Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko 
March 9, 1814 -- March 10, 1861 

Poet/writer and artist -- Kobzar of the Ukrainian nation

March 4, 2010 -- UCC is looking for individuals to help coordinate Canadian Ukrainian sporting events in Canada as well as supporting Ukrainian athletes at international competitions. Details

March 3, 2010 -- The Board of Directors is recruiting for a dynamic, results-oriented Executive Director to lead the St. Petro Mohyla Institute. Application deadline March 31, 2010. Details

Lesya Ukrainka (Larissa Kosach) 
February 25, 1871 -- August 1, 1913 

February 22, 2010 -- The Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage invites you to attend the 2010 Mohyla Lecture on February 26, @ 7 pm, in the Shannon Library of STM College in Saskatoon. Dr. David Marples of the University of Alberta will deliver a lecture on the "Causes of Holodomor-Famine in Ukraine, in 1932-1933". Reception to follow.

February 16, 2010 -- Regina's only Ukrainian language and culture preschool is now accepting registrations for children ages 3-5 years. No previous knowledge of Ukrainian necessary. Classes are Wednesday and Friday mornings at 1106 McNiven Avenue (Selo Gardens). Attend one or both days. Join any time. Call 541-5866 to register, or for more information visit www.sadochokregina.ca.

February 11, 2010 -- Heritage Day is an opportunity to celebrate the architectural heritage and historic places of Canada. The Heritage Canada Foundation promotes the third Monday in February each year as Heritage Day and has long advocated adopting this date as a national holiday. For Heritage Day 2010, Canada's Olympic year, HCF is celebrating the Heritage of Sport and Recreation. More about this year's theme

February 11, 2010 -- Heritage Saskatchewan, the new collective voice of all those who value heritage in Saskatchewan, will stage its inaugural Heritage Sask Forum and Annual General Meeting at Saskatoon's Delta Bessborough, February 19-20, 2010. Tickets are also still available for the banquet on Friday night, featuring Keynote Speaker Arthur Black, and the Forum / AGM on Saturday. For more information on these events, go to the Heritage Saskatchewan website or call their office at (306) 780-9191. Deadline for ticket sales to the banquet is Monday, February 15, 2010.

February 1, 2010 -- Ukraine House, under the patronage of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, invite you to the Winter Olympics 2010 in Vancouver, BC. Please visit the "Ukraine House" located at the Ukrainian Catholic Center, 3150 Ash Street in Vancouver from February 12-28, 2010 during the Winter Olympics.
   You can support the Ukraine House in Vancouver by purchasing official Ukraine House 2010 Memorabilia. Pins (at left) -- $5 (available at UCC-SPC), Crests -- $10, T-Shirts -- $20. Order form (PDF)

January 26, 2010 -- From February 12-28, you are invited to visit Ukraine House, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Centre, 3150 Ash St in Vancouver! "Come Celebrate With Us" Poster | www.ukrainehouse2010.com

January 21, 2010 -- UCC-SPC is currently seeking an outgoing, experienced individual to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical duties. This Saskatoon-based term position is part-time, 20-35 hours per week. Application deadline February 1, 2010. Start date February 8, 2010. Details (PDF)

January 13, 2010 -- The Saskatoon branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association is holding its 9th Annual King of the Kovbasa Challenge February 11, 2010 at the Western Development Museum. Proceeds will go to the Saskatchewan Abilities Council. Entertainment provided by the Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble; emcee -- CJWW radio host Steve Shannon. Businesses that would like to be involved can still participate with a prize for our silent auction item -- a great way to promote their business at an event that is sold out every year. Calendar details