Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Ottawa Branch with support of Ukrainian Youth Association, Ottawa Branch is honoured to invite you to a special gathering with our distinguished guest from Latvia, Juris Ulmanis.

As we, unfortunately, approach the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it is especially important on this day to come together as a community—to express our solidarity with Ukraine and our gratitude to all friends who have stood by us.

About our guest, Juris Ulmanis:

Juris is a recognized academic, writer, entrepreneur, mountaineer, and polar explorer. He serves as an Officer in the Latvian National Guard and is an active volunteer supporting Ukraine.

Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Juris comes from a family of Latvian immigrants who escaped Russian occupation in the 1950s. He spent 18 years in leadership roles at Motorola, Inc., and earned a PhD in Management, teaching entrepreneurship, marketing, and international business across the Baltic region.

Since Russia’s invasions of Ukraine in 2014 and 2022, Juris has been actively supporting Ukraine—delivering humanitarian aid, fundraising, and providing critical equipment to soldiers on the front lines.

Juris is also an accomplished mountaineer and polar explorer, having completed the “Seven Summits” challenge by climbing the highest peak on each continent, crossed Greenland on skis, and in 2025 skied to the South Pole to plant both the Latvian and Ukrainian flags.

Date: February 23
Time: 7:00 PM
Doors open: 6:30 PM
Location: Cafe Ukraine

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Registration is required for all attendees.

We sincerely invite everyone to share this meaningful evening, thank Juris for his invaluable support of Ukraine, and stand together in solidarity and friendship.

We are geeatful to our sponsors for making this possible!