Edmonton
Host: UCC Alberta Provincial Council
Date & Time:Friday, February 20, 2015 @ 7:00pm
Venue: Churchill Square, Edmonton
A Commemorative gathering for the fallen heroes of the Euromaidan. As a tribute to the brave defenders of Ukraine, UCC-APC is commemorating the first anniversary of the Euromaidan movement and those who sacrificed their lives in the battle for Ukraine’s democratic ideals.
Please join us in a peaceful commemoration gathering to remember the fallen peaceful demonstrators, now known as the Heavenly Hundred.
We are laying votive candles in their memory, with a short program to follow.
Saskatoon
Host: UCC Saskatoon
Date & Time: February 21, 2015 @ 12:00pm (noon)
Venue: Civic Square by Saskatoon City Hall
You are invited to come commemorate all the heroes, who perished during the Revolution of Dignity and in the so-called Anti-Terrorist Operation zone, fighting for Ukraine’s right for existence as a free, sovereign and democratic country.
Please bring a votive candle and/or flowers for the ceremony.
12:00 – Beginning
12:05 – Prayer Service
12:10 – Speakers
12:25 – Laying of candles and flowers
Regina
Host: Ukrainian National Federation – Regina
Date & Time: Saturday February 21, 2015 @ 4:00pm
Venue: UNF Hall 1737 St John St, Regina
On the 21st of February 2014, Maidan participants wished a last farewell to the perished protesters whom they named the “Heavenly Hundred.” During the event, a mourning Lemko song “A duck floats on Tysa River” was heard (Плине кача по Тисині).
The Order of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes is an order of Ukraine presented for civil courage, patriotism and defending constitutional principles of democracy, human rights and freedoms, active charitable, humanitarian, social activities during the Euromaidan protests.
On 21 February 2014, the Verkhovna Rada (the Government of Ukraine) recognized the perished protesters of Euromaidan as victims. On the 21st of November 2014, by President Petro Poroshenko’s decree, the Heavenly Hundred members were posthumously awarded the Hero of Ukraine title.
Winnipeg
Host: UCC Manitoba Provincial Council
Date & Time: Sunday March 1, 2015 @ 2:00pm
Venue: St. Mary the Protectress Sobor, 820 Burrows Avenue, Winnipeg
A Panakhyda will take place followed by a video presentation and some short speeches in the Parish Auditorium. Fundraising will take place for the Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK).
Toronto
Host: UCC National, UCC Toronto Branch, EuroMaidan Canada Committee
Date & Time: Sunday February 22, 2015 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: Golden Lion – King’s Banquet Hall, 15 Canmotor Avenue, Etobicoke
Cost: $125 contact: 416-323-4772
A Tribute to the Brave Defenders of Ukraine banquet will feature key note speaker Andriy Parubiy M.P. of Ukraine, First Deputy Chairman – Parliament of Ukraine, People’s Frotn Commandant Maidan Self Defense
Ottawa
Host: Embassy of Ukraine in Canada
Date & Time: Friday February 20, 2015 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm
Venue: Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, 310 Somerset Avenue, Ottawa
One year ago tragic events on Maidan in Kyiv changed Ukraine’s destiny forever. The Heaven’s Hundred paid the highest price – human lives – for the right to choose our own future. Today the Ukrainians continue to defend their freedom and independence. Two days ago the most difficult talks were held in Minsk, where the Presidents of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia agreed to a ceasefire in Donbass. We invite you to commemorate the Heaven’s Hundred Heroes and all those,who lost their lives in protecting Ukraine from Russia’s aggression.
Host: Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Date & Time: Sunday February 22, 2015 (after the Liturgy)
Venue: Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 1000 Byron Avenue, Ottawa
Panakhyda in memory of “Nebesna Sotnya” on the occasion of the First Anniversary of bloody events on the Maidan.
Host: UCC Ottawa with the support of EuroMaidan Ottawa
Date & Time: Monday February 23, 2015 @ 4:30pm
Venue: Confederation Flame on Parliament Hill
The victims of the sniper attacks at Euromaidan will be commemorated in a brief solemn outdoor ceremony. Mr. Andriy Parubiy, former Secretary of the Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, and founding member of the People’s Front party, will attend the event as part of his official visit itinerary. It is open to all members of the public following Mr. Parubiy’s official meetings with Government and Parliament throughout the day.
