Ukrainian Canadians, numbering over one million five hundred thousand in 2017, have made a great contribution to the growth and development of Canada over the past century. Together with their children and future generations, they enjoy the fruits of their labour and the respect of the Canadian public.
Our Objectives
- To unite all Ukrainian Canadians, regardless of their political, religious or other beliefs;
- To promote good Canadian citizenship;
- To strengthen and expand the place of the Ukrainian community in Canadian society;
- To serve the Ukrainian Canadian community by representing its common interests, protecting its reputation; and to be the wellspring out of which the best of our rich cultural heritage will flow into Canada.
- To inform fellow Canadians about Ukrainian history and culture and promote accurate information about Ukraine.
- To support constructively the independence of Ukraine.
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Our Activities
- The UNF and its Branches have supported Ukrainian cultural life in Canada through Ukrainian folk dance groups, choirs, operas, musical ensembles, libraries, museums, summer camps, sports clubs, educational courses, Ukrainian schools, seniors’ and computer clubs.
- Publishes books, magazines, and the weekly newspaper The New Pathway, founded in 1930.
- Coordinates cultural, educational and charitable activities.
- Encourages members to participate in the community and political life of Canada.
- Has conducted over many years “Summer Cultural” and “Leadership Courses” (now UNF “Summer Teen Leadership Camp”), which foster leaders of the Ukrainian community.
- Cooperates with Ukrainian organizations in Canada, in Ukraine, and other countries.
Our Achievements
Our History
The Ukrainian National Federation was founded in Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday, July 17, 1932, by members of the Ukrainian Nationalist movement of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists, who’s influences and vision remain a vital part of the organization to this day. In the first four years, 50 Branches were established across Canada. The UNF was incorporated by an Act of Parliament on June 1, 1950. The UNF is dedicated to the preservation of Ukrainian Canadian history and the cultural heritage of Ukraine. Read more…
Our Future
To meet the challenge of the future the UNF is revitalizing its organization to provide programs relevant to the needs of Ukrainian Canadians today and their cultural heritage. Among them: “Kalyna Country Educational Excursion” for youth ages 15 to 25, a foundation of the Youth Leadership Institute named after Senator Paul Yuzyk, founder, and first President of UNYF NE, the creation of Ukrainian Saturday Schools, Resource Centers, and many others. The UNF promotes pride in our deep Canadian roots and in the achievements of the Ukrainian nation both in the land of our ancestors and around the world.
