Yorkton Council has declared the week of Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, as the Week of Saskatchewan Ukrainians.
“In 2016, Ukrainian Canadians are celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada. There are over 1.3 million Canadians of Ukrainian descent with more than 13 per cent of Saskatchewan residents tracing all or part of their ancestry to Ukraine. Ukraine is also currently the fourth top source country of immigrants to the province,” detailed material circulated to Council by the Yorkton Branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.
On January 5, 2016 Premier Brad Wall proclaimed 2016 “The Year of Saskatchewan Ukrainians”, launching anniversary events and celebrations occurring across the province.
As part of the celebrations, the province of Saskatchewan will host the XXV Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians, (September 29 – October 2, 2016) in the city of Regina. Congress 2016 will bring together national and international community leaders for discussions on various cultural, educational, political and other topics. This is the first time in the Congress 75 year history that it will be held in Saskatchewan, explained presenter Jennifer Fedun, local branch president.
