Hansard - 100th Anniversary of Ukrainian Voice

40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION
UNEDITED HANSARD • NUMBER 007
OFFICIAL REPORT (HANSARD)
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ms. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North, NDP): Mr. Speaker, this month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ukrainian Voice – the oldest Ukrainian-language newspaper in Canada.

In 1909, Ukrainian public school teachers in Manitoba saw the need for an independent weekly paper to reflect the common experience of the growing number of Ukrainians immigrating to Canada. They formed a publishing company and on March 16, 1910 the first issue of Ukrainian Voice hit the streets.

It quickly became the “glue” holding the fast-growing community together.

It became not only a news carrier but a voice for the pride of Ukrainian immigrants who brought their strong work ethic and other cultural values
to the harsh task of Canadian nation building. Ukrainian Voice has maintained that critical role now for 100 years and continues to play a vital role in the dynamic Ukrainian community of the 21st century.

Let us today celebrate this great contribution to Canada’s cultural heritage – Mnohalit!