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About Us

What is the AUUC?

The Association of United Ukrainian Canadians (AUUC) is a national organization with more than a 100 year history of cultural, educational, and social justice activity in Canada.

Vitayemo and Welcome!

                  

  The Association of United Ukrainian Canadians (AUUC) in Vancouver has been an integral part of its community for generations. Celebrating its 85th anniversary this past year, it continues to provide a cultural link to its members: Vancouver Folk Orchestra; an impressive performing dance troupe, Dovbush; and Barvinok Choir, a large and active group of men and women. The Dovbush School of Ukrainian Dance (Formerly the AUUC School of Dance) for children aged 3-15 years reflects the diversity of our city and draws people from throughout Vancouver and across the Lower Mainland, who seek out its precise and creative instruction.

 

 

"We do not worship the past for its own sake, but the past is the price of what we are today. To know the road by which our ancestors travelled is to know the road along which we arrived and upon which we will continue to move to our future."

 

Ukrainian Canadian Newspaper

     With its ties to the National AUUC organization, our branch benefits from ongoing support and involvement from across Canada resulting in such things as the popular children’s camp in Alberta; national performance festivals; and conferences that bring together members for discussions and planning sessions on the history and preservation of Ukrainian culture in Canada and ensuring its bright future.

The Ukrainian Hall continues to host many community and artistic events, from the Heart of the City Festival to theatre productions and live music. 

 

Fast Facts about AUUC Vancouver:

● Our Cultural Centre has been a landmark in the Downtown Eastside since 1928.
● The AUUC was founded by Ukrainian Immigrants looking for a connection with like minded people, to support them in their working and recreational lives
● Our current membership ranges from new Canadians to 4th and 5th generations of members, from Ukrainian and other ethnic backgrounds
● We celebrate, share, and preserve our beautiful Ukrainian cultural heritage through music, song, and dance as well as food, handicrafts, and art.
● Although our primary focus is on Ukrainian culture, we also provide opportunities to connect with other ethnic communities that are part of our Canadian mosaic as well as learning and performing material from other cultures
● We support progressive ideas including peace, equality of all people, fairness in the workplace, anti-bullying - policies and actions that support minorities, workers, refugees, marginalized communities, and a better society for all.
● We support social justice causes that promote equality, fairness, and acceptance of all people and cultures.
● A current focus is on raising funds in support of humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
● We have been active participants in the peace movement for decades, working towards a safe and peaceful world for all people.

For more information on the AUUC please visit our national website at https://auuc.ca

Please come and sing, play, dance, cook and learn with us!

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