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Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC)

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Fostering Canada–Ukraine academic & cultural ties at @macewanu
🎓 Research • Education • Dialogue
Established in 1988

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We have a new Facebook page!

Due to ongoing technical difficulties with our previous page, Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre has created a new Facebook page.

We invite you to follow our new page and help us reconnect with our community by sharing it with your networks. Link in bio.

Thank you for your continued support of URDC. We look forward to sharing our upcoming events, initiatives, resources and news with you there! by @urdc_mu

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URDC Awards & Bursaries are now available!🎓

Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre at @macewanu is proud to support students, artists, musicians, writers and creators whose work contributes to Ukrainian and Ukrainian-Canadian culture, arts and community.

Explore a range of awards and bursaries supporting creative projects, further studies, music, visual and media arts, and Ukrainian students at MacEwan University.

Learn more about eligibility, deadlines and how to apply through the link in our bio!

‼️William and Mary Kostash Award for Media Arts is not available by @urdc_mu

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On September 27, we gathered at MacEwan University for a special prescreening of "Gene: Legacy of a Leader", a documentary celebrating the life, leadership, and lasting impact of the Honourable Gene Zwozdesky 🎬

The afternoon was filled with wonderful memories, heartfelt reflections and meaningful conversations about Gene's remarkable contributions to Alberta and the Ukrainian Canadian community.

A heartfelt thank you to the Zwozdesky family for their continued support and for helping us honour Gene's legacy. We are also grateful to our partners, the Alberta Local and International Education Association (ALIEA) and Lindisfarne Productions, for bringing this special event to life.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon so memorable!

Special thanks to St. John's Legacy Foundation and Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women, Government of Alberta for their generous support.

Photo Credit: Anna Zelenenko and Illia Kurtin taken in MacEwan University by @urdc_mu

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Will young Ukrainian newcomers be able to build their future in Canada?

On September 29, MacEwan University in Edmonton hosted a panel discussion titled “Ukrainian Newcomer Youth in Canada: Between War and a New Home.”

The research presented at the event explored how young Ukrainians are adapting to life in Canada, how their identities are changing, and what challenges they face while planning their future.

Community representatives emphasized the importance of preserving Ukrainian identity, strengthening community support, and creating clearer pathways for young newcomers who wish to remain in Canada.

Further research findings are expected to be released in the coming months.

🇺🇦 Чи зможе українська молодь побудувати своє майбутнє в Канаді?

29 вересня в Університеті МакЮена в Едмонтоні відбулася панельна дискусія «Українська новоприбула молодь у Канаді: між війною та новим домом».

Під час заходу представили результати дослідження про адаптацію молодих українців до життя в Канаді, зміни їхньої ідентичності та виклики, з якими вони стикаються, плануючи своє майбутнє.

Представники громади наголосили на важливості збереження української ідентичності, посилення підтримки молоді та створення зрозуміліших шляхів для тих, хто прагне залишитися в Канаді.

Очікується, що додаткові результати дослідження будуть оприлюднені протягом наступних місяців. taken in Edmonton, Alberta by @urdc_mu

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Uncertain immigration status is shaping the educational and career choices of Ukrainian youth in Canada.

Research presented at MacEwan University in Edmonton highlighted how the lack of permanent residency and high international tuition fees create challenges for young Ukrainian newcomers.

Some students choose practical professions that could allow them to work in either Canada or Ukraine, while others face financial barriers to pursuing post-secondary education.

Researchers emphasized the importance of clearer immigration pathways and more affordable education opportunities to help Ukrainian youth plan their future. taken in Edmonton, Alberta by @urdc_mu

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What challenges are Ukrainian newcomers facing as they plan their future in Canada?

For many young Ukrainians, graduating from high school brings new questions about education, finances, and long-term plans.

The high cost of post-secondary education and uncertainty about their future make this transition particularly difficult.

Community leaders emphasize the importance of listening to young newcomers and adapting support programs to their changing needs. taken in Edmonton, Alberta by @urdc_mu

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Ukrainian youth in Canada continue to face challenges as they adjust to life in a new country

Learning a new language, building friendships, and adapting to a different education system are just some of the difficulties young newcomers experience.

High university tuition fees and uncertainty about whether to stay in Canada or return to Ukraine create additional challenges.

Community organizations are being encouraged to better understand the needs of Ukrainian youth and develop programs that provide meaningful support taken in Edmonton, Alberta by @urdc_mu

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29 вересня в Університеті МакЮена в Едмонтоні відбулася панельна дискусія «Українська новоприбула молодь у Канаді: між війною та новим домом».

Захід об’єднав дослідників, представників освітніх закладів та української громади для обговорення адаптації молодих українців у Канаді.

Під час зустрічі представили проміжні результати масштабного дослідження, у межах якого протягом чотирьох років вивчали досвід 50 українських підлітків і молодих людей.

Дослідники відзначили активну участь новоприбулої молоді у волонтерстві, шкільних ініціативах та громадському житті.

Водночас дослідження показало, що з часом молоді українці стикаються з новими викликами, пов’язаними з адаптацією та дорослішанням.

Зібрані дані допоможуть краще зрозуміти потреби української молоді та знайти шляхи покращення її життя в Канаді. taken in Edmonton, Alberta by @urdc_mu

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URDC is delighted to welcome acclaimed Ukrainian author @_zabuzhko_oksana_ for a special online reading and conversation as part of Literature of Freedom, a collaborative initiative between @macewanu and @naukma_official!

🗓 Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 9:30–11:00 a.m. (Mountain Time)
📍 Livestreamed on our old Facebook (link in bio): www.facebook.com/OLDMUURDC

One of Ukraine’s most influential contemporary literary voices, Oksana Zabuzhko is a novelist, poet, essayist and philosopher whose internationally recognized works include 'Fieldwork in Ukrainian Sex', 'The Museum of Abandoned Secrets' and 'Notre Dame d’Ukraine'. She is also a recipient of Ukraine’s prestigious Taras Shevchenko National Prize.

This conversation is open to everyone. We hope you'll join us for this special event! by @urdc_mu

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Last week, Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre was honoured to welcome @anna_palenchuk, our 2026/27 Gene Zwozdesky Artist in Residence, to @macewanu🎬

Anna Palenchuk is a film producer, scriptwriter and co-founder of Ukrainian production company 435 FILMS and Be Brave Films Inc. in Canada. Her work has been presented at major international festivals including Cannes, Berlinale, TIFF, IDFA, Hot Docs, and many others, and she has collaborated with acclaimed filmmakers from Ukraine and around the world.

Her recent projects include "Eurodonbas", "In the Rearview" and "Malevych", which has been screened internationally and released in Ukraine, the United States, and Canada.

We are so pleased to have Anna joining the MacEwan community this year and are excited to see what her residency will bring through new creative work! taken in MacEwan University by @urdc_mu

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As part of Ukraine Week 2026, URDC and the John L. Haar Library at @macewanu featured a special book and photo exhibition throughout September and October, highlighting the powerful work of Ukrainian photojournalist @ivashchenko.reporter.

Through her lens, Olga captures deeply human stories from across Ukraine - moments of strength, resilience, loss, connection and hope. Her photography focuses on the experiences of individuals and communities, preserving their stories with sensitivity and dignity. We were grateful to have her remarkable work featured in the library as part of this year’s Ukraine Week.

If you missed it, there’s good news - Olga Ivashchenko’s photo exhibition will be returning to the @macewanlibrary this November! Stay tuned for more details. 💙💛

Read @thegriffonline article about our exhibition: thegriff.ca/its-always-history-ukrainian-photo-exhibition-depicts-life-amid-war/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU0sshleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mA2JyaWQRMVBNbFFXSWl2YmVlTXcxZmxzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR4Mywl-hr-rmom84Vky-vb8gmWuA4A3jRIbaabl8rUFs4cRGVFcLVIYdY06hA_aem_Q0zTtZyI8VvdsHJ525s_pw taken in MacEwan University by @urdc_mu

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What a meaningful way to continue the conversations and connections that grew from The Meeting Point: Turtle Island and Qırım Indigenous Epistemologies🌎

Yesterday, we were grateful to welcome friends and colleagues for a thoughtful panel reflecting on the Summer Institute and the relationships, learning and dialogue that emerged from bringing together Crimean Tatars, Indigenous peoples and scholars from Canada, and Ukrainian and international scholars. The conversation was followed by a weaving workshop, creating another beautiful space to connect, share, learn and spend time together.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful speakers, workshop participants and everyone who joined us. We are so grateful for the generosity, openness and care that made this gathering so special.

The Meeting Point is a collaboration between Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) at @macewanu, the @canadianinstitute.ukrstudies at the @ualberta and @sefikagaspiralikadinbirligi together with our Crimean Tatar, Turkish, Canadian and Ukrainian partners and colleagues. by @urdc_mu

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