Ukrainian Canadian Congress - UCC Calgary Branch

Ukrainian Canadian Congress - UCC Calgary Branch The UCC is an umbrella organization for over 30 Ukrainian organizations in the city

Ukrainian Heritage Month is here...
09/02/2026

Ukrainian Heritage Month is here...

Did you know?

September marks the beginning of Ukrainian Heritage Month in Canada—a time to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Ukrainian Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

For over 135 years, Ukrainians have helped shape Canada’s social, cultural, economic, and political landscape while preserving traditions that continue to thrive across generations. Throughout the month, we invite you to join us in recognizing the stories, achievements, and enduring legacy of our community, and to celebrate the vibrant heritage that continues to enrich Canada today.

Not a single day in August passed without a Russian attack on Ukraine.Throughout the month, Russia kept Ukrainian cities...
09/01/2026

Not a single day in August passed without a Russian attack on Ukraine.

Throughout the month, Russia kept Ukrainian cities and communities under constant threat – launching drones and missiles, dropping aerial bombs, and forcing millions of people to live around air raid alerts.

In August alone, Russia launched over 6,000 drones, including more than 2,500 Shaheds, over 200 missiles, and more than 5,000 aerial bombs against Ukraine.

Behind these numbers are nights and days interrupted by sirens, people rushing to shelters, homes and infrastructure damaged, and lives lost or changed forever.

Russia is also adapting its tactics. It launches drones in repeated waves and small groups, stretching air raid alerts for hours, and deliberately trying to exhaust both Ukraine’s air defence and its people.

Russia’s actions leave little doubt about its choices: day after day, it continues to choose war. Ukraine needs stronger air defence and continued pressure on Russia to stop this daily terror.

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Ukraine.ua

Did you buy anything at the Ukrainian Day 2026? Share in the comments!This is what you could find...We thank all vendors...
09/01/2026

Did you buy anything at the Ukrainian Day 2026? Share in the comments!

This is what you could find...

We thank all vendors, who joined the event with all those beautiful things and delicious food.

Today, we honor the memory of the Ukrainian Defenders who gave their lives for the freedom, independence, and future of ...
08/29/2026

Today, we honor the memory of the Ukrainian Defenders who gave their lives for the freedom, independence, and future of Ukraine.

Each of them had dreams, plans, and loved ones, yet in the most difficult of times they chose to stand in defense of their homeland. Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to Ukraine will forever remain an example of resilience and strength for present and future generations.

We bow our heads in gratitude and remembrance. May the memory of every Hero live on in our hearts, and may their sacrifice never be forgotten.

Eternal memory and glory to Ukraine’s Defenders.

An opportunity to help in developing young Ukrainian Leaders!
08/27/2026

An opportunity to help in developing young Ukrainian Leaders!

We’re Looking for Youth Ambassador Mentors!

The UCC Youth Ambassadors Program is looking for mentors who are passionate about supporting the next generation of Ukrainian Canadian leaders.

We’re currently seeking mentors with experience in:

• Politics, public policy & government
• Law, human rights & advocacy
• Arts, culture, heritage & museums
• Ukrainian Canadian history, immigration & community storytelling
• Community leadership, engagement & organizing
• Environmental issues & sustainability
• Communications, media, photography & social media
• Mental health, psychology & community wellness
• Research, rehabilitation & academia
• Technology, entrepreneurship, fintech & data
• Finance & financial literacy
• Sports & recreation
• Project management, fundraising & nonprofit leadership

Mentors commit to approximately one virtual meeting per month and help Youth Ambassadors develop their ideas, navigate challenges, and build connections.

Interested in mentoring or learning more? Email your resume to [email protected] or visit https://youthambassadors.ucc.ca/apply/ for more information!

08/27/2026

170 years ago, on August 27, 1856, Ivan Franko was born in the Lviv region.

A towering figure of Ukrainian and global culture, Franko was a prolific writer and thinker — an acclaimed Ukrainian author, poet, playwright, journalist, publisher, philosopher, sociologist, political scientist, historian, economist, and civic and political leader.

🔷 Over 40 years of creative work, Franko produced thousands of works — on average, a new piece every two days.
🔷 Franko showed extraordinary abilities from an early age. By the time he was in high school, he had built a library of more than 500 books and was reading Shakespeare in German translation.
🔷 He was arrested three times for his civic and political activities.
🔷 He knew 14 languages and translated works into Ukrainian from 48 languages, including ancient and Eastern languages. His contemporaries called him an “academy in one person.”
🔷 In 1890, he became a co-founder of the Ruthenian-Ukrainian Radical Party, the first Ukrainian political party.
🔷 Despite the Soviet-era label of “atheist,” Franko was a deeply religious person. He studied religion and the Bible and translated biblical texts into Ukrainian.
🔷 During the last seven years of his life, paralysis of his right hand forced him to write with his left hand or dictate his works.
🔷 Franko was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1916. However, the prize is awarded only to living recipients, and Franko died just a few months before the potential recognition.
🔷 His son, Petro Franko, was one of the founders of Plast and later served as a sotnyk (company commander) in the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen.

Join us in honouring his legacy, remembering his contribution, and celebrating the enduring impact of his work.
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170 років тому, 27 серпня 1856 року, на Львівщині народився Іван Якович Франко — всесвітньо відома знакова постать, титан праці й думки, видатний український письменник, поет, драматург, публіцист, видавець, філософ, соціолог, політолог, історик, економіст, громадський і політичний діяч.

🔷 За 40 років творчої діяльності Франко створив тисячі творів — у середньому новий твір з’являвся кожні два дні.
🔷 Франко мав феноменальні здібності ще з дитинства. Уже в гімназії мав бібліотеку з понад 500 книжок і читав Шекспіра в німецькому перекладі.
🔷 Тричі зазнавав арештів через свою громадську та політичну діяльність.
🔷 Знав 14 мов і перекладав українською твори з 48 мов, зокрема давніх і східних. Його називали "академія в одній особі".
🔷 У 1890 році став співзасновником Русько-Української радикальної партії — першої української політичної партії.
🔷 Попри радянське клеймо "атейста", Франко був глибоко віруючою людиною: цікавився релігією та Святим Письмом, перекладав біблійні тексти українською мовою.
🔷 Останні сім років життя через параліч правої руки писав лівою або диктував свої твори.
🔷 Франка номінували на Нобелівську премію з літератури у 1916 році. Однак премію вручають восени і прижиттєво. Франко помер за кілька місяців до можливого тріумфу.
🔷 Його син Петро Франко був одним із засновників «Пласту» та сотником Легіону Українських січових стрільців.

Шануємо, памʼятаємо, пишаємося українським!

🔗 За матеріалами УІНП.

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