News
What’s new in March?
In this issue of our e-bulletin: The postponement of the KOBZAR Book Award Presentation of the 2022 commemorative bookmark celebrating the legacy of Taras Shevchenko Our amazing artists demonstrate their solidarity with the Ukrainian people Ways to help Ukraine Click...
Commemorative bookmark released
We are pleased to share with you the 2022 bookmark celebrating the legacy of renowned Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko. Designed by Canadian artist Olya Tkachenko, the imagery dramatically reflects the words of the selected poem in which the bard reveals the true power...
We stand with Ukraine
The Shevchenko Foundation stands with Ukraine – the foundation of our strength, passion, and creativity! - TSF President Boris Balan March 3, 2022 Dear Friends, As we were finalizing our mailing for the month of March, the people of Ukraine were brutally...
#Stand with Ukraine
The people of Ukraine have today awoken to a horrific reality – a further invasion of their country by neighbouring Russia. But this unprovoked war is about more than Ukraine. It is about peace and the security of the European continent and the world. Canadians must...
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
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?
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 make...
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
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. She...