Reflecting on My Privilege as I Remember My Family’s History

Jun 23, 2020 | Blog Posts

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Luba Maslej Recently, I had occasion to reminisce about a story my grandfather, or dido Emil, used to tell me about his childhood. In 1942, while he was living near the Ukrainian border, the Nazi Army rolled into his hamlet and...

Why Ukrainians Should Support Black Lives Matter

Jun 4, 2020 | Blog Posts

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Devon Sereda Goldie In light of the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests across Canada and the United States calling for an end to police brutality, violence, and systemic racism towards black people and people of colour, I wanted...

To Cook and to Clean? A One Day Pantry Staple Meal Plan

May 25, 2020 | Blog Posts

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Sophia Holowaty It takes a time like the one that we are in to finally get to sorting through the food pantry and seeing what’s really in there! Having to abide by the regulations of quarantine makes it difficult to gallivant...

Physical Activity & Wellness in a Time of Stress & Unhealthy Habits

May 14, 2020 | Blog Posts

By Nykola Dovgyy In a time where sedentary behaviours and irregular schedules seem to run our lives, it is important to stay physically and mentally well. In our “regular lives,” we often take for granted the role that regular routines play in keeping us...

Ukrainian Student Organizations and Cultural Diversity on Campuses

May 6, 2020 | Blog Posts

By Marc Darmohraj As Ukrainian Canadians, many of us recognize the importance of promoting our culture and heritage within our respective post-secondary institutions. Expanding youth engagement, maintaining intergenerational traditions, and creating a sense of...