About

Who we are

The East Coast Ukrainian Association is a registered non-profit organization in Halifax, NS.

We advance Ukrainian cultural presence and contribute to the diversity of Nova Scotia’s cultural landscape through establishing annual cultural events such as the East Coast Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Easter Market, and charitable concerts. We bring our community together by providing opportunities to participate in both organizing and attending these events.

The East Coast Ukrainian Association is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors: Olha Khaperska (President), Stanislav Serebriakov (Vice President), Nadiya Tykhonova (Vice President), Denys Khaperskyy (Treasurer), Alina Bozhko (Secretary), Viktoriia Hrushetska (Member-at-Large), Serhii Kulyk (Member-at-Large), and Olena Hrabovan (Member-at-Large).

We rely on volunteers to run our events, and we always need helping hands! Join us to advance Ukrainian culture and build a strong Ukrainian community in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

Our values

On a volunteer and non-profit basis, the objective/s of the society is/are:

• To support, promote, and share Ukrainian culture in the Province of Nova Scotia by organizing annual cultural events such as East Coast Ukrainian Festival and other events that contribute to the cultural diversity of the Atlantic region;

• To strengthen the sense of cultural identity, belonging, and social ties within the Ukrainian community in Nova Scotia and Atlantic region through volunteer participation in cultural, social, and community events organized and supported by the Society;

• To commit surplus funds to supporting Ukraine and Ukrainian people;

• To acquire by way of grant, gift, purchase, bequest, devise or otherwise, real and personal property and to use and apply such property to the realization of the objectives of the Society;

All of our fundraising events are dedicated to Ukraine and her victory.

Our logo

Just as our name, our logo emphasizes our connected identities.

A SAND DOLLAR is often a symbol of coastal life; it also has many symbolical meanings including unity and resilience. BARVINOK (PERIWINKLE) is a well-known flower in Ukraine; it is often a symbol of life, love, and eternity. Combined together, they capture the sprit of what it means to be a Ukrainian on the East Coast.

Our inspiration