Congratulations to Short Prose Winner Matthew Kruchak!

Congratulations to Short Prose Winner Matthew Kruchak!

Winnipeg, February 1, 2022 – The Shevchenko Foundation is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2022 Emerging Writers Short Prose Competition is Winnipeg-based writer Matthew Kruchak for his entry “Business Men’s Lunch.” Matthew Kruchak has worked as a journalist...
Former TSF President recognized with Order of Canada

Former TSF President recognized with Order of Canada

The Shevchenko Foundation congratulates former president Dr. Roman Petryshyn on being invested as a Member of the Order of Canada. Roman Petryshyn was the founding director of the Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) at Grant MacEwan University where he...
What’s new in December?

What’s new in December?

In this issue… Partner with TSF to impact your culture Learn about the artist who designed our 2022 Christmas card Reminders about upcoming deadlines We have not one, but TWO TSF-sponsored entries in the Toronto International Short Film Festival! Learn how to...
Christmas card illustrator inspired by Ukrainian culture

Christmas card illustrator inspired by Ukrainian culture

Kathryn Durst, the creator of the Shevchenko Foundation Christmas card for 2021, is a Canadian illustrator inspired by folk art and traditions. A native of Peterborough, Ontario, she began her artistic career as an animator interning with Pixar Animation Studios among...
In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Jayne Paluck 1936 – 2021   The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko expresses deep sorrow on the passing on December 3, 2021, of former Director Jayne Paluck. A devoted wife and mother, Jayne was also a life-long educator and community leader....
Be part of our story! Support our 2021 Koliada Campaign!

Be part of our story! Support our 2021 Koliada Campaign!

Dear friends of the Shevchenko Foundation, A koliada – the Ukrainian term for “carol” – is so much more than a “joyful song” we sing at Christmas. A koliada is familiar; it is a tradition that reminds us of the bond we share with our family, friends, and community....