Category Archives: Events

Fundraising Gala Banquet – SOLD OUT

Gala Banquet and Dance to celebrate the Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence. 
Live music, Reception & Dinner, Silent Auction and much more!  Continue reading

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Conference of League of Ukrainian Canadians (LUC) in Canmore 2017

On September 16 and 17, the Calgary Chapter of the League of Ukrainian Women in Canada was invited to join the Edmonton Chapter of the League of Ukrainian Canadians at the Ramada Hotel in beautiful Canmore, Alberta for a weekend … Continue reading

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Fun Flea Markets

Over the past several years, League members organized flea markets on multiple occasions – 20 June, 2015, 17 October, 2015, 18 June, 2016, and most recently 17 June, 2017. We sold jewelry, household items, and traditional Ukrainian decorations, as well … Continue reading

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Ukrainian Festival 2017

League of Ukrainian Women in Canada showcased its activities at the annual Ukrainian Festival held in Calgary. We set up a community table displaying pictures of recent League events and an Anniversary Quilt embroidered by our members several years ago … Continue reading

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Dinner for the Honourary League Members

On May 12, 2017, the League organized a ladies dinner to honour the senior members of our organization! Katrusia Bohdan chauffeured the three ladies to the restaurant where a delicious meal was served. The general membership had a chance to … Continue reading

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League of Ukrainian Canadian Women (LUCW) XXI triennial National Convention

28 – 30 April, 2017, the League of Ukrainian Canadian Women (LUCW) held its XXI National Convention. Stephanie Savyn and Maria Shysh represented Calgary at this event. Oksana Kuzyshyn who led the Calgary League for the last five years was … Continue reading

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Easter Bazaar 2017

On Palm Sunday – 9 April, 2017 – League of Ukrainian Women in Canada: Calgary branch took part in St. Stephen Protomartyr and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Churches Easter Bazaars. Our members baked traditional Ukrainian Easter … Continue reading

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Silk Painting Workshops

Started by Oksana Kuzyshyn in December 2015, this activity became a weekly entertainment for League members. We learn from each other, socialize, and relax while creating our personal masterpieces – hand painted silk scarves. This is a great opportunity to … Continue reading

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Pysanka workshop 2017

On March 19, 2017 Oksana Kuzyshyn and Maria Shysh organized a Pysanka workshop for everyone who wanted to master the ancient art of painting Ukrainian Easter eggs. They set up the room and prepared the dyes, so that ten community … Continue reading

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International Women’s Day Celebration – (Hopefully) Yearly Event

The Calgary chapter of the League of Ukrainian Women in Canada started celebrating International Women’s Day in 2016. Tetiana Chekhovych in 2016 and Hanna Zavrazhyna in 2017 prepared and presented well researched briefings on our past and present Ukrainian heroines … Continue reading

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