Remembrance Day 2026
Join the Ukrainian Canadian community on Saturday, November 7 at 3:00 PM on the grounds of St. Demetrius Catholic School in Etobicoke to honour those who served and gave their lives for Canada and for Ukraine.
Honouring the 2026 Trillium Award recipients
The 2026 Trillium Award presentation and reception took place on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Centennial Park, Toronto, honouring ten volunteers for lifetime leadership, cultural preservation and development, excellence in volunteerism and exemplary youth service.
The People of
Ukrainian Canadians
in Ontario
The UCC-OPC unites and represents the Ukrainian Canadian community in Ontario.
Our mission is to unite and represent Ukrainian Canadians across Ontario's diverse regions by advocating for our community, supporting newcomers, preserving our heritage, and building a vibrant future together.
Trillium Award 2026
Meet the 2026 recipients
Ten volunteers honoured for lifetime leadership, cultural preservation and development, excellence in volunteerism and exemplary youth service.
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Lifetime LeadershipOleksandr Romanko
Shevchenko Scientific Society of Canada; UCC-National Innovation, Education and Science Support Committee
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Lifetime LeadershipOlya Sheweli
World Council of Ukrainian Credit Unions
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Lifetime LeadershipHalyna Vynnyk
League of Ukrainian Canadian Women, Toronto Branch
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Cultural Preservation and DevelopmentFedir Danylak
Barvinok Ukrainian Dance School
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Cultural Preservation and DevelopmentNataliya Popovych
League of Ukrainian Women of Canada, Toronto Branch
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Cultural Preservation and DevelopmentTatiana Sunak
Ukrainian Canadian School Board (Toronto)
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Excellence in VolunteerismTaras Jackiw
Association of Ukrainian Canadian Veterans, Toronto Branch
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Excellence in VolunteerismBohdan Kolacz
Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Durham Region Branch
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Excellence in VolunteerismDaria Lesia Twerdochlib
Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of Canada, St. Mary's Branch
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Exemplary YouthAleksa Gobosz
Barvinok Ukrainian Dance School
Trillium Award
Recognizing Ukrainian Canadians whose dedication has shaped Ontario's Ukrainian community.
Nominate for 2026
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Nomination criteria and guide
Review eligibility, categories, and the step-by-step submission guide.
Nomination guide
Past recipients and gala gallery
Browse past recipients and photos from the annual gala.
Open galleryLatest News & Press
Press releases, statements, and announcements from UCC-OPC and the Ukrainian Canadian community across Ontario.
Remembrance Day 2026
Join the Ukrainian Canadian community on Saturday, November 7 at 3:00 PM on the grounds of St. Demetrius Catholic School in Etobicoke to honour those who served and gave their lives for Canada and for Ukraine.
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Sincere Appreciation to BCU Financial
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Ontario Provincial Council extends heartfelt thanks to Buduchnist Credit Union and the BCU Foundation for their continued financial support, including a generous $10,000 contribution received in May 2026.
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Thank You to Ukrainian Credit Union Limited
UCC-OPC thanks Ukrainian Credit Union Limited for its long-standing support, including a $10,000 contribution in May 2026 toward Ukrainian Heritage Month and the new website.
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Thank You, Mississauga — Supporting the City of Pobratim Project with Ternopil
The Ukrainian community of Mississauga is thanked for its support of the City of Pobratim project — a sister-city initiative with Ternopil, Ukraine.
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Second Breath — Documentary Tour Across Canada
A documentary following five Ukrainian veterans with prostheses as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Canadian premiere tour across 11 cities, May 3–11, 2026.
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Photos from Trillium Award ceremonies, Ukrainian Heritage Month, and community events across Ontario.
Thank you to our sponsors
Ukrainian Credit Union Limited and Buduchnist Credit Union stand with UCC-OPC to support Ukrainian Canadian community life across Ontario — from cultural programming to newcomer settlement. Their partnership makes our work possible.
Branches & Member Organizations
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Ontario Provincial Council (UCC-OPC) unites Ukrainian communities across Ontario, from Windsor to Thunder Bay and Ottawa to London, under one voice.
Find Your BranchLend a hand. Carry the mandate forward.
UCC-OPC's work happens because volunteers across Ontario give their time. Join a branch, help on a committee, or pitch in at the next event.