The Ukrainian Pioneer Park is a project of
the UCC Yorkton Branch
Holodomor: UCC Yorkton hosts International Flame
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May 2, 2008 --
Preventing future genocides anywhere in the world was the
theme for the entire memorial. Story |
Holodomor Recognition
Torch Run in Saskatchewan: flame to visit Yorkton April 28
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April 18, 2008 --
The International Remembrance
Flame will be in Yorkton on Monday, April 28 at City Centre
Park, 7 PM. Hosted by UCC Yorkton; contact Merle at 783-7323.
Canadian itinerary including details for the
flame's visit to four Saskatchewan centres: Details |
New Executive for UCC Yorkton
November 28, 2007 -- The Annual meeting of the
Yorkton Branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress was held Tuesday,
November 27, 2007. The following members were elected for the ensuing
year: Past President --Harry Kardynal, President -- Merle Maximiuk,
Vice President --Sonja Pawliw, Secretary -- Pauline Semeniuk, Treasurer
-- Irene Strilchuk, Auditors -- Eugene Hnatiuk and Peter Gulka.
Branch Activity November 2004-March 2005
Hosted Kyiv Chamber Choir in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Reception for the choir and public followed at the St. Mary's Cultural
Centre.
A joint moleben was held December 12, 2004 for a successful election
in Ukraine. Orange ribbons were distributed and a collection was
made for assistance in Ukraine's election December 26, 2004. Collections
were held in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church for two consecutive
weekends. Money was forwarded to the ehad office in Winnipeg. Prior
to the election three community members were interviewed by Yorkton
This Week, which published a write-up.
Three community members were interviewed on CTV about the internment
of Ukrainians in Canada during the First World War 1914-20.
The combined choirs from St. Mary's & Holy Transfiguration
churches are preparing for the Taras Shevchenko concert to be held
Sunday, March 13, 2 PM at St. Mary's
Cultural Centre. Students of Ukrainian language
classes will participate.
Thirteenth Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence
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All patriotic Ukrainians pray
for the land of their forefathers, and with this intent, the
Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Yorkton Branch, organized a Commemorative
Thirteenth Anniversary of the Proclamation of Ukraine's Independence,
which was held on Sunday, August 22/04 at St. Mary's Cultural
Centre. Story |
Annual Report
May 8, 2004 —
Reporting from May 2003 to May 2004:
Executive
Member Contributors
We fulfilled our obligations to the UCC Headquarters and the Saskatchewan
Provincial Office. Our donations were made to:
- Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko
- Ukrainian Dance Competitions Festival held in Yorkton
- The Lubka Kolessa Piano Scholarship Fund at McGill University
in Montreal
- Dobrodiyka Orysia Ehrmantraut for her studies in Lviv, Ukraine
- Press Fund of the UCC-SPC publication of Visnyk
Activities:
- Organized the 12th Anniversary to commemorate Ukraine’s Independence
- Members worked many long hours in preparation to host the Nation
Builders Awards Banquet
- Approved the sponsorship of the Canadian Ukrainian National
Festival Choir from Dauphin, MB, who staged a concert in Yorkton,
and hosted the performers with lunch and refreshments
- Submitted bilingual essays describing the 12th Anniversary
of Ukraine’s Independence to two publications
- Submit announcements about our events to our local media
- Members attended the Memorial Service (Panakhyda) in remembrance
of the victims of the Ukrainian Famine/Genocide of 1932-33
- Organized a Literary Program in honour of Taras Shevchenko
in March 2004
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Important Historical Events:
- A multi-itemed concert in honour of Ukrainian Genius and Poet
Taras Shevchenko.
- Commemoration of Ukraine’s independence.
- Yorkton UCC Branch Representatives attended an eventful rally
in Honour of the First Ukrainian Premier of Saskatchewan and in
Canada -- Honourable Roy Romanow
1992 |
- January 21/92 Organizational Meeting was held in the Ukrainian
Orthodox Auditorium with 23 members present, the Executive
was elected as follows:

Jan 21, 1992 - First Executive:
From left to right seated: Dobr. Mary Hnatiw, Michael Baran
(President), Pauline Semenuik (Secretary). Back row: Ostap
Skrypnyk (UCC-SPC Executive Director), Eugene Hnatiuk (Program
Committee Chairperson), Harry Kardynal (Treasurer), George
Skwarchuk (Second Vice), Lorne Sakundiak (Board of Control).
Absent: Catherine Woloschuk (First Vice).
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1993 |
- The Executive remains the same except - Olecia Pitts
replaced Harry Kardynal as treasurer and Tom Baran replaced
Dobr. Mary Hnatiw on the Board of Control.
- A research project was implemented to procure a suitable
site for a commemorable "Ukrainian Pioneer Park"
in the City of Yorkton, to erect a Cairn in Memory of the
100 years of Ukrainian Pioneer Settlers in Sask. George
Skwarchuk was chairman of this project.
- Yorkton UCC Branch was atuned to the Canada-wide observance
of the 60th Anniversary of the planned Great Famine/Genocide
in Ukraine in 1932-33 by the ruthless Soviet regime.
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1994 |
- The Executive remained the same as in 1993
- The Yorkton members attended a prestigious banquet and
program honouring Honourable Sylvia Fedorak as the Ukrainian
Liutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon; that was
by invitation.

August 21 at 2 P.M. an Official Opening of the Ukrainian
Pioneer Park located at the corner of Third Avenue and Henderson
Street in Yorkton; Provincial and local dignitaries participated
with all present. A Special Prayer Service was served by both
clergy of the Orthodox and Catholic congregations. Other items
included singing, music and students dancing in the Ukrainian
costmes.
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1995 |
- The Executive remains the same as in 1994
- $1500.00 financial contribution to North Eastern Cable
TV, Yorkton
for programming "Charming Bandura".
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1996 |
- Change in the Executive members: of three positions -
for first vice George Skwarchuk, second vice Myron Tatarniuk
and treasurer Brenda (Perepeluk) Pasloski. The rest of the
Executive members remained the same as in 1995.

April held a Special Church Service - Panachyda to
observe the 10th Anniversary of the tragedy of the explosion
of the Nuclear Reactor in Chornobyl Ukraine, when many were
killed, wounded, leaving thousands homeless - causing future
physical, mental disabilities. All present made generous donations
to The Children of Chornobyl Fund.
- Request by the UCC that a "Proclamation" COMMEMORATING
the
Chornobyl Disaster be made by the City of Yorkton. On April
26/96 Mayor Ben Weber proclaimed April 26 as the "Day
of Chornobyl". A number of members attended the ceremonies
of the proclamation. Executive members were interviewed
on the program "Eyes on Saskatchewan" relating
the horrible situation of the Chornobyl Disaster.
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1997 |
- New Executive for 1997
Past Pres. - Mr. Michael Baran
President - Mr. George Skwarchuk
First Vice - Mr. Myron Tatarniuk
2nd Vice - Mr. Harry Kardynal
Secretary - Pauline Semenuik
Treasurer - Mr. Joe Ratushniak
Board of Control - Lorne Sakundiak, Eugene Hnatiuk, Tom
Baran

Performers of the Ukrainian National Army, September
30, 1997
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1999 |
- The Executive remains the same except for one change
- Dr. William
Gulka was chosen for First Vice President instead of Mr.
Myron Tatarniuk.
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2000 |
- The Executive members that served in 1999 were asked
to stay on for
the year 2000.
- Unfortunately, due to the circumstances, there was no
program held to honour Taras Shevchenko
- President and secretary prepared a concise resume of
Yorkton UCC Branch's history that was required to be deposited
into a Time Capsule for the future generations of 2025 year.
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2001 |
- Executive members:
President - Mr. Harry Kardynal
1st Vice - Merle Maximiuk
2nd Vice - Sonja Pawliw
Secretary - Pauline Semenuik
Treasurer - Catherine Woloschuk
Board of Control - Lorne Sakundiak, Tomko Baran, and Eugene
Hnatiuk
- August 26th celebrated the Tenth Anniversary of Ukraine's
Independence. We were honoured to have distinguished guests
in the persons of UCC-SPC Pres. Mr. E. Krenosky, Ex. Director
Mr. O. Skrypnyk, MLA AND Deputy Premier, Hon. Clay Serby
and His Worship MAYOR Phil DeVos.
- October 14/01 sponsored a Ukrainian Gala Concert featuring
Yevshan Ukr. Folk Ballet Ensemble and Lastiwka Ukr. Orthodox
Youth Choir and Orchestra, from Saskatoon, to also commemorate
the Tenth Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence.
- June 6 hosted an agricultural delegation from Ukraine
with a noon luncheon, having City of Yorkton dignitaries
lined up in the welcoming reception.
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2003 |
- The Executive remained as in 2002
- At present we are helping the Nation Builders Committee
to hold the Recognition Banquet in Yorkton on Nov. 2/03,
many responsibilities must be fulfilled.
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UCC Yorkton
24-336 Gladstone Ave S
Yorkton SK S3N 3W3
(306) 783-7323
Past President: Harry Kardynal
President: Merle Maximiuk
Vice-President: Sonja Pawliw
Secretary: Pauline Semenuik
Treasurer: Irene Strilchuk
Audit Committee: Eugene Hnatiuk, Peter Gulka
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1. Ukrainian Orthodox Church
2. Ukrainian Catholic Church
3. Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada, Olena Pchilka Branch
4. St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League
5. Ukrainian Orthodox Men’s Association TYC – Yorkton Branch
6. Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada – Yorkton Branch
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