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Essay 1: "Tini Zabytuh Predkiv" is a book review on character development of Ivan Paliichuk and stylistic developments to describe the author's overall goal. Written for the course UKR 425..

Essay 2: "Ukrainian Mixed Marriages" focuses on marriage as a rite of passage. This diachronic study shows differences and similarities between a Ukrainian wedding which took place in Poland 30 years ago and several mixed marriages which took place in Canada. bib., quest. written for the course UKR 425. Includes: project proposal.

"The Electric Tsymbaly: An instrument from the past plugs into the future" describes attempts by Michael and Joe Tkachyk to electrify the traditional tsymbaly.

"Ukrainian folk art and performance; Three genres of Ukrainian ceramics in Edmonton" discusses three genres of ceramic work currently being produced in Alberta: traditional - revivalist, contemporary, and decalomania. bib. Includes a Project Proposal "Proposal for Project Dealing with Ukrainian Ceramics in Edmonton: Decalomania versus other Decorative Techniques".

The essay analyzes videos of 23 dances representing western Ukraine for instances of applause during group work in an attempt to elucidate what motivates audiences to clap.

Video of dances by Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet.

The essay is a diachronic study of a High School graduation from a rural Canadian Ukrainian community with a description and history of celebrations after the formal ceremonies.

Video interviews for the project. Indexes of the interviews available.