The informant describes how an outdoor oven or "Piets" was constructed and used in Western Ukraine
File consists of photos of Dobrolige's works to Princess Elizabeth's visit to Edmonton
File consists of newspaper articles about Wadym and Valentina Dobrolige’s life and work, lifetime and posthumous art exhibitions
This item is a transcript of an interview with Kendra which was conducted at her home in Saskatoon on June 8, 2018
This file includes apostolic blessings, given to commemorate anniversaries.
The informant describes various beliefs about the weather and weather forecasting
Sans titre11 Christmas carols are sung and carolling customs are described by two informants
Sans titreDescribes the hemp-brake and tow used in weaving cloth
Sans titreFrom the recollections of an informant born in the Sokal Region of Ukraine, the customs and rituals of a wedding in Sokal is described
Sans titreThe interviewer describes her mother's method of making cabbage rolls and compares it with the method used by her grandmother in the Ukraine and other traditional Canadian recipes
Sans titreThrough interviews, describes the customs and rites of birth from the time of birth, acceptance of the newborn as a member of the community and the purification of the mother and her re-entry into the community. Beliefs and customs relating. bib.
Sans titreA collection of lullabies used by three informants with a brief account of the use of lullabies in the Ukraine. bib., quest.
Sans titreExamines the traditional Lemko wedding rite at the turn of the century as compared to the rituals used in the 1940's. bib., quest.;
Essay "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" for Ukrainian 425 taught by Dr. Medwidsky
PhD Thesis by Sogu Hong
Sans titreA collection of 25 songs in the repertoire of the informants, classified by marriage/dowry songs, war/love songs/ kolomeiky/love songs and death songs to test the hypothesis that remembered songs are closely associated with special events.
Sans titreExplores the reasons for the shortage of boys in rural dance groups. quest.
Sans titreThis file contains materials relating to Plast organizations. Plast is a Ukrainian scouts organization. Materials include an auditor’s report, copies of Kometa and other publications related to Plast, letters, administrative documents, and promotional materials.
This file contains materials relating to Dr Medwidsky’s involvement with the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV) and associated organizations. He was on the UHCV Advisory board for a number of years as well as the UHCV board of directors. He was also heavily involved with the Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society. In this file are reports and meetings from various organizations related to the UCHV on operations and financing as well as research and outreach. Communications with various government officials regarding the village are also contained in this file. The file also contains materials describing job and volunteer opportunities.
This file contains materials relating to Dr Medwidsky’s involvement and correspondence with numerous Ukrainian Community Organizations. The organizations in this file are primarily located in Alberta, though a number exist at the national level. The focus of these organizations include development and aid for the Ukrainian community as well as academic and educational development. Such organizations include the Shevchenko Scientific Society, the Ukrainian Free University, Alberta Ukrainian Dance Association, Ukrainian Professional and Business Club, Fort Edmonton Historical Foundation, Ukrainian Canadian Committee (now Ukrainian Canadian Congress), Ukrainian Pioneer’s Association, Ukrainian Canadian Writers’ Association “Slovo”, Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society, and more. Documents contained are correspondence, minutes for meetings, financial documents, and newsletters and government briefs.
This file contains materials related to events with the Ukrainian community. The majority of documents are advertisements for, or invitations to events concerning Ukraine, the Canadian Ukrainian community, or religious occasions. Examples of events are Cheremosh Dancers, concerts, lectures and lecture series, exhibitions and exhibits, as well as banquets and feasts.