Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre - MacEwan University

08/20/2026

The annual ACUA & Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre - MacEwan University (URDC) Award for Ukrainian Art in Alberta is now accepting submissions.

Established through the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA), a province-wide organization to mark its 25th anniversary in 2011. This award, valued at $500, is available to any qualified applicant (individual or group) who, through an exhibit, tour, festival, educational program, or special project fosters a greater awareness of Ukrainian arts in Alberta. Works in progress and/or recently completed works will be considered.

Do you have what it takes? Read more and submit today on the ACUA website through the link in our comments.

08/12/2026

It was a pleasure to bring together more than 110 attendees and 20 speakers for Fifty Years of All of Baba’s Children: A Symposium, held at MacEwan University💙💛

On July 11, scholars, writers, artists, students and community members gathered to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Myrna Kostash and reflect on the lasting impact of All of Baba’s Children. Conversations explored Ukrainian Canadian identity, literature, public memory, belonging, truth and reconciliation, and the ways stories continue to connect generations and communities.

The symposium concluded with a community celebration at the ACUA Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts and a cultural tour through east-central Alberta, connecting the ideas discussed throughout the symposium with the places and communities that helped shape the book.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated and helped make the symposium such a meaningful gathering.

A sincere thank you to our generous sponsors: Shevchenko Foundation Ukrainian Canadian Veterans Fund, St. John’s Legacy Foundation, TYC-Ukrainian Self Reliance Association of Canada- Edmonton Branch, The Ed Stelmach Community Foundation, Ukrainian Foundation for College Education (UFCE), UFCE Trust, Alberta Ukrainian Commemorative Society (AUCS), Ukrainian Pioneers Association of Alberta, Don'ya Ukraine’s Kitchen and Edmonton Community Foundation.

Special thanks to Анна Зелененко for the article on the symposium for New Pathway Ukrainian News / Новий Шлях Українські Вісті. Read it at the link below:

newpathway.ca/fifty-years-of-all-of-babas-children/

Photo credit: Yurii Dorosh and Anna Zelenenko.

07/28/2026

We’re delighted to share a new article from New Pathway Ukrainian News / Новий Шлях Українські Вісті about our Fifty Years of All of Baba’s Children symposium at MacEwan University!

Written by Анна Зелененко , the article thoughtfully captures the day’s conversations celebrating Myrna Kostash, the lasting legacy of her work, and important themes of Ukrainian Canadian identity, memory, belonging and reconciliation.

A special thank you to our speakers, guests, volunteers and everyone who joined us and made the symposium so meaningful. We invite you to read the full article at the link below:
newpathway.ca/fifty-years-of-all-of-babas-children/

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Shevchenko Foundation, St. John’s Legacy Foundation, TYC-Ukrainian Self Reliance Association of Canada- Edmonton Branch, The Ed Stelmach Community Foundation , the Ukrainian Foundation for College Education and the UFCE Trust, the Alberta Ukrainian Commemorative Society, the Ukrainian Pioneers Association of Alberta , Don'ya Ukraine’s Kitchen , and the Edmonton Community Foundation . Their generous support and continued commitment to education, scholarship and Ukrainian Canadian cultural life helped make this event possible.

GMU symposium reflects upon book’s lasting legacy By LJI Reporter Anna Zelenenko for NP-UN On July 11, Grant MacEwan University (GMU) hosted Fifty Years of All of Baba’s Children, a day-long symposium celebrating Myrna Kostash

07/06/2026

We are pleased to celebrate the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between MacEwan University and the Ukrainian Foundation for College Education (UFCE), marking the next chapter in a partnership that has supported Ukrainian scholarship, education, culture and community engagement for more than 30 years.

Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre is deeply grateful to UFCE for their vision, generosity and steadfast commitment to strengthening Ukrainian and Ukrainian-Canadian studies at MacEwan. Their long-standing support has helped create lasting opportunities for students, faculty, researchers, artists and the broader community through initiatives such as the Peter and Doris Kule Chair in Ukrainian Community and International Development, the Chair of International Health, the Gene Zwozdesky Artist-in-Residence Program, and many other projects.

We were also honoured by the presence of Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville, whose support and commitment to the Ukrainian community made this occasion even more meaningful.

This renewed partnership will help strengthen Ukrainian and Ukrainian-Canadian studies, research and public programming for years to come.

Thank you, UFCE and UFCE Trust, for your continued partnership and belief in this important work.

07/03/2026

Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre is delighted to congratulate Dr. Jeffrey Rice on being named MacEwan University’s new Kule Chair of Ukrainian Community and International Development Research!

Dr. Rice’s research on Ukraine, international security, military affairs and transatlantic relations aligns closely with the mandate of the Kule Chair and the work of the URDC. His SSHRC-funded research explores social transformation in Ukraine following Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion, including the role of crowdfunding initiatives and new technological platforms in contemporary warfare.

We are especially excited that Dr. Rice’s work as Kule Chair will prioritize student engagement, mentorship and collaboration with Ukrainian and Canadian partners. His leadership with MacEwan’s chapter of Women in International Security–Canada also opens meaningful opportunities to highlight the expertise of women in the Ukrainian military and to involve students in important research connected to Ukraine.

Congratulations, Dr. Rice. We look forward to working together and supporting your important research and community engagement in this new role.

Вітаємо, Dr. Rice!

06/29/2026

Last chance to register!📖

Join us on July 11 at MacEwan University for a special one-day symposium celebrating the 50th anniversary of All of Baba's Children and honouring acclaimed Ukrainian Canadian writer Myrna Kostash.

Fifty years after its publication, All of Baba's Children continues to shape conversations about identity, history and the Ukrainian Canadian experience. Whether this book has been part of your life for decades or you're discovering it for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to celebrate its enduring legacy, hear from leading scholars and community voices, and honour Myrna Kostash's remarkable contributions to Canadian literature.

Your registration includes a continental breakfast, coffee breaks and lunch from Don'ya Ukraine’s Kitchen.

🎟️Don't miss your chance to be part of this historic event:
purchase.macewan.ca/EventAvailability?EventId=2401

📅 View the full program schedule: sites.google.com/macewan.ca/aobcsymposium/program

We would love to have you join us!

We gratefully acknowledge and sincerely thank our generous donors and sponsors: the Ukrainian Foundation for College Education (UFCE), the UFCE Trust, the Shevchenko Foundation Ukrainian Canadian Veterans Fund, TYC-Ukrainian Self Reliance Association of Canada- Edmonton Branch (Edmonton Branch), The Ed Stelmach Community Foundation, the Alberta Ukrainian Commemorative Society (AUCS), the Ukrainian Pioneers Association of Alberta, the St. John's Legacy Foundation and Don'ya Ukraine’s Kitchen.

06/25/2026

As we reflect on the wonderful memories from this spring, we're grateful for everyone who made the 31st Kyiv Konnection Banquet such a meaningful evening💙💛

Hosted by the Ukrainian Foundation for College Education (UFCE) in support of Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre - MacEwan University, the banquet brought together community members, partners and supporters for an evening of thoughtful discussion, cultural celebration and solidarity with Ukraine. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Ukrainian Foundation for College Education for making this annual tradition possible and for their continued partnership with URDC.

A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Michael Bociurkiw, whose firsthand insights on Ukraine, global affairs and the importance of international engagement left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.

We're also incredibly grateful to Shockolad for their unforgettable performance.

To everyone who joined us, thank you for your presence, your conversations and your continued support. Your commitment helps strengthen the connections between Canada and Ukraine while supporting education, research and community initiatives that make a lasting impact.

We look back on the evening with gratitude and look forward to continuing this important work together!

06/25/2026

We’re proud to partner with the Ukrainian Foundation for College Education (UFCE) through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will foster learning opportunities, strengthen academic programs and advance research at .

Learn more about this collaboration: https://ow.ly/xMcJ50ZgxXG

Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre - MacEwan University

06/12/2026

A historic gathering is once again bringing together voices, knowledge systems and experiences from Crimean Tatar communities, Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (Canada) and Ukraine🌐

Now in its second year, this International Summer Institute continues to create a rare and meaningful space where relationships are strengthened across continents and generations. This year's conversations have been rich with insight, generosity and reflection. Participants have engaged in thoughtful exchanges about the challenges and possibilities facing their communities, the responsibilities of carrying knowledge forward, and the role of Indigenous perspectives in shaping more just and sustainable futures.

The continued collaboration between Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre - MacEwan University, the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, MacEwan University kihêw waciston, The Faculty of Native Studies (University of Alberta), Центр «Кримські cтудії» Києво-Могилянської академії (Crimean Studies Center of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy), Şefika Gaspıralı Uluslararası Kadın Birliği, Namık Kemal Üniversitesi Resmi Sayfa demonstrates the power of bringing diverse voices together in a spirit of mutual respect and learning.

As new connections are forged and existing relationships deepen, this initiative reminds us that meaningful change begins with conversation, and that some of the most important conversations are those that create bridges where none existed before.

We are honoured to be part of this growing international community and look forward to the ideas, partnerships and friendships that will continue to emerge from this remarkable gathering.