# UCC - Ontario Provincial Council — The voice of Ukrainian Canadians in Ontario

> Representing the Ukrainian Canadian community across Ontario before the people and the Government of Ontario — advocacy, culture, and community.

## The Voice of Ukrainian Canadians in Ontario

The UCC-OPC unites and represents the Ukrainian Canadian community in Ontario.

[Newcomer Resources](https://uccon.ca/newcomers/) [Latest News](https://uccon.ca/news/)

![Community moment](https://static.uccon.ca/images/trillium/2024/gallery/dsc4673.jpg)

![Community moment](https://static.uccon.ca/images/gallery/heritage-2025/img_0828.jpg)

![Community moment](https://static.uccon.ca/images/gallery/heritage-2025/img_1243.jpg)

Our Mission

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. TEST

[![BCU Financial cheque presentation to UCC Ontario Provincial Council](https://uccon.ca/images/news/thank-you-bcu-financial.png) Featured Story May 23, 2026 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. Read the full story](https://uccon.ca/news/thank-you-bcu-financial/)

## Trillium Award

Recognizing Ukrainian Canadians whose dedication has shaped Ontario's Ukrainian community.

[![Nominate for 2026](https://static.uccon.ca/images/trillium/2024/gallery/dsc4647.jpg) Nominate for 2026 Know an outstanding contributor to Ontario's Ukrainian community? Put their name forward. Nominate now](https://uccon.ca/trillium-award/) [![Nomination criteria and guide](https://static.uccon.ca/images/trillium/2024/gallery/dsc4683.jpg) Nomination criteria and guide Review eligibility, categories, and the step-by-step submission guide. Nomination guide](https://uccon.ca/trillium-award/nominate/) [![Past recipients and gala gallery](https://static.uccon.ca/images/trillium/2024/gallery/dsc4673.jpg) Past recipients and gala gallery Browse past recipients and photos from the annual gala. Open gallery](https://uccon.ca/trillium-award/years/)

## Latest News & Press

Press releases, statements, and announcements from UCC-OPC and the Ukrainian Canadian community across Ontario.

[![BCU Financial cheque presentation to UCC Ontario Provincial Council](https://uccon.ca/images/news/thank-you-bcu-financial.png) May 23, 2026 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. Read](https://uccon.ca/news/thank-you-bcu-financial/)[![Irene Newton, Executive Member, UCC-OPC, and Dr. Natalia Lishchyna, Chair of the Board of Directors of Ukrainian Credit Union Limited](https://uccon.ca/images/news/thank-you-ukrainian-credit-union-limited.jpg) May 16, 2026 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. Read](https://uccon.ca/news/thank-you-ukrainian-credit-union-limited/)[![Mississauga and Ternopil — City of Pobratim partnership](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fmississauga-ternopil.png&w=640&h=360&fit=crop&f=webp) April 17, 2026 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. Read](https://uccon.ca/news/mississauga-ternopil/)[![Second Wind — Five Heroes. One Summit. Toronto premiere, May 3, 2026](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fsecond-wind-2026.webp&w=640&h=360&fit=crop&f=webp) April 12, 2026 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. Read](https://uccon.ca/news/druge-dykhannya/)[![WFUWO Gala Academy / Академія-Гала СФУЖО](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fwfuwo-gala-academy.png&w=640&h=360&fit=crop&f=webp) March 20, 2026 WFUWO Gala Academy / Академія-Гала СФУЖО Ukrainian Women's Leadership Across Generations: The Strength of Dedication to Ukraine. Read](https://uccon.ca/news/wfuwo-gala-academy/)

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## Past Events

Galas, forums, cultural celebrations, and community gatherings hosted by UCC-OPC across Ontario.

AUG 15

### Parish Feast Day — Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God

Dormition of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church, 3625 Cawthra Road, Mississauga, ON L5A 2Y4 (church parking lot)

1:00 PM Divine Liturgy · 3:00–10:00 PM festive program

MAY 03

### Друге Дихання / Second Breath — Toronto Premiere

Toronto

TBA

APR 25

### WFUWO Gala Academy — Ukrainian Women's Leadership Across Generations

Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Demetrius, 3338 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON

5:00 PM

[View All Events](https://uccon.ca/events/)

## Galleries

Photos from Trillium Award ceremonies, Ukrainian Heritage Month, and community events across Ontario.

[![](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Ftrillium%2Ftriennial-2025%2Fgallery-legacy%2F583812031_4242535119317059_7586674425179805915_n.jpg&w=640&h=400&fit=crop&f=webp) XXVIII Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians](https://uccon.ca/gallery/triennial-2025/)[![](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fgallery%2Fvyshyvanka-day%2F498162072_1105675381601529_8057272514459294428_n.jpg&w=640&h=400&fit=crop&f=webp) Vyshyvanka Day](https://uccon.ca/gallery/vyshyvanka-day/)[![](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fgallery%2Fheritage-2025%2Fimg_0706.jpg&w=640&h=400&fit=crop&f=webp) Ukrainian Heritage Month](https://uccon.ca/gallery/heritage-2025/)[![Trillium Award 2026](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Ftrillium%2F2026%2Fgallery%2Fdsc6687.jpg&w=640&h=400&fit=crop&f=webp) Trillium Award 2026](https://uccon.ca/trillium-award/2026/?tab=gallery)[![Trillium Award 2024](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Ftrillium%2F2024%2Fgallery%2Fdsc4632.jpg&w=640&h=400&fit=crop&f=webp) Trillium Award 2024](https://uccon.ca/trillium-award/2024/?tab=gallery)[![Trillium Award 2022](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Ftrillium%2F2022%2Fgallery%2Fucc00021bahriy-onyschuk.jpg&w=640&h=400&fit=crop&f=webp) Trillium Award 2022](https://uccon.ca/trillium-award/2022/?tab=gallery)

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## 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.

[![Ukrainian Credit Union Limited](https://uccon.ca/images/sponsors/ucu-logo.png)](https://www.ukrainiancu.com)

[Visit website](https://www.ukrainiancu.com) [Read our thank-you](https://uccon.ca/news/thank-you-ukrainian-credit-union-limited/)

[![Buduchnist Credit Union](https://uccon.ca/images/sponsors/bcu-fin.svg)](https://www.bcufinancial.com/)

[Visit website](https://www.bcufinancial.com/) [Read our thank-you](https://uccon.ca/news/thank-you-bcu-financial/)

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## 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 Branch](https://uccon.ca/about/members/)

## Lend 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.

[Volunteer with us](https://uccon.ca/volunteer/)