The Board of Directors of the East Coast Ukrainian Association is delighted to share our first newsletter to keep you informed about the Ukrainian cultural events organized in Halifax and Nova Scotia.
Upcoming Events
FREE DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING
SUNDAY,
MAY 26
4:00-5:30pm
Lighthouse Arts Centre
1800 Argyle Street, Halifax
A team of AP reporters find themselves trapped in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol. Witness their struggle to continue working — documenting atrocities of the russian invasion in 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL.
BOOK SIGNING AND PRESENTATION
SATURDAY,
JUNE 8,
3-5pm
St. Andrew’s Community Centre
3380 Barnstead Ln, Halifax, NS
Meet Halyna Chepurko, one of the co-authors of “I don’t know how to write about it”, a collection of essays about the war. The book was inspired by therapeutic writing sessions led by Irena Karpa.
IMPORTANT: This event is in Ukrainian. Entrance by donation.
Past Events
PYSANKA WORKSHOP
In March, our local Petrykivka artist Valeriia Spirina led two workshops on the traditional Ukrainian Egg Decorating. The first workshop at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 was based on pysanka technique; and the second one at the Halifax Central Library was based on the etching technique known as “driapanka” or “shkriabanka”. Both sessions were filled and the participants truly enjoyed their experience.
For centuries, Ukrainian artists perfected the art of making decorated Easter eggs. There are many techniques that were developed over time such as using natural dyes and plant matter (krashanka) or making intricate designs using various tools.
The experience of decorating eggs is often described as serene or even meditative. The unhurried creative process, using natural materials and centuries-old technique can be both relaxing and grounding.
Volunteer Picnic! Save the date – June 29!
We are planning a lot of events in Summer and Fall, and we need VOLUNTEERS! Use the Volunteer form link to let us know what role you fits you best, what skills and talents you have, and how much time you can spend to help with organizing our events or becoming a member of the team. We think about volunteering like a part-time job to benefit Ukraine. The payoff is knowing that we are doing our part. Our motto is a quote by Valeriy Zaluzhny “Do what your can, where you are!”
VOLUNTEER & SUPPORTER PICNIC
Point Pleasant Park
Field next to Point Pleasant Battery
June 29, 2-5 pm
FREE ENTRANCE
potluck contributions are appreciated.
Happy Easter! З Великоднем!
We sincerely wish you hope and light in your lives.
East Coast Ukrainian Association 