This is a TWO DAY workshop.
Participants must attend both days.

This workshop is an introduction to the very ancient, simple yet endlessly variable art of tapestry weaving on a frame loom. You will learn to wind a simple warp on a frame and do pick up weaving with wool to create a small tapestry sample incorporating traditional Ukrainian designs. You will be introduced to the foundational concepts and terms used in weaving, as well as common patterns.

Weaving and textile making is one of the oldest crafts in the world. Come learn this timeless beautiful practice, and connect with Ukrainian heritage and humankind’s shared heritage. Feel the mystery and joy through the work of your hands.

All materials included for the session. No experience necessary. Participants must attend both days. (Nov. 9 - 10:00am - 4:00pm and Nov. 10 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm) Limit 8 participants.

Instructor Bozena Hrycyna loves to be with textiles! She loves embroidery, loom weaving, traditional clothing making & experimentation, growing and weaving straw, and making folk art with others!

This workshop is part of the Repurposed exhibition ancillary programming generously supported by SUS Foundation of Canada, Shevchenko Foundation, Kalimin Foundation, Wally Wyshniowsky and St. Volodymyr Institute

This is a TWO DAY workshop.
Participants must attend both days.

This workshop is an introduction to the very ancient, simple yet endlessly variable art of tapestry weaving on a frame loom. You will learn to wind a simple warp on a frame and do pick up weaving with wool to create a small tapestry sample incorporating traditional Ukrainian designs. You will be introduced to the foundational concepts and terms used in weaving, as well as common patterns.

Weaving and textile making is one of the oldest crafts in the world. Come learn this timeless beautiful practice, and connect with Ukrainian heritage and humankind’s shared heritage. Feel the mystery and joy through the work of your hands.

All materials included for the session. No experience necessary. Participants must attend both days. (Nov. 9 - 10:00am - 4:00pm and Nov. 10 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm) Limit 8 participants.

Instructor Bozena Hrycyna loves to be with textiles! She loves embroidery, loom weaving, traditional clothing making & experimentation, growing and weaving straw, and making folk art with others!

This workshop is part of the Repurposed exhibition ancillary programming generously supported by SUS Foundation of Canada, Shevchenko Foundation, Kalimin Foundation, Wally Wyshniowsky and St. Volodymyr Institute

Приєднуйтесь до нашого Клубу української літератури!

День та час: 8 листопада, 2024 о 18:30
Книга: “Ніч Перед Різдвом” Миколи Гоголя

Мова: українська (якщо вас цікавить англомовна зустріч - вона відбудеться 29 листопада, 2024)

Напишіть на SVIbookclub@gmail.com, щоб зареєструватися.

Ласкаво просимо до Клубу української літератури, організованого спільно Інститутом святого Володимира та Музеєм України в Канаді, відділення Онтаріо. Незалежно від того, чи ви поціновувач літератури, чи просто цікавитесь українською культурою, цей клуб пропонує унікальну можливість дослідити багату літературну спадщину України.

Під час наших зустрічей ми будемо брати участь у захопливих обговореннях, глибше розуміти українську культуру та історію, а також спілкуватися з іншими любителями літератури. Зустрічі включатимуть міні-лекцію про історичний контекст книги, а також будуть доповнені артефактами з Музею України в Канаді, відділення Онтаріо, які спробують оживити ці історії.

Темою цієї зустрічі буде українська культура, а точніше переплетення язичницьких і християнських традицій Різдва. У творі Миколи Гоголя «Ніч перед Різдвом» Гоголь складно описує українські звичаї Різдва, які збереглися навіть під час репресій подібних традицій Російською імперією. Наша перша зустріч українською мовою відбудеться в пʼятницю, 8-ого листопада о 18:30 в Інституті Святого Володимира. Перша англомовна зустріч відбудеться у пʼятницю, 29 листопада о 18:30.

Якщо ви хочете взяти участь, будь ласка, відповідайте на SVIbookclub@gmail.com. Обов'язково вкажіть якою мовою ви бажаєте оговорювати твори, англійською чи українською, і дату/дати, які ви відвідаєте. Через обмежену кількість місць, місця будуть заповнені за принципом "перший прийшов - перший отримав" для кожної зустрічі. Тож не відкладайте, щоб забезпечити собі місце! Зустрічі кожною мовою проводитимуться через місяць. Будь ласка, приходьте на зустріч прочитавши книжки!

Ми сподіваємося, що ви приєднаєтесь до нас у цій захоплюючій подорожі в світ української літератури.

Ми з нетерпінням чекаємо на вас!

This is a TWO DAY workshop.
Participants must attend both days.

TThis workshop is an introduction to the art of warp-faced weaving using a rigid heddle back-strapped loom. We will be making traditional wool belts (known as “kraiky” in Ukrainian). You will learn to wind a simple warp and thread it through a wooden heddle, and to weave with it tied to your back. You will be introduced to the foundational concepts and terms used in weaving, as well as basic patterns. Hopefully you will leave with a brand new belt woven by you around your waist!

Weaving and textile making is one of the oldest crafts in the world. Come learn this timeless beautiful practice, and connect with Ukrainian and humankind’s shared heritage. Feel the mystery and joy through the work of your hands.

This is a TWO-DAY Workshop. (Nov. 6 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Nov. 7 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm) Participants must attend both days.
All materials included for the session. No experience necessary. Limit 6 participants.

Instructor Bozena Hrycyna loves to be with textiles! She loves embroidery, loom weaving, clothing making & experimentation, growing and weaving straw & most handwork!

This workshop is part of the Repurposed exhibition ancillary programming generously supported by SUS Foundation of Canada, Shevchenko Foundation, Kalimin Foundation, Wally Wyshniowsky and St. Volodymyr Institute

This is a TWO DAY workshop.
Participants must attend both days.

TThis workshop is an introduction to the art of warp-faced weaving using a rigid heddle back-strapped loom. We will be making traditional wool belts (known as “kraiky” in Ukrainian). You will learn to wind a simple warp and thread it through a wooden heddle, and to weave with it tied to your back. You will be introduced to the foundational concepts and terms used in weaving, as well as basic patterns. Hopefully you will leave with a brand new belt woven by you around your waist!

Weaving and textile making is one of the oldest crafts in the world. Come learn this timeless beautiful practice, and connect with Ukrainian and humankind’s shared heritage. Feel the mystery and joy through the work of your hands.

This is a TWO-DAY Workshop. (Nov. 6 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Nov. 7 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm) Participants must attend both days.
All materials included for the session. No experience necessary. Limit 6 participants.

Instructor Bozena Hrycyna loves to be with textiles! She loves embroidery, loom weaving, clothing making & experimentation, growing and weaving straw & most handwork!

This workshop is part of the Repurposed exhibition ancillary programming generously supported by SUS Foundation of Canada, Shevchenko Foundation, Kalimin Foundation, Wally Wyshniowsky and St. Volodymyr Institute

HREC is pleased to announce that Alex de Waal will deliver this year's Toronto Annual Ukrainian Famine Lecture. The event will take place Monday, November 4 at the Campbell Conference Facility, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.

Professor de Waal is an internationally renowned expert on famine and author of Mass Starvation: The History and Future of Famine. His lecture is titled "'A million deaths is a statistic': A history of famine denialism."

The lecture will be in person and online.

This captivating crime drama recently received 13 nominations and five awards, including Best Feature Film at the Torino Film Festival. The film centres around two friends, a police detective and a forensic psychiatrist, as they investigate a colleague’s murder in 1996 Ukraine. Not only a gripping story, it is a commentary on Ukraine’s first years of independence, the post-Soviet continuum, and its transition into the present. *Notes: English subtitles, Russian and Ukrainian languages spoken, some raw and violent scenes.

In light of the upheaval that surrounded “Russians at War” being screened at tiff, we have decided to host a re-screening of La Palisiada, an award-winning Ukrainian film that was shown at this year’s Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival.

La Palisada is a very powerful, dark and beautifully made film that is headed to this year’s Oscars! It touches on the topic of propaganda and how it veils itself.

Moderator: Natalie Semotiuk

Natalie Semotiuk is a seasoned Ukrainian-Canadian filmmaker from Toronto with over 15 years in film and theatre. She studied at the New York Film Academy, University of Southern California (BA, 20th Century History), and York University (MFA in Theatre). As a producer for TIFF's Rising Stars Programme (2017-2019), she helped spotlight talent like Devery Jacobs, Shamier Anderson, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley. Natalie’s diverse roles include jurying for the JUNO Awards (2019) Comedy Album of the Year, co-writing and starring in Heartbeat and Other Ways to Say I Love You which premiered at the 2015 Toronto Fringe Festival, and casting and production roles on acclaimed shorts, feature films, and TV. She founded her production company Courageous Heart Productions in 2018. Her projects range from directing The Profiles Project with CreativesDB and directing and starring in the comedy short film Over the Mün in 2024. Currently, Natalie is directing her first feature, a documentary on Solomea Krushelnytska, and creating content for the independent production company and streaming platform HighballTV, all while continuing to push creative boundaries in the arts.

Panelist: Anatoliy Gruzd

Anatoliy Gruzd is a Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Management and the Director of Research at the Social Media Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University. As a computational social science researcher, he investigates how social media transforms how people and organizations communicate, collaborate, and share information and misinformation. His expertise lies in studying online communities and social networks and in developing new computational methods and tools to analyze public discourse across various domains. Most recently, he has been examining the spread of pro-Kremlin narratives, propaganda and disinformation related to the Russia-Ukraine war. Anatoliy's innovative approach to studying social media has led him to be named a Canada Research Chair in 2015 and inducted into the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists in 2017.

Panelist: Sana Shahmuradova

Born in 1996 in Odesa, Ukraine, Sana Shakhmuradova spent her formative years in the village in Podillia. Following her family's immigration to Toronto, Canada in 2013, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University in 2020.

Drawn back to her roots, Sana returned to Kyiv to pursue her artistic practice, where her work explores intergenerational trauma through the lens of dreams and memory, particularly in response to Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Her distinctive multimedia approach brings raw emotional depth to portrayals of resilience and cultural identity.

In 2023, she expanded her creative repertoire with her acting debut as Aisel Sabitova in Philip Sotnichenko's acclaimed post-Soviet noir film "La Palisiada." Sana currently lives and works in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Join Our Ukrainian Literature Book Club!

Date & Time: October 30th, 2024 @ 6:30pm

Books: a poem "The Princess" by Taras Shevchenko and a short story "The Kozak Girl" by Marko Vovchok (Maria Vilins’ka).

Language: English

Email SVIbookclub@gmail.com to register

We are excited to announce the launch of the Ukrainian Literature Book Club, co-presented by the St. Volodymyr Institute and the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch. Whether you're a literature enthusiast, or simply curious about Ukrainian culture, this club offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich literary heritage of Ukraine.

During our meetings, we will engage in stimulating discussions, deepen our understanding of Ukrainian culture and history, and connect with fellow literature lovers. The meetings will also include a mini-lecture on the historical context of the book and will be surrounded by artifacts from the Ukrainian Museum of Canada Ontario Branch which will bring these stories to life and make for a truly enriching experience.

The theme for our first meeting will be freedom and, in particular, through female characters. We will discuss two classic works of Ukrainian literature: a poem "The Princess" by Taras Shevchenko and a short story "The Kozak Girl" by Marko Vovchok (Maria Vilins’ka). Written just 10 years apart by two people that were friends, these works showcase different interpretations and understanding of what is freedom and why it is important, acknowledging its undeniable significance. Our first meeting Ukrainian language meeting will be held on Friday, September 27th at 6:30 pm at the St. Volodymyr Institute. The first English language meeting will be on Wednesday, October 30th at 6:30 pm.

If you're interested in attending, please respond to SVIbookclub@gmail.com. Be sure to indicate your preferred language for the discussion (English or Ukrainian) and the date/dates you will be attending. Due to space limitations, attendance is capped, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis for each meeting. So, don’t delay in securing your place! Meetings in each language will be bi-monthly (i.e. Book 1 - September in Ukrainian, October in English). Please come to the meeting having read the books!

We hope you'll join us for this exciting new venture into the world of Ukrainian literature. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch for an unforgettable Cocktail Party & Fundraiser celebrating the 80th Anniversary museum! Be among the first to experience the opening of the exhibition, Making a Museum: Safeguarding, Sharing, Celebrating, which showcases the rich history of the museum and eight decades of captivating stories and Ukrainian artifacts.

Enjoy signature cocktails, gourmet food stations, and live entertainment as we honour the legacy of Ukrainian culture in Canada. Network with fellow art enthusiasts and community supporters while contributing to the preservation of our heritage. Raise a glass with us to 80 years of history and vibrant culture—this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

• opening of our new exhibition Making a Museum: Safeguarding • Sharing • Celebrating

• silent auction

• live entertainment

• gourmet food stations & refreshments

• museum tours

General Admission $50 (includes 2 cocktail tickets)
Youth (18 & under) $25

To reserve your tickets, please visit: https://UMCO80th.eventbrite.ca

We invite patrons to consider topping up their ticket price with a donation to the museum, helping us continue our mission.

www.umcontario.com/80th

Meet artist Yurko Gutsulyak, explore his poster project Blue-Yellow Series, and join the discussion on graphic design, conceptual art, and symbolism.

Date and Time:
Thursday, October 10, 7 p.m. — 9 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Location:
Art Exhibit Room
St. Volodymyr Institute (SVI)
620 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON M5S 2H4

Join us for a reception with artist and designer Yurko Gutsulyak. Bring your friends and get ready to immerse yourself in a world of graphic design, rich with polished metaphors and layered ideas. The ongoing exhibition, Blue-Yellow Series, is a screen-printed poster project that captures Ukrainian identity through unique interpretations of the national flag’s colours, symbolizing support and hope in various forms — from wavelengths of light to wildflowers and digital hues. The central message of the project is: "When no colours are left, the Ukrainian flag is still waving."

About the Author:
Yurko Gutsulyak (Ukrainian-Canadian, 1979) examines the frontiers between graphic design and contemporary art. Though his artworks are often reproduced in multiple editions, they aim to deliver personalized messages to the viewer. Symbols and symbolism fascinate him and fuel his creativity. He enjoys engineering meanings and playing with interpretations to provoke reflection and even debate. With over twenty years of experience in the field, Yurko Gutsulyak founded Gutsulyak.Studio in 2005, a creative atelier specializing in visual identity, print, and packaging design. He has achieved remarkable success throughout his career, receiving numerous international awards (including Red Dot, European Design Awards, Epica Awards, Pentawards, Dieline Awards, Communication Arts, and Graphis), delivering lectures, writing, and shaping the design community in Canada, Ukraine, and beyond.

Have you started a Ukrainian textile project, like a sorochka or a rushnyk, but need more guidance to bring it to life? Or are you already familiar with textile work and eager to start something new? Join the Ukrainian Textile Club, presented by Myroslava Boikiv, St. Volodymyr Institute (SVI), and the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch. This club offers a hands-on, supportive environment where you can work on your traditional textile projects using authentic techniques. With Myroslava’s mentorship, you'll deepen your skills in sewing, embroidery, and weaving while connecting with others who share a passion for Ukrainian textile arts. Future workshops may also be introduced to welcome more members into our club.

Please note that the club's language will primarily be Ukrainian.

Our first meeting will take place on Thursday, October 9, at 6:30 PM at SVI - 620 Spadina Avenue. Myroslava Boikiv will present some of her work and share her background in Ukrainian textiles. This informal gathering will introduce the Ukrainian Textile Club and allow us to discuss each member's experience with textile work. The club aims to help participants gain confidence in traditional Ukrainian textile crafting while understanding the intentional techniques used by our ancestors. We’ll assess the needs of the group to tailor future sessions to your projects and interests.

The club will continue to meet every second Wednesday, providing ongoing support for your textile projects.

To attend, please RSVP by emailing Myroslava at myroslavaboikiv@gmail.com.

Myroslava Boikiv, a Ukrainian textile and watercolour artist based in Toronto, draws deeply from her upbringing in Kovalivka, a village nestled in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. Inspired by the rich rural and traditional Ukrainian culture of her youth, she now navigates the urban landscape of Toronto while maintaining a profound connection to her roots. Despite challenges imposed by the Soviet system's suppression of language, history, and culture, Myroslava's art serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of Ukrainian identity.

With a background as an art restorer at the National Museum of Hutsulshchyna & Pokuttia Folk Art and as the curator of the Pysanka Museum in Kolomyia, she brings a wealth of experience in preserving and promoting Ukrainian folk art. Her artworks have been displayed in galleries and museums across Ukraine, Germany, Poland, and Canada, with pieces in private collections worldwide.

Suggested payment: $30 per session.
First meeting: Free, but RSVP is required.

Register by emailing:myroslavaboikiv@gmail.com
E-transfers to myroslavaboikiv@gmail.com or cash when you arrive

This workshop is an introduction to the making of your first length of yarn. This will include speaking about the best fibre for beginners, various kinds of spindles, learning to make a leader on the spindle, spinning and making a sample.

Spinning is an ideal craft. It connects us to what our grandmothers did. It is beautiful and it is a excercise in mindfulness and meditation.

All materials included for the session. No experience necessary. Limit 6 participants.

Instructor Christina Dashko loves to play with textiles! Her work includes, spinning, knitting, embroidery and painting.

This workshop is part of the Repurposed exhibition ancillary programming generously supported by SUS Foundation of Canada, Shevchenko Foundation, Kalimin Foundation, Wally Wyshniowsky and St. Volodymyr Institute

Студенти,
запрошуємо вас усіх на цікаву та вкрай важливу зустріч з ґенеральним консулом України в м. Торонто, Олегом Ніколенком! 🇺🇦

У вас буде нагода дізнатися про його унікальний досвід роботи в Африці, послухати рефлексії про його перший рік в Канаді, та зрозуміти, як саме ви можете бути корисними для України та допомогти нашим захисникам на фронті.
Після розмови відбудеться розіграш, де всього за $10, ви зможете виграти різноманіття якісних призів ручної роботи! 🏆

Також запрошуємо всіх приєднатись до нас в пабі для продовження цікавих та стимулюючих розмов в хорошій компанії! 🍻

Sign up/ форму реєстрації

Last day to apply for funding from the Canada-Ukraine Foundation.
All applications will be reviewed after the intake closes.

What they fund:
”Canada-Ukraine Foundation supports Canadian registered charities or other qualified donees as identified by the Canada Revenue Agency providing support to Ukraine and Ukrainian-Canadian projects.  Only initiatives that align with our strategic plan and granting approach and fall within one of our four funding areas are eligible for funding.

The Foundation is always open to new ideas, and we welcome your input. We ask that you please submit ideas through this form, and refrain from contacting program officers directly – the Foundation does not consider unsolicited proposals to our Board Directors. We receive many grant requests each year, and as such, can only fund a small percentage of worthwhile proposals.”

Find out more: www.cufoundation.ca/apply-for-funding/

Приєднуйтесь до нашого Клубу української літератури!

День та час: 27 вересня, 2024 о 18:30
Книги: поема Тараса Шевченка «Княжна» та оповідання Марка Вовчка (Марії Вілінської) «Козачка».

Мова: українська (якщо вас цікавить англомовна зустріч - вона відбудеться 30 жовтня, 2024)

Напишіть на SVIbookclub@gmail.com, щоб зареєструватися.

Ми раді оголосити про запуск Клубу української літератури, організованого спільно Інститутом святого Володимира та Музеєм України в Канаді, відділення Онтаріо. Незалежно від того, чи ви поціновувач літератури, чи просто цікавитесь українською культурою, цей клуб пропонує унікальну можливість дослідити багату літературну спадщину України.

Під час наших зустрічей ми будемо брати участь у захопливих обговореннях, глибше розуміти українську культуру та історію, а також спілкуватися з іншими любителями літератури. Зустрічі включатимуть міні-лекцію про історичний контекст книги, а також будуть доповнені артефактами з Музею України в Канаді, відділення Онтаріо, які спробують оживити ці історії.

Темою нашої першої зустрічі буде свобода, зокрема, в очах жіночих персонажів. Ми обговоримо два класичні твори української літератури: поему "Княжна" Тараса Шевченка та оповідання "Козачка" Марка Вовчка (Марії Вілінської). Написані з різницею лише в 10 років двома друзями, ці твори демонструють різні інтерпретації та розуміння того, що таке свобода і чому вона важлива, та все одно визнаючи її безсумнівне значення. Наша перша зустріч українською мовою відбудеться в пʼятницю, 27-ого вересня о 18:30 в Інституті Святого Володимира. Перша англомовна зустріч відбудеться у середу, 30 жовтня о 18:30.

Якщо ви хочете взяти участь, будь ласка, відповідайте на SVIbookclub@gmail.com. Обов'язково вкажіть якою мовою ви бажаєте оговорювати твори, англійською чи українською, і дату/дати, які ви відвідаєте. Через обмежену кількість місць, місця будуть заповнені за принципом "перший прийшов - перший отримав" для кожної зустрічі. Тож не відкладайте, щоб забезпечити собі місце! Зустрічі кожною мовою проводитимуться через місяць (наприклад, Книга 1 - вересень українською, жовтень англійською). Будь ласка, приходьте на зустріч прочитавши книжки!

Ми сподіваємося, що ви приєднаєтесь до нас у цій захоплюючій подорожі в світ української літератури.

Ми з нетерпінням чекаємо на вас!

This workshop is an introduction to the making of your first length of yarn. This will include speaking about the best fibre for beginners, various kinds of spindles, learning to make a leader on the spindle, spinning and making a sample.

Spinning is an ideal craft. It connects us to what our grandmothers did. It is beautiful and it is a excercise in mindfulness and meditation.

All materials included for the session. No experience necessary. Limit 6 participants.

Instructor Christina Dashko loves to play with textiles! Her work includes, spinning, knitting, embroidery and painting.

This workshop is part of the Repurposed exhibition ancillary programming generously supported by SUS Foundation of Canada, Shevchenko Foundation, Kalimin Foundation, Wally Wyshniowsky and St. Volodymyr Institute

26 September 2024 at 7pm EDT / 5pm MDT / 4pm PDT
Online event
This is a free webinar open to all.

HREC Education presents a discussion with author Andrea Chalupa, host of the Gaslit Nation podcast, writer and co-producer of the critically acclaimed film Mr. Jones, and author of the newly published historical fiction graphic novel In the Shadow of Stalin: The Story of Mr. Jones (Oni Press: 3 Sept. 2024, 144 pages; illustrated by Brazilian comic book artist Ivan Rodrigues of Marvel, DC, Dark Horse). Our host and interviewer is graphic novel specialist Anastasia Ulanowicz (University of Florida).

Can the unrelenting power of truth expose one of Stalin’s greatest crimes to a world that refuses to bear witness? In 1933 Soviet Ukraine, bright-eyed young journalist Gareth Jones ran into the quintessential quandary of all journalists: the value of truth and the sacrifices one is willing to make to disclose it, especially when it is subject to manipulation, coercion, and written by rulers who deal harshly with those who defy their authority. Jones’ commitment to truth was heroic as he sought to understand the underpinning of Russia’s mass economic gains and military spending but was stonewalled in Moscow. In Ukraine he uncovered suffering, conflict, and the active concealment of the death by starvation of millions in the Holodomor under the Soviet regime’s policies, the larger story which first thrust Ukraine into the international spotlight in the years before World War II.

Last day to sign up for our newsletter for a chance to win a raffle prize!

Prizes include:

• Obiymy (Legacy of War Foundation Mix) featuring Sviatoslav Vakarchuk, Robert Del Naja, and Okean Elzy

• Russian Colonialism 101 by Ukrainian journalist Maksym Eristavi

• Rebuild UA Hackathon tote bag

• Two tickets to the Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival (TUFF) in April 2025

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On now: Blue-Yellow Series Gutsulyak.Studio

The Blue-Yellow Series of posters explores Ukrainian identity through individual interpretations of state symbols, particularly the flag. Since the beginning of the war, many Ukrainians worldwide have subconsciously started noticing any possible combinations of blue and yellow in everyday life. The colors are perceived as a sign of support, togetherness, and hope. They are gaining new meanings and giving people strength to resist. The poster series delves into the search for a new Ukraine and the Ukrainians' place in the modern world. "When no colors are left, the Ukrainian flag is still waving" is the project's central message. The posters represent the flag colors in various ways: as wavelengths of blue and yellow light, as chemical formulas of the most common pigments like Prussian blue and Cadmium yellow, as wildflowers like periwinkle and dandelion, as gestures of sign language, as icons for colorblind people, and as formulas for process printing or digital devices.

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Every September 7, we celebrate Ukrainian Heritage Day in Ontario and how for over 125 years, people of Ukrainian descent have called Ontario their home. Their contributions span communities across Ontario and are reflected in Canada’s economic, political, social and cultural life.

Before 2022, Ontario has been home to more than 336,000 Ukrainian Canadians. Since Russia's hybrid war against Ukraine, over 80,000 Ukrainian citizens and returning Canadian permanent residents of Ukrainian origin have arrived in Canada.

Check back to see what we are planning for this years’ Ukrainian Heritage Day

Today is the last day to submit for the Ukrainian Zine Library (to be included in the exhibit).

We’ve extended the Ukrainian Zine Library Call for submissions to Wed. Sep. 4, 2024!

Note that we will continue collecting your zines on an ongoing basis; this call-out is specifically for inclusion in the official Ukrainian Zine Library launch.

If you are in Toronto, Winnipeg, Kyiv (Ukraine), or London (UK), find out the drop-off locations.

The Canada-Ukraine Foundation is pleased to announce that our portal for funding applications will reopen on their website on September 1st. The intake will be open for one month, and all applications will be reviewed after the intake closes.

What they fund:
”Canada-Ukraine Foundation supports Canadian registered charities or other qualified donees as identified by the Canada Revenue Agency providing support to Ukraine and Ukrainian-Canadian projects.  Only initiatives that align with our strategic plan and granting approach and fall within one of our four funding areas are eligible for funding.

The Foundation is always open to new ideas, and we welcome your input. We ask that you please submit ideas through this form, and refrain from contacting program officers directly – the Foundation does not consider unsolicited proposals to our Board Directors. We receive many grant requests each year, and as such, can only fund a small percentage of worthwhile proposals.”

Find out more: www.cufoundation.ca/apply-for-funding/

Today is the last day to submit for the Ukrainian Zine Library (to be included in the exhibit).

We're excited to announce the launch of the very first Ukrainian Zine Library (that we know of) at the SVI Library, located at 620 Spadina Ave in Toronto, happening this September. We invite collaborators with Ukrainian content to celebrate creativity and culture by contributing to this exciting initiative. Let's unite to showcase our community's diverse voices and perspectives through the art of zines.

The SVI Library and the OCAD University Ukrainian Students and Alumni Collective (OCADU USAC) call upon Ukrainians worldwide and collaborators with Ukrainian content to participate in our inaugural exhibition. Located at 620 Spadina Avenue, this exhibition will feature zines from across the globe, showcasing diverse Ukrainian perspectives and content. Please note that by submitting your zine, you consent to its inclusion in the permanent collection of the Ukrainian Zine Library at SVI. We welcome original zines from all creators and encourage submissions from those collaborating with Ukrainian content.

Submit zines (1-2 copies) anytime before Monday, August 26, 2024.

Найбільше у Північній Америці святкування Дня Незалежності України. Celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day at North America's Largest Ukrainian Celebration! Join us on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Centennial Park, Toronto for an unforgettable day filled with culture, music, food, and fun!

Opening at 10:00 AM
Program starts at 1:00 PM

• Outdoor Stage Show

• Beer Garden

• Food Fair

• Market Place

• Kids' Centre
  
  Let's come together to celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence!
  
  More details at www.ucctoronto.ca

Company - Creative Music and Theatre with Claire

Lead Artist - Claire Rice

Runtime - 60 mins minutes

Get a Clue is a horror murder mystery comedy musical that's actually scary but still pretty funny.

Loosely based on the Clue game and movie, a group of teens get locked in the attic of a very creepy old house while a party rages downstairs. Things quickly get ...murder-y.
This original show comes from the twisted minds of the Intermediate Theatre company in collaboration with Creative Music and Theatre with Claire.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.

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Performances

Preview 3rd July 5:15pm Tickets
4th July 7:15pm Tickets
6th July 6:15pm Tickets
8th July 5:15pm Tickets
9th July 5:45pm Tickets
12th July 2:45pm Tickets
14th July 4:45pm Tickets

Company – Theatre Borgo

Creators – Fiona Cain, Emily Elizabeth, Karly Friesen, Elyssia Giancola, Sarah Kaufmann, Adrian Marchesano, Reid Martin, Briony Merritt, Liam Ryan, Austin White

Runtime – 55 minutes

Come one, come all, to the show that everyone in the world is talking about! We present to you the most dazzling performances from the wackiest circus ever seen. Embrace the magic and mystery of Madame Winifred's Circus of Wonders!

Madame Winifred’s Circus of Wonders was commissioned by Theatre on the Ridge, Carey Nicholson, Artistic Director. The original production concept was conceived and directed by Andy Massingham in collaboration with artists of the 2023 Theatre on the Ridge Summer Company and premiered in Port Perry, Ontario on August 15, 2023.

Suitable for all ages (4+).

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Credits

Cast – Fiona Cain, Emily Elizabeth, Elyssia Giancola, Sarah Kaufmann, Reid Martin, Liam Ryan

Stage Manager – Melissa Avalos

Producer – Elyssia Giancola, Reid Martin, Natalie Skov

Costume Designer – Camila Farah and Cast

Performances

4th July 2:45pm Tickets
6th July 12:45pm Tickets
7th July 12:45pm (Relaxed Performance) Tickets
9th July 11:30am Tickets
10th July 12:30pm Tickets
11th July 2:30pm (Relaxed Performance) Tickets
13th July 11:00am Tickets
14th July 1:00pm Tickets

Company – Honeyball Puppetry
Creators – Lindsay Lee, Maiko Taku, Robin Polfuss
Runtime – 40 minutes

Chloe is a little girl who lives in a big, bustling city on the edge of a beautiful ocean. She has all the material things a child could want, but her greatest wish is to have a friend. When she meets Meraki, a wild sea otter, they share a magical encounter that changes both their worlds! An enchanting environmental tale told through puppetry, music and movement, suitable for kids and grown-ups alike; ages 6 and up.

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Stage Manager – Zahra Esmail
Projections Designer – Brent Smith

Performances

3rd July 1:00pm Tickets
5th July 4:00pm Tickets
6th July 2:45pm Tickets
7th July 4:30pm Tickets
10th July 2:15pm Tickets
11th July 11:00am Tickets
13th July 4:30pm Tickets
14th July 11:30am Tickets

Company - Flying Penguin Theatre
Writer - Evan Bawtinheimer
Runtime - 50 minutes

Patty, a 16 year old girl who eats Pizza for breakfast, loves to play chess, and has a secret. Patty's life is turned upside-down when her secret shame becomes juicy gossip: Patty picks her nose! Patty struggles to return her life to normal, while dealing with her picky girlfriend Phoebe, problematic father Paul, and getting revenge on that piece of crap Preston who caused the whole mess. A charming coming-of-age story on bullying, tolerance, and acceptance.

Suitable for ages 13 +

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Credits

Director - Cass Van Wyck

Stage Manager - Aidan Hammond

Cast - Anne van Leeuwen, Kaitlin Race

Lighting Designer - Chin Palipane

Poster Art - Peter Dowhaniuk, The Doghouse Studio

Original Music - Zach Parsons

Performances

3rd July 7:00pm Tickets
5th July 7:30pm Tickets
8th July 3:30pm Tickets
10th July 6:00pm Tickets
11th July 6:15pm Tickets
12th July 4:30pm Tickets
13th July 8:00pm Tickets