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. s «я ЖОВТЕНЬ, 1946. _ ' ----- ■ L E T ’S S T O P B E IN G IS O L A T IO N IS T S By Jeanette Skuba 1 (Conclusion) At the invitation of Miss Ro- ananchych and Mrs. Paul 'ETutzu- lak, who represented the Ukrain ian Canadian delegation, Mrs. H. Lototsky, President of the Amer- ican^Ukrainian Women’s Associ ation ; Mrs. C. Olesnicka, former editor of the Association's peri odical, “Our Life” ; Miss Maria Klachko, and Mrs. Cherniak, were present as participating abz servers. ‘Friendship and 'Good Citizenship’ As I sat through the sessions, listening to the various ideologies I was more curious than ever to know how the Ukrainian Cana dian women achieved national re cognition which resulted in their participation as a group in the discussion of world problems. I determined to ask Miss Hanka Romanchych. As I understand the story told, .the reply can be summed up into “friendship and good citizenship.” The Canadian •Ukrainian schools are spring boards toward good -citizenship. Ukrainian Canadians enrich Can ada by having a good background and knowledge-of their Ukrainian heritage. Interest in civic, social and economic problems of their country is emphasized. They are members, individually and as groups, of various Canadi an social, fraternal and civic or ganizations, Through mutual co operation and interchange of ideas, they create opportunities •to widen their circle of friends whom they acquaint with the Ukrainian cause. I pondered over this prepara tory course through which the Canadiah women travel and I un derstand hoW they achieved na tional recognition. Let us take for instance a casual acquaint ance. This person may not at first interest us, or we them. However upon meeting them a second or third time, and, especially, if there is an opportunity for ex change of ideas, we leave that ac quaintance with the feeling that we like them better.. Why? Be cause we have been'drawn closer to them; we have become better known to each other, through mutual sharing.-of thoughts and ideas. If we-pUkrainian> American women, widened oun circle of friends among all nationalities of •women, ^ would we not find it easier to plead the cause of Uk raine before the Avdrld ? Considering we are a young ‘‘immigrant” group^n the United States, it is conceded that con siderable progress has been made tip to the present time, but not enough to justify our being ac cepted into membership of a na tional organization^ not to speak of a position among great na tions of the world. We arev.it.appears,,townie,, iso lationists in matters that concern our social and political lives. We know the tragedy of Ukrainian history, the present plight of our less fortunate brothers, our -counr try, etc. We hold rallies, protest meetings, stage parades, -con certs, folk festivals, etc., all in the hope of attracting sympathe tic ears other than Ukrainian. S-till we make no -great progress. We are not heard. W e‘try to in terest the American press. They show no interest in our social and political opinions. We have proof, however, that the Amer ican press is well acquainted with cur history and problems. It can probably divulge' more informa tion about us and our problems than we can ourselves. Still it is deaf to our overtures. Why? What is the reason? Isolated and Selfish in Out* Interests The answer is that we have isolated ourselves. We are sel fish in our interests. We show little, or no interest, in other na tions or world affairs. If we will broaden our outlook on the world we will have broadened our na tional ideology. We must under stand why the other fellow does not want to help us. We must first help ourselves, for “God helps those who help them selves.” We must want to be good citizens of a world commun ity, not of Ukraine alone. We have a two-fold duty to perform. First, as Americans, and secondly as Ukrainians. As Ашеїч icans we should take a vital in terest in our government, its leaders, our schools, society and economy. Our duty as American citizens does not end with our going to the polls once ever so often and casting a disinterested blind vote. We should know our candidates, their background, platforms, and -see that the' can didates carry through. Tjhis is achieved by being active mem bers in political organizations, reading newspapers, attending lectures ,etc. There are many other ways by which a person can keep .Up his status of good citizenship. This same principle applies to our duty as good Uk rainians. True, not all individuals have the time or inclination to follow this plan through individually, but most of us are members of some organization. These orga nizations should have plans on their agenda by which they bring important news summaries to attention^ of their'members'.' ’ E v e ry * wo toa n' ‘ sli b'ti 1 d' b el б ng to some organization, not only to be jscfell informed herself, but for the benefit of her home, her children and the security of her future. Very often we hear people say that the Americans -consider us “foreigners.” This is not true. This is a complex with people, particularly with TJkrainians. If we make it our business to know Americans and permit the Amer icans to know urs and the prob lems we are trying to solve, there will be no “foreigners” among us. We will all be neighbors and one big community. The greatness of .an individual, organization or na tion depends on his or its out look. We must take on more of an international viewpoint to pfove thereby our national char acter, worthy of equality and consideration at round table dis cussions of world affairs; The Pledge Stop being isolationists, women of Ukraine. We have nothing to hide and nothing to be ashamed of. Let us be realistic. Let us for get our personal prejudices. This is not the time to dwell on per sonalities, or “isms.” Let us see to it that from this conference forth a Ukrainian woman will al ways be included in discussions and drafting of plans in national and international affairs. Let us all take this pledge: “I shall do all that lies in my power to fulfill the responsibili ties of good citizenshop in a world community: (1) by urging the active participation of quali fied women in local, state, nation^ al and international government; (2) by using my ballot, always, for the benefit of the greatest number; (3) by protesting imme diately to my government against any encroachment upon the hu man rights and fundamental free doms of my global neighbors, anywhere; (4) by demonstrating in my home and community, -ту firm belief' in the precept of hu- - man brotherhood4 as the founda tion of a lasting world peace. This is the program I gladly adopt as the minimum of my obligation to society; but I shall seek con stantly, other ways of strength ening the hands of men and wo- 4 феп of good will everywhere for the betterment of the human ra!ce — so help me God." MDo you know it for sure?” Remember that phrase from your childhood — and how important it was ? It differentiated between ПОШУКУВАННЯ Матвій Чолій із Довгої Бой ки лівеької, пов. Калущ, пошу кує свою тіточну сестру Маґду Маліборську, замужню (здаєть ся) Гринчишин із Станькова пов-іт Калуш та рідних, сусідів і знайомих із Довгої Войнилів- ської. Зголошення слати на адресу: Matvij Czolij, Camp UNRRA DP. 148, Landek-Tyrol, Austria. Колісник Анастазію, замужем Єжджек, з села Розгадова, по віт Зборів, що виїхала до Ню Йорку 1910 року, і Луців Тек лю, з Розтадо»ва, пов.. Зборів, шукає Анна Руда, вчителька, вдова з дочкою. Адресувати: Anna Ruda, DJP. Camp UNRRA 148, Landek in Tyrol, Austria. Стефанів Івана і його маму Розалію, з села ©ороблевичі по©. Дрогобич, в Америці від 1912 року шукаїє Стефанів Па вло, теп-ер на ск-италмцині'. Зго лоситися до: Mrs. Irene Wolansky, 827 N.. 7th St., Philadelphia 23, Pa. Др. Юрій Оавчак шукає сина Романа Дамяна Савчака, який пропав в 194;1 р. зі Львова, а тепер м-аіє перебувати в Аме риці, правдоподібно в Ню йорку. Писати: Dr. Julian Sawchuk, Gr. Cath- Pfarant, Wien I Rimergasse No* 1, або: Wien IX. Kolingasse 15* T. 10. Ганчар Ярослав, син Теклі зі села Кутилце, Брідщина, шукає тітку Войтас Анна і її дітей: сина Антін і доньку та інших рідних і знайомих. Адреса: . ..Hanchar Yaroslav, DP. Lager, UNRRA Team 631. Munchen- Feldmaching, Bar. 15, 2. 6. Ger many, Bavaria. Осип Маланчук зі Збарова (Кабарівці) просить друзів, знайомих й односільчан відгук нутись на адресу: Osyp Malanchuk, DP. Camp 4, Leserifeld 21 in Salzburg, Austria» the things we glibly said or re peated and those things which we knew from actual first hand knowledge. I wish we needn’t have let po liteness cause us to drop the phrase as we grew up. I wish it were still possible to say “Do you know it for sure?” to those people who are so prompt and de finite about every and all situa tions. Rutth Taylor* NEW YORK’S BRANCH 1, OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL WOMEN’S LEAGUE invites all friends to their f i l l D A N C E SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1946 ST. GEORGE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM—217 E. 6th St., N. Y. C. .EXCELLENT MUSIC—ADMISSilON 65 CENTS The Committee announces that the $25 prize will be awarded at this affair and requests all books to be returned in time. Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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