BOOK LAUNCH!

ONLY at Oseredok!
ONLY on Saturday, 5 October, 2013 at 3:30 pm!
The launch of the book "SWEET SNOW" by Dr. Alexander Motyl!

Alexander J. Motyl is a specialist on Ukraine, Russia, and the USSR, and on nationalism, revolutions, empires, and theory as well as a writer and painter. Dr. Motyl has taught at Columbia University, Lehigh University, and Harvard University and is currently professor of political science at Rutgers University-Newark.

SWEET SNOW is set in the Ukraine in the winter of 1933. While a terrible famine rages in the countryside, the secret police are arresting suspected spies in the cities. A German aristocrat from Prussia, a Jewish communist from New York, a Polish diplomat from Lviv, and a Ukrainian nationalist from Vienna come to share a cell. As they are being transported, their van overturns and they are freed - to wander amidst the devastated villages, desolate landscapes, and frozen corpses. As they struggle to survive, they come to grips with the horror of the famine as well as with their own delusions, weaknesses, and mortality.

Time and Place:

October 5, 2013 at 3:30 pm.

The admission to the presentation will cost $5.00 per person.

184 Alexander Ave.

Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre

OF CULTURE DAYS, A BOOK LAUNCH, AND A TRUNK SHOW

CULTURE DAYS AT OSEREDOK

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Oseredok is once again participating in Culture Days, a nationwide initiative to celebrate Canadian arts and culture and to raise awareness and participation in artistic and cultural activities.

Oseredok is offering two pysanka workshops, at no charge, to anyone interested in trying their hand at writing a pysanka.

Workshops times: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, and

                             2:00 to 4:00 pm

Participation is on a first come, first served basis!

DR. MOTYL IN WINNIPEG!

BOOK LAUNCH:

Alexander J. Motyl, Sweet Snow, A novel of the Ukrainian Famine of 1933

Saturday,October 5, 2013 at 3:30pm

You may be familiar with Alexander J. Motyl as an articulate blogger on issues related to Ukraine and its government. But Dr. Motyl is not just a blogger. He is an eminent professor, writer and artist. He has a PhD in political science and taught at Columbia University, Lehigh University, Harvard, and most recently, is teaching at Rutgers University-Newark.

It's his literary career that brings him to Oseredok. Alexander Motyl's newest novel Sweet Snow features a German nobleman from Berlin, a Jewish communist from New York, a Polish diplomat from Lwow, and a Ukrainian nationalist from Vienna wandering Ukraine in the winter of 1933, struggling to survive amidst the horror of the Famine-Genocide while attempting to evade the Soviet secret police.

Sweet Snow is now available at Oseredok Boutique.

BEREHYNYA Art and Adornment TRUNK SHOW 
TWO DAYS ONLY!
Friday October 18 from 6 to 9 pm and
Saturday October 19 from 10 am to 4 pm
Oseredok Boutique

For the first time in Winnipeg, artist Luba Bilash of Edmonton will be bringing her original Berehynya jewellery, Kapeluxe hats, and artworks!
The Trunk Show features one-of-a-kind jewellery made of metals and semi-precious stones, furred and feathered hats, and drawings and paintings which are influenced by nature, patterns, and ancient symbolism.
Don't miss this opportunity to meet Luba, and to purchase one of her unique creations.
Join us Friday evening for a reception, and get a 15% membership discount on all purchases*.
*Discount available to all members in good standing Friday, October 18th ONLY.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm
184 Alexander Ave. East, Winnipeg
(204) 942-0218    ucec@mymts.net

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT OSEREDOK

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

The Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre (Oseredok) is one of North America’s largest and most unique Ukrainian cultural and heritage resource centre operating a museum, art gallery, library and archives, as well as a boutique. Oseredok is a non-profit heritage institution dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Ukrainian cultural heritage in Canada.

The Executive Assistant reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for a wide variety of administrative and operational duties ranging from basic clerical support to more complex functions in the areas of finance, office management, building and property, communication, programs and human resources to facilitate the delivery of the Centre’s programs and services in an effective and efficient manner. The Executive Assistant also oversees the operations of the boutique.

In addition to a minimum of two years administrative experience, preferably at the executive level, with some Board exposure in a non-profit environment, the ideal candidate will be an innovative thinker, open to new ideas, processes and applications, and possess the following:

• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication (verbal & written) skills in both English and Ukrainian languages;
• Demonstrated ability to work well in an environment with multiple and often changing priorities;
• Strong time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills;
• Critical thinking capabilities that analyze information and use logic to address issues, problems and challenges;
• Intermediate level proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook with demonstrated proficiency with PowerPoint and PDF conversions;
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizations and applications of digital media including social media, websites and blogs;
• Previous minute taking and interpretation, with minimum typing speed 40 wpm, a definite asset.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a competitive salary range of $34,000 - $42,000. While the general hours of work will be Monday to Friday 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p.m. this position requires scheduling flexibility that will include occasional evenings and weekends.

Interested, qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter indicating salary expectations, and a resume by Monday, September 9, 2013 to s.kachor@oseredok.org 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RARE MUSIC DISCOVERED!

MAKSYM BEREZOVSKY: UKRAINE'S MOZART

Oseredok is pleased to present a lecture by Prof. Mstyslav Yurchenko of Kyiv on the recent discovery of works by 18th century Ukrainian composer Maksym Berezovsky.
The lecture will take place Monday, August 26th at 7:00 pm at 184 Alexander Avenue E., Winnipeg.
This is a wonderful and rare opportunity to find out about the discovery of these works and to hear their recent concert recordings (video and audio).
Don't miss this exciting, musical lecture!
Admission by donation. Refreshments will be served.

ВІТАЄМО З ДНЕМ НЕЗАЛЕЖНОСТІ УКРАЇНИ!

SUMMER HOURS AT OSEREDOK
Monday through Saturday  10 am - 4 pm
Sunday (July and August only)  1 - 4 pm
184 Alexander Ave. E., Winnipeg
(204) 942-0218
ucec@mymts.net

OF MUSIC, TEXTILES, AND THE WRITTEN WORD

SUMMER LECTURE:

MAKSYM BEREZOVSKY: UKRAINE'S MOZART

Monday, August 26, 2013 at 7:00 pm

184 Alexander Ave. East

Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre is pleased to present a public lecture on 18th century Ukrainian composer Maksym Berezovsky and his newly discovered scores.

The lecture will be presented by Prof. Mstyslav Yurchenko, musicologist from Kyiv, and will include an audio presentation.

Admission by donation.

SEE THE EXHIBITION

Kylymy (Tapestry Rugs) and Rushnyky (Ritual Cloths)

Until October 18, 2013

If colour and design in textiles attracts your attention, then this exhibition will pique your interest!

The range of ornamental motifs on both kylymy and rushnyky, from geometric to floral, and the selection of colour reflect regional preferences. Whether woven or embroidered, kylymy and rushnyky had both a utilitarian and a ritual function. As ritual objects, they had a role to play in important rites of passage, such as birth, marriage and death. As utilitarian or decorative objects they reflect the particular aesthetic of the artisans who created them.

MARK YOU CALENDARS!

MEET ALEXANDER MOTYL!

Make sure to join us Saturday, October 5, 2013 for the Winnipeg launch of Alexander Motyl's newest book "Sweet Snow".

Alexander Motyl is a writer, poet and political scientist, working in New York.

Dr. Alexander Motyl is a scholar and an artist. By day he is a professor of political science at Rutgers-Newark. A specialist on Ukraine, Russia, and the USSR, and on nationalism, revolutions, empires, and theory, he is the author of 10 books of nonfiction,  and a contributor of dozens of articles to academic and policy journals, newspaper op-ed pages, and magazines. He also has a weekly blog, “Ukraine’s Orange Blues.”

By night Motyl is a novelist, poet, and painter. His novels include Sweet Snow (Cervená Barva Press, 2013); My Orchidia (BrickHouse Books, 2012); The Jew Who Was Ukrainian (Cervená Barva, 2011); Who Killed Andrei Warhol (Seven Locks Press, 2007); Flippancy (Cantara Books, 2007); and Whiskey Priest (iUniverse, 2005). His poems have appeared in Counterexample Poetics, Istanbul Literary Review and New York Quarterly, and he has performed his fiction at the Cornelia Street Café, the Bowery Poetry Club, and the Ukrainian Museum in New York. 

A native New Yorker, Motyl received his doctoral degree in political science, master of philosophy in political science, and master of international affairs from Columbia University. He earned his bachelor of arts in history from Columbia College.

Alexander Motyl

Sweet Snow
Available at Oseredok Boutique

IN THE BOUTIQUE

Oseredok Boutique is offering a large selection of contemporary embroidery for the whole family...just in time for Folklorama!
Cool linen blouses, fashionable embroidered t-shirts, and traditional embroidery, too!

 

OSEREDOK

SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm

Sunday from 1 to 4 pm

(204) 942-0218

ucec@mymts.net 

AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WITH A MILLION DOLLAR BANG!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

On Wednesday, June 19th Oseredok held it's Annual General Meeting. Approximately 30 members and guests heard a variety of reports, including those of Christina Semaniuk, President of the Board, Sophia Kachor, Executive Director, Roman Jaworsky, Treasurer, as well as the reports of the Audit and Nominating Committees, and from PKBW Group (external auditors).

President of the Board of
Directors,
Christina Semaniuk

Executive Director and
Chief of Collections,
Sophia Kachor

Treasurer, Roman Jaworsky

President of the Ukrainian Cultural
and Educational Foundation,
Darusia Kozelko

It was an especially proud moment, when Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre made a formal presentation of its cheque in the amount of $20,000 to the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Foundation. This amount raises the total assets of the Foundation to over ONE MILLION DOLLARS!

The Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Foundation serves as an endowment fund for the Centre, with the sole purpose of supporting Oseredok's operations in perpetuity. The larger the asset base, the greater the revenue that accrues to Oseredok from its investment.

Roman Jaworsky (L) and Christina Semaniuk (R) present Oseredok's cheque to Darusia Kozelko (C),
President of the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Foundation

Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre Board of Directors for 2013/2014:

Christina Semaniuk, President

Martha Chuchman, Vice-President

Irka Semaniuk, Secretary

Roman Jaworsky, Treasurer

Katrusia Basarab

Don Boitson

Linda Hunter

Ihor Michalchyshyn

Myron Pawlowsky

Anne Rusnak

Roxanne Klymkiw-Taylor

Irena Waplak

SCHOOL'S ALMOST OUT....
...And Oseredok Boutique has some great ideas for summer reading and games for the kids!
We just received a shipment of new books for all age groups - from toddlers to young adults!
Stock up on summer reading, games (Monopoly!), and embroidered summer tshirts!

OSEREDOK
Hours of operations:
Monday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Open Sundays (July and August only) from 1 - 4 pm
204-942-0218
ucec@mymts.net

FATHER'S DAY, OUR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, AND PICTURES FROM DELUCA'S

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 6:00pm

Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre invites you to its Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, June 19th at 6 pm at the Centre, 184 Alexander Ave. East, Winnipeg.
All members in good standing have voting priveleges.

ANNUAL REPORT

Look to your mailboxes for Oseredok's 2012/2013 Annual Report!
Then look inside for a Message from the President and Executive Director,  reports on Public Programs, Collections, the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending Marcy 31, 2013, as well as the Financial Statements of the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Foundation.
We hope you take the time to read it!
(Take it with you to the cottage!)



 
A GIFT FOR FATHER'S DAY
From Oseredok Boutique

Looking for a special gift for тато or дідо?
Come to Oseredok Boutique for a great selection of gift ideas!
Books for summer reading...music CDs...new embroidered tshirts and traditional embroidered shirts...and great artwork, too!
 
UNIQUE STERLING SILVER TRYZUB PENDANTS!

 



NEW SUMMER THRILLER!

THE BOY FROM REACTOR 4
by Orest Stelmach

Nadia’s memories of her father are not happy ones. An angry, secretive man, he died when she was thirteen, leaving his past shrouded in mystery. When a stranger claims to have known her father during his early years in Eastern Europe, she agrees to meet—only to watch the man shot dead on a city sidewalk. With his last breath, he whispers a cryptic clue, one that will propel Nadia on a high-stakes treasure hunt from New York to her ancestral homeland of Ukraine. There she meets an unlikely ally: Adam, a teenage hockey prodigy who honed his skills on the abandoned cooling ponds of Chernobyl. Physically and emotionally scarred by radiation syndrome, Adam possesses a secret that could change the world—if she can keep him alive long enough to do it. A twisting tale of greed, secrets, and lies, The Boy from Reactor 4 will keep readers guessing until the final heart-stopping page.


FOR THE SPORTS ENTHUSIAST!



A GREAT DVD!

KLITSCHKO tells the captivating story of the boxing worlds most famous brothers: Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko. From the socialist drill of their childhood in the Ukraine, and their first successes as amateurs, to their move to Germany and subsequent rise as international stars on the verge of holding the championship titles of all five boxing federations (Wladimir secured this with his unanimous World Boxing Association win against David Haye on July 2nd, 2011). Along the way they experience defeats and setbacks, low points and triumphant comebacks as well as conflicts with each other. Exciting conversations with companions and opponents, including the very first with the Klitschkos parents, give insight into their personal lives, plus never-before-seen footage of the draining preparations for a fight, and the spectacular boxing matches. Director Sebastian Dehnhardt composes an intimate and fascinating portrait of two exceptional athletes who are, before all else, brothers.

EMBROIDERED CASUAL WEAR!

PLUS! Original artwork and reproductions, playing cards, business card holders, truzyb watches, and much more!

Gift certificates available!

Open Saturday from 10am to 4pm! 

DINNER AT DELUCA'S - ANOTHER WONDERFUL SUCCESS!

Dinner at DeLuca's on Friday June 7th proved to be even more exciting, fun, and delicious than the previous one!
A heartfelt "ДЯКУЮ - THANK YOU!" to our wine sponsors - Plezia Insurance Brokers and Belgian-Alliance Credit Union, and to those who provided fabulous raffle prizes - WOW Hospitality, Diana Semchyshyn, Shawna Balas, Assiniboine Park Conservancy, Paris Jewellers, and Metalissima Jewellery and Glass!
A special "THANK YOU!" to Myron Kurjewicz for his musical accompaniment to the evening!
And, "THANK YOU!" to all who attended - your company, and your support of Oseredok was very much appreciated!

 

L.to R.: C. Semaniuk, President, S. Kachor,
Executive Director, D. Semchyshyn and S. Balas,
Fundraising Committee members

  

They made it a Girl's Night Out!

 

Good товариство and great laughs!

   

Good food and great conversation!