Ukrainian dance & cultural workshop for dancers & instructors Aug 13-15, 2012 in Muenster. For more information, call UCC-SPC's Ukrainian Dance Outreach Coordinator Carolyn Stadnyk at 1-800-652-5850. Also watch for details on UCC-SPC's Ukrainian Dance page and Ukrainian Canadian Congress-SPC Ukrainian Dance on Facebook.

The dates for Mosaic 2012 in Visnyk (Spring 2012) were incorrect. The dates for this year's festival are as follows:

• Wednesday, May 30: 5-10 PM (UCC community Preview Night)
• Thursday, May 31: 5-11:30 PM
• Friday, June 1: 5-11:30 PM
• Saturday, June 2: 2 PM-12 AM

KYIV UKRAINIAN PAVILION – AGRIBITION BUILDING
“Free parking”
(Evraz Place – Regina Exhibition Park)

To volunteer, please contact Tammy at 789-3920.

The Kyiv Pavilion is sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Regina Branch

Запрошуємо поділитися своїми думками стосовно запропонованого Провінційним урядом законодавства щодо захисту іммігрантів та іноземних робітників. Ознайомитися з анкетою опитування можна тут:

www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/consultations-legislation-protect-immigrants-foreign-workers

Це обговорення надасть вам нагоду висловити свою точку зору на законодавчі положення, які будуть враховані Урядом Саскачевану для покращення захисту іноземців під час їх набору на роботу та імміграційних процесів.

Пропонований законопроект покликаний підтримувати роль вербувальників та імміграційних консультантів у заохоченні іноземних громадян іммігрувати до Саскачевану, але в той же час забезпечити прозорість та відповідальність за їх бізнес-послуги.

Вам не обов’язково подавати своє ім’я або назву організації при опитуванні, інформація про ваші висловлювання лишитися конфіденційною.

Анкета опитування буде доступною он-лайн до 23 травня, 2012.

Опитування проводиться англійською мовою у форматі Multiple Choice (вибери відповідь).

Для тих бажаючих висловити свої думки, хто володіє англійською на достатньому рівні, радимо це зробити самостійно.

Для тих, хто почувається непевно, але хотів би взяти участь в обговоренні цього документу, просимо надіслати свої зауваження українською на адресу: i-merezha@ucc.sk.ca
і ми включимо їх до наших пропозицій Провінційному Уряду Саскачевану.

Чекаємо на ваші відповіді.

You are invited to share your opinion about proposed provincial legislation to protect foreign nationals coming to Saskatchewan by reviewing a discussion paper at

www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/consultations-legislation-protect-immigrants-foreign-workers

The discussion paper will allow you to express your views on a variety of legislative provisions that the Government of Saskatchewan is considering to better protect foreign nationals while being recruited and immigrating and to provide other ideas or suggestions you may have in this area.

The discussion paper will not ask you to identify yourself or your organization, and your views will be kept confidential.

We are asking a variety of stakeholder groups to share their views including immigration applicants and foreign workers, employers, business/professional/other associations, immigration consultants/recruiters/lawyers, ethno-cultural organizations, and service provider organizations, as well as the general public.

Your opinions about proposed legislation provisions will assist the government in the development of the legislation.

The discussion paper will be available on-line until May 23, 2012.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Until May 6, Anne Portnuff Theatre of the Yorkton Regional High School (150 Gladstone Ave), Yorkton. Details

May 9, 2012, Copper Kettle Restaurant (on Scarth St, Conference Room), Regina, 12 noon-1:30 PM

Guest speaker Yaroslaw Lozowchuk will talk about his participation in an international conference held recently in Ottawa. The "Ukraine at a Crossroads" conference focused on the current economic, political and social challenges which Ukraine is facing and what opportunities might exist for Canadians of Ukrainian ethnic origin to become more involved and engaged. Events calendar details

Vesna Festival 2012: "Just 4 Kicks"
2 nights, 2 different shows
May 11th & 12th,
6 PM-1 AM
TCU Place, Saskatoon
Vesna promises to be new and exciting! Come and experience Saskatoon’s longest running Ukrainian festival. Details/Poster

UCC-SPC has two pairs of tickets to give away. See Vesna Festival's ad on page 11 of the latest Visnyk (PDF).

will be held Saturday, May 12 at St. Basil's Auditorium in Regina. Enjoy a unique and gourmet evening inspired by Ukrainian cuisine prepared by Red Seal Chef Tina Zelinski. In addition there will be entertainment, silent auctions/raffles, entertainment with CKRM radio personality Jamie Lewis as emcee. The Zabava will feature the band "The Gypsies". Proceeds support the Regina Ukrainian Fall Fest 2012, a community outreach project of UCC-Regina Branch. Tickets are $75 each. Tables of 8 are available. Visit Regina Ukrainian Fall Fest Facebook page for pictures of last year's event. For tickets call Marie at 543-0739 or the UCC office at 757-8835. Poster/Details | Press Release (PDF)

will be taking place on either Saturday May 12th or 19th (depending on weather and mushroom growing conditions).

You can register by calling David Kowalishen at 525-2385 no later than Wednesday May 9th.

Members $10 each, $15 per couple
Non-members $15 each, $25 per couple

You are invited to attend the celebrations October 5-7, 2012 at St. George Youth Centre in Saskatoon. Details (poster)

Who: All youth (Grade 9 and up) and young adults (18-35)
What: A weekend of faith, fun and friendship
Where: Sheptytsky Institute, Saskatoon
When: May 11-13, 2012

The Spring Thing includes a Saturday evening ticket to Vesna, one of Canada's largest Ukrainian cultural festivals.

The speakers/presenters for the weekend are all six of the Nahachewsky brothers: Deacon/Architect Thomas, Professor Andriy, Fire Chief David, Priest Ivan, Entrepreneur Taras, Priest Bohdan.

FMI: 306-244-7720, ucyouthministry@gmail.com, The UCYC Spring Thing facebook event, or www.skeparchy.org

Contact: Laurie Friesen
Director of Youth & Campus Ministry
Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon
1236 College Dr Saskatoon SK S7N 0W4

(Saskatoon) St. Petro Mohyla Institute (SPMI) is pleased to announce that it will be offering a two-week summer musical program devoted to learning the bandura and Ukrainian choral music. The program will be directed by maestro Victor Mishalow, renowned Toronto-based musician and teacher of Ukrainian culture and language. Details

Saint Michael's Camp is located on a gorgeous lakefront property in Duck Mountain Provincial Park. St. Michael's Camp is a Ukrainian Catholic Camp, which focuses on spiritual, cultural, moral, intellectual, physical and, of course, recreational activities. There are a few different camp options that you can choose from: Story

• Teen Camp #1: July 1-6, 2012 (Teens ages 13-16)
• Youth Camp #1: July 8-14, 2012 (Children ages 8-12)
• Youth Camp #2: July 15-21, 2012 (Children ages 8-12)
• Teen Camp #2: July 22-27, 2012 (Teens ages 13-16)

Green Grove on Wakaw Lake, Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada Children’s Summer Camp for Children Ages 7-13, takes place this July 8-22, 2012. Activities include: Ukrainian Orthodox Religion and Ukrainian language studies, crafts, singing, dancing, sports and much more. Application forms for campers and employment available from local parish priests or view website. Green Grove has employment opportunities as well. Details are at www.greengrovecamp.ca

AULIC 2012 will mark the 12th year of this enriching educational program that enables participating students to learn about Ukrainian language and culture. The regular program is offered over a 4-day period with an 8-day extended course option for those wanting to further enhance their language skills. The regular program will run August 9-12 and the extended program will carry on to August 16th. Details

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canada Ukraine Foundation, which have successfully monitored several elections in Ukraine since 2004, are organizing an Election Observer Mission for the 2012 Parliamentary Elections, scheduled for October 28, 2012.

The deadline to submit applications is May 15, 2012. UCC Communiqué

Ласкаво Просимо до Літнього інституту Української мови!
Welcome to the Summer Ukrainian Language Institute (SULI)!

Registration deadline extended to May 31 | Дата реєстрації продовжується до 31 травня

Learn Ukrainian in the heart and soul of Lviv, "Lviv Polytechnic" National University, which is one of the oldest technical and educational institutions in Central Europe. Founded in 1844, Lviv Polytechnic passes its knowledge to new generations of Ukrainians, who live in Ukraine or the Diaspora, even today. More

The Sports Network (TSN) broadcast schedule for Ukraine's national soccer team

Workshops hosted by artsVest are taking place across the province in May and June. The workshops are for Saskatchewan cultural organizations who wish to learn more about artsVest or who want to learn about the application process. Lunch will be provided at the sessions. Participants must register to attend the information sessions:

Pre-approval grant application deadline is Monday, June 16, 2012

If you have any questions about the artsVest program or Business for the Arts, please contact Linda Payeur, Project Manager, at (306) 780-9454 or L_payeur@businessforthearts.org.

Nominations are now being accepted for the Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts 2013. Nomination deadline is June 1. Details

The Saskatchewan Arts Board is accepting nominations for the 2012 Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards. This annual celebration recognizes the contribution and achievements made by individuals, groups and organizations to the arts, including all arts disciplines. The awards also promote public awareness, participation and support for the arts. Categories are: Lifetime Achievement, Saskatchewan Artist, 30 Below, Leadership, Arts and Learning and Volunteer. Deadline for nominations is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2012 and the awards banquet will be held in Saskatoon on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Criteria, nomination form for all awards

Deadline: September 1

Guidelines, application form

Deadline May 7

The Capacity Building Grant program aims to build the capacity of organizations to respond to emerging needs in the cultural community and to support new initiatives/opportunities outside the current operations of the applicant. The intent of the program is to complement rather than replace or duplicate existing support to culture, and therefore is particularly targeted to areas not already funded by conventional support systems. Guidelines, application forms

If you have any questions regarding the Capacity Building Grant, call Dennis Garreck at (306) 780-9265 or SaskCulture's office toll free at 1-866-476-6830.

Final deadline October 1 for CIF Community Vitality grant

Focus: Small capital projects and community pride events and milestones! Projects involving construction or facility improvements, youth leadership or Aboriginal inclusion, and projects that reduce financial or other barriers to community participation.

To apply, you should represent an incorporated Saskatchewan non-profit corporation or a community volunteer group endorsed by your partner. Partners are municipalities, schools, school divisions, health regions and other not-for-profit entities active in your community. Your project will fit the Community Vitality Program Guidelines and may include efforts that benefit First Nations and Métis people living off-reserve and those of Northern Saskatchewan. Details at cifsask.org/programs/community-vitality-program

The Community Initiative Fund's Community Vitality Program's last deadline is October 1, 2012. This is now the only deadline for this program. Please note: Application deadlines for most Community Initiatives Fund programs have changed to April 1st and October 1st.

Deadline May 31

SaskCulture is offering Culture Days Funding Assistance to organizers hosting Culture Days events and activities September 28-30, 2012 in Saskatchewan. Details, application form or call Michelle at (306) 780-9289

DoSomething.org is a website that helps engage young people and even offers funding to help young people mobilize their ideas. Currently Canadians under the age of 25 are eligible to apply for up to $500 of funding through the Do Something Seed Grant. This grant is given away weekly and there is no application deadline.