b'An OpportunityTo ReconnectThe Ukrainian community in Canada continues to repeatedly demonstrate its remarkable resilience and creativity! St. Vladimir Institute (SVI) in Toronto is but one example of how a small group of volunteers can help an organization successfully adapt to new challenges.Forced to embrace the virtual world, SVI rose to the occasion and organized an exciting series of programming that introduced Ukrainian culture to new audiences eager to learn and experiencePanel discussion with Ukrainian Canadian their heritage. visual artists on the role of their Ukrainian Canadian heritage in their journey.SVI not only survived but thrived during the pandemic. The online programming offered more people an opportunity to reconnect with their community and their roots with participants from outside the city and even the country, said Executive Director Daria Kowalyk. Quickly understanding the opportunity as presented, SVI set out to increase awareness of its facility as more than just a student residence. SVI strives to be a hub of Ukrainian community activities and a leading Canadian resource centre for teaching, learning and advancing Ukrainian and Ukrainian Canadian culture.Online presentations celebrated Ukrainian and Canadian personalities. The culinary series offered a great opportunity to hone Ukrainian cooking skills. Folk art classes highlighted the beauty and diversity of our culture. Film screenings shared stories of our identity. Taking advantage of the buildings large windows facing a very busy city street, SVI mounted a public arts initiativeOld Souls / New Dreamsin conjunction with Culture Days, a national celebration of arts and culture.Guelph, Ontario, visual artist Taras Lachowsky was invited to animate the local neighbourhood by displaying his vibrant artwork inspired by Vytynanky (traditional Ukrainian paper cut-outs) on the windows for every passerby to enjoy. 18SHEVCHENKO FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT / SHEVCHENKO FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT /19'