# News & Press | UCC Ontario

> Latest news, press releases, and announcements from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Ontario Provincial Council (UCC-OPC).

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## News & Press

Stay informed with the latest news and updates from the Ukrainian Canadian community in Ontario.

[![Vyshyvanka](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fgallery%2Fvyshyvanka-day%2F497675105_4045670042336902_642779661568015941_n.jpg&w=800&h=450&fit=crop&f=webp) Latest Vyshyvanka The award was inaugurated in 2022 for the 50th anniversary of UCC Ontario Provincial Council and is presented every two years. The page currently lists the next award as August 2026 and the nomination deadline as May 31, 2026 November 28, 2026 4 min read Read article](https://uccon.ca/news/vyshyvanka-test/)

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[![BCU Financial cheque presentation to UCC Ontario Provincial Council](https://uccon.ca/images/news/thank-you-bcu-financial.png) Sincere Appreciation to BCU Financial May 23, 2026 4 min read 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.](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) Thank You to Ukrainian Credit Union Limited May 16, 2026 2 min read 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.](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=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) Thank You, Mississauga — Supporting the City of Pobratim Project with Ternopil April 17, 2026 2 min read The Ukrainian community of Mississauga is thanked for its support of the City of Pobratim project — a sister-city initiative with Ternopil, Ukraine.](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=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) Second Breath — Documentary Tour Across Canada April 12, 2026 2 min read A documentary following five Ukrainian veterans with prostheses as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Canadian premiere tour across 11 cities, May 3–11, 2026.](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=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) WFUWO Gala Academy / Академія-Гала СФУЖО March 20, 2026 2 min read Ukrainian Women's Leadership Across Generations: The Strength of Dedication to Ukraine.](https://uccon.ca/news/wfuwo-gala-academy/)[![Advocating for Permanent Residence for CUAET Holders](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fadvocating-for-permanent-residence-for-cuaet-holders.png&w=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) Advocating for Permanent Residence for CUAET Holders February 21, 2026 2 min read Support Ukrainian Families in Ontario. The Ukrainian community needs your voice to help CUAET holders transition to permanent residence.](https://uccon.ca/news/cuaet-permanent-residence/)[![Ukrainian Catholic University During War and Beyond - Charity Gala Luncheon (Mar 22, 2026)](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fukrainian-catholic-university-during-war-and-beyond---charity-gala-luncheon-mar-22-2026.png&w=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) Ukrainian Catholic University During War and Beyond - Charity Gala Luncheon (Mar 22, 2026) January 19, 2026 2 min read Join the Toronto Friends of Ukrainian Catholic University for a special Charity Gala Luncheon on Sunday, March 22, 2026.](https://uccon.ca/news/ucu-charity-gala-2026/)[![One United Fundraiser - North American Tour 2026 (Toronto: Jan 22)](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fone-united-fundraiser---north-american-tour-2026-toronto-jan-22.png&w=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) One United Fundraiser - North American Tour 2026 (Toronto: Jan 22) January 19, 2026 2 min read The One United Fundraiser is coming to North America in 2026, presented by Meest. Toronto date: January 22.](https://uccon.ca/news/one-united-fundraiser-2026/)[![Global Rally for Ukraine - Feb. 22, 3:00 PM (Nathan Phillips Square)](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fglobal-rally-for-ukraine---feb-22-300-pm-nathan-phillips-square.png&w=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) Global Rally for Ukraine - Feb. 22, 3:00 PM (Nathan Phillips Square) January 19, 2026 2 min read This year marks four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Rally at Nathan Phillips Square, Feb. 22 at 3:00 PM.](https://uccon.ca/news/global-rally-for-ukraine-2026/)[![The XXVIII Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fthe-xxviii-triennial-congress-of-ukrainian-canadians.png&w=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) The XXVIII Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians November 26, 2025 2 min read More than 400 delegates and leaders from across the country came together to discuss what matters most to our community.](https://uccon.ca/news/xxviii-triennial-congress-2025/)[![Holodomor Commemoration](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fholodomor-commemoration.png&w=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) Holodomor Commemoration November 20, 2025 2 min read In 1932–33, millions of Ukrainians were starved to death in a genocide known as the Holodomor. We must never forget.](https://uccon.ca/news/holodomor-commemoration/)[![Remembrance Day](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fremembrance-day.jpg&w=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) Remembrance Day November 3, 2025 2 min read Remembrance Day — a time to honour those who served and sacrificed for freedom and peace.](https://uccon.ca/news/remembrance-day/)[![Ukrainian Heritage Month in Ontario](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fukrainian-heritage-month-in-ontario.png&w=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) Ukrainian Heritage Month in Ontario October 1, 2025 2 min read Bill 215 passed in the Provincial Parliament, officially designating September as Ukrainian Heritage Month in Ontario.](https://uccon.ca/news/ukrainian-heritage-month-in-ontario/)[![Ukrainian Heritage Month — September Inaugural Launch](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fukrainian-heritage-month---september-inaugural-launch.jpg&w=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) Ukrainian Heritage Month — September Inaugural Launch September 7, 2025 2 min read Celebrating the inaugural Ukrainian Heritage Month in Ontario, September 2025.](https://uccon.ca/news/ukrainian-heritage-month-launch/)[![Allies of Steel](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fallies-of-steel.jpg&w=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) Allies of Steel August 16, 2025 2 min read Ground robotic platforms help carry out remote missions in hard-to-reach areas so that soldiers don't become live targets.](https://uccon.ca/news/allies-of-steel/)[![Calling All Artists — Ukrainian Heritage Month banner design competition](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fuhm-calling-artists.jpg&w=600&h=338&fit=crop&f=webp) Culture Calling All Artists — Ukraine Heritage Month Banner Design RFP April 1, 2025 2 min read The UCC-OPC is inviting artists to submit a design proposal for the inaugural Ukrainian Heritage Month banner to be installed in Toronto's Bloor West Village.](https://uccon.ca/news/ukraine-heritage-month-banner-rfp/)