Shevchenko Foundation

Shevchenko Foundation The premier, national, charitable foundation for Ukrainian-Canadian arts, heritage and culture since 1963

Your donation to the Shevchenko Foundation ensures that Ukrainian culture, language, literature, history and arts have the opportunity to continue to grow and flourish. With your help Ukrainian Canadians can fulfill their aspirations and dreams to the development and benefit of all Canadians. Donations to the Foundation are carefully invested as part of a strategic wealth management plan directed

by a committee of experienced and responsible investment professionals. All donations receive an Income Tax receipt and donors are acknowledged in the Foundation’s Annual Report.

With support from the Olga Hocka-Krywonos & Yaroslav Repecha Memorial Scholarship and the Wasyl, Tekla, Darka & Lydia Ka...
08/31/2026

With support from the Olga Hocka-Krywonos & Yaroslav Repecha Memorial Scholarship and the Wasyl, Tekla, Darka & Lydia Karabin Fund, Dariyan Dubik began a Master of Music in Vocal Performance at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.

Dariyan’s research explores the composition, harmony, and history of Ukrainian Catholic chant, with the hope of sharing that knowledge with Ukrainian sacred music communities in Canada after graduation.

This is what investing in Ukrainian Canadian artists and scholars makes possible: deeper study, wider perspectives, and knowledge that returns to strengthen cultural life here.

We are proud to support Dariyan’s studies and the future impact of this work.

On August 29, communities in Saskatoon and Montreal will gather for a full day of Ukrainian music, dance, food, art, and...
08/28/2026

On August 29, communities in Saskatoon and Montreal will gather for a full day of Ukrainian music, dance, food, art, and connection.

📍 Ukrainian Day in the Park
Kiwanis Memorial Park, Saskatoon
Begins at 11:00 AM | Free admission
ukrainiandayinthepark.ca

📍 Montreal Ukrainian Festival
Parc Maisonneuve, Montreal
11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
ukefestmontreal.org

If you are nearby, gather your family and friends and join the celebration. Community festivals like these keep Ukrainian culture visible, shared, and growing across Canada.

The TSF main office landline is working again!You can once again reach our office at:Toll-free: 1-866-524-5314Local: 204...
08/27/2026

The TSF main office landline is working again!

You can once again reach our office at:

Toll-free: 1-866-524-5314
Local: 204-944-9128

Thank you for your patience and understanding while our phone service was unavailable.

The Shevchenko Foundation bids farewell to its Executive Director, Bohdana Bashuk, who will soon begin her well-deserved...
08/26/2026

The Shevchenko Foundation bids farewell to its Executive Director, Bohdana Bashuk, who will soon begin her well-deserved retirement.

Bohdana joined the TSF management team in 2013 and was appointed Executive Director in 2019. With her extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector in culture and heritage, Bohdana understood the challenges our artists and community face in preserving our heritage here in Canada.

She focused on growing TSF, strengthening its operations, and spearheading many new programs to broaden its reach.

One of her first challenges was navigating the pandemic, during which she implemented programs designed to help significantly impacted community organizations and artists remain connected.

The war against Ukraine prompted another pivot to help our community create a safe and welcoming environment for the many Ukrainian newcomers to Canada.

With our 60th anniversary, she guided the organization into a new decade of growth with a refreshed brand.

Despite the constantly changing environment, Bohdana remained focused on strengthening existing and building new partnerships, refining processes to improve transparency and efficiency, and exploring untapped markets for the Ukrainian Canadian story.

“Bohdana leaves a markedly different organization thanks to her dedication, inclusive management style, and unwavering belief in the power of our culture to unite. During her tenure, our funding capacity has more than doubled, our audience has grown exponentially, and our message has been amplified tenfold,” stated TSF President Boris Balan.

TSF is profoundly grateful for Bohdana’s legacy of compassion and impact.

We extend best wishes for a happy retirement! Многая літа!

A quick note for our community: the Shevchenko Foundation’s main office landline is temporarily unavailable due to const...
08/25/2026

A quick note for our community: the Shevchenko Foundation’s main office landline is temporarily unavailable due to construction in the area.

We are still here to help! If you have questions about TSF grants or need assistance with an application, please email [email protected] or call 204-804-3914.

We will share an update as soon as regular phone service is restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

08/25/2026

Every bookmark tells a story. 💛

This slideshow features some of the wonderful submissions from this year’s children’s bookmark contest, each one reflecting the creativity, imagination, and cultural connection of the next generation.

Your donation to the Shevchenko Foundation helps create more opportunities for young people to explore Ukrainian Canadian arts, culture, and heritage through meaningful creative experiences.

Help the next generation imagine, create, and carry our culture forward.

Donate today: https://sholink.to/Ways-to-Give

Today, Ukrainians around the world mark 35 years since Ukraine renewed its independence.Even as Russia’s genocidal war c...
08/24/2026

Today, Ukrainians around the world mark 35 years since Ukraine renewed its independence.

Even as Russia’s genocidal war continues, Ukraine’s spirit, identity, and culture endure. As Ukrainian Canadians, we carry both a privilege and a responsibility: to preserve and share Ukrainian culture, to protect it from erasure, and to stand firmly with Ukraine.

We remember the lives tragically lost, honour the defenders protecting Ukraine’s future, and thank all Canadians who continue to stand with the Ukrainian people.

May Ukraine’s courage and cultural resilience continue to unite and inspire us.

Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! 🇺🇦

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Сьогодні українці в усьому світі відзначають 35 років відновленої незалежности України.

Попри те, що геноцидна війна Росії триває, український дух, ідентичність і культура живуть. Як українці Канади, ми маємо привілей і відповідальність зберігати й поширювати українську культуру, захищати її від знищення та непохитно підтримувати Україну.

Ми пам’ятаємо тих, чиї життя були трагічно втрачені, вшановуємо захисників і захисниць, які боронять майбутнє України, та дякуємо всім канадцям, які продовжують підтримувати український народ.

Нехай мужність і культурна стійкість України й надалі об’єднують і надихають нас.

Слава Україні! Героям слава! 🇺🇦

This August 24, Ukrainian communities across Canada will gather to mark 35 years of Ukraine’s independence!Through festi...
08/21/2026

This August 24, Ukrainian communities across Canada will gather to mark 35 years of Ukraine’s independence!

Through festivals, flag raisings, rallies, concerts, and community gatherings, people across the country will come together to celebrate Ukrainian culture, honour the resilience of the Ukrainian people, and stand in solidarity with Ukraine.

Find a Ukrainian Independence Day event in your city through the UCC National - Ukrainian Canadian Congress:
https://www.ucc.ca/ukraine-independence-day-august-24/

Big news for artists in our community!For 2027, REACH Mentorship / Residency for the Arts is offering up to $50,000 to s...
08/20/2026

Big news for artists in our community!

For 2027, REACH Mentorship / Residency for the Arts is offering up to $50,000 to support mentorship, training, residencies, workshops, internships, and research for Ukrainian-Canadian artists and culture-makers.�Whether you want to study with a mentor abroad, undertake a residency, or dive into research that pushes your practice forward - REACH is here to support your ideas.�

Application deadline: February 1 at 11:59 PM Central Time�

Learn more: reachmentorship.com

A short story can be one chapter in a much larger creative journey. In 2021, Adrian Lysenko won the Emerging Writers Sho...
08/19/2026

A short story can be one chapter in a much larger creative journey.

In 2021, Adrian Lysenko won the Emerging Writers Short Prose Competition for Carpathian Spruce, a story later published in The Walleye. His creative work continued with Five Stalks of Grain, a graphic novel written by Adrian and illustrated by Ivanka Theodosia Galadza, which was later shortlisted for the Kobzar Book Award.

Emerging Ukrainian Canadian writers need opportunities to be heard, developed, and recognized. Sometimes, one story is only the beginning.

The 2026 Emerging Writers Short Prose Competition is now accepting original fiction and nonfiction exploring the Ukrainian Canadian experience.

Learn more and submit: sholink.to/Authors

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