Approximate value: $5 ë³òî/summer 2010 Volume XXIV ¹ 2 2 617 Ukrainian Dance 8 Summer Reading Book List Read books that are: 6 Festivals in Saskatchewan • awarded Shevchenko Foundation’s Kobzar Literary Award • supported by UCC-SPC’s Community Development Fund 7 Workshops This Summer • written by Saskatchewan authors • available at UCC-SPC Photo: Judy-Anne Chabun 3 UCC-SPC Provincial 50-50 Lottery 2010: 9 Ðå÷³, ïðî ÿê³ âàðòî çíàòè: Proceeds to Community Development Fund Âèçíàííÿ òà îö³íþâàííÿ 12 UCC Regina to Host First Ukrainian Fall Fest ³íîçåìíî¿ êâàë³ô³êàö³¿ â Êàíàä³ Branch Celebrates 70th Anniversary in 2010 13 News from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress ON THE COVER: Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble at Shevchenko Foundation Fundraiser UCC-SPC sincerely thanks all those who placed a ÏÐ ÊÓÊ ùèðîñåðäå÷íî äÿêóº óñ³ì, õòî ðîçì³ñòèâ greeting/ad in Visnyk. We encourage you, â³òàííÿ é ðåêëàìó â öüîìó íîìåð³. Âèäຠour dear readers, to lend our advertisers Çàîõî÷óºìî íàøèõ øàíîâíèõ ÷èòà÷³â Êîí´ðåñ Óêðà¿íöiâ Êàíàäè – both your moral and material support. ìîðàëüíî òà ìàòåð³àëüíî ï³äòðèìóâàòè ¿õ. Ïðîâiíöiéíà Ðàäà Ñàñêà÷åâàíó Ãîëîâíèé ðåäàêòîð: Äàíèëî Ïóäåðàê Ó öüîìó íîìåð³ | In this issue Ðåäàêòîð: Iãîð Êîäàê 2010 Nation Builders and 2 2010 Nation Builders and Âiñíèê ïóáë³êóºòüñÿ ùîêâàðòàëüíî. Community Recognition Awards Ïðèéìàþòüñÿ Âàøi äîïèñè, çàóâà- Community Recognition Awards This year’s ceremony and luncheon takes place November 14 æåííÿ i ïðîïîçèöi¿. Ïåðåäðóê 2 300th Anniversary of (ïîâíiñòþ àáî ÷àñòêîâî) ç äîçâîëó Ukrainian Constitution at the Delta Bessborough in Saskatoon. Tickets will go on sale ÏÐ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó. Ñòàòòi íå in September. For further information, contact the UCC-SPC îáîâ’ÿçêîâî âiäîáðàæàþòü òî÷êó çîðó 3 President’s Commentary ÏÐ ÊÓÊ Ñàñêà÷åâàíó. office at 1-888-652-5850. 3 UCC-SPC 50-50 Lottery Published by 4 ³ä ñòîëó Âèêîíàâ÷îãî äèðåêòîðà Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provincial Council Inc. | Executive Director’s Message Did you know? 4 Helpful web sites Supervising Editor: Danylo Puderak Ukrainian Constitution of Pylyp Orlyk: Editor: Ihor Kodak 4 Departed Nation Builders First Democratic European Constitution Visnyk is published quarterly. Your 5 Letters | Ëèñòè comments and opinions are welcome. Marks 300th Anniversary Reproductions, in whole or in part, require 5 Saskatchewan Order of permission of the UCC-SPC. Published Merit–Honouring Citizens n The Constitution of Hetman Pylyp Orlyk articles do not necessarily reflect the was approved on April 5, 1710 at a Kozak views or opinions held by the UCC-SPC. 5 Former MLA receives YWCA Distinction award Assembly near the small town of Bendery n It was the first constitution in the world to Thank you for submitting your articles. 6 Ukrainian Dance Festivals in Saskatchewan establish a separation of power between the Deadline for articles, ads and executive, legislative and judiciary branches calendar of events announcements: 6 Yevshan holds Shearwater of government September 10 (Fall), November 12 Cruise Fundraiser (Winter), February 18 (Spring 2011), n It limited the executive authority of the May 13 (Summer 2011). 7 Summer Dance Workshops hetman Photos will be returned when a self- 8 Summer Reading n It established a democratically elected addressed, stamped envelope has been Hetman Pylyp Orlyk parliament included with the submission. Our 9 Ðå÷³, ïðî ÿê³ âàðòî çíàòè: publication identifies people in n General court was required to base its decisions on the law photographs from left to right, unless Âèçíàííÿ òà n It declared Ukraine’s independence from its neighbours specified otherwise. îö³íþâàííÿ ³íîçåìíî¿ êâàë³ô³êàö³¿ â Êàíàä³ n It provided for local self-government based on Magdeburg law (a set of German town laws regulating the degree of internal 11 Îñòàííÿ âåðñ³ÿ Äîâ³äíèêà PUBLICATIONS MAIL autonomy within cities and âîä³ÿ — óêðà¿íñüêîþ AGREEMENT NO. 40010014 villages granted with it by a local 11 Ñàñêà÷åâàí ñ쳺òüñÿ RETURN UNDELIVERABLE ruler), brought to Ukraine by CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO: 12 UCC Regina to Host First German colonists UCC-SPC Ukrainian Fall Festival, n Unique for its historic period, 1219 8TH ST E Celebrates 70th Year SASKATOON SK S7H 0S5 it was one of the first state email [email protected]. 13 News from UCC National constitutions in Europe; how- 14 Management Change at ever, it never went into effect 2010 Visnyk Advertising rates Sheptytsky Institute n The Ukrainian constitution of for print-ready ads* 1710 preceded those of the United *Additional charges apply 16 Ukrainian Studies Courses at States, France and Poland for non copy-ready ads. STM College 1 1 from presentation by Full page (9 /2" x 7 /2") ...................... $275 18 Donations: October 1, 2009 – 1 5 Ambassador Ihor Ostash Half page (vert. – 9 /2" x 3 /8") ....... $160 April 30, 2010 1 1 Half page (hor. – 4 /2" x 7 /2") ....... $160 at May 11 commemoration on 1 5 19 Ïðî Ôóíäàö³þ | Foundation Quarter page (4 /2" x 3 /8") ................ $95 Parliament Hill, Ottawa. 5 Followings Business card (2" x 3 /8") ..................... $55 Available at Please note that UCC-SPC member 20 Calendar of Events Pylyp Orlyk Constitution from 1710 ucc.ca/media_releases/2010-05-12 organizations are entitled to a 20% discount. Discounts are also available for multiple issue advertising (3 or more issues). Please contact UCC-SPC UCC-SPC gratefully acknowledges the following for their support: at 1-888-652-5850 for further details. The UCC-SPC reserves the right to reject Ministry of Advanced Education, advertisements not considered suitable. Employment & Labour 2 | summer 2010 | UCC-SPC Visnyk President’s Commentary Êîí´ðåñ Óêðà¿íö³â Êàíàäè As usually hap- boldt) and local entertainers raine, having been sponsored Ïðîâ³íö³éíà Ðàäà Ñàñêà÷åâàíó • pens in Sas- such as the Zuchkan Family by those who arrived earlier. Ukrainian Canadian Congress katchewan, Band, Wishart Hopak Danc- Discussion continues with Saskatchewan Provincial Council Inc. Spring leads to ers, Veselka Choir directed by the Department of Education 1219 8th Street East Summer very John Panio (although Bill around the issue of the elimi- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7H 0S5 quickly and with Soloduk filled in for John this nation of the Ukrainian/ Òåë./Tel.: 306-652-5850 Áåçêîøò./Toll-free: 1-888-652-5850 these seasons one time), Scott Cornelius Multicultural Language Con- Ôàêñ/Fax: 306-665-2127 also comes Ukrainian Festi- (violinist), Jane Last (singer) sultant and we are hopeful [email protected] vals. In Saskatchewan we are and the duet JC Holos. Danylo that support for Ukrainian http://www.ucc.sk.ca blessed to have several that stir and the committee in Foam Language Programs will re- Who is the UCC-SPC? the Ukrainian blood in all that Lake are to be commended emerge in the Department The Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan attend. I had the good fortune for the wonderful job they did. along with support for many Provincial Council Inc. (UCC-SPC) is an inclusive, in April to attend the first Immigration support con- other languages. self-sustaining, vibrant organization that serves the Saskatchewan Ukrainian community to maintain, Ukrainian Festival of the sea- tinues to be a priority with Look for the new 50/50 lot- develop and share its Ukrainian Canadian identity, son, namely the Veselka Ukrai- UCC-SPC. There was a bit of tery that UCC-SPC will have culture and aspirations. The mission of UCC-SPC is to: nian Festival in Foam Lake. a lull in the arrival of new- launched by this Visnyk’s pub- • represent and serve the Saskatchewan My thanks go to Danylo comers, due to the lull in the lication date. Representatives Ukrainian community; • adhere to democratic principles and provide Bodnar for inviting me. The economy, but as business picks in your community should have strong leadership; food was excellent and the up, employers will again look tickets. They are not overly • promote sustainable organizational development; • communicate effectively with membership entertainment was superb, fea- to Ukraine for workers. In the expensive, being $5 each or 3 and stakeholders; turing Rusalka Ukrainian meantime, spouses and chil- for $10. Ticket numbers are • contribute to the enhancement of cultural diversity in Saskatchewan; Dance Ensemble and Met- dren continue to arrive to limited. Proceeds will go to • maximize the capacity of the Ukrainian Telic-Kih from Winnipeg, rejoin the spouse who first supporting Ukrainian Culture community to maintain, develop and share Half Na Piv from Saskatoon, arrived and started work. In in Saskatchewan. Plan to sup- its identity, culture and aspirations; • ensure UCC-SPC financial viability; and Nadia Babchouk (an extraor- addition, there are other fam- port this worthy fundraiser. • encourage innovation and creativity. dinary violinist from Hum- ily members arriving from Uk- Ed Lysyk Ðàäà äèðåêòîð³â ÏÐ ÊÓÊ • UCC-SPC Board of Directors Executive UCC-SPC Launches Fundraiser President: Ed Lysyk (Regina) Vice-President: Slawko Kindrachuk (Saskatoon) Secretary: Vera Feduschak (Regina) Proceeds to funding mechanism Treasurer: Larry Balion (Saskatoon) Past President: Eugene Krenosky (Regina) Directors at Large UCC-SPC Provincial 50-50 Lottery 2010 Peter A. Abrametz (Prince Albert) Orest Gawdyda (Regina) Cathy Schabel (Saskatoon) The UCC-SPC has just launched MaryAnn Trischuk (Yorkton) Tickets are on sale now the UCC-SPC Provincial 50-50 $5 each or 3 for $10 and are available from the Directors – Branch Presidents Lottery 2010. Proceeds will go to Battlefords Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Council following: Paul Kardynal 306-446-0283 the Community Development n UCC Canora Fund. Battlefords Ukr Cdn Cultural Council Taras Korol 306-563-5146 Since 1994, CDF grants have Paul Kardynal 446-0848 Veselka Prince Albert & District n Ukrainian Culture & Heritage Club been provided to member groups, UCC Canora Elmer Malec (Acting President) 306-763-2396 individuals and non-profit organi- Taras Korol 563-5211 UCC Regina zations whose projects and activi- n Prince Albert & District Veselka Club Orest Warnyca 306-584-0501 ties meet the needs of Saskatch- UCC Saskatoon Elmer Malec 763-2396 Slawko Kindrachuk 306-653-1733 ewan’s Ukrainian community.