The Association of United Ukrainian Canadians has evolved through a number of organizational stages due to conditions and climate of the time. It came on the scene as the Ukrainian Labour Temple Association (1918 - 1924), followed by the Ukrainian Labour-Farmer Temple Association (1925 - 1946) ...
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Асоціація об’єднаних українських канадців
Асоціація об’єднаних українських канадців
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Our History
The Association of United Ukrainian Canadians has evolved through a number of organizational stages due to conditions and climate of the time. It came on the scene as the Ukrainian Labour Temple Association (1918 - 1924), followed by the Ukrainian Labour-Farmer Temple Association (1925 - 1946), the Ukrainian Association to Aid the Fatherland (1941 - 1946); and finally, the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians (1946).
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Canada Must Give Justice to Those Who Suffered Under Nazism
Last week the Ottawa Citizen published a story in which it reported that a decision by the Federal Government to release the names of 900 alleged Nazi war criminals who came to Canada following World War Ii was being reconsidered after Library and Archives Canada consulted with a select group of individuals and organizations that opposed the release of the names. The Ottawa Citizen article reported this included an organization of Ukrainian Canadians that it did not name.
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A subsequent article reported that the Ukrainian Canadian Congress was considering launching a court to prevent the release.
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The Association of United Unkrainian Canadians (AUUC) was not consulted by Library and Archives Canada - had it been, it would have unequivocally supported the release of the names. F urthermore, the AUUC does not support the action of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.
The AUUC National Executive Committee has issued the following statement on the issue of the release of the names of alleged Nazi war criminals (long held secret by the Canadian government), and the possible action of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress to block this through the courts:
"The Association of United Ukrainian Canadians has consistently fought for this history to be brought to light. We did so in the past and continue to do so at the present time. The efforts of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress to block the truth from finally coming to light is a great disservice to Canadians, to Canadians of Ukrainian descent and to the people of Ukraine who suffered grievously at the hands of fascism during World War II."
Glenn Michalchuk
National President, Association of United Ukrainian Canadians.
Ukraine's Independence Day Greetings
August 24 is Ukraine’s Independence Day and the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians marks this day with heavy hearts as we continue to witness Ukrainian and its people burdened by war, and the immense destruction it has brought.
At this very grave moment for Ukraine, and the Ukrainian people, the AUUC hopes that war will yield to peace. We are heartened by the recent visit of India’s Prime Minister Modi to Ukraine and the commitment made by India to work for an end to the war; this followed the visit of Ukraine’s Foreign Minister to China to secure China’s support for peace negotiations.
As an organization representing more than 100 years of activity of the Ukrainian Canadian diaspora, we have always supported the rights of the Ukrainian people to live in freedom, security, prosperity and peace. The AUUC was among the first organizations to send its greetings to the people of Ukraine in 1991 on their independence.
On this Independence Day we extend our best thoughts and wishes to the people of Ukraine, and the many who have fled the war and now make Canada their new home. The AUUC will continue its earnest work for peace and to support the humanitarian needs of the Ukrainian people.
Glenn Michalchuk
National President, Association of United Ukrainian Canadians.
Lily Stearns, AUUC's national archivist receives the Lieutenant Governor’s Historical Preservation and Promotion award
We are pleased to announce that Lily Stearns, AUUC's national archivist and a member of the AUUC Winnipeg Branch, is one of five recipients of the Lieutenant Governor’s Historical Preservation and Promotion award for meritorious service in the preservation and promotion of the province’s history and heritage. An official ceremony is being held at Government House later today (May 14, 2024), and an official press release about the award is below.
Lily was nominated for the award by the Executive Council of AUUC Winnipeg Branch, with support and/or letters of recommendation from Emily Halldorson, Walter Mirosh, Glenn Michalchuk, Rhonda Hinther, Nolan Reilly and Jim Mocharuk.
The presentation of this award to Lily, is important not only for the recognition of Lily's work, but for what it symbolizes for the AUUC. All too often, the history of the Ukrainian Canadian left is left out of mainstream narratives and history books. This award recognizes that the history of the Ukrainian Canadian left, and the history of the AUUC is an important part of the history of our province and country.
Congratulations Lily and AUUC Winnipeg members on this significant achievement!
EMILY CLAIRE KOZUB HALLDORSON
Vice President AUUC Winnipeg Branch
