UVic Ukrainian Students’ Society

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UVic Ukrainian Student Society

The formation of this club began thanks to one particularly passionate Ukrainian Canadian student while she finished her final year of undergraduate studies in Applied Theatre at the University of Victoria. Devon Goldie had already succeeded in writing and producing a powerful new play about the struggles of an immigrant Ukrainian Canadian family, “Pom ‘Yat: To Remember”, but she was not done sharing her heritage. With the help of her eccentric cast, all of whom shared Devon’s love of pirogies, folk music, and vinoks, the UVic Ukrainian Student Society was formed.

The purpose of this club is not to isolate members of the Ukrainian Canadian community, but rather to grow and share our culture with anyone wishing to join. You do not have to be of Ukrainian descent or have any preexisting knowledge of the country in order to participate, and we encourage those from all countries and all cultures to become a part of our society, because we are stronger together.

Since the club is so young, we aim to focus on smaller, manageable events in our first years running. Such events will include Varenyky and Vodka nights, pysanka and kolach tutorials as the holidays approach, and fundraisers for both us and our family overseas that will allow us to collaborate with other groups and clubs. Ideas and recommendations are greatly appreciated.

We hope to kick off a wonderful first year of operation, and we cannot wait to share our culture with you. Be kind, be merry, and be well.

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