Newspaper clippings contain articles titled Ukrainians indict Reds, Human Rights: East vs. West, Russia... The Clumsy Bear, Inside the USSR: a Personal Glimpse, Struggle by Ukrainians Examined, Ukraine Autonomy Goal of the Horyns, Teetering in Russia, Ukrainian Catholic Priest Wary of Rome-Moscow Tie, and more.
Newspaper clippings include Ukrainian language articles titled The Government Helps Creditors, Why are the Communists of Ukraine Continue to be so Strong, A Ukrainian Youth Ensemble in Toronto, and more.
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.
"Ukrainian dumplings and Ukrainian Canadians' foodways" describes the folk cookery or foodways of Ukrainian-Canadians and in particular varenyky or pyrohy.
"Ukrainian Canadians' folk songs of family life" describes changing Ukrainian family life as Ukrainian folk songs change accordingly. Includes a project proposal.
This file contains materials related to Dr Medwidsky’s involvement with political parties. Most of the documents are related to his involvement with the Progressive Conservative Party in Alberta, including active participation in campaigns for Julian Koziak. The types of documents included in this file are letters and correspondence, campaign materials, party newspapers, minutes from meetings, political action plans, and policy proposals.
"Study on Ukrainian immigrant tombstones" discusses the ritual of building tombstones for the dead with a focus on the tombstones of the first generation of Ukrainian immigrants.
-Ukrainian War Veterans' Assn. of Canada - Edmonton - 1978
-World Congress of Free Ukrainians - Toronto - 1978
-Cnd. League for the Liberation of Ukraine - Edmonton - 1979, 1983
-World Congress of Free Ukrainians - Philadelphia - 1979
-Ukrainian Free University Foundation Inc. - New York - 1984
-National Tribune - New York - 1992
-International Congress of Political Prisoners of Communist Regimes -1995
Newspaper clippings contain articles titled "Enthusiastic city Ukrainians Crowd Hotel to Give Cardinal Slipyj a Hero's Welcome, Council Byelection Candidates, Praise Piles High for PC's Lougheed, Music the Lifeblood of Ethnic Groups, Ukrainians Hail Petro Margarita, and more.
The essay is a discussion about provody - the Ukrainian custom of remembering the dead. Includes indexed interview with David Goa and Vera Severin.
The essay is a study of the folksong repertoire of one woman, which is classified into different genres by their content. Interview index available.
A study on the history of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.
An interview with Radomir Bilash.
This file includes materials created for the Goodwill Club of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's Association (Edmonton). Materials consist primarily of membership lists and notes pertaining to the Social Committee's annual Bazaar and Tea event. There is also a 60th anniversary certificate, honouring founding member, Emilia Zarsky. Newspaper articles pertaining to the UCWL. Ephemera related to the 22nd eparchial convention in 1985.
"Study on Ukrainian Ethnic Jokes" describes jokes collected in Edmonton that encompass perceived behavior, customs, personality, or other traits of Ukrainians. Includes questionnaire and recorded interviews.
This paper discusses the Ukrainian customs and rites related to pregnancy and childbirth that are presently being done by Ukrainians and Ukrainian Canadians. Includes project proposal.
The essay is a comparative study of immigration stories of people who were immigrants of the pioneer era with recent immigration stories.
Correspondence between John Lahola and Hryhorii Naniak - of Munich.
General topics, including: one written from Bad Steben sanatorium, thank-you letters, and photos.
This paper focuses on Christmas customs and traditions of a Ukrainian Canadian family. Includes a project proposal.