Tues. January 15, 2002 -
CBC Radio One Broadcast
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!
Fri. January 18, 2002 -
Epiphany
Epiphany, Vespers, and Blessing of the
Water followed by parish dinner. Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 1000
Byron Ave. 6:00 PM
Sat. January 19, 2002 -
Feast of St. Theophany
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.
Wed. January 23, 2002 -
Networking Evening
UCPBA Ottawa networking evening. Pub
Italia on Preston. 7:30 PM. Good food, great conversation!
Wed. January 30, 2002 -
Anniversary of Ukraine - Canada Diplomatic Relations
Archives Canada, Embassy of Ukraine.
More info to follow.
Fri. Feb. 1 - Sat. Feb. 2,
2002 - Gerdany
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.
Sun. Feb. 3 - Ukranian
National Republic Independence Day banquet
Banquet commemorating the Universal
declarations of the Ukrainian National Republic in 1918-1919.
Organized and sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Committee. Info:
UCC
Wed. February 27 - Pub
Night
Pub Italia on Preston, 7:30 PM.
Fri. March 22 - 16th
Annual Ivan Franko Memorial Lecture
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
Sat. April 6 - Field
Trip to Hamilton Art Gallery
One day bus trip to see the touring
"Ukrainian Avante Garde" exhibit. This trip almost happened.
April - Gala Banquet
Banquest commemorating10th Anniversary
of Ukraine's Independence.
Thursday May 2 -
Theatre Performance
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
Sunday May 5 -
Ukrainian Profile TV programme
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.
Wednesday May 15 -
Kovbasa Tasting and Real Estate Event
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
Thursday May 16 -
Ambassador's Lecture Series: Pawel Dobrowolski of Poland
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.
Wednesday May 22 - UCC
Ottawa AGM
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.
Sunday May 26 - "Poet
and Inspiration" Ukrainian dance show
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.
Tuesday May 28 - Leo
Mol receives award
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.
Tuesday May 28 -
Ukrainian Genealogy Group meeting
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
Wednesday May 29 -
UCPBA Ottawa Pub Night
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
Friday May 31 -
Maturalna Zabava
Maturalna Zabava (Graduation Dance),
Ukrainian School of Lesia Ukrainka. At the Nepean Sailing Club, 6:00
PM. For information, contact Khrystia Habrowych, 731-1870
Miscellaneous - Summer
Events
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
Sunday August 25, 2002 -
Ukrainian Independence Day Picnic
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.
September 26, 2002 -
UCPBA Ottawa's autumn kickoff event: Presentations with Impact
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
October 16, 2002 -
October Pub Night
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.
October 31, 2002 -
Daniel Lenko: A Taste of the Wine Business
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
November 15-16, 2002 -
Ukrainian Crafts Workshop: Gerdany
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
December 12, 2002 -
Christmas Dinner & Awards Evening
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.
