EVENTS
Russian Disinformation in Canada: Impact and Struggle or Counteraction
Honourable Speaker – Senator Stan Kutcher
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Doors open at 12:30 PM)
Location: Scotiabank Theatre, Sobey Building 201, 867 Robie Street, B3H 3C2, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS
Dear Ukrainian Community and Friends of Ukraine, 
On behalf of Honourable Speaker – Senator Stan Kutcher , we are pleased to invite you to a special event titled “Russian Disinformation in Canada: Impact and Struggle or Counteraction.”
This timely discussion will focus on the impact of Russian disinformation on Canadian society, democratic institutions, and public discourse. The event will bring together members of the Ukrainian community to explore the challenges posed by Russian disinformation and to discuss ways in which the community could effectively respond.
The session will be followed by a Q&A discussion; snacks and coffee will be served.
Organizers: The Mark Kopinec Fund, Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Nova Scotia Branch, East Coast Ukrainian Association, Ukrainian Canadian Congress – PEI
RSVP by registering via registration form:
We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation and to working together to counter disinformation and support democratic values in Canada! 
PAST EVENTS
Highlights of 2026
Global Rally For Ukraine
Halifax’s Ukrainian community gathered on February 21 to mark the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine and to stand in solidarity with those defending Ukraine’s freedom and sovereignty. The afternoon began with a commemorative rally at Grand Parade, followed by a photo documentary exhibition highlighting the human impact of the war, and a free screening of Children in the Fire, a film sharing the experiences of Ukrainian children living through conflict. The events brought together community members and allies to honour those who lost their lives and to reaffirm support for Ukraine. The commemoration was co-organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Nova Scotia Branch, the East Coast Ukrainian Association, and the Halifax Creative Ukrainians Association.
Children in the Fire – free film screening
East Coast Ukrainian Festival 2025 (September 28, 12-5pm) was a great success in a new modern venue at the Steele Wheels Motor Museum at Bayers Lake. The Festival had an impressive line up of visiting artists: Rozmai Ukrainian Dancers and ShockolaD, the pop-Jazz fusion band, as well as local talent. With traditional foods, over 20 vendors, and hands-on activities for children and adults, it was a true testament to the flourishing Ukrainian culture, both traditional and modern! Visit our our Facebook and Instagram for Festival highlights, photos, and videos!
Highlights of 2025
East Coast Ukrainian Festival 2025
East Coast Ukrainian Festival 2025 (September 28, 12-5pm) was a great success in a new modern venue at the Steele Wheels Motor Museum at Bayers Lake. The Festival had an impressive line up of visiting artists: Rozmai Ukrainian Dancers and ShockolaD, the pop-Jazz fusion band, as well as local talent. With traditional foods, over 20 vendors, and hands-on activities for children and adults, it was a true testament to the flourishing Ukrainian culture, both traditional and modern! Visit our our Facebook and Instagram for Festival highlights, photos, and videos!
Daughters of Donbas – Songs of Stolen Children
Daughters of Donbas – Songs of Stolen Children was a performance highlighting the abduction of 20,000 Ukrainian children from occupied Eastern Ukraine. Led by Amnesty International Prize winner Marichka and produced with Grammy-nominated Dan Rosenberg, the project united professional musicians to give voice to children silenced by war.
Through haunting acoustic performances rooted in Ukrainian folk traditions, the concert explored grief, resilience, and hope while confronting ongoing cultural erasure—inviting audiences to witness, remember, and stand in solidarity.
Highlights of 2024
East Coast Ukrainian Festival 2024
September 29, 2024
The East Coast Ukrainian Festival 2024 was held on September 29 at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax. The program included Ukrainian food vendors, live music, traditional dance performances, and children’s cultural workshops. A featured exhibit, Love Letters from the Past, displayed letters written by early Ukrainian immigrants, offering historical insight into their lives and experiences.
The evening concert featured Los Iankovers, a Colombian band with Ukrainian roots, performing traditional Ukrainian songs.
UNBROKEN UKRAINE
Barvinok Charity Tour in Atlantic Canada, July 2024
The UNBROKEN UKRAINE charity tour, held from July 17 to 28, 2024, featured the Barvinok Dance Ensemble performing in six cities across four provinces: Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. The Halifax concert took place on July 24 at the Light House Arts Centre and included traditional Ukrainian dances, notably the Hopak, alongside performances by local musicians such as Charlie A’Court, Jim Henman, Brett Matthews, Asif Illyas, and Benny Fong.
The tour successfully raised $56,000 for the UNBROKEN Rehabilitation Centre in Lviv, Ukraine, which provides comprehensive care, including prosthetics, physical therapy, and psychological support, to war-affected individuals.
2024 events
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