UCC-SPC member organizations can send 180 copies of their posters, flyers, handbills or other material promoting their events to UCC-SPC office for mailing to all the other member organizations across Saskatchewan at no charge. This service/benefit is provided by the UCC-SPC to its member organizations every spring and fall. The deadline for the spring mail-out is February 1, 2012. For more information contact the UCC-SPC office.

Carolyn Stadnyk has been hired as the new UCC-SPC Ukrainian Dance Outreach Coordinator.

Originally from Edmonton, Carolyn is a student of Pharmacology at the University of Saskatchewan. She and her husband have lived in Saskatoon for three years. Prior to moving here, they lived in Regina for five years.

Carolyn is a former Ukrainian dancer, Dance Instructor (Sopilka Ukrainian Dance School) as well as President of the Verkhovyna School of Ukrainian Dance in Edmonton. She brings extensive experience in fundraising, organizational planning and development as well as a deep understanding of volunteer-run dance schools. Carolyn is a strong communicator and UCC-SPC is pleased to welcome her aboard.

Carolyn’s office hours and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1.00 PM to 5.00 PM. She can be contacted at 306.652.5850 or c.stadnyk@ucc.sk.ca.

Sonya Horner completed her term as Ukrainian Dance Outreach Coordinator with UCC-SPC on 31 December 2011. Her work in laying the groundwork for UCC-SPC’s role in supporting this province’s Ukrainian dance community is very important.

During her term, Sonya conducted a number of community consultations and organized a dance conference involving volunteers and instructors from across the province. Her strategic plan framework was presented at the 2011 conference and contains short, medium and long-term goals. Sonya also collaborated with the UCC-SPC summer student Matt Zelensky to organize a successful weekend Ukrainian dance workshop in Bruno.

Sonya has decided that the increasing role and expectations of the position could not be balanced with her other teaching and permanent work. We are sorry to see her go and wish her continued success in our dance community!

The popular Visnyk newsmagazine is a quarterly community and national news-oriented magazine, received by over 4,900 addresses, thereby offering you, your organisation, or business an effective and economical way to extend Easter greetings to thousands of members of Saskatchewan’s Ukrainian community.

To place your Easter greeting ad, please contact the UCC-SPC office toll free at 1.888.652.5850 (in Saskatoon, call 652.5850) during regular business hours or email Ihor.

Please order space for your by Friday, 10 February 2012.

(Saskatoon) The Shevchenko Concert sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatoon Branch will be held Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 2 PM in the auditorium of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral (919 20th St W) in Saskatoon. For more information, please call Cec at 306-374-7675.

У неділю, 11 березня о 14:00 годині у залі при церкві Пресвятої Тройці (919 20th Street West, Саскатун) відбудеться концерт присвячений великому українському поету –- Тарасові Шевченку. Ця програма спонсорується Конгресом Українців Канади, Саскатунським відділом. За додатковою інформацією звертайтеся до пані Целіни Качковської 306-374-7675.

Meacham turns 100 in 2012 and we are having a special Malanka to commemorate it. This event is sponsored by the Meacham Centennial Committee. Details (online calendar)

Details (online calendar)

(Saskatoon) The Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Saskatoon presents the 11th Annual King of the Kovbasa Challenge February 9, 2012, 7 PM at the Prairieland Park (503 Ruth St W).

Please join us for a taste sensation of gourmet sausages from around the province. Your vote will crown the King of the Kovbasa.

• Master of Ceremonies Steve Shannon
• Celebrity panel of judges
• Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble
• Music by Matthew Gruza & Friends
• Silent Auction
• Grand door prize provided by GMG Jewellers

Tickets are $25 are available online at http://www.picatic.com/ticket/event959158.

A limited number of reserved tables of 8 are available for $200 by contacting David Lalach at (306) 657-4412.

(Regina) Kolos Regina Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is hosting their annual Valentine's Supper and Dance on Saturday, February 11 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium (1625 Montreal St).

Cocktails start at 5 PM. Performances by Kolos and guest performers Chaban Ukrainian Dance Association. Adult tickets $25, children 5-12 years $15, children under 5 free. Event sold out last year so get your tickets early. Details (online calendar)

(Saskatoon) Steak Night: February 18, 2012 at Modern Billiards (1015 Central Ave, Saskatoon)

$15 adults / $10 10 & under. Advance tickets only until Feb 15. Includes coffee/pop & dessert dainties. Free pool from 5:30-8:30 PM. Details (online calendar)

(Saskatoon) Meet & Greet the Editorial Committee of the Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada -- Hanka Romanchych Branch presenting their 2011 publication From Baba, with Love at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada (910 Spadina Cres E, Saskatoon) on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 7 PM.

From Baba, with Love features ethnographic material explaining the spiritual, cultural and folkloric descriptions of selected religious feast days and sacraments as well as treasured, favourite, family home tested food traditions.

A volunteer committee of the UWAC Hanka Romanchych Branch in Saskatoon was responsible for researching, collecting materials and recipes to compile this 333-page coil bound book.

From Baba, with Love sells for $35 (plus GST) a copy and is available at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada (910 Spadina Cres E 306/244-3800 umc@sasktel.net) and McNally Robinson Booksellers (3130 8th St E 306/955-3599, toll-free 1-877-506-7456 www.mcnallyrobinson.com).

(Regina) As a result of last summer's closure of Athabasca Elementary School, the Ukrainian Language Program is now at Massey Elementary School, 131 Massey Rd. For more information, call the school at 306-791-8504.

(Saskatoon) Are you or someone you know thinking about kindergarten for the fall of 2012? Now is the time to come in and register your child! Our school is friendly, safe, welcoming and ready to help each of our students reach their full potential. We nurture faith, encourage excellence in learning and inspire students to reach out and help others -- at home and around the world. Children who will be five years old by Jan. 31, 2013 can begin kindergarten in Fall 2012. Call us @ 659-7230 to set up a visit. You may also learn more at www.gscs.sk.ca/fil.

We are rooted in faith, growing in knowledge, reaching out to transform the world!

(Саскатун) Двомовна Школа імені Владики Філевича відкриває двері для всіх сімей у Саскатуні. Щоб почати вчитися у садочку, 1-му або у 2-му класі, знання української мови не є обов'язковим. Якщо вашій дитині виповниться 5 років до 31 січня 2013 року, ви зможете зареєструвати її у нашій школі. Учні, які володіють українською мовою можуть реєструватися у нашій школі у будь-який час. Саскатунська Католицька Шкільна Рада забезпечує безкоштовне транспортування дітей по всьому місту. Ми надаємо унікальну нагоду учням від садочку до 8 класу вивчити українську мову і культуру та Візантійську Церковну традицію на додаток до звичайної англійської програми, і все це у межах сильної академічної програми, яка базується на вірі та дружелюбному оточенні. За додатковою інформацією звертайтеся до директора, пана Михайла Торсона або завуча, пані Олі Ковалюк по телефону 659-7230 або заходьте на наш вебсайт www.gscs.sk.ca/fil.

Вкорінюємося у вірі. Ростемо у знаннях. Прагнемо ... змінити світ на краще.

(Saskatoon) Sadok Dzvinok Ukrainian Preschool at Bishop Filevich School is accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year. Teacher Savelia Zlipko offers both a three-day program for 4-year-olds and a two-day program for 3-year-olds. To register or if you need further information, please call Mykan Zlipko 270-6901 or 227-0314.

(Саскатун) Позашкільна програма «Садок Дзвінок» приймає реєстрації на 2012–2013 шкільний рік. Програма пропонує дві групи: група для 3-річних дітей зустрічається двічі на тиждень; група для 4-річних дітей зустрічається тричі на тиждень. З питаннями звертайтеся до Савелі по телефону 270-6901 або 227-0314.

We are making an URGENT appeal to every one who has an interest in our very active youth camp.

At our Annual General Meeting we were unable to fill the position of President of the Board of Directors. Our Past President is still on the Board, of course, and is willing to assist whoever would take the position. The position of Secretary is also vacant. We really need your assistance in this matter.

The current Board Members are Past President: Linda Balon-Smith (Saskatoon); President: VACANT; Vice-President: Cheryl Tanchak (Hafford); Treasurer: Irene Yurashak (Saskatoon); Secretary: VACANT; Rentals: Sheryl Kotelko (Cudworth); Fundraising: Andrew Kasowski (Saskatoon); Advertising: Corinne Wachniak (Saskatoon); Maintenance: Mike Kotelko (Cudworth); Maintenance Asst: Ben Hladun (Prince Albert); Members at Large: Vickie Balon (Saskatoon), Nadia Kotelko-Antosh (Saskatoon), Peter Yuzik (Cudworth), Cheryl Beaudoin (Wakaw), Elena Krueger (Wilcox), Olga Doroshenko (Saskatoon).

Please contact us as soon as possible. Phone Linda at 306-683-0062 OR Irene at 306-374-8276.

(Саскатун) Рада літнього табору "Зелений Гай" потребує помічників, які б були зацікавлені в організації та підготовці літнього дитячого табору на літо (2012).

Оскільки ця підготовка вимагає попереднього планування, просимо телефонувати якомога швидше. Наші телефони: Лінда 306-683-0062, Ірина 306-374-8276.

На сьогоднішній день, позиції на такі посади як голови ради директорів та секретаря, залишаються відкритими.

24 January 2012 - My appointment as director of the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies ends as o f June 30, 2012, and currently the University of Alberta is conducting an international search for a successor. I have served as director for almost two decades. As my term is coming to an end, I would like to look back and note some of the transformations, accomplishments, and difficulties of the past two decades. CIUS Release (PDF)

24 січня 2012 — Моє призначення на посаду директора Канадського інституту українських студій закінчується 30 червня 2012 р. Нині Альбертський університет веде міжнародній пошук кандидатів на цю посаду. Я працював директором майже двадцять років. Оскільки мій термін наближається до завершення, хотілося б озирнутися назад і розповісти про зміни, досягнення й труднощі, що сталися за ці два десятиріччя. Пресове повідомлення КІУС (PDF)

A new Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame is being established in Swift Current. Ten hockey players from Saskatchewan are being inducted this first year. Three of these ten are of Ukrainian origin, namely Metro Prystai, Elmer Lach, and Johnny Bower, who are Stanley Cup champions. Last Saturday, all the inductees were honoured at a pre-game ceremony in Saskatoon between the Saskatoon Blades and the Victoria Royals.

-- With thanks to an e-Bulletin reader, based on a Sports section article in the Jan 17/12 issue of the Star-Phoenix

Donna Zaleschuk is frustrated that employment insurance only allows 35 weeks of parental leave for adoptive parents. -- NewsTalk Radio (650 CKOM)

Deadline: March 1 Guidelines, application form

Deadline (Project Funding): March 15

The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan is offering grants for multicultural festivals that promote the understanding, respect, appreciation, acceptance and celebration of all people as equally valuable in Saskatchewan.

The Farm Credit Canada Regina Spirit Fund is a $100,000 fund to support community enhancement projects by charitable and non-profit organizations in Regina.

The Worobetz Foundation is a private foundation that purchases administration support and guidance from the Saskatoon Community Foundation, a public foundation.

To be eligible for funding from Canadian Heritage, your group must be a local non-profit group, either incorporated or unincorporated and have the support of the municipal administration or equivalent authority, in the form of cash and/or in-kind support.

The Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to multiculturalism and to the integration of newcomers in Canada. One award recipient is chosen every year in one of the following two categories:

• Lifetime Achievement: Open to individuals who have demonstrated ongoing dedication to promoting a strong multicultural society in Canada over a period of at least ten years.

or

• Outstanding Achievement: Open to individuals or groups who have made a significant contribution to Canadian multiculturalism for at least one year within the last five years.

The winner will receive a certificate of honour signed and presented by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. In addition, s/he will choose an eligible, registered, not-for-profit Canadian organization or association to receive a $20,000 grant.

Nominations are now being accepted from the public. To be considered for the 2012 award, nominations must be postmarked by March 1, 2012. The award is open to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents. More information