2008 Issue 2 Fall
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2008 Issue 2 Fall
UCAMA M AT T E R S Honourary Patrons The Honourable Norman L. Kwong, CM, AOE, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta His Worship Stephen Mandel, Mayor of Edmonton His Worship Dave Bronconnier, Mayor of Calgary Mrs. Marie Stelmach UCAMA seeks funding from Ottawa “Building Canada” application requests Federal contribution for new museum by khrystyna kohut as former Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn and Supreme Court Judge John Sopinka, understood the vital need to champion diversity and multiculturalism, which changed the fabric of the country forever.” UCAMA has submitted an application to the “Building Canada” When Prime Minister Harper fund for its new Ukrainian Museum appeared in Calgary last year to and Archives in downtown present a $5 million cheque to The Edmonton. The application for Military Museums, he announced $8 million was submitted to the “As the national government, we must Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister do our part to ensure projects that of Industry and Regional Minister seek to tell Canadians the stories that members met with the following of Alberta Industry Canada, on 6 shaped the country we know and representatives; Mr. Laurie Hawn, Mr. May 2008. This submission quickly love today, flourish across the country, James Rajotte, Mr. Ken Epp, Mr. Peter followed on the heels of the $75,000 not just in the nation’s capital.” We Goldring, Mr. Mike Lake, Mr. Rahim grant received from Western wholeheartedly Economic agree with Diversification our Prime Canada to Minister and “As the national government, we must do our part to update our look forward ensure projects that seek to tell Canadians the stories Business to a similar Plan. “The that shaped the country we know and love today, flourish announcement redevelopment before year’s across the country, not just in the nation’s capital. ” of the end in support Prime Minister Stephen Harper Ukrainian of our new Canadian museum Archives project. Jaffer, and Minister Rona Ambrose. and Museum of Alberta will have They all assured UCAMA they were a positive impact on the economic supportive and that our project was revitalization of Edmonton’s high on their list of priorities. To downtown,” said Minister Rona UCAMA seeks funding from Ottawa President’s Message Ambrose when announcing that grant. quote the Honourable Jim Prentice, UCAMA Night at the Metro Minister of Industry, “We recognize New Fundraising Initiative Once our application was submitted, the important role the Ukrainian Cultural Workshop Series UCAMA immediately arranged for community has played in the growth Digitization of Photo Collection meetings with seven members of and development of our nation. The Holowach Tree Edmonton Federal Caucus. Board Prominent Ukrainian Canadians, such IN THIS ISSUE FALL 2008 Honourary Patrons The Honourable Norman L. Kwong CM, AOE, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Message from the President With the financial crises spreading from the United States to the rest of the world including Canada, this may not seem to be the best of times to be undertaking the construction of a new museum facility in Edmonton. However, I would urge you all to take heart. The stock market crash coupled with the drop in the price of a barrel of oil will likely drive down construction starts and cool our overheated construction industry here in Alberta. It is likely that building costs will drop. Our application to the Federal government is in their hands and they have said they will act on it after the election dust settles. Times of hardship can bring out the very best in us. It is also an excellent time to consider devoting some of your time to assisting UCAMA with their myriad of projects requiring volunteers. It costs you nothing and will provide you with a wonderful sense of accomplishment and camaraderie. You could make it a family affair. We need individuals with computer skills; people who can read and write in Ukrainian; people who can sew; who can work with their hands and construct boxes; and people who would just like to work in a museum environment. We need fund raisers and special event co-ordinators. You will receive professional instruction and guidance from board members including myself. And best of all you’ll have a good time personally contributing to one of the great Ukrainian Canadian projects of our time. Whether you can contribute a few hours a week or a few days a month, please consider joining our team. We promise you the experience of a lifetime. His Worship Stephen Mandel, Mayor of Edmonton Michelle Tracy President His Worship Dave Bronconnier, Mayor of Calgary CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Naming Opportunities Available Main Gallery Gallery A Gallery B Main Stair Canyon Stair Library* South Gallery East Gallery Rear Gallery Archives Mrs. Marie Stelmach 2 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $750,000 $750,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 Roof Top South Terrace/Garden $250,000 Founder’s Room* $200,000 North Window $175,000 Multipurpose Room $150,000 Roof Top East Terrace/Garden $150,000 South Double Windows (2) $50,000 South Single Windows (12) $25,000 East Mini-Windows (13) $10,000 *SOLD For more information call UCAMA at 424-7580 or visit www.ucama.ca U C A M A M AT T E R S – FA L L 2 0 0 8 UCAMA Night at the Metro FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT NIGHT ENJOYED BY ALL On Thursday, 16 October 2008, UCAMA held an evening at Edmonton’s Metro Billiard Café to promote our new museum project and to encourage people to sign up as volunteers. This innovative evening was wellreceived by our guests who were entertained by the beautiful, rich voice of Luba Bilash and the multi-talented musician Brian Cherwick, who spoke about and played on numerous Ukrainian instruments, all in the capable hands of our emcee, Roman Brytan. During the evening there was an informative video presentation on the museum’s award-winning design given by Ian Morgan, from the firm of HIP Architects. We were extremely pleased that The Honourable Gene Zwozdesky, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, was able to join us and that one of our major donors, the Koziak Family Foundation, was represented by Barbara and Julian Koziak. Guests had an opportunity to mingle, dine on sumptuous appetizers, enjoy pool challenges, and view the model of our new museum to be built in the historic Lodge Hotel on Jasper Avenue. We would especially like to thank the donors who supported this event by providing door prizes; Mark Ferbey, Myron Lahola, Yip Lee, Larissa SembaliukCheladyn, the Chateau Louis Hotel, and the Ukrainian Book Store. We also would like to acknowledge our sponsors; Activation Analysis Group Inc., and Delnor Construction. UCAMA Announces Fund Raising Initiative UCAMA is undertaking an exciting new fund raising initiative. We are planning to create a larger donor recognition mural as an integral part of the new museum. Each donor will have their name inscribed on the mural. While the detailed plans for the mural are still in the conceptual stages, we are moving forward with the personal recognition portion of the initiative and we would like to give you a sneak preview of that at this time. As a first step, we will be developing a terms of reference asking Ukrainian artists across Canada to submit designs for a donor recognition plate which will be given to each donor in recognition of his/her contribution. There will be three categories of plates based on the level of donation. The artists will be invited to submit their designs either as a complete set of three designs or, if they prefer, for an individual plate. Each artist may submit as many designs as he or she chooses. Artists are encouraged to submit designs in any media they chose including glass, ceramic, wood, or metal. Although we are still in the initial planning stages, we are tremendously excited about this initiative and welcome questions from our many patrons and friends. For additional information, please contact UCAMA at [email protected] or by telephone at 780-424-7580. 3 UCAMA Inaugurates Cultural Workshop Series by dr. natalie kononenko The Ukrainian Canadian Museum and Archives of Alberta (UCAMA) held a workshop on korovai decorating on the centre piece of the celebration and often both the groom’s family and the bride’s would bake a korovai Elsie Kawulych demonstrating the art of korovai decorating Saturday, July 26. The workshop was run by Natalie Kononenko, Professor of Folklore and Kule Chair of Ukrainian Ethnography at the University of Alberta and Elsie Kawulych, a master baker. Kononenko began the session by giving a short lecture which placed the korovai, a traditional wedding bread, in the context of other Ukrainian ritual breads. Breads and grain products are used to articulate the entire human life, she said. In the past, the midwife would welcome the newborn by wiping the infant’s body with a soft bread crust. The midwife, in turn, would receive gifts of bread from the children she delivered on all holidays. During the wedding, the korovai was 4 for the festivities. In many places, small breads called shyshky were also baked and used to invite the wedding guests. Breads appear at the end of life and a bread is given away, on behalf of the deceased, to all those who help with the funeral. Of all the ritual breads, the korovai is probably the most magical and, in Ukraine, it is used to insure the stability of the marriage and the well-being of the couple. In Canada, the korovai has acquired a new meaning and a new magical power. It is used to express Ukrainian identity and to unite Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians alike in the celebration of the marriage. After Kononenko’s lecture, the audience saw two short videos. One featured Kawulych baking the korovai step by step. The other video, filmed by Yanina Vihovska in Pidhaitsi, a village near Lutsk, Ukraine, showed a group of women preparing a number of korovai breads for a wedding that took place in May, 2008. After the videos, Kawulych decorated a korovai in front of the assembled group with pre-made decorations. She explained that paired doves, symbolic of the couple, need to face each other and that the doves on the sides of the korovai need to face upward, looking toward heaven. The korovai is typically also decorated with periwinkle, an evergreen that symbolizes the eternity of the marriage, and Kawulych showed the group how to lace the periwinkle between the doves. The demonstrations were followed by a hands-on dove making session. Kawulych provided the special dough used for korovai decorations and workshop participants practiced making doves, leaves, branches, and other traditional korovai decorative motifs under the guidance of Kawulych and Kononenko. Participants baked their decorations on the premises so that they could take them home. They also got to Korovai continued on page 5 U C A M A M AT T E R S – FA L L 2 0 0 8 Digitization of Archival Photographic Collections PROJECT MAKES PHOTOS IN UCAMA’s COLLECTION AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS The continued digitization of UCAMA’s collection received a big boost this summer with the hiring of Greg Holloway thanks to a grant from the Summer Temporary Employment Program. Over the course of the summer Greg created a database and digitized over 5,000 historic photographs. Some of these images will ultimately be used in the creation of our exhibits in our new Jasper Avenue facility. They will also be made available for researchers from across the country and around the world. For a sneak preview of a few of the images visit UCAMA’s blog at http://ucama.wordpress.com. KOROVAI WORKSHOP CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 sample the results of Kawulych’s culinary skills as she shared one of the korovai breads that she had made Workshop participants practice their new skills with them. A number of people also toured the Museum premises, looking at traditional costumes and textiles, religious artifacts, photographs, and the many other items on display. The workshop proved extremely popular. Twenty two people attended, and there was also a lengthy waiting list because only a limited number could be accommodated on UCAMA's existing premises Because of the high demand, a second workshop was run on September 6. Workshops planned for the future include embroidery and other textile crafts, pysanka decorating, doll and Christmas decoration making and, of course, more korovai decorating sessions. Storytelling sessions for both children and adults are under consideration. A wonderful new building for UCAMA is in the planning stage. We look forward to this new facility as it will allow bigger workshops along with improved display and storage facilities for museum collections. 5 PETER SHOSTAK PRINTS AVAILABLE FROM UCAMA Renowned artist Peter Shostak has donated a number of limited edition reproductions and hand-pulled serigraphs to UCAMA to assist with fundraising for its new museum building. UCAMA has 26 different prints available for sale, attractively priced from $75-$400. These prints make an ideal Christmas present for that hard-to-please person on your list! Visit our web site at www.ucama.ca to view all the available prints and download an order form Or call UCAMA at (780) 424-750 for more information memory legacy Purchase one today! Buy a memory for yourself…and invest in the legacy of UCAMA’s new museum. Buy a 6 ... ...invest in a U C A M A M AT T E R S – FA L L 2 0 0 8 Historic Ukrainian Edmonton: The Holowach Tree by dr. frances swyripa A little known Ukrainian contribution to the downtown Edmonton cityscape is “The Holowach Tree,” located in the alley between 105 and 106 Streets just south of Jasper Avenue. Here pictured in full spring flower, the now magnificent chestnut was planted around 1920 by pioneer Ukrainian businessman, Sam Holowach, in the backyard behind the family business and home. For many years the Holowaches operated a dry cleaning establishment on 105 Street. Son Ambrose Holowach represented Edmonton for the Social Credit party in both the House of Commons and the Alberta Legislature; in 1962 he became the first cabinet minister of Ukrainian origin in Alberta. In 1998 the chestnut tree was preserved inside a wrought iron fence, acknowledged with a plaque, and provided with a bench for the pleasure of strollers, office workers on their lunch break, and Edmonton tree lovers. 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Thank you for your support of the Ukrainian Canadian Archives & Museum Of Alberta! Ukrainian Canadian Archives & Museum of Alberta, 9543-110 Avenue, T5H 1H3, P: 780.424.7580, F: 780.420.0562, E: [email protected] W: www.ucama.com, Hours of Operation: Tues-Fri, 10 am 5pm, Sat, 12 noon-5 pm, Sun-Mon & Statutory Holidays, Closed 7 Donations to the Collections Many thanks to our recent donors who include: Dr. Peter and Mrs. Olga Savaryn Book Mr. Gordon and Mrs. Terry Conway Ethnographic items Ms. Irene Schubyn Archival material Mr. Peter Duby Phonograph records Mr. Wasyl’ Semenec Archival material Ms. Ann Leclerc Ethnographic items Mr. Laurie Semotiuk Photographs Mrs. Olga Holowach-Klink Ethnographic items Mr. Mykola Shewchuk Books Mrs. Elsie Kawulych Books Mr. John Sokolowski Books Mrs. Zenovia Rockwell Ethnographic items Mr. Bill Tracy Archival material Professor Jaroslav Rozumnyj Books Mr. Gunther Ruppel Books Ukrainian Resource & Development Centre Grant MacEwan College Photographs St. Michael’s Extended Care Archival papers, artwork, ethnographic items It is through the generosity of these and other donors that our collections continue to grow. FOR MUSEUM AND NAMING OPPORTUNITIES Contact UCAMA at 424-7580 or [email protected] To Donate Yes! I want to be a part of preserving the past… into the future. I would like to contribute (check box): $1,000 + $500 $150 $75 $25 Other $ ____ Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________Postal Code ________________________________ Day Phone # _________________________Evening Phone # ________________________Email______________________________________ Tax Receipt Required: Yes Payment Options (check one): No (Receipts mailed as each donation is processed.) 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