NewsNovember 1, 2019. OTTAWA, ON. Over 300 delegates and guests gathered in Ottawa for the opening of the XXVI Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians, and the first day of discussions and deliberations. The theme of the Congress – Share Your Vision, Build Our Future! – provides the inspiration for the gathering of representatives of Ukrainian [&hellip
UCC congratulates Larisa Galadza on appointment as Canada’s Ambassador to Ukraine November 4, 2019. OTTAWA. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) warmly congratulates Larisa Galadza on her appointment as Canada’s Ambassador to Ukraine. The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the appointment today. “Congratulations to Ambassador Galadza on her appointment. Her experience and skill [&hellip
Minister Freeland to address Triennial Congress Dear Friends! As we prepare to welcome over 300 delegates and guests to the XXVI Triennial Congress in Ottawa, I am very pleased to announce that the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver an address to the XXVI Congress. Minister Freeland will speak to the [&hellip
October 30, 2019. OTTAWA, ON. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) welcomes the adoption by the Legislative of British Columbia of Bill M225, Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (Holodomor) Memorial Day Act. The bill, introduced by BC Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver, MLA, passed third reading unanimously yesterday. Royal Assent is expected on Thursday. “Thank you to [&hellip
In just 7 days, hundreds of delegates will arrive in Ottawa for the opening of the twenty-sixth Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians. We are pleased to announce details of Panel 3 “Local Activities- National Connections”, with round-table with facilitators who are experts in their respective fields ARCHIVES Andriy Sawchuk ARTS, DANCE & CHOIR Andrea [&hellip
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress warmly congratulates the 2019 Taras Shevchenko Medal Recipients! The Shevchenko Medal is the highest form of recognition granted by the UCC. The Shevchenko Medal recognizes individuals of Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian descent, as well as institutions and organizations, for their outstanding national contribution towards the development of the Ukrainian Canadian community. Outstanding [&hellip
October 22, 2019. OTTAWA, ON. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on their victory in Canada’s federal election and all party leaders and candidates on a hard-fought and passionate election campaign. Thousands of Canadians, including many Ukrainian Canadians, ran as candidates in yesterday’s election. Hundreds [&hellip
October 15, 2019. OTTAWA. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is very excited to announce that National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Perry Bellegarde will deliver a keynote address to the XXVI Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians, taking place in Ottawa, November 1-3, 2019. National Chief Bellegarde stated, “It is a tremendous privilege to [&hellip
The UCC presents the results of the UCC Survey for Candidates for Member of Parliament in the 2019 federal election. All answers received from candidates are organized by province, east to west, and then by riding, alphabetically, below. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse parties or candidates. The UCC [&hellip
