Welcome to Avalon!
The UNF has branches across Canada that each operate independently.
ABOUT THE BRANCH
UNF Avalon – the first UNF in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
Shortly after Russia’s war on Ukraine began in 2022, Ukrainians began to arrive on NL shores. Prior to this wave of immigration, there were very few people of Ukrainian heritage in the province and no existing Ukrainian cultural infrastructure. The Ukrainian Cultural Organization of NL (Ukrainian NL), created in 2022 as the province’s first incorporated Ukrainian not-for-profit, worked with a quickly growing Ukrainian diaspora to provide a soft landing for those newcomer Ukrainians. They worked to administer Ukraine-focused events and rallies, while engaging with newcomers to understand their needs and working with government on ways to support such activities.
As demand grew for larger projects, strategic planning began to find a way to connect with the national Ukrainian community for aiding in the development of consistent Ukrainian programming in NL. In 2023, the Ukrainian National Federation – Avalon Branch (UNF Avalon) was brought to life, with the goal of supporting existing Ukrainian groups in holding events while using UNF’s national network to create and share ongoing programming, such as Ridna Shkola, launched in March of 2024, and Ukrainian-bilingual summer camp, first held in Summer of 2023.
Building with an active Ukrainian diaspora, we pursue goals of enriching the community, cultural and educational fabric of our wonderful province to benefit all those who call Newfoundland and Labrador home. These projects have benefited greatly from the knowledge imparted by the UNF network.
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Book Launch – New Country, New Life
Book Launch - New Country, New Life Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation / KUMF Gallery145 Evans Avenue, Unit 101 Etobicoke, OntarioMay 15, 2024 at 7:00pm Chrystyna Zorych Holman’s family memoir...
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Dear Members, This letter is to inform you that the Annual General Meeting of the Ukrainian National Federation - Toronto Branch, will take place on March 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm at 145 Evans Ave. The AGM is only open to active members of the UNF, UWOC, UNYF and UWVA....
Hamilton Senior’s Club
Wednesday Nov.29, 2023, in honour of Holodomor we all dressed in our Ukrainian shirts and participated in a simple lunch of soup and rye bread. We listened to a description of the Holodomor Icon and all its various components representing Holodomor (sad faces of the...
Malanka 2024
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