not only of Ukrainians in my not expect much from it; we viewed it as an city, but of all inhabitants of Rivne. immovable cliff. Our City Council comprises 176 deputies, 96 of And, in fact, if 1 talk about the independence of My first feelings were of euphoria, of pride, of whom are from the Democratic Bloc. We find Ukraine, and this is what 1 support — full and infinite bliss, but rather quickly these feelings gave ourselves in a strange situation in our oblast, which complete independence and freedom for Ukraine way to feelings of wariness and distrust of the fact is still under party control. This is due to a variety — not only do Ukrainians win with this, but so do that, although this declaration sounds fantastic, it is of reasons: our pre-election strategy was to all citizens of Ukraine. A democratic state can still, after all, only a declaration, and 1 have doubts concentrate on electing Democratic Bloc deputies only be built if it promises freedom for all its people. about how difficult or how easy it will be to realize to the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR and these points, especially the more radical ones, such thus, we didn't put all our efforts into the oblast and What about your stand on the Ukrainian as the establishment of our own currency and the city elections. language? formation of our own army. І feel that this declaration has more of a We let the opportunity pass us by. in Rukh's cultural program, we want to return psychological meaning, a moral meaning, that will We missed the moment, and for this reason, our dignity to the Ukrainian language; and for this it is raise our people's consciousness in forming our victory in the city council strikes me as a bit important to have a law on the status of the own nationhood, so that Ukrainians can exist and surprising. We began to understand only after our Ukrainian language, and give it state status. can speak about themselves in the context of an first two elections how important it was to Rukh has never forced anyone to speak Ukrai– independent nation, a free nation, dependent on no intensively campaign and agitate to win the city nian. Every resident of Ukraine should know one. council seats. Ukrainian, but 1 also want to underscore the And let's say, that if for a Galician this is crystal The second reason we lost out on the oblast necessity of the free development of every national clear, a volhynian is far from understanding such elections was that, for the most part, the villages in minority in Ukraine today, among them the an idea. Уоіуп have not yet awakened from their sleep. І can Russians, the Jews and the Poles who are inhabi– What 1 find interesting about this declaration is relate one episode that should have affected the tants of Rivne. the fact that the communists voted for it and, after voting. The Communists in power admitted that six І voiced these thoughts during my campaign not all, they still represent some segment of the regions in our oblast were fatally poisoned by only as a political tactic, but also because 1 am population, and if the Communists voted for it, radiation only recently; for four years the powers convinced that freedom can only be achieved if then one must admit that they, too, are beginning to lied to the people saying that there was no such there is a harmony of interests, and only in this way agree that Ukraine can be free and independent.

said that sometimes political affiliation the show. Mulroney and the 10 provincial pre– A look... doesn't prevent a fellow Ukrainian from miers. (Continued from page 4) helping another. Legislative secretary to Mike Sawka, a 13-year veteran of the Seven Oaks School Division, recently When asked whether he should have ed in the 1988 election and is running Premier Gary Filmon in his last govern– instead offered the name of a Ukrai– again for re-election. ment, Mr. Praznik added that he is presented a motion before his board to have a school in the area named after nian, Mr. Sawka said that Mr. Harper Progressive Conservative Member of receiving support from a former NDP belongs in the history books and politi– the Manitoba Legislative Assembly Cabinet minister, Sam Uskiw. NDP MLA Elijah Harper. Mr. Harper, the only Cree indian to sit in the cal or ethnic affiliation had nothing to Darren Praznik, representing the rural do with his decision. riding of Lac du Bonnet, echoed Ms. But as Ukrainian Manitoban candi– provincial House, recently grabbed Wasylycia-Leis's comments about re– dates debate the manner in which their international headlines for opposing the "if Taras Shevchenko had done this ceiving "tremendous support" from the community should back them, another Meech Lake constitutional accord in Winnipeg, 1 would have put his name Ukrainian Manitoban community. He school trustee has come around to steal drawn up by Prime Minister Brian forward," he added. No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1990

miners have come a long way from the come of this meeting will be an appeal Turmoil... predominantly economic demands of Newsbriefs... from the oblast's deputies to the Su– (Continued from page 2) the summer of 1989 (which were also (Continued from page 2) preme Soviet of the Russian SFSR, then was it not important to separate initiated outside Ukraine) and are now dressed a propaganda campaign against headed by maverick Boris Yeltsin, for from the coal industry of the Soviet seeking political changes in order to their local governments, where a large the Russian Parliament to recognize Union? And surely, he said, it was improve their situation. percentage of seats are held by demo– Crimea as an autonomous republic necessary to calculate just how much Not only have miners' leaders, such as crats, initiated by the Communist within the RSFSR. coal Ukraine requires for its own needs, Yuriy Boldyrev, the secretary of the Party-controlled press and media. The Rukh spokesman said this move– and how much could be sold abroad. He meeting of strikers which issued the Mayor Bohdan Kotyk of Lviv, in ment began last year and found support cited Mr. Surgay's comments that while resolution cited above, long demanded western Ukraine, where democrats hold within the Russian majority of the Ukraine has a base and the cadres for that power must be transferred from the an overwhelming majority, rejected population as a reaction to a new law the industry, in addition to the neces– party to the local councils but similar rumors and propaganda about "dan– making Ukrainian the state language of sary reserves of coal, coal extraction comments are emanating from Donbas gerous extremism" in his city spread by the republic. requires greater investment; where is workers in other industries, particularly conservative Communist organs in The Crimean Tatar movement has this money to come from? Mr. Oni– those in the metallurgical industry. other parts. reacted cautiously to the news, he said, shchenko supported the formation of Aside from the question of the in– 9 SYMFEROP1L, Ukraine - The since their first priority involves the an expert commission to examine these dustrial future of the region, there is Crimean Oblast party committee as well return of between 300,000 and 500,000 questions. that of the political stance of the as several local organizations have Crimean Tatars who were departed en Other representatives pointed out protesters, it is clear what they desire threatened to call a meeting of all masse by Stalin in 1944, with a view that not only did the Ukrainian coal from the negative standpoint, but what deputies to the Ukrainian Parliament toward renewing the Autonomous industry require a greater construction do they want in place of the party and and local Soviets from the region to Crimean Tatar Republic that existed base, but that mining could not be existing apparatus? The miners make discuss secession from the Ukrainian prior to 1944. continued after the pattern of the past, scant reference to the Ukrainian Su– republic, according to a Rukh spokes- when it had caused substantial ecologi– preme Soviet or even to the Rukh. The man. — Compiled by Chrystyna Lapychak cal damage to the republic. Not only emphasis is rather on workers' control News of the threat emerged during an and lrena Chalupa in Kiev. did the industry need to be reorganized, or "democratic" movements, but will August 26 meeting in Symferopil of but it had to be conducted in such a way such movements accept control from representatives of the Crimean Tatar GET THE FAX! Kiev once the Ukrainian coal industry that coal mining adhered to environ– movement, the Ukrainian Republican FROM YOUR AUTHORrZED mental laws. One could not simply dig has been cut off from Moscow? Party and Rukh, according to valeriy seams through valuable agricultural Melnyk, a local Rukh activist. land. 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sponsored. Rena Hanchuk, president of Ukrainian Canadian... the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian (Continued from page 4) Arts, and Lena Sloboda, treasurer of PREVIEW OF EVENTS Topolnyski, president of the UCC the UCC-APC, presented awards to September 13 noon - 8 p.m. Food, refreshments and Calgary Branch. Erin Hawryluk, Andriko Lozoway and music will be available. For more infor– Also on the program was the presen– Adriane Borys. NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific mation, call the Rev. Stephen Adamiak, tation of the UCC-APC Achievement Society invites the community to a (407) 880-1680. The multicultural concert program Award to Dr. Horst Schmid, commis– lecture presented by Dr. Marek Ciesiel– showcased an array of fine entertainers. czyk, an expert on Eastern Europe and September 22 sioner general for trade and tourism. Among those featured were ver– author of a book on the KGB. Dr. His continued support and contribu– khovynaandCYMK Ukrainian Choirs, Ciesielczyk will speak on Ukrainian YONKERS, N.Y.: The Ukrainian Na– tions to the development of Ukrainian Zirka Ukrainian Dancers, Greek Dio– Polish relations. (The precise topic of the tional Women's League of America cultural life and multiculturalism earn– nysos Dancers, German Ladies Choir presentation will be announced by the Branch 30 will be starting its pre-school ed him this honor, in a moving speech Wildrose, Meyonohk Chinese Bilin– lecturer.) The evening begins at 7 p.m. at (Svitlychka) for children age 3 - 4 at St. he praised the accomplishments of the gual Choir and selections of traditional 63 Fourth Ave., between Ninth and 10th Michael's Church on Shonnard Place at streets. To obtain more information call North Broadway. Classes will meet on Ukrainian community and the dedica– Ukrainian and East indian instrumen– tion of individuals that have served the (212) 254-5130. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. For additional tal music performed by Wade Wasylciw information or to register call Nadia people of Alberta in a multicultural and vinod Bhardwaj. role. September 15 Cwiach, (914) 949-7010. in order to foster greater understand– The concert closed with the singing of DALLAS, Tex.: The Ukrainian Dancers September 28-30 ing of the benefits of multiculturalism in the Ukrainian national anthem, during of Dallas will perform at "Montage," a Canada, a coloring contest for students which the audience waved Ukrainian festival sponsored by the 500 inc. and TORONTO: The Ukrainian Canadian in all elementary bilingual and immer– flags in support of the goals of national featuring eclectic and international Research and Documentation Center is sion program schools in Alberta was sovereignty for Ukraine. performing arts groups. The perfor– organizing a conference "Famine in mance begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is Ukraine 1932-1933: New Develop– S4.50 for adults and free for children ments" at the University of Toronto. The PACKAGES то UKRAINE under age 12. Contact Erica Nakone– weekend will be highlighted by a dinner chnyj, (214) 324-1971, for more informa– We carry a complete line of popular items for Ukraine during which vyacheslav Chornovil, tion. chairman of the Lviv Oblast Council ELECTRONICS KEYBOARDS TABLECLOTHS and deputy to the Supreme Soviet VCR'S DRY GOODS MISC. WH1PPANY, N.J.: Svitlychka, spon– of the Ukrainian SSR, will speak. The RADIOS SCARVES AUTOMOBILES sored by Branch 61 of the Ukrainian meeting with Mr. Chornovil will start at CAMCORDERS THREAD FOOD PACKAGES National Women's League of America, 6:30 p.m., September 29, at the Metro will begin the new school year for Toronto Convention Center, and will be TVS SWEATERS MEDICINE 1 children age 2^-4 in the basement of St. followed by dinner at 7:30. Tickets are John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic 575 (S35 of which is tax-deductible) and Church, Jefferson Road, 9:30-11:30 a.m. may be purchased from Arka. Contact Ш Shipped directly to Ukraine or to your home For more details, call Oksana Stanko, the center, (416) 923-3318, for more m All duties are prepaid receiver pays no fees!!!!!!! (201) 766-9644. specific information. Ш Services are all guaranteed NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Music ONGOING Call for more details or orders institute presents a graduate recital by Oksana Charuk, soprano, with piano SASKATOON, Sask.: The Ukrainian UKRAINIAN GIFT SHOP accompaniment by John Kolody. Ms. Museum of Canada will present an Charuk will perform selections by De– exhibition of paintings titled "Ukrainian 11758 Mitchell Ш Hamtramck, Ml 48212 Ш (313)892-6563 bussy, Filts, Handel, Kosenko, Liud– Pioneer Women" by the late Canadian kevych, Puccini, Strauss, Wolf and artist William Kurelek, September 2 - Zadora. The performance begins at 7 October 7. The exhibit consists of 12 p.m. at the Ukrainian National Home, paintings which were commissioned in The Ukrainian National Association 140 Second Ave. Donation: 55. To 1967 by the Ukrainian Women's Asso– obtain more information call Ms. Cha– ciation to commemorate Canada's Cen– ruk, (212) 529-2987 at work, or (201) 833- tennial and the association's 40th anni– has the honor of sponsoring 1058 at home. versary; the show is currently traveling across Canada in celebration of the 100th the U.S,^appearances of September 16 anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada. The museum is located at 910 APOPKA, Fla.: St. Mary's Ukrainian Spadina Crescent E. For more informa– Catholic Church will hold a picnic on the tion, contact Rose Marie Fedorak, MYKHAILO HORYN parish grounds, 245 Lake McCoy Drive, curator, (306) 244-3800. iifi9i Chairman, Secretariat of Rukh, the Popular Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova

vice-Chairman, National Council, the popular opposition in Ukraine's Parliament

Public meetings have been scheduled as follows:

^ WASH1N6T0N: Thursday, September 13, 7:30 p.m Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family 4250 Harewood Road NE Contact UNA Washington Office, (202) 347-8629

- PH1LADELPH1A: Sunday, September 16, noon immaculate Conception Cathedral Auditorium 817 Franklin Street Contact: Ulana Mazurkevich, (215) 782-1019