Ukrainian Canadian Congress

Today at sundown Yom Kippur begins-the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. We wish everyone a meaningful and prayerful #YomKippur across Canada and around the world! This year, Yom Kippur starts at sunset on Friday, Oct. 11, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, Oct. 12. G'mar Chatima Tova.

We are happy to see Bill #S276 that would establish September as Ukrainian Heritage Month in Canada, moving forward in the Senate of Canada’s #SOCI Committee. Thank you to the Bill’s sponsor, Senator Stan Kutcher, and to Senator Donna Dasko. Full release here: https://lnkd.in/ePk2U3HZ

UCC letter to RCMP on the Russian propaganda film Russians At War. We believe that the circumstances around the making and funding of the film merit investigation. Full letter here: https://lnkd.in/ebhgZMZW

The Canadian Government has not acted forcefully enough to counter the threat of Russian interference, disinformation and attacks on our community – UCC President. Full release here: https://lnkd.in/e2Qp8ex3

Join us NOW to hear UCC National President Alexandra Chyczij at the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference (PIFI)! Watch or listen live here: https://lnkd.in/e_YnkBvw

Wishing our Jewish friends and community a very sweet, happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous Rosh Hashanah. #ShanahTovah! Nous vous souhaitons santé, bonheur et prospérité pour la nouvelle année! #RoshHashanah

While we plan to buy salt for our icy driveways, many Ukrainians desperately need necessities for the upcoming winter months. It's important to remember that the crisis in Ukraine is ongoing. Russia continues its targeted, relentless attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. With power stations destroyed across the country, many families in Ukraine must worry about not only surviving Russian bombs but also the cold that comes with them. In partnership with teams on the ground, the Winterization Program through the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal is helping families near the frontline stay warm and safe. You can help ensure that families across Ukraine have heat, food, and essential supplies this winter. Donate now and make a difference: https://lnkd.in/eTTt9_eZ

UCC President Alexandra Chyczij addresses House of Commons Public Safety and National Security Committee on Russian interference and disinformation campaigns in Canada.

📢 Today at 11:00 a.m. (EDT)! UCC National President Alexandra Chyczij will be speaking to Canada's Parliamentary Committee on Public Safety and National Security as they hold hearings on Russian Interference and Disinformation Campaigns in Canada. Join us LIVE to hear this important discussion: https://lnkd.in/ekHi6KjN

On September 30, Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We remember and honour the victims of Canada’s Residential School System. We reflect on the injustices of colonialism endured by Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. Too often in our history, Canada has not lived up to the ideals that we espouse. We have a shared responsibility to address the trauma and discrimination suffered by the First Nations, Métis Nation, and Inuit communities of Canada with empathy, understanding and compassion. The Ukrainian Canadian community stands with our sisters and brothers in the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation in mourning and remembrance and in the search for a just future. As Russia wages a genocidal war of aggression against Ukraine, we express our gratitude to the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation for their support Ukraine during this difficult time, and for their kindness to the Ukrainian people, and to our community. May the Memory of the Victims Be Eternal. Вічная Пам’ять. On September 30, commemorative events will be taking place in cities and towns across the country. The UCC encourages our community to participate in local events, and to https://lnkd.in/eDZgy_8m