Programs by SVI

  • INSTITUT

    Every Thursday this summer from July to August

    Curated music, cinema, literature, and art at SVI— from 5pm until late. (Use the back entrance).

  • ART AT SVI

    In the Name of Life
    Oksana Briukhovetska

    Dedicated to women and their often invisible but fundamental work that sustains life in the face of war in Ukraine.

  • LEARN UKRAINIAN

    September to May

    Open to all, from heritage speakers to beginners. Multiple levels available. Learn everyday Ukrainian as spoken in Ukraine today.

St. Volodymyr Institute (SVI) is a Ukrainian cultural and educational hub in downtown Toronto — home to a student residence, theatre, library, archives, residence, and exhibition space. For over six decades, we've been a centre for learning, artistic expression, and community engagement.

Today, SVI is reimagining its future with a new development that will expand our role in culture, education, and community for generations to come.

Learn more | Visit Us

SVI Library

26,000 items of Ukrainian history, literature, music, and rare publications — open to the public.

Mon 9–4 · Tue 11–7 · Wed & Thu 9–5 · Fri 9–4

Borrow a book

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SVI runs on the generosity of our community. Your support keeps our programs, library, and cultural events alive for generations to come.

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