UCC calls on government to provide defensive weapons to Ukraine
Reading Time: 5 minutesPresident of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alexandra Chyczij called on Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to provide direct support to Ukraine in a form of defensive weapons. “Minister, I know that you’re not able to make…
Russia’s war against Ukraine in a regional context
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe current Russian-Ukrainian war is a regional problem that requires a look into greater forces at play, a political scientist believes. “In view of the deeply-rooted historical conflict between Russian imperialism and the Ukrainian strive for independence,…
UCC meets with Canada’s Minister of International Development
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) briefed the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Canada’s Minister of International Development, on January 4 on increasing Russian aggression against Ukraine and thanked him for his unwavering support for Ukraine. “We look forward to…
Plast Winnipeg holds a virtual Malanka
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Malanka Winnipeg committee once again brought the Ukrainian community online for a night of celebration. “No matter how you’re celebrating this year, we are so grateful to all of you who have included us in your…
What endgame Russia plans for Ukraine?
Reading Time: 3 minutesAtlantic Council’s Ukraine experts believe that the strategies that Russia implemented in Ukraine so far have been a failure. “[Putin’s] buildup on Ukraine’s border, and his threat of a major conventional strike, is the result of the…
Пласт Торонто провів Свічечку 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesПласт Торонто 5 січня провів щорічну церемонію запалювання свічок, яка символічно об’єднує діаспору з Україною. “Свічечка є початок свят для пластунів в цілому світі,” сказала Мотря Джулинська під час церемонії. “Ми надіялися, що цього року ми зможемо…
UWC releases the 2021 Impact Report
Reading Time: 6 minutesAt the beginning of December, the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) released its annual 2021 Impact Report, in which it summarized some initiatives, projects and advocacy campaigns that it was involved with in 2021. “2021 was certainly a…
Propaganda expert addresses Kremlin’s narratives about Ukraine
Reading Time: 4 minutesA narrative is the main element of misinformation that can shape an audience’s attitude towards an object, believes an expert in Kremlin propaganda. “Literally anything you can think of can be an object of propaganda,” said Varvara…
CNUF announces plans for in-person festival in 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter two years of virtual performances, Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) began preparations for in-person activities for the 2022 festival in Dauphin, MB. “We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all our patrons, volunteers, performers,…
UWC President believes Canada can do “more” in helping Ukraine
Reading Time: 2 minutesUWC President believes Canada can do “more” in helping Ukraine. The President of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) expressed urgency towards Canada in helping Ukraine face Russian aggression. “Any time we hear phrases like ‘we need to…
