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KOBZAR Book Award Shortlist Announced
The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko is pleased to announce the shortlisted titles for the 2026 KOBZARTM Book Award. Presented every other year, the $25,000 KOBZAR Book Award recognizes outstanding contributions to Canadian literary arts by authors...
Interested in joining our Board?
Are you passionate about the Ukrainian community in Canada? Do you believe that more Canadians need to know the Ukrainian Canadian story? The Shevchenko Foundation (TSF) is calling for volunteers who are interested in serving on its Board of Directors. Board members...
Remembering the Injustice: National Internment Commemoration and Education Day
October 28 marks National Internment Commemoration and Education Day. The War Measures Act, enacted on August 22, 1914, gave the Canadian government sweeping powers to conduct WWI. On October 28, 1914, an order-in-council provided the government with the authority to...
What’s new in October 2025?
Highlights from our October e-bulletin include: Internment Education Day Short prose winner gets published TSF in the community Giving efficiently with securities READ OUR E-BULLETIN HERE
Students awarded for academic achievement and leadership
The Shevchenko Foundation congratulates the recipients of the 2025 Scholarships, Bursaries, and Leadership Awards! These annual awards are made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors who have chosen to establish designated funds within TSF. These funds...
Happy Thanksgiving!
On this Thanksgiving Day, and every day, we are eternally grateful for the Ukrainian community in Canada that continues to inspire us! The unwavering commitment of countless volunteers to building our community and the boundless creativity of our artists in...
Building a stronger Canada
On September 30 we, as Canadians, come together to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. A decade since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action, we continue to learn and recognize our...
What’s new in September 2025?
Highlights from our September e-bulletin include: Presentation of 2025 Annual Report List of student award winners Announcement of KOBZAR Book Award Presentation Giving for tomorrow: A Legacy READ OUR E-BULLETIN HERE
A celebration of Ukrainian resilience
ENG/UKR On August 24 Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine throughout the world will celebrate – through tears of both sadness and joy – the resilience of a nation. On this 34th anniversary of Ukrainian independence, we continue to stand with Ukraine in solidarity. We...