Ukrainian Christmas on CKUA Radio

Alberta's CKUA radio has been online, producing original radio shows since 1927.  A treasure originally founded as the radio station of the Universtiy of Alberta, it has been recognized internationally as the voice of Alberta artists, musicians and cultural enthusiasts.

Orest Soltykevych is one of my favorite announcers on CKUA radio.  A friend from way back, his eloquent style and vast knowledge of music - especially music of Eastern Europe is superlative.  You can join him for On Sun Breakfast for Ukrainian Christmas on CKUA radio.  Selecting the great music of the season, celebrating the Orthodox Christmas by the Julian calendar in languages of Ukraine and her neighbors in Eastern Europe (Church Slavonic, Russia, etc.) it is a wonderful way to bring the music of Alberta's ethnic community into your home. 

http://www.ckua.com/

Banff/Canmore 104.3. Calgary 93.7. Drumheller/Hanna 91.3. Edmonton 94.9. Edson 103.7. Fort McMurray 96.7. Grande Prairie 100.9. Hinton 102.5. Lethbridge ...

Multiculturalism - Dr. Lupul to Speak

For a unique, historical perspective on Ukrainians and the Policy of Multiculturalism in Canada, here's an opportunity to hear Dr. Manoly Lupul.   He has a very close perspective on its origins, impact and some personal observations on the legacy of this widely accetped policy.  On Thursday, October 25, 2012, the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Calgary is hosting a dinner meeting with guest speaker! 

Dr. Lupul is Professor Emeritus of the University of Alberta, one of the many minds who contributed to the development of the founding principles of the multiculturalism policy for Canada. Over his career, and in the forty years since the Government of Canada enacted the policy of Multiculturalism, the world has changed significantly.  In fact it is believed that the adoption of this policy in Canada has fundamentally changed how ethnocultural groups are perceived and treated here in Canada, paving the way for change elsewhere.

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Come hear how community advocacy, and interactions with policy makers, contributed to Government policy, and how Canada has evolved over time -everything from perceptions of cultural maintenance, inter-cultural communication, integration and race relations.  What an interesting discussion to have with Dr. Manoly Lupul - hope you can attend.

Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the Valhalla Ballroom in the Danish Canadian Club, 727 - 11th Avenue SW
Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Calgary
Box 6474, Station D, Calgary AB T2P 2E1
Phone 403-670-5477
e-mail: admin@ucpbacalgary.org
www.ucpbacalgary.ca

http://www.ualberta.ca/CIUS/ukrcan/ucp-press/lup-vis.htm

http://www.ualberta.ca/CIUS/ukrcan/ucp-press/lup-ukr.htm

Multiculturalism and the Canadian Identity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCUOosz36yY

Christmas Card Art Contest

UCC Christmas Card Art Contest

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is taking enormous strides to help promote and celebrate Ukrainian Canadian artists. As part of celebrating the 2012 Christmas Season, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress is calling for submissions of an original image to be featured on the cover of the UCC's 2012 Christmas card. Submission Deadline:  Friday October 26, 2012 Design Submission:  PDF format emailed to marta.tkac@ucc.ca . Tagline: 2012 CHRISTMAS CARD CAMPAIGN SUBMISSION UCC National is looking for the submission of an ORIGINAL IMAGE ONLY which, if chosen, will quickly become recognized as the face of the UCC 2012 Christmas Card. The winning artist will receive an honorarium of $1000.00 in addition to artistic recognition by the community. Images must express the Christmas theme in a visually resolved and captivating manner. There are no limits to how many submissions an artist can submit, however please ensure a high quality of imagery. Images may be manipulated to fit dimensions of card, thus consider the dimensions of 4 inches by 6 inches, 16 cm by 24 cm, or 20 cm by 20 cm as a guideline. Click here for more information.

Debut Album for Zhyto - Calgary's Ukrainian Zabava Band

Another reason to celebrate Zhyto!


via Jordan Welborne on Facebook

The traditional melodies and rhythms of a people's music contain deeply embedded reflections of the language and culture of its origin.  Kodaly said it, Kolessa said it, Bartok and probably a whole lot of other music people too.  That is why Ukrainian music is so dear to Ukrainian Calgary. And when young people love it, and sing the lyrics to tell the stories, there are a million reasons why that is good!

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"Zhyto" is a Ukrainian Zabava band based in Calgary, Alberta. Actually the root word probably says "life" too. To live, to enjoy, to prosper, to pass it forward!!  The group brings together flavors of rock, dance, pop and classical into Ukrainian folk music to create a sound entirely their own. Delighting audiences across Canada, the band has an uncanny way of understanding their audience needs, and delivering high energy performances that make guests very happy.  Excellent communicators, with great stage chemistry, Zhyto is a young band with an already impressive list of satisfied festivals and zabava audiences.  http://www.reverbnation.com/zhyto

Zhyto is proud to be releasing their debut album on Friday, August 3rd at the 2012 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival at Selo Ukraina in Dauphin Manitoba.  www.cnuf.com 
If you haven't been at the festival yet, perhaps this is the year!!

If you are in Calgary or Edmonton, you could catch a ride on the OHUCS Dauphin Bus Tour and party the entire trip there and back! 


Later in August, Zhyto will also perform at Ukrainian Day at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village east of Edmonton.  See you there!!

Roman Brytan - Alberta's Ukrainian Radio Personality in Calgary



Mr. Roman Brytan - awarded the prestigious Sierhey Khmara Ziniak Award by the Canadian Ethnic Media Association December 2011.  Mr. Brytan is a well known radio personality in the Ukrainian Canadian community, well-known radio personality, and chair of the UCC’s 120th Anniversary of Ukrainian Settlement Committee.
December 2011
http://canadianethnicmedia.com/

The Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Calgary is planning for a very entertaining and informative September dinner meeting.  Roman Brytan, Alberta's long time famous Ukrainian radio personality and community activitist will be speaking here in Calgary.  Community affairs, political news, and our relationship with media in Canada and Ukraine - I am sure you will enjoy his wide range of expertise!  Hope you can make the evening meeting!!

The Dinner meeting is planned for September 27, 2012 evening at the Danish Canadian Club at 727 11 Avenue SW.  Make sure you call to the office to book your dinner tickets - bring a friend and contribute to building our Ukrainian Calgary community life!!

Tel: +1(403) 670-5477
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UCPBA  P.O. Box 6474, Station "D"
Calgary, Alberta  T2P 2E1 CANADA