FOUNDED IN 1930
The Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada (UWOC) was founded in 1930 by groups of young women affiliated with the Ukrainian War Veterans’ Association. In 1932, UWOC became an independent organization within the system of the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada. Branches of UWOC were formed throughout Canada and in 1934 the first National Convention elected a National Executive.
During the past 80 years, the headquarters for the National Executive were in Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Toronto.
OBJECTIVES
We aim to bring together the Ukrainian women in Canada for the purpose of:
- furthering their social development and educating them to take part in Canadian and Ukrainian life;
- holding lectures, panel discussions, workshops and conferences;
- initiating Ukrainian Schools, establishing libraries, supporting the work of the youth organizations of Ukrainian National Federation of Canada;
- promoting and supporting choirs, dance ensembles, traditional events and social functions;
- assisting in children’s educational and recreational activities;
- raising money for the Ukrainian Gold Cross Fund;
- establishing contact and participating with Canadian and international organizations.
LIASONS
The Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada is a founding member of the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre in Winnipeg, the Ukrainian Canadian Women’s Committee, the World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s Organizations, and the Ukrainian World Congress.
The Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada is a member of the Canadian Red Cross, the National Council of Women of Canada, UNESCO, Canadian Association of Consumers, multicultural councils, Association of Trade and Commerce, Canadian Council on Education and Canadians for Genocide Education.
In 2010 the Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada will have 80 completed years of very dedicated and active work. Branches throughout Canada will celebrate this event and will establish plans for the following 10 years. It is hoped that young Canadian Ukrainian women will take up the torch, so proudly carried by our pioneer women of vision 80 years ago, so that their work will continue from generation to generation.
Interviews with members from four OYK branches
З радістю представляємо першу частину відеопроєкту Організації Українок Канади (ОУК) до свого 90-річчя. Як Ви побачите, членкині кожного відділу мають дуже особливі зв’язки з ОУК і поділилися своїми баченнями і талантами, які ілюструють не лише різноманітність, але й спільність громадської роботи та зосередженості кожного відділу та між відділами. Цей проєкт відеоінтерв’ю є результатом нашого бажання насвітлити громадський внесок ОУК.
PRODUCED BY
The Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada, National Executive
SPONSORED BY
The Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada, National Executive
Ukrainian Credit Union Ltd.
PRODUCERS
Renata Roman
Patricia Latyshko
INTERVIEWERS
Anastasia Baczynskyj
Oxana Kolomoets
Patricia Latyshko
HOST
Ulana Plawuszczak Pidzamecky
VIDEOGRAPHY
AND EDITING
Dmytro Doblevych
ASSISTANT
VIDEOGRAPHER
AND DRIVER
Oksana Pikush
INTERVIEWEES
UWOC Hamilton
Ann Prybyla
Lesia Gregorovich
Natalie Nebesny
UWOC Windsor
Carol Guimond
Lesia Nazarewich
Gloria Yaworski
Roseanna Guimond
UWOC Toronto
Sharon Malyczewsky
Stacey Suessmuth
Anne Fedun
Dianna Fedun
UWOC Toronto West
Tatjana Precepa
Olya Winchur
Nina Malyk
Iryna Kostyrko
Maria Soudak
Larysa Babych
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Lisa Shymko
Teresa Feduszczak
Verna Cotey
Oxana Kolomoets
Iris “Orysia” Sopinka Chwaluk
Uliana Yaworsky
Jane Staskovich
Diana Melnychenko
Marijka Wynnyckyj
Taras Jackiw
Natalka Siredzhuk
Adrianna Pecio
Adam Pecio
PHOTOS BY
New Pathway — Ukrainian News
Dzherelo Rehabilitation Center
Architectural Conservancy Ontario
Natalie Nebesny
Stacey Suessmuth
Dianna Fedun
Oxana Kolomoets
Tatjana Precepa
Olya Winchur
Nina Malyk
Iryna Kostyrko
Maria Soudak
UWOC branches archives
UNF archive
Olya Leschuk
Lu Taskey
Bill Prybyla
Marta Burych
Patricia Ihnatiuk
Jackilyn Klun
Ulana Pidzamecky
Google Street View
Interviews with SIX OYK PRESIDENTS
PRODUCED BY
The Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada, National Executive
SPONSORED BY
The Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada, National Executive
Ukrainian Credit Union Ltd.
PRODUCERS
Renata Roman
Patricia Latyshko
INTERVIEWERS
Patricia Latyshko
Anastasia Baczynskyj
Ulana Plawuszczak Pidzamecky
Oxana Kolomoets
HOST
Ulana Plawuszczak Pidzamecky
VIDEOGRAPHY
AND EDITING
Dmytro Doblevych
ASSISTANT
VIDEOGRAPHER
AND DRIVER
Oksana Pikush
INTERVIEWEES
Mary Pidkowich
Pauline Zahrebelny
Irene Washchuk
Natalie Bundza-Iwanytzkyj
Olha Sheweli
Patricia Latyshko
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Lisa Shymko
Ulana Plawuszczak Pidzamecky
Teresa Feduszczak
Oxana Kolomoets
Iris “Orysia” Sopinka Chwaluk
Uliana Yaworsky
Diana Melnychenko
Marijka Wynnyckyj
Martha Kebalo
Ron Cahute
Anastasia Baczynskyj
Yaroslava Nakonechna
Marianna Zajac
Adrianna and Adam Pecio
MUSIC BY
Aakash Gandhi — Shattered Paths
Aakash Gandhi — Heavenly
PHOTOS AND VIDEO BY
Mary Pidkowich
Pauline Zahrebelny
Irene Washchuk
Natalie Bundza-Iwanytzkyj
Olha Sheweli
Patricia Latyshko
Orysia Sushko
World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s Organizations
UWOC branches archives
Olga Leschuk
Gary Dzugan
Binka Cahute
Renata Roman
Ukrainian Canadian Congress
Ukrainian Canadian Women’s Council
National Council of Women of Ukraine
Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine
Kalyna Performing Arts Company
Shevchenko Foundation
National Capital Commission, Crown Collection
Library and Archives Canada
Stacey Suessmuth
Jaroszlava Hartyanyi
Irena Madei
Ivan Olexyn
Roberto Fiadone
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STRUCTURE
The Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada consists of branches and the National Executive. The National Executive is the highest governing body. The highest policy-making forum is the National Conference held every three years. UWOC is governed by its own by-laws. The National President of the UWOC becomes a member of the Board of Directors of the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada.
CHARITABLE
In 1954 the National Executive of the Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada established the Ukrainian Gold Cross Fund to provide ongoing assistance to the homeless, orphans, widows and disabled, and most recently victims of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster and tuberculosis epidemic.
PUBLISHING
The Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada published in two volumes “The History of the Ukrainian Women Organization of Canada”, children’s literature and works by Ukrainian women authors. The UWOC publishes a quarterly journal “Woman’s World”, which will celebrate its 60th year of publication in 2010.
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