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October 21, 2023

October 28th is National Internment Education Day, commemorating Canada’s first national internment…

June 12, 2023

news for 2023

December 12, 2022

News for 2022

October 29, 2022

The Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation (UCCLF) on Saturday officially unveiled Canada’s l…

October 28, 2022

The Camps is a free teaching guide that uses documentary film to raise critical awareness among seco…

September 7, 2022

The Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation (UCCLF) and the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin T…

June 8, 2022

On June 4, 2022, the Endowment Council of the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (…

May 20, 2022

The Endowment Council of the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWWIRF) is reque…

January 17, 2022

The Board of Directors of the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko, Shevchenko Foundati…

December 11, 2021

A Ukrainian Canadian WW1 story of courage, hope & resistance Norman Nawrocki’s newest play online De…

November 25, 2021

Over 100 years ago, Anne Sadelain’s father was imprisoned at a First World War internment camp in B….

November 12, 2021

News for 2021

October 10, 2021

During Canada’s first national internment operations of 1914-1920 thousands of men, women and childr…

October 7, 2021

Presented biennially, the $25,000 KOBZAR™ Book Award recognizes outstanding contributions to Canadia…

October 1, 2021

October 1, 2021. OTTAWA, ON. Today the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) launched an Internment Educ…

July 15, 2021

Winnipeg, July 15, 2021 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWWIRF) joins I…

April 12, 2021

The Board of Directors of the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko, Shevchenko Foundati…

January 31, 2021

The Board of Directors of the Shevchenko Foundation is currently seeking an internee descendant repr…

November 12, 2020

The Board of Directors of the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko, Shevchenko Foundati…

October 28, 2020

October 28th is National Internment Education Day, commemorating Canada’s first national internment…

October 12, 2020

News for 2020

September 13, 2020

Toronto, Canada – Pause in Plight, a 17-piece art exhibit, created by artist, Kerri Parnell reveals…

June 20, 2020

( Winnipeg) – June 20, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of Canada’s first national intern…

May 10, 2020

During Canada’s first national internment operations of 1914 to1920 thousands of men, women and chil…

December 12, 2019

News for 2019

October 27, 2019

The Vancouver screening, a presentation of The Ukrainian Studies Foundation of BC, the Ukrainian Wom…

July 8, 2019

The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund was established to support projects that co…

June 4, 2019

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – June 4, 2019 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWWIR…

May 10, 2019

The Shevchenko Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Loughery to the Endowme…

January 21, 2019

Edmonton, AB — University of Alberta Press has published an important new book by Sandra Semchuk, a…

December 12, 2018

News for 2018

September 28, 2018

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – September 28, 2018 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (…

August 21, 2018

BRANDON (Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018) – A joint project bringing together instructors and students from B…

June 1, 2018

The Board of Directors of the Shevchenko Foundation is currently seeking two representatives from th…

April 11, 2018

The Board of Directors of the Shevchenko Foundation is currently seeking an internee descendant repr…

March 23, 2018

The book launch of Bohdan Kordan’s No Free Man: Canada, the Great War, and the Enemy Alien Experienc…

March 3, 2018

During World War I, Vernon came to the attention of leading politicians in Ottawa, Washington, Londo…

February 23, 2018

The book launch of Bohdan Kordan’s No Free Man: Canada, the Great War, and the Enemy Alien Experienc…

January 9, 2018

“We believe this is some of the best and most timely work that has been made this year. This is some…

December 12, 2017

That Never Happened reveals the story of Canada’s first national internment operations between 1914–…

November 17, 2017

You’re Invited to experience Banff like you’ve never experienced it before at the Rocky Mountain Pre…

November 17, 2017

BANFF, ALBERTA – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWWIRF) hosted the Rocky…

November 12, 2017

News for 2017

May 15, 2017

The Board of Directors of the Shevchenko Foundation is currently seeking two representatives from th…

April 20, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – April 20, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWW…

April 13, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – April 13, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWW…

April 11, 2017

The Board of Directors of the Shevchenko Foundation is currently seeking an internee descendant repr…

April 6, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – April 6, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWWI…

March 30, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – March 30, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWW…

March 23, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – March 23, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWW…

March 16, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – March 16, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWW…

March 9, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – March 9, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWWI…

March 2, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – March 2, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWWI…

February 23, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – February 23, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (C…

February 16, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – February 16, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (C…

February 9, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – February 9, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CF…

February 2, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – February 2, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CF…

January 26, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – January 26, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CF…

January 19, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – January 19, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CF…

January 12, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – January 12, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CF…

January 5, 2017

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – January 5, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFW…

December 29, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – December 29, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (C…

December 22, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – December 22, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (C…

December 15, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – December 15, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (C…

December 8, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – December 8, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CF…

December 1, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – December 1, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CF…

November 24, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – November 24, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (C…

November 17, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – December 15, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (C…

November 10, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – November 10, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (C…

November 3, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – November 3, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CF…

October 27, 2016

The book launch of Bohdan Kordan’s No Free Man: Canada, the Great War, and the Enemy Alien Experienc…

October 27, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – October 27, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CF…

October 20, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – October 20, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CF…

October 13, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – October 13, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CF…

October 12, 2016

News for 2016

October 11, 2016

An exploration of the “enemy alien” experience in Canada during the Great War

October 6, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – October 6, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFW…

September 29, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – September 29, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (…

September 22, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – September 22, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (…

September 15, 2016

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – September 15, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (…

September 11, 2016

The Board of Directors of the Shevchenko Foundation is currently seeking two representatives from th…

April 1, 2016

The Board of Directors of the Shevchenko Foundation is currently seeking an internee descendant repr…

November 12, 2015

News for 2015

August 11, 2015

Please share with your communities. If you would like a printed copy for your community, please emai…

June 17, 2015

Over the past four decades, the topic of wartime civilian internment in Canada has received consider…

April 4, 2015

This appointment is for a one year fixed term. The submitted names will be considered as potential c…

November 12, 2014

News for 2014

August 22, 2014

To mark the 100th anniversary of Canada’s first national internment operations of 1914-1920, the Ukr…

July 1, 2014

RECALLING CANADA’S FIRST NATIONAL INTERNMENT OPERATIONS, 1914-1920 ONE HUNDRED PLAQUES RECIPIENT LIS…

April 1, 2014

The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund is seeking three representatives from the e…

April 1, 2014

La Ferme/UCC Montreal: Camp Spirit Lake Internment Interpretative Centre

November 12, 2013

News for 2013

June 20, 2013

This event coincides with the official opening of the Parks Canada Internment Pavilion on 20 June 20…

May 9, 2013

Join author Barbara Sapergia for the Launch of Blood and Salt in Winnipeg at McNally Robinson Bookse…

November 12, 2012

News for 2012

November 12, 2011

News for 2011

April 20, 2011

The Board of Directors of the Shevchenko Foundation wish to announce the appointment of Dr. Ted Sosi…

December 12, 2010

News for 2010

November 12, 2009

news for 2009

November 12, 2008

News for 2008