YEVSHAN UKRAINIAN FOLK BALLET ENSEMBLE
“The backdrop art of a winter scene was created by Olena and Valerie Zinchuk for Yevshan’s newly created ballet “Neech Pered Reezdvom”. With the help of the Taras Shevchenko Foundation we were able to portray the literary work of Mykola Hohol’s book, An evening on a farm settlement near Dykan’ka.”
Evelyn Wojcichowsky

UKRAINIAN MALE CHORUS OF EDMONTON
“Our Season 2002-03 saw us undertake three major events, including, our second CD, “The Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton Live!”, our second annual Christmas Around the World – A Festive Mosaic concert, and a successful November concert. Funding provided by the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko helped us reach those objectives and beyond.”
Roman A. Wasarab

BISHOP VELYCHKOVSKY MARTYR’S SHRINE
“We thank you for your generous donation. This was very helpful in the construction of the museum dedicated to the memory of Blessed Martyr Vasyl Velychkovsky. Your foundations generosity will be permanently recognized on one of the walls of the museum. Again we thank you.”
Fr. John Sianchuk, C.Ss.R., Shrine Director

RUSALKA UKRAINIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE
“For 40 years Rusalka has partnered with many organizations helping to promote and demonstrate the awesome artistic presence of Ukrainian Dance as a major contributor to the arts community within Canada. We are especially grateful for the partnership we have established with the Shevchenko Foundation. Without the Foundation’s support. Rusalka would not have been able to achieve and exceed artistic objectives, strengthen the community, and provide a forum to showcase the artistic calibre of the Ukrainian dance throughout the world.”
Rick Mantey

OLEKSA LOZOWCHUK
“Thanks to the Shevchenko Foundation, I was able to complete the recording of a new chamber work entitled “Bright Sadness”, written for solo cello and accompaniment, loosely based on ancient Slavic/Carpathian folk past with a unique Western instrument, the cello. The work weaves both folkloric and sacred traditions together, reflecting and reconciling two distinct emotions within human experience — joy and sadness. The Shevchenko Foundation has often supported my artistic endeavours and for that I am very grateful.”

EDMONTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
“Composer Marian Kouzan was in attendance as the ESO performed his tribute to Poet Taras Shevchenko “Poslaniye–The Final Message” during their 50th anniversary Gala Concert. It was a beautiful piece of work, as the music and singing came together to display many parts of Shevchenko’s works. The crowd rose in applause for both the work of Shevchenko and that of composer Kouzan himself. The Shevchcnko Foundation in part made this evening possible with its support.”

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL
“The support from the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko has helped propel the Bloor West Village Ukrainian Festival to become the largest Ukrainian Festival in North America. We thank you very much for sharing our vision and helping us continue to achieve a prominent and successful presence in Canada.”
Olya Grod

VESNIVKA CHOIR
“Vesnivka Choir sincerely thanks the Shevchenko Foundation for its generous and unfailing support over the years, which enable Vesnivka to promote Ukrainian choral music within the Ukrainian and Canadian communities as well as abroad. It is through the ongoing assistance, of Shevchenko Foundation that Vesnivka is able to present concerts of musical excellence and quality repertoire.”
Lesia Komorowsky

MUSICUS BORTNIANSKII
“Without the financial support of the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko many of our projects would either have been postponed indefinitely or even shelved.”
Myron Maksymiw

MARYKA GULKA-CHABLUK
“I have received funds from the Shevchenko Foundation that will allow children at all levels of Ukrainian ability to be invited to, participate in the actions, songs, and skits. Thank you for your support.”
Maryka Gulka-Chabluk

JAY KUCHINSKY
“Once again the generous contribution from the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko has been a help in the making of this “Borscht and Bluegrass”" musical CD.”

UKRAINIAN SENIOR CENTRE
“The year 2002 was most significant for the Ukrainian community in Sudbury. In celebrating the hundredth anniversary of Ukrainians in the area, we published a commemorative booklet highlighting our growth and development. Our organizations, churches, and schools were featured prominently in the publication made possible with the grant provided to us by the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko.”
Ollia Katulka

ALBERTA COUNCIL FOR THE UKRAINIAN ARTS
“On behalf of the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, I thank you for your generous donation towards our Artist Directory Website project and our arts magazine “ACUA Vitae”. Again, thank you so much for your continued support of the Ukrainian arts in Alberta.”
Rena Hanchuk

UCC – NATIONAL
“Ever since its establishment in 1963 hv the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the Taras Shevchenko Foundation has played a vital role in supporting the retention and development of our shared Ukrainian Canadian culture. Every year, the many activities and programs of the UCC are made possible in part by the support of the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko. For this we are truly appreciative.”
Ostap Skrypnyk, Executive Director

ZOLOTI STRUNY BANDURA KAPELA
“Since most of our performances are free, most parents cannot afford the costs of the high-quality practice and camp that we provide. It is with the help of groups such as the Shevchenko Foundation our young bandurists can take part in our camp program where they will improve their playing greatly and make life-long friends.”
Vera Zelinsky

UKRAINIAN SELF-RELIANCE LEAGUE OF CANADA
“We convey our appreciation for the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko’s encouragement and generous grant in support of the 53rd USRL National Convention. Again, please accept our thanks for your very clear demonstration of support.”
Tim Michayluk, Calgary USRL 2003 Convention Chair

RUTA YAWNEY
“Following in the footsteps of my first CD “Songs to the Moon”, I would like to extend my appreciation to the Foundation for their support for my next CD “Bringing in the Light.” It has enabled me to continue nourishing my own Ukrainian roots through music, and share the soulful sound of the bandura within the world music scene.”

ST. JOSAPHAT UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL
”On behalf of the Historical Committee, I sincerely thank you and the Board of Directors for your generous donation towards publication of the 100-Year History of St. Josaphat Cathedral Parish in Edmonton. It is donations such as this that will enable the project to become a reality and one Ukrainian Catholics of Canada will he proud of.”
Ed Hladunewich

THE CROSS OF FREEDOM
“The Cross of Freedom Inc. Trembowla Historic Site & Museum are pleased to acknowledge the support of the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko towards the erection of Blessed Bishop Nykyta Budka monument. Your generous support made this possible! Thank you again!”
John & Kay Slobodzian & Committee

CANADA'S NATIONAL UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL
“Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival is pleased to receive support from the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko. The generous donations from the Foundation go a long way to support the activities at the Ukrainian Festival. We are pleased to work in conjunction with the Foundation to provide an avenue for present and future generations to appreciate and celebrate Ukrainian culture and heritage.”
Laurie Michaluk