JUNE 2 - 3, 2018 CALGARY UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL programme guide CALGARYUKRAINIANFESTIVAL.CA CALGARY UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL 2018! On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Calgary Ukrainian Festival Foundation I would like to welcome you to the NINTH Annual Calgary Ukrainian Festival! Only one year away from a full decade of Festival activities! The momentum continues this year with an entirely new stage show format with even more performers than last. Have a look around at our collection of Ukrainian vendors from across the country. They bring everything from the latest Ukrainian European fashion trends to collectible “hard to find” Ukrainian artistry. Keep looking around the pavilion and take note of our new bar modeled after an 18th century Ukrainian house with thatch roofing. Imagine what it was like to raise a family in such a simple structure! Sitting at “Baba’s” kitchen table is a treat like nothing else. Enjoying the simplicity and tasteful helpings of traditional hand-made perogies and cabbage rolls. Nothing “store bought” on our Festival food plates. Finally, our Festival After-Hours event returns Saturday evening at 9:00pm. Open to all. Our performers will be out of their stage costumes and back into street clothes. Come spend the evening with those you saw on stage and meet a new friend. This year our live Ukrainian Zabava Band from Edmonton, Steppe, will play everything from the fastest polkas, to the coziest waltz. But don’t leave before 10:30pm because around that time you will witness the infamous Canadian Ukrainian tradition of the “Kolomyka”. The chance for ALL to display the best they have in Ukrainian dance solos. Not to worry, tables will still be there to enjoy the food, and all the finest in Ukrainian beer and vodka. A true Ukrainian style “beer gardens”, but right here in Calgary. You must live it to know what others speak about it! There are 9 notable individuals that devote their time, talent and expertise to bring you everything you see at our Festival. I am honored to introduce to you our Board of Directors: Lysia Smandych – Vice Chairman / Stage Program Artistic Director Mike Ilnycky – HR Director / Fundraising Director Austin Weleschuk – Venue & Vendor Director Bohdan Tyrawski – Controller ВІТАЄМО! Jordan Biss – Marketing & Promotions Director Michael Chez – Zabava Director Wendy Wasylciw – Secretary Karen Uhryn – Operations Director Larisa Kotelko – Logistics Director Over 125 years ago the very first documented Ukrainian immigrant landed in Canada. It was a long journey by ship, followed by back breaking manual labor, breaking ground and building a homestead. All of this in the search for a better life for their families in a new world. Today we honor and commemorate their passion WELCOME! and endurance by continuing to practice all the customs and traditions that make up our Ukrainian heritage. What you see before you at our Festival is what was passed to us through the generations. We carry it forward with pride in honor of their memory. Your Festival journey starts right here. Raise a traditional toast to your neighbor sitting next to you. “На здоров’я” (Na zdorovia) To your health! Enjoy all there is to experience with us this weekend. SPONSORED BY: Let the show begin! Chris Gnyra Chairman - Board of Directors Calgary Ukrainian Festival Foundation SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS ПІДТРИМКИ й ДАРИ CALGARY UKRAINIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION Extends Greetings to everyone Attending the 9th annual Calgary Ukrainian Festival We Congratulate the Festival Board of Directors on another job well done! CONTACT US AT [email protected] CULTURE - КУЛЬТУРА SERVUS: A STRONG LEGACY BY ANNA KARR In 1960, the Ukrainian (Calgary) was limited in the dollar amounts that looked after by someone who spoke Savings and Credit Union was it could lend. As the values of homes Ukrainian. Four of the directors established under the leadership of in Calgary soared, the mortgage from the Ukrainian credit union were the Reverend Father Basil Martynyk, amounts that the credit union could asked to join the CSCU Community parish priest of the Assumption offer no longer matched the market Council. With the co-operation of the of the Blessed Virgin Mary, along and member needs. The directors Community Council, insured death with 23 founding members of the of the credit union were faced with benefits, paid by the Ukrainian credit congregation. Since its legal name closing its doors or merging with union for senior members, were was long, it was simply referred another credit union that was able to honored by Community Savings. to as the Ukrainian credit union. provide all the financing, investing and When Community Savings merged Its main purpose was to provide additional services that the members with Servus Credit Union (SCU) in mortgages and loans to members desired. November 2008, these insured death in the Ukrainian language, as many In March of 2006, at the annual general benefits continued to be honored for parishioners only had a basic meeting, the Ukrainian (Calgary) Ukrainian members who had kept understanding of English. Surpluses Savings and Credit Union members their membership open and who had were shared with the membership, voted to merge with Community not passed. Servus Credit Union thrives because paying back the mortgage on the Savings Credit Union (CSCU) from Although the Ukrainian credit union church and providing finances for the Red Deer area. It was a sad no longer exists in its original form, our branches are deeply rooted the development of the parish and afternoon as many members said Servus Credit Union continues to in the communities we serve. its activities. Many organizations, goodbye to an institution that had support the Ukrainian Community with including the parish Ukrainian served the Ukrainian community for thousands of dollars in sponsorship We also invest time, energy and money school, the Brotherhood of Ukrainian over 46 years. over the years for cultural events. Catholics and the Ukrainian Canadian to enhance the quality of life in our communities. As part of the merger, Community Servus Credit Union in Edmonton Women’s League, opened accounts (and other Alberta communities) also with the credit union as well. In turn, Savings Credit Union saw great value in maintaining the Ukrainian supports the Ukrainian community the small financial institution worked with sponsorship donations as they with these groups and the parish to identity of its merger partner. The merged organization commissioned too had merged with a Ukrainian promote and develop the spiritual credit union from Edmonton. and cultural identity of Ukrainians in a painting to honour the origins of Canada. At its peak, the credit union the Ukrainian credit union and the Servus Credit Union is a member of had over 400 members. Ukrainian peoples’ contribution to the the Council of Ukrainian Credit Unions community. This beautiful painting in Canada. As times changed and parishioners continues to hang in the Sunridge Servus Credit Union continues to became comfortable with the English branch of Servus Credit Union. 1.877.378.8728 | servus.ca language, many turned to the enjoy strong support from Ukrainian chartered banks and other financial In addition, the staff from the Ukrainian organizations. The Calgary Ukrainian credit union were given positions at Festival is a proud member of Servus institutions for their banking needs. Personal | Mortgages | Investments | Loans | Insurance | Business Feel good about your money. Unfortunately, the Ukrainian credit Community Savings so that members Credit Union. union, as a closed bond institution, could still have their financial needs SECTION - РОЗДІЛ ü Members earn equity and cash back on all purchases* ü Membership lasts a lifetime, no annual renewal ü Members receive special offers ü Members can vote for the Board of Directors *Based on annual spend at Calgary Co-op. SIGN UP AT CALGARYCOOP.COM Some exclusions apply. OR IN STORE TODAY CULTURE - КУЛЬТУРА they’ve seen in themselves, and that them, I graduated with a Bachelor Every performance I have onstage moment is always inspirational for of Fine Arts in Drama, specializing is unforgettable in its own way. No the next project. in Technical Theatre - Stage two performances are ever the Management from the University of same. The adrenaline and feeling Calgary’s Alberta. of dancing in front of an audience How do you connect with your Ukrainian heritage? is truly unique. The performances that stand out the most for me Besides performing and touring with are ones with a strong storyline. the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance If you can find a way to resonate Company, I tend to bring as much with a character or story you Ukrainian heritage into my projects are portraying, the performance UNDER 30 as I can. TOP becomes more meaningful and Excerpt from ACUA Vitae Spring 2018 Last summer I earned the title of those are the moments you won’t Miss Petite Northwest Alberta 2016 forget. 2017 ACUA celebrated and competed in the national beauty IN its 30th anniversary and to competition, Miss Canada Globe How does your art impact the mark this milestone, the Top 30 KASIA BRYTAN Petite, in Toronto. The competition greater community? Under 30 Award was established. lasted a week and I fully embraced Ballet brings culture, entertainment, Describe your creative work. What Over the past 30 years, ACUA my Ukrainian heritage the entire emotion and tradition to the greater does it mean to you to be able to has promoted artists of Ukrainian time. For the talent competition, community. Those at a ballet pursue your creative arts? TANYA CHYMAK Heritage and celebrated Ukrainian I performed a Ukrainian dancing performance can experience a art and culture. ACUA now looks I am a Stage Manager for theatre solo (thanks to the help of Mykola variety of emotional responses. Describe your creative work.