Shevchenko Monument Committee Meeting a Deadline

On February 21, 2011, as part of its final fundraising drive, members of the Ottawa Taras Shevchenko Monument Committee held a special meeting with the President of Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko at the Embassy of Ukraine. The base of the monument has now been constructed and unveiling is planned for this summer.  See website for details: http://www.infoukes.com/tarasinottawa. 

The Ottawa Shevchenko Monument project, essentially, has received core support from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, the Shevchenko Foundation, and wide support from many donors in the Ukrainian Canadian community.

However, funds are still required to complete this national project. We appeal for donations and continued financial support so that we can finish and unveil the monument scheduled for June, in celebration of the 120^th Anniversary of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada, the 20th Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence, and to honour the 150^th Anniversary since the Death of Taras Shevchenko.

Please send your donation to:

Shevchenko Foundation, 202 – 952 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB R2W 3P4

indicating “Ottawa Shevchenko Monument”.

Names of donors will be recognized engraved on a plaque near the monument and will receive an income tax receipt.

Thank you for your support,

Orest Dubas, Chair

Ottawa Taras Shevchenko Monument Committee. Tel.: (613) 725-0006, email: orestdubas@rogers.com