Independence Day in Ottawa Community
A Heartfelt Thank You to Everyone Who Celebrated Ukraine’s Independence Day with UCC – Ottawa Branch
We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who joined UCC – Ottawa Branch in celebrating Ukraine’s Independence Day. This year, once again, we proved that when a community unites around a shared purpose, a celebration is born that offers not only joy, but also faith in victory.
This year’s Independence Day celebration became a powerful example of how collective effort can create an event that truly touches hearts. It was made possible through the unity of our community, the dedicated work of volunteers, the creativity of artists, and the generosity of partners, sponsors, and donors. Every contribution — from the smallest gesture to the most significant support — became part of a single chain of love for Ukraine.
Our Sincere Thanks to Our Partners
We are deeply grateful to our partners for their invaluable support:
Embassy of Ukraine in Canada
UACanada — for information support and coordination of the kitchen, car rally, and logistics
Ukrainian Cultural Association RUTA — for a wonderful concert
Lesia Ukrainka Ukrainian School of Ottawa — for organizing children’s activities
Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, Ottawa Branch — for organizing children’s activities
UWAC Ottawa / Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada — for an engaging and inspiring workshop
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine — for providing a wonderful venue and support
Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Ottawa — for support
Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League, Ottawa Branch — for financial support
Knights of Columbus — for financial support
CHIN Radio — for media partnership
Our Gratitude to Our Sponsors
We also thank our generous sponsors:
BCU Financial — a trusted financial partner
Ukrainian Credit Union Limited — for financial support of the community
Duke Fine Foods — a wonderful European specialty store
Maksym Kuprieiev — Ukrainian realtor
Nataliya Mynyk — Ukrainian realtor
Comfort Shoes Plus Ottawa — Ukrainian-owned shoe store
Renomen Ottawa Inc. — a reliable renovation partner
Olena Vintskovska — Ukrainian realtor
Balloons Over Ottawa — festive balloon décor
Yulia Shulakewych — Lawyer & Notary Public
Prize Draw Donors
Special thanks to all who donated prizes for the raffle:
Marianna Biriukova — manicure and spa care certificate
Renomen Ottawa Inc. — service certificate
Sunrise Neuro Acupuncture Integrative Clinic — service certificate
Iryna Grod — Registered Massage Therapist
Sergey Zagrebelny — psychologist and psychoanalyst
Olena Bespalova — traditional Ukrainian floral wreaths
Vimy Brewing Co. — craft beer set
Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Ottawa Branch — handcrafted candle set
UA Canada — Ukrainian-themed car rally kit
BCU Financial — gift basket
Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Ontario Provincial Council — books about Ukrainian soldiers by Saint Javelin
Artists, Hosts, and Sound Team
We sincerely thank all performers, MCs, and sound professionals who brought the celebration to life:
Lyudmila Korzh
RUTA choir
Gala Darkina
Yulia Makarenko
Andrew Jahn
Band Vatazhky
Anna Stoianova
Mykhaylo Pavlov — MC & DJ
Gregory Dikal
Yura Saidmambietov
With Special Thanks to Our Volunteers and Visitors
A special thank you goes to all volunteers and every visitor — it was you who filled this day with soul. Your hands, your support, and your energy made this celebration truly meaningful.
Together, we have shown that the Ukrainian community of Ottawa is strong, united, and inspired by love for our homeland. Yet we also know that without unity there can be no celebration, without unity there can be no struggle, and without struggle there can be no victory. Ukraine is still fighting.
That is why we must be stronger than ever — to speak the truth, to stand for justice, and to remind the world that peace on this land depends on all of us.
This day was not only a commemoration of the past, but a commitment to the future. Ukraine’s victory must come — because behind it stand all of us: united, resilient, and unbreakable.
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