Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage

Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage Ukrainian Studies, University of Saskatchewan Created in 1998, the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage (PCUH) is an academic unit of St.

Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan. As an anchor for Ukrainian Studies at the University of Saskatchewan, PCUH supports course offerings in this area, while engaging in research and projects that promote a wider understanding and appreciation of the Ukrainian experience in Canada and abroad. Conceived as a community-university partnership and supported by endowed funds, the Centre is seen as an important link between the University and the Ukrainian-Canadian community.

The support of the Worobetz Foundation was absolutely integral in the founding and continued work of the PCUH. We honour...
09/05/2026

The support of the Worobetz Foundation was absolutely integral in the founding and continued work of the PCUH. We honour Dr. Stephen and Michelene Worobetz during Ukrainian Heritage Month and every other day, too. Their commitment makes such a difference in our community.

Stephen Worobetz was born in 1914 on a farm near Krydor, to Ukrainian immigrant parents. The village had been incorporated that same year, and it took its name from two of its early Ukrainian settlers: Petro Krysak and Teodor Lucyk.

He trained as a doctor and went to war, serving as a medical officer in the Italian campaign, where he was awarded the Military Cross for courage under fire.

He came home, practised in Saskatoon, became a surgeon. In 1970 he was appointed Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, the first person of Ukrainian origin to hold the office. He served six years, then went back to medicine until he retired in 1982.

🇺🇦 Українською

Стівен Воробець народився 1914 року на фермі під Крайдором, у родині українських іммігрантів. Того ж року село отримало офіційний статус, а свою назву воно взяло від імен двох перших українських поселенців: Петра Крисака і Теодора Луцика.

Вивчився на лікаря і пішов на війну: був медичним офіцером в італійській кампанії й отримав Воєнний хрест за мужність під вогнем.

Повернувся, працював у Саскатуні, став хірургом. 1970 року його призначили лейтенант-губернатором Саскачевану, першим українцем на цій посаді. Прослужив шість років і повернувся в медицину, аж поки не вийшов на пенсію 1982 року.

Фото: © Government of Saskatchewan, ltgov.sk.ca

In collaboration with St. Thomas More College - University of Saskatchewan, the Murray Library, and the University of Sa...
09/04/2026

In collaboration with St. Thomas More College - University of Saskatchewan, the Murray Library, and the University of Saskatchewan Ukrainian Students' Association - USUSA, we invite you to a 50th anniversary celebration of our beloved Lesya Ukrainka statue at the University of Saskatchewan.

Saturday, September 19th at 2pm
Lesya Ukrainian Garden
Usask

As a testament to the legacy of Ukrainian Studies on our campus, STM will be announcing its new Lesya Ukrainka Chair in Ukrainian Studies.

All are welcome to attend - details (including parking information) in the poster below!

Ukrainka Garden Anniversary Event

A Celebration marking:

50th anniversary of the gifting of the Lesya Ukrainka statue on campus

Saturday, September 19
2pm.
Ukrainka Garden site

35 years of Ukrainian independence
135 years of Ukrainian settlement in Canada
Announcement St. Thomas More College (STM) Lesya Ukrainka Chair in Ukrainian Studies

Following a short program, light refreshments will be served in Room G3 inside the Murray Library.

Join us in the garden surrounding the statue near the Bowl. Located between Murray Library and the Arts Building, the site is accessible from the main campus walkways via Wiggins Rd.

Parking: Lot F across from Education is free and open on Saturday the 19th; Lot 1 across from Place Riel is a pay lot and the closest to the Murray Library.

ДЯКУЄМО and THANK YOU to all those, who came out in such enthusiastic support of Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival - PUFF ...
06/15/2026

ДЯКУЄМО and THANK YOU to all those, who came out in such enthusiastic support of Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival - PUFF 2026! A record-breaking fourth year, we attracted an audience from around the province. Ukrainian cinema remains to be a powerful vehicle for awareness and advocacy as Ukraine fights for its very existence. This became painfully apparent within hours of PUFF’s conclusion, when we learned of massive attacks across Ukraine, including at the Dovzhenko Film Studios. We are humbled to be able to showcase Ukrainian cinema and amplify the voices of Ukrainian storytellers here in Saskatoon, and are committed to continuing this work for years to come.

A special thank you to our partners, the Ukrainian Museum of Canada - National, Saskatoon, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Council, Inc., and the Remai Modern, and to our community sponsors, the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Saskatoon and Museo Coffee Roasters.

Разом нас багато! Together we are many!

And to wrap up Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival - PUFF 2026, we invite you to join us for our last screening today at 3:3...
06/14/2026

And to wrap up Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival - PUFF 2026, we invite you to join us for our last screening today at 3:30 at Remai Modern.

Free admission.

Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival - PUFF Day 4! We invite all those in the dance community to come out and take in a beaut...
06/14/2026

Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival - PUFF Day 4!
We invite all those in the dance community to come out and take in a beautiful film this afternoon at 1pm. Free admission.

Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival - PUFF Day 3 continues this afternoon with our Klasyka series feature! A rare treat to s...
06/13/2026

Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival - PUFF Day 3 continues this afternoon with our Klasyka series feature! A rare treat to see this gem on the big screen. Join us at 3:30 at the Remai Modern, free admission.

Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival - PUFF continues tonight at the Remai Modern with “U are the Universe,” screening at 7pm...
06/12/2026

Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival - PUFF continues tonight at the Remai Modern with “U are the Universe,” screening at 7pm. Our first sci-fi feature at PUFF is not to be missed!

Free admission. All are welcome!

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St. Thomas More College, 1437 College Drive
Saskatoon, SK
S7N0W6

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