July 2017 Dear Friends: We at Ukrainian Credit Union Limited cannot think of a more fitting and exciting way to ring in Canada’s 150th anni- versary in our Nation’s Capital than through our lead spon- sorship of the Capital Ukrainian Festival! On behalf of our 25,000 members across Ontario, congratulations to the festival’s inspired or- ganizing committee and all of its hard working volunteers for assembling another wonderful showcase of Ukrainian culture, music, arts, and cuisine that have now been invigorating Cana- da’s multicultural fabric for over 125 years! Ukrainian Credit Union Limited provides a full range of financial services to Ukrainian Canadi- ans and those who share our co-operative values. We do so via on-line and mobile channels, and through sixteen service locations including our Bank and Somerset location here in Ottawa. However, one of the most important things we do is build community and we are very proud to be part of yours! We invite one and all to enjoy the great singers, dancers, artists, and food on hand this weekend. Also, please be sure to visit the Ukrainian Credit Union Limited booth and take advantage of the convenience of our ATM. Have a great Festival Chief Executive Officer Ukrainian Credit Union Limited 271 Bank Street Ottawa ON K2P 1X5’ tel: 613 288-0206 (co-located with Alterna Credit Union) www.ukrainiancu.com Welcome! Вітаємо! Bienvenue! Get ready to celebrate Canada 150 at the Capital Ukrainian Fes- tival! The 3-day event will entertain visitors of all ages and in- terests -- from enjoying a wide selection of Ukrainian cuisine to being entertained by spectacular performances. And it doesn’t end there. Choirs will be performing Ukrainian and sacred mu- sic in the Church. The ever-popular workshops and demonstra- tions on embroidery, weaving and egg painting (pysanky), ritu- al breads, and icon painting will again be returning by popular photo credit: Nina Matinjanin Photography demand. And let’s not forget about the children who will have the opportunity to learn about the Ukrainian culture by creating their own souvenir at our Children’s Activity Centre. Still not enough? How about enjoying our after-hours party, “Korchma”. The Capital Ukrainian Festival is especially excited to be part of the many events celebrating Cana- da’s 150th anniversary. There couldn’t be a better time to reflect on the contributions, history and culture of Ukrainian Canadians as well as ponder on what the future could hold. Ukrainian cultural expression has, however, been allowed to flourish and grow for the past century in an environment that welcomes and celebrates differences. We believe that the Capital Ukrainian Festival, in the spirit of promoting this “belonging”, is the perfect venue to foster greater community, dialogue and legacy-building among all Canadians. For this reason, we have again invited other communities to participate in the Festival. Given the success of their inclusion in last year’s Festival, we are proud that they have chosen our Festival to showcase their culture. This is only our 3rd year in existence. Yet the spectacular response from visitors indicates that there is a hunger to know more about Ukrainian Canadians as well as other ethnic communities. As you can imagine, putting on such an extensive Festival requires an army of volunteers. Without these selfless individuals, who give hundreds of hours of free labour, this event could not have taken place. I am grateful to my “festival family” for their conviction, skills, knowledge, patience, perseverance and kindness. You are inspiration to all Canadians. Thank you, Дякую, Merci to all who continue to make the Capital Ukrainian Festival a resounding success. Jane Kolbe President, Capital Ukrainian Festival КОНҐРЕС УКРАЇНЦІВ КАНАДИ UKRAINIAN CANADIAN CONGRES CONGRÈS DES UKRAINIEN-CANADIES July 2017 Dear Friends! Greetings to the Capital Ukrainian Festival On behalf of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, which represents the interests and brings together under one umbrella Canada’s 1.3 million strong Ukrainian Canadian community, I would like to congratulate and thank the organizers of the Annual Capital Ukrainian Festival. This year, as we honour the 150th anniversary of Confederation, we celebrate the wonderful diversity of our great country. It is only fitting that the Ukrainian community in Ottawa, our Nation’s Capital, host this important showcase of Ukrainian culture, traditions, music, arts and food. As we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, our Ukrainian Canadian community can be very proud of the contributions we have made to the essential fabric of Canadian life. As every year, the Capital Ukrainian Festival features a truly impressive collection of performers, artists, artisans and vendors from across Canada and from Ukraine. Please enjoy the singers, dancers, artists, cuisine and be sure to enjoy the world famous Ukrainian Canadian hospitality! Yours very truly, UKRAINIAN CANADIAN CONGRESS Paul M. Grod National President Minister Ministre of Canadian Heritage du Patrimoine canadien Welcome to the 2017 Capital Ukrainian Festival. Bienvenue au Festival ukrainien de la capitale de 2017. This year marks Canada 150, and it is the perfect time for Canadians to come together, show- Cette année, alors que nous célébrons Canada case our achievements and celebrate the diver- 150, nous avons l’occasion parfaite de nous ras- sity of our communities. sembler, de mettre nos réalisations en valeur et de célébrer la diversité de nos communautés. When immigrants arrived to Canada from Ukraine, they brought their unique cultural tra- Lorsque les immigrants ukrainiens sont arrivés ditions with them. Over four days, the festival au Canada, ils ont apporté leurs traditions cul- will bring those rich traditions to life through turelles uniques avec eux. Pendant quatre dance, music, visual art, cuisine and more. It jours, le festival donnera vie à ces riches tradi- demonstrates our diversity while introducing tions grâce, entre autres, à la danse, à la mu- Ottawa residents and visitors to Ukrainian cul- sique, aux arts visuels et à la gastronomie. Voilà ture. une belle illustration de notre diversité qui met la culture ukrainienne à la portée des résidents As Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister et des visiteurs de la région d’Ottawa. responsible for Multiculturalism, I congratulate the organizers, performers and volunteers on A titre de ministre du Patrimoine canadien et making this year’s Capital Ukrainian Festival a de ministre responsable du multiculturalisme, success. je félicite les organisateurs, les artistes, les arti- sans et les bénévoles qui assurent la réussite du Enjoy the celebrations! Festival ukrainien de la capitale de cette année. Bon festival! The Honourable Mélanie Joly L’honorable Mélanie Joly Yasir Naqvi MPP / DÉPUTÉ Ottawa Centre Dear friends, I am so proud to have this opportunity to send greetings to all of you attending the Capital Ukrainian Festival. Ukrainian culture is so rich and diverse and we are a stronger city and community for having learned from our Ukrainian neighbours and friends. This festival truly offers something for everyone in attendance. From dance and music to delicious food! You don’t have to be Ukrainian to truly enjoy everything this festival has to offer - especially the Perogies! I am also proud of the Ontario government for supporting integral cultural festivals in Ottawa such as the Capital Ukrainian Festival. Congratulations to the organizers for being awarded an Ontario Celebrates Grant from the Ontario government. I am a true believer that our differences only make us a stronger community and today, we can celebrate that diversity! Congratulations to all the organizers, staff and volunteers who are working tirelessly to make Capital Ukrainian Festival an absolute hit! Looking forward to many more years of celebrations. Yasir Naqvi, MPP for Ottawa Centre Office of the Mayor Bureau du Maire City of Ottawa Ville d’Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West 110, avenue Laurier Quest Ottawa Ontario K1P 1J1 Ottawa Ontario K1P 1J1 Tel.: (613) 580-2496, Tél.: (613) 580-2496, Fax.: (613) 580-2509 Téléc.: (613) 580-2509 Jim Watson E-mail: [email protected] Courriel: [email protected] Mayor/Maire On behalf of Members of Ottawa City Coun- Au nom des membres du Conseil municipal cil, it is my distinct pleasure to extend a warm d’Ottawa, j’ai l’immense plaisir de souhaiter une welcome to all those participating in the Cap- cordiale bienvenue à tous les participants au Fes- ital Ukrainian Festival, taking place at Saint tival ukrainien de la capitale, qui se déroulera au John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, in Sanctuaire catholique ukrainien Saint John The the heart of our nation’s capital, from July 21st Baptist, au cœur de notre capitale nationale, du to 23rd 2017. 21 au 23 juillet 2017. I am delighted to offer my moral support to Je suis ravi d’offrir mon soutien moral aux organ- the Capital Ukrainian Festival organizers for isateurs du Festival ukrainien de la capitale, qui providing a valuable forum for festival-goers offrent un précieux lieu de rencontre aux festiva- of Ukrainian ancestry, and the wider commu- liers d’ascendance ukrainienne et à la collectivité nity, to celebrate Ukrainian culture and herit- dans son ensemble pour souligner la culture et le age through performing arts, fashion, and cu- patrimoine ukrainiens grâce à des présentations linary arts showcases, including the exhibition de mode et à des activités axées sur les arts cu- of art and the staging of a traditional Yarma- linaires, notamment l’exposition d’art et l’organi- rok (marketplace). sation d’un Yarmarok (marché) traditionnel. In addition, I want to acknowledge the Capital En outre, je remercie les organisateurs du Festi- Ukrainian Festival organizers, artists, spon- val ukrainien de la capitale, les artistes, les com- sors and volunteers for dedicating efforts, manditaires et les bénévoles de mettre leurs talents, expertise and resources to the suc- efforts, leurs talents, leur savoir-faire et leurs res- cessful coordination of this community event.