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Stories Take Flight:
Ukrainian Heroes Visit the Museum

On March 13, 2025, the Toronto community gathered for an exclusive screening of the Ukrainian army aviation documentary Full Force at the Scotiabank Theatre. This powerful film showcases the resilience and heroism of the Ukrainian Army Helicopter Aviators during some of the most critical moments of russia’s full-scale invasion since 2022. A team of Ukrainian pilots accompanied the film’s screening, shared their stories with the audience, answered questions, and encouraged fundraising for humanitarian needs. The Toronto screening was completely sold out, with all profits supporting the Canada-Ukraine Foundation's humanitarian initiatives.

The following day, the film crew — including three pilots — visited our Museum at St. Volodymyr Institute. They were given a tour of the current exhibition, Making a Museum, which highlights our mission of capturing and preserving Ukrainian history. The pilots shared some of their heroic stories with us, and exchanged gifts with our staff and visitors.

We reflected on how sharing stories — both past and present — is crucial in documenting the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of the Ukrainian people. By telling these stories, we ensure that Ukraine’s history and the legacy of our heroes are preserved for future generations.

It was a great honour to meet these real-life heroes and host them in our Museum. Their cross-Canada tour aims to raise awareness of the ongoing fight for freedom in Ukraine and to fundraise for Ukraine's defenders.

🇺🇦 Слава Україні!
✈️ Героям слава!

Film crew & pilots from the documentary film Full Force with UMCO staff Olena Voznesenska, Executive Administrator Tamara Ivanochko-Haney and President Laurisa Hrycyna

 

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Making a Museum:
Safeguarding • Sharing • Celebrating

October 25, 2024 – June 27, 2025

This exhibition honours the Museum's founders and their ongoing contributions over eight decades. It showcases treasured and rarely displayed artifacts, telling the story of our donors, collection, and diaspora while highlighting the Museum's rich history.

 

Three Years: Ukraine Illustrated

St. Volodymyr Institute and the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch present an exhibition featuring eleven artworks from Ukraine Illustrated.

On view in the Art Exhibit and Meeting Room at SVI through the month of March.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for our annual Spring Market on March 29-30, 2025, at St.Volodymyr Institute! This beloved annual event features a delightful mix of Ukrainian arts, crafts, exhibitions, delicious treats, and shopping, including pysanky and special finds from Baba's Treasures. Don't miss out on our pysanka workshops with Maria Zdaniw, where you can learn the art of writing Ukrainian Easter eggs (space is limited – register soon). It’s the perfect spot to pick up unique gifts, enjoy hands-on activities, and celebrate Ukrainian culture with us. We can't wait to see you there!

  • March 29 & 30 Spring Market & Pysanka Workshops

  • April 6 Behind the Iron Curtain: Making fashion in Soviet, Ukraine, 1945 to 1991 seminar with Olha Korniienko

  • April 13 Palm Sunday

  • April 18 Good Friday

  • April 20 Easter Sunday

  • April 24-27 TUFF Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival

 

The Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch is a member of the Canadian Museums Association and the Ontario Museum Association.

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