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Alberta Ukrainian Commemorative Society fonds
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0.45 m of textual records.
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The objectives of this non-profit society, which was registered in 1980 and is under the patronage of the Ukrainian Canadian Committee, are to commemorate events of historical and cultural significance; to educate, promote and foster an appreciation for the Ukrainian heritage; and to relieve poverty and to promote and encourage national and international aid and development. The Society is governed by an elected board consisting of 8 volunteer directors and 5 table officers. The formal membership steadily declined over 1990s from 53 to 17. The Society has a charitable number enabling donors to receive tax deductable receipts. The funds are primarily raised through casino events as well as individual and institutional donations. The language of administration used to be Ukrainian until mid 1990s, when the reports started to be produced in English. The list of past Presidents includes Mr. Batiuk, W. Kunda, Dr. D. Todosijczuk and Peter Savaryn. Since its inception, the Society has seen over two million dollars go through its accounts for various Ukrainian projects. The Society's projects included erection of a statue, "Pioneer Family," in 1980 at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village; the Ukrainian Centre for Multimedia; the "Great Famine Monument; " various scholarships; the Foundation of the Encyclopedia of Ukraine; and the Children of Chernobyl Fund. The AUCS sponsored various Ukrainian events, visits of Ukrainian leaders, academics and similar notables and initiated translation of medical textbooks from English to Ukrainian in conjunction with the Alberta Ukrainian Medical Society. The Society regularly supported the following organizations and initiatives: Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society, Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Chair of Ukrainian Folklore at the University of Alberta, Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, Encyclopedia of Ukraine project, Alberta Parents for Ukrainian Education Society, Ukrainian Students' Club and many others.
Custodial history
Accession 2001.1127 and 2002.0009 were brought to the Provincial Archives of Alberta by President Peter Savaryn on behalf of the Society; accession 2010.0948 was brought to the Provincial Archives of Alberta by Treasurer George Kotovych on behalf of the Society.
Scope and content
Fonds consists mainly of administrative and financial records generated by the Society. The records include audited financial statements, financial reports, correspondence, donor's lists, programs, administrative records related to individual projects, bylaws, and the certificate of incorporation. The fonds also contains a collection of publicity materials, mostly newspaper clippings, related to the projects organized or supported by the AUCS, most notably the Children of Chornobyl Fund, a humanitarian initiative that provided aid for children in Ukraine.
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Deposits made to the Provincial Archives of Alberta by Peter Savaryn, President (2001-2002) and George Kotovych, Treasurer (2010).
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- Records are primarily in Ukrainian and English; three files contain some German-language records.
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Access Conditions: None. Use Conditions: Permission for use required. Subject to the Copyright Act.
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File lists in both English and Ukrainian available.
Associated materials
Please see Peter Savaryn fonds and Mary Lobay fonds, held at the Provincial Archives of Alberta.
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Further accruals are expected
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Administrative history source is from the fonds.<br><br>Record No. Fonds includes the following accessions: PR2001.1127, PR2002.0009, PR2010.0948<br><br>
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- Alberta Ukrainian Commemorative Society (Subject)