BOOK SIGNING WITH PROFESSOR LUBOMYR LUCIUK
Professor Lubomyr Luciuk is a Canadian academic and author of dozens of books and articles in the field of political geography and Ukrainian history. He is also a prolific writer of letters to the editor in major Canadian newspapers. He is currently a full professor at the Royal Military College of Canada.
Over the past two decades, Professor Luciuk has been a frequent guest speaker at UCPBA of Calgary events. In 2010, Professor Luciuk was awarded a Shevchenko Medal of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress in recognition of his educational, research and advocacy efforts on behalf of the Ukrainian Canadian community. In 2019, he received the Cross of Ivan Mazepa, a Ukrainian Presidential Award, presented in Kingston by His Excellency, Andriy Shevchenko, Ukraine’s then Ambassador to Canada.
The evening will begin with the author’s opening remarks about his newest book: Operation Payback, to be followed by a Q&A session.
Copies of Professor Luciuk’s book will be available for purchase at the event for $35. The author will be signing copies of his book at the end of the evening.
Admission to this event is free. Coffee and pastries will be available at no charge to all in attendance.
Voluntary donations (by cash or cheque) will be accepted at the door for the Canada Ukraine Foundation Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal Fund.
To our valued members:
In light of events happening in Ukraine, we thought it appropriate to let you know how UCPBA is responding. UCPBA is supporting numerous initiatives within the Ukrainian community in Calgary to help provide support for Ukraine. These support initiatives include fundraising as well as support of other organizations. For instance, the UCPBA Executive and board members sit on numerous Ukrainian organizations, boards, and advisory committees, bringing their leadership skills to these organizations. We will also be organizing community events so that we can all come together and provide as much support as we can to everyone in Ukraine.
As you are aware UCBPA historically has utilized available funds to support the Calgary Ukrainian community through grants and scholarships. While these supports are important, UCPBA is also managing the funds available to them, in the most effective ways within the guidelines of the AGLC, to support Ukraine. We will continue to provide updates in this regard.
Our greatest asset and resource of UCPBA is you. We look forward in this important time to work even more closely with all of you to assist Ukraine.
If any member wants more information on how you can help, please feel free to contact us at admin@ucpbacalgary.org.
If you looking for ways to support Ukrainian newcomers, please fill out this form with suggested help options.
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UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS APPEAL
Your donation goes where it is needed most.
Money raised will enable the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to respond to humanitarian needs generated by almost eight years of conflict, as well as preparedness and response efforts due to heightened tensions in Ukraine. The support could include preparedness, immediate and ongoing relief efforts, long-term recovery, resiliency, and other critical humanitarian activities as needs arise, both in Ukraine and surrounding countries, including supporting populations displaced.
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THE FRIENDS OF UKRAINE DEFENCE FORCES FUND
We have received numerous requests for the ability to donate funds expressly for the needs of the Ukrainian army. We are supporting The Friends Of Ukraine Defence Forces Fund, which buys goggles, helmets, first-aid material, and other field gear for Ukraine’s soldiers. The fund was established in 2014 after the Maidan Revolution of Dignity by the League of Ukrainian Canadians and the League of Ukrainian Canadian Women, led by the efforts of Ihor Kozak, a retired member of the Canadian Armed Forces. The fund had raised $1.5 million in the intervening years; however, with the recent Russian invasion the desire for this type of urgent assistance to Ukraine has risen and funds collected have more than matched that amount to date. Please do your part in this terrible time and help however you can. Tax receipts are not available for army support.
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UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN APPEAL
We need all your support, please donate and #HelpUkraineNow
We support the joint CUF-UCC project to help Ukraine’s “Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal”. Both entities are registered non-profit societies, and will provide tax receipts for your donations. (Our organization, UCPBA, was one of the core founding members of UCC in the 1940’s.) Along with hundreds of individual donations already received, the governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan have contributed $1 million and $100,000, respectively, to this project. Two donations of $50,000 have also been received. But even the smallest donation from you will help the fund grow and give relief to needy Ukrainian civilians, families, and displaced persons.
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HELP GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
As a responsible citizen, UCPBA Calgary recognizes the need to give back to the community. We support individuals and organizations in our community with initiatives which provide funding and recognition through grants, program advertising, student scholarships and awards.
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