CBC Radio One is going to rebroadcast 'Jajo's Secret', which deals with the discovery of the parole certificate of James Motluk's grandfather and through that explores the story of Ukrainian forced labour during World War One. The piece is part of the show OUTFRONT and will air on Tuesday January 15 at 11:45 AM. Please call the CBC to thank them afterwards!
Epiphany, Vespers, and Blessing of the Water followed by parish dinner. Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 1000 Byron Ave. 6:00 PM
Service celebrating the Feast of St. Theophany in St. Onuphrius Chapel in the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Service followed by procession and "Great Blessing of Water" on the shore of the Ottawa River. Hosted by Sheptytsky Institute. 12 PM. Information: 236-1393 ext. 2332.
UCPBA Ottawa networking evening. Pub Italia on Preston. 7:30 PM. Good food, great conversation!
Archives Canada, Embassy of Ukraine. More info to follow.
Traditional Ukrainian beadwork workshop for adults & teens (Feb. 1 evening), children & teens (Feb. 2, AM & PM time slots) by Maria Rypan. Info: Tatiana M. or Oksana Y.
Banquet commemorating the Universal declarations of the Ukrainian National Republic in 1918-1919. Organized and sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Committee. Info: UCC
Pub Italia on Preston, 7:30 PM.
Co-sponsored by the Chair of Ukrainian Studies at U of Ottawa & UCPBA Ottawa - "The Forbidden Art of the Ukrainian Avant-Garde: 1910 - 1935" by Dr. Myroslav Shkandrij, Professor and Head of the Dept. of German & Slavic Studies, U of Manitoba., and Curator of the exhibition "The Phenomenon of the Ukrainian Avant-Garde, 1910-1935", at the Winnipeg, Hamilton, and Edmonton art galleries. Friday, March 22, 2002 - 7:30 PM, Room 257, Arts Hall, 70 Laurier St. E. University of Ottawa campus. Public lecture in English. Free admission. For more information on the exhibit, please see http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~shkandr/excerpts.htm
One day bus trip to see the touring "Ukrainian Avante Garde" exhibit. This trip almost happened.
Banquest commemorating10th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence.
The Ukrainian community is invited to a performance by the National Old Theatre from Krakow, Poland, of Hohol's (Gogol's) The Diary of a Madman. Starring Leszek Piskorz. (in Polish). Dom Polski SPK 379 Waverly St, 8 PM Ticket $20 at the door. Info: 241-1072, krakauer@sympatico.ca
Easter programme, featuring visitors from the Catholic Women's League from various Roman Catholic parishes to the Ukrainian Catholic Shrine. Cable ch. 22. 9 AM. Repeats Tues. May 7 at 6 PM.
UCPBA Ottawa 5th Annual National Kovbasa Tasting, and Adventures in Business Evening "Real Estate in Ottawa". Ukrainian beer. Live jazz piano. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Ukrainian Orthodox Hall, 1000 Byron Ave. For info, Iris B. 236-2786, Nina R. 829-0900, Orest D. 733-7095. Admission, Advance Purchase by May 14: UCPBA members $5, nonmembers $8. Admission, at the door: UCPBA members $6, nonmembers $10
Ambassador Pawel Dobrowolski, Ambassador of Poland, in the Chair of Ukrainian Studies' 'Ambassador's Lecture' series at the University of Ottawa. Do we let history die ? Ukraine, Poland, and Europe in the XXI century. Public lecture. Free admission. The Senate Room (#083) Tabaret Hall, 111 Waller St. (or 75 Laurier St. E.) 7:30 PM. Contact: Chair Coordinator Irena Bell at 562-5800 ext. 3692.
Ukrainian Canadian Congress UCC/KYK-Ottawa Annual General Meeting. 7:30 PM. Orthodox hall, 1000 Byron Ave. To nominate someone for the Executive, contact Borys Sirskyj, 726-1468.
Ottawa School of Ukrainian Dance presents Poet and Inspiration (Poet i Natkhnennya). Featuring students from the Ottawa School of Ukrainian Dance, Ottawa's Svitanok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Serhei Chechui (bayanist) and Lisa Taras-Slodki (violinist). Alumni Theatre, Carleton University. 2 PM Tickets $15, $12, and $10. Children under 4 free. For more info, contact Kateryna 692-5243.
Winnipeg based Ukrainian-Canadian sculptor Leo Mol is the receipient of an award from the Government of Ukraine. The ceremony is at the Embassy of Ukraine, 6:30 pm at Somerset and O'Connor streets. The ceremony will be followed by a slide show presentation highlighting Mr. Mol's work.
Speaker: Mrs. Doris Smith, President, Friends of the Hermitage Museum, (Rt. Hon. Ramon Hnatyshyn - Honourary Chairman), with an audio-visual presentation on Connections between the Hermitage and Canada. 7:30 PM. Ukrainian Catholic Hall, 952 Green Valley Cr. Free admission. All welcome. Info:http://www.geocities.com/uggncr
At Pub Italia, 434 1/2 Preston St. 7:30 PM. Good food, great conversation! Jazz Quintet "Sugar Sticks". Contact Oksana Y. 823-5168 or Borys G. 744-8367
Maturalna Zabava (Graduation Dance), Ukrainian School of Lesia Ukrainka. At the Nepean Sailing Club, 6:00 PM. For information, contact Khrystia Habrowych, 731-1870
Wed. June 12. UCPBA of Ottawa Annual General Meeting. 7:00 pm, 1000 Byron Ave. For nominations please contact Ron Sorobey at 238-7495.
Mon. June 17. Canadian Friends of Ukraine Annual General Meeting. Looking for new members interested in helping Ukraine develop democratically, and helping the underprivileged. New members welcome. 7:30 PM. Catholic hall, 952 Green Valley Cresc. Contact: Oksana P. or Julia W. 733-7000.
Sat. June 22. Canadian Film Institute presents the first night of a film series "Journey Between Two Worlds: The Films of John Paskievich". Feature film: My Mother's Village. 7:00 pm. All screenings at 395 Wellington Street, National Archives Auditorium. Admission $8.50. Free parking. Under the patronage of the Embassy of Ukraine. Sponsored by UCPBA of Ottawa. For more information contact Borys Gengalo at 744-8367 or the Canadian Film Institute at 232-6727. CFI website http://www.cfi-icf.ca
July 19-21. National SUSK Congress. University of Ottawa. Contact: paulnormanvillegas@hotmail.com
Many different activities will be featured: Face painting, a birthday cake for Ukraine, entertainment, food concessions, children's games. The highlight will be a formal ceremony with Dr Yuri Shcherbak, Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada at1:30 pm. Free admission, all welcome. Vincent Massey Park. 12:00 noon - 5 pm.
Last year Brian Creamer opened our season with a very successful and well-received presentation on public speaking. This year he takes things one step further and tells us how to effectively present information; a must-have skill for any professional or businessman. After the talk, have some wine with fellow members, network, swap vacation stories and tell UCPBA-O board members what you really think- don't hold back! Location TBA. 7:30pm-10:00pm
Pub nights are held on the third Wednesday of every month, 7:30pm or later, with special guests at every event to stimulate discussion. Today's guest is historian Orest Martynowych. Meet upstairs at the Royal Oak, corner of Colonel By Drive and Hawthorne at the east end of Pretoria Bridge. For more info call Borys Gengalo 744-8367.
An evening with the owner of award-winning Daniel Lenko Estate Winery. Learn about a Ukrainian-Canadian business success story and get to taste five of his best products, under professional guidance! Ukrainian Catholic Shrine of St John the Baptist 952 Green Valley Crescent. 2002 Oct 31 7:30pm-10:00pm. Members: $20, Nonmembers: $25. For more info & reservations call: Tatiana Martschenko: 744-5127
You asked for more last year, so here it is, for both beginners and experienced makers. Ukrainian Catholic Shrine of St John the Baptist 952 Green Valley Crescent. For detailed schedule and other info call: Tatiana Martschenko: 744-5127
Yes it's a Christmas party, but also our awards presentation evening: Member of the Year, Filip Konowal Lifetime Achievement Award, and Educational Scholarship winners will be presented. Amber Garden Restaurant, 1 Richmond Rd. Cocktails 6 pm, dinner 7 pm, skits & carols 8:30 pm. Members $35, guests $40. Call ahead for reservations: Irene Wolansky 237-5094 or Oksana Yarosh 823-5168, or e-mail yarosho@inspection.gc.ca. Seating is limited- please be sure to book ahead.