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Lesia Szwaluk appointed to the Manitoba Arts Council

Lesia Szwaluk appointed to the Manitoba Arts Council

The Shevchenko Foundation proudly congratulates Lesia Szwaluk, Executive Director of the Foundation, on her appointment to the Manitoba Arts Council. The appointment was made July 7, 2017 by the Manitoba Minister of Sport, Culture and Heritage, Rochelle Squires....

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Shevchenko Foundation welcomes New Director

Shevchenko Foundation welcomes New Director

The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko is proud to announce the appointment of Oryssia Lennie, CM to its Board of Directors. Oryssia Lennie has a wealth of professional and volunteer leadership experience.  She had an extensive career in the federal and...

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New Partnership – Shevchenko Foundation and Mitacs

New Partnership – Shevchenko Foundation and Mitacs

The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko (Shevchenko Foundation), and Mitacs, a national not-for-profit research and training organization, announces a new partnership that will allow Ukrainian undergraduate students to participate in research internships...

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March 1 Deadline for Language Program in Ukraine Bursary

March 1 Deadline for Language Program in Ukraine Bursary

The Shevchenko Foundation offers bursaries to undergraduate students who are registered, through an accredited Canadian university, to study Ukrainian Language Courses in Ukraine this summer. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2017! For more information please...

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Call for Artist Submissions –     2017 Shevchenko Bookmark

Call for Artist Submissions – 2017 Shevchenko Bookmark

Every March, the Shevchenko Foundation commemorates the work of poet Taras Shevchenko by distributing thousands of bookmarks to children across Canada who are enrolled in Ukrainian language classes in public, private, and Saturday schools. All Ukrainian dance schools...

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Call for Artist Submissions

Call for Artist Submissions

The Shevchenko Foundation invites Ukrainian Canadian visual artists to submit an original work of art depicting a Ukrainian Christmas theme for our 2016 Christmas Card Campaign. Deadline for submissions is midnight October 1, 2016. Submission Guidelines: Original...

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Shevchenko Foundation welcomes New Director

Shevchenko Foundation welcomes New Director

The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko is pleased to announce the appointment of Orest Sklierenko to its Board of Directors. In keeping with its mandate of transparent governance, accountability to its donors, and commitment to providing opportunities...

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Shevchenko Foundation offers Writers’ Scholarships

Shevchenko Foundation offers Writers’ Scholarships

Shevchenko Foundation offers Writers' Scholarships at the 25th Anniversary of the Creative Writing Workshop by Humber School for Writers during IFOA (International Festival of Authors) Sunday October 23 - Friday October 28 2016 at Harbourfront in Toronto The...

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