Presented at the Annual General Meeting 13 March 2010 in Regina, the
36-page report
outlines activities of the Ukrainian community throughout the
province in 2009
includes a list of projects financially supported by UCC-SPC's
Community Development Fund
and a 10-page auditor's report.
Who is the UCC-SPC?
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress
– Saskatchewan Provincial Council (UCC-SPC) is an inclusive, self-sustaining,
vibrant organization that serves the Saskatchewan Ukrainian community
to maintain, develop and share its Ukrainian Canadian identity,
culture and aspirations. The mission of UCC-SPC is to:
represent and serve the Saskatchewan Ukrainian community;
adhere to democratic principles and provide strong leadership;
promote sustainable organizational development;
communicate effectively with membership and stakeholders;
contribute to the enhancement of cultural diversity in Saskatchewan;
maximize the capacity of the Ukrainian community to maintain,
develop and share its identity, culture and aspirations;
to act as an authoritative representative for the Ukrainian
Canadian community before the people and government of Saskatchewan
to strengthen and coordinate the participation of Ukrainian
Canadians in the social and cultural life of Saskatchewan based
on principles of justice, freedom and independence
to promote the development of friendly and mutually beneficial
relations between Saskatchewan and Ukraine
to lend support to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress towards its
goal of assisting Ukraine in building an independent, united,
democratic state
to plan and develop among Ukrainian Canadians in Saskatchewan
sound community life in all its aspects
to assist in the preservation and development of Ukrainian culture
in Saskatchewan
Ukrainian Canadian
Congress
Saskatchewan Provincial Council
1219 8th Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5
Telephone: 306-652-5850
Toll-Free in Saskatchewan: 1-888-652-5850
Fax: 306-665-2127
The membership of UCC-SPC is made up of a combination
of organizations that in some localities have united into UCC branches
along with freestanding organizations linked to UCC-SPC through
their national organizations that enter into UCC National.
The following chart shows UCC-SPC organizational relationships:
Members derive benefit by having access to the services and programs
provided by the UCC-SPC. As the UCC-SPC is only the sum of its parts,
groups and individuals see it as their responsibility to support
the UCC-SPC and enable it to work for the benefit of the entire
Ukrainian Canadian population of the province.
UCC-SPC estimates that at least 13,500 members of Saskatchewan’s
121,000 strong Ukrainian-Canadian community participate in the organizations
that are represented by the UCC-SPC. Tens of thousands of others
participate through informal and less structured groups that encompass
dance, education, culture, heritage, seniors clubs and church organizations
or as members of the general public enjoying the benefits of the
Ukrainian contribution to the developing Saskatchewan cultural scene.
The CDF was designed to allow community groups and individuals the
opportunity to put SaskLotteries money to use strategically in a
manner best suited to their own local needs. For many grassroots
groups a seemingly modest grant can be the catalyst for a remarkable
amount of activity and for long-lasting results. The terms of reference
have been consciously kept wide so as to encourage groups to develop
projects that meet their specific needs.
Any resident of Saskatchewan or community group, regardless of membership
or association with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, may apply for
the CDF. The UCC-SPC Board reviews and votes on applications and
funding allocations.
Only applications for support of uncompleted projects are accepted.
Funds are released only upon successful completion of the project,
submission of a final project financial statement and narrative
written report. The reports are usually reproduced in the UCC-SPC
magazine, Visnyk.
For an application form click here
for Portable Document Format (70KB). Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader,
which can be downloaded free here
or contact the UCC-SPC office at 306-652-5850.
There are four deadlines for applications each year:
February 1, May 1, September 1 and November 1.
Note that grants are normally not greater than $500. Groups and
individuals with larger projects are encouraged to discuss the proposal
ahead of time with the UCC-SPC Executive Director.
The CDF has been providing financial assistance to member groups,
individuals and non-profit organizations since 1994. In recent years,
UCC-SPC has provided more than $100,000 in CDF grants to worthy
projects promoting Ukrainian culture.
The Shevchenko
Foundation has been awarding grants in support of Ukrainian
cultural projects since its inception in 1963. It awards grants
to projects sponsored/supported by organizations possessing a federal
charitable registration number.
To apply for a grant, it is necessary to fill out an application
form following specific guidelines. The grant application deadlines
are April 1 and October 1 each year.
Scholarships
The UCC-SPC has a modest program that supports Ukrainian language
learning in high school and at the University of Saskatchewan. A
total of three book prizes (approximate value of $300 each) are
awarded. The Department of Languages and Linguistics at the U of
S makes the decision as to who receives the awards according to
its own standards.
There are also a variety of scholarships encouraging Ukrainian
education that are available from a number of other sources in the
province.
"Canadian
Heritage is responsible for national policies and programs
that promote Canadian content, foster cultural participation,
active citizenship and participation in Canada's civic life, and
strengthen connections among Canadians."
Multiculturalism Program
What is Multiculturalism?
"Canadian multiculturalism is fundamental to our belief that
all citizens are equal. Multiculturalism ensures that all citizens
can keep their identities, can take pride in their ancestry and
have a sense of belonging. Acceptance gives Canadians a feeling
of security and self-confidence, making them more open to, and
accepting of, diverse cultures. The Canadian experience has shown
that multiculturalism encourages racial and ethnic harmony and
cross-cultural understanding, and discourages ghettoization, hatred,
discrimination and violence.
Through multiculturalism, Canada recognizes the potential of all
Canadians, encouraging them to integrate into their society and
take an active part in its social, cultural, economic and political
affairs."
SaskCulture Grant
UCC-SPC is a member of SaskCulture,
which also provides grants through the
Multicultural Initiatives Fund (MIF). MIF is designed to channel
lottery funds to Saskatchewan multicultural organizations.
UCC-SPC can help your organization prepare MIF application forms,
provide initial consultations to help develop your idea and to
review your application in order to improve its chances of receiving
a grant.
For further information about MIF grants, deadlines and application
forms, contact:
SaskCulture Inc.
600-2220 12th Street
Regina, SK S4P 0M6
Telephone: 306-780-9284
Fax: 306-780-9252
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan
Provincial Council provides an opportunity to invest in the vitality,
diversity and growth of Saskatchewan’s Ukrainian community. From
Ukrainian dance and language programs to summer camps, seniors programs
and the promotion of links between Saskatchewan and Ukraine, your
financial support will help ensure the labours and efforts of past
generations of Ukrainian Canadians continue.
We ask that you take the time to complete the donation
form and send it with your contribution. Donations of 25$ and
more will be issued official tax receipts. Please make cheques payable
to: Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Council.
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