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munities. For us, women of Ukrainian origin, there remains yet another barrier that we did not discuss tonight. So frequently Ukrainians are viewed as a single issue constituency, and naturally Ukrainian women speak up on issues closest to our hearts. Tonight, we did something slightly different. We began the dis cussions of our Convention with a topic that placed us, Ukrainian women in the United States, within the context of our broader American community. We dealt with issues which stressed how closely our concerns are intertwined with the concerns of women and with the citizens or our country. Tonight, we chose to stress that we are not a single issue constituency, that our interests, our deliberations are part of the whole world we inhabit and share with others. Tonight, we saw that there are no barriers when our concerns are openly addressed. And that, friends, is the way to begin the convention that will set our agenda for the next three years. BERN, SON OF MIKULA — rediscovered As the Millenium of Ukrainian Christianity approa ches, different activities and ways of commemoration of this event are being undertaken. I would like to express my own suggestion after just having re-read a book authored my Marie Halun Bloch and published by Atheneum back in 1972. Bern, Son of Mikula, written for young adult au dience unfolds the panorama of the day-to-day life of the people of Kiev in the 10th century A.D. The main character of this story is a young boy, Bern, whose name appears in the Nestor’s Chronicles while des cribing the 968 siege of the city of Kiev by the nomad tribes called Pechenihs. Being a crossroads of commerce, Kiev of the Prin cess Olha time was on the threshold of a splendid future. It was an exciting place in which to live and it is an exciting experience to read this historical novel. The author re-creates the atmosphere of this era so convincingly that it becomes obvious that very serious and thorough research has been done by her, including several trips to Kiev. The writer’s meticulous research combined with her creative imagination, very appropriate style and Edward Kozak’s illustrations result in a true gem recommended not only for youth but for the adult readers as well — especially those who do not read Ukrainian and are looking for easy and enjoyable reading on the Kievan period of our history. The reader will become familiar with the workshops of artisans, the social structure, the philosophy of life of the Kiyans (often contrasted with that of the Nomads) — their customs, their pride, their tolerance to the new Christian faith, the status of women, some of the pagan religious traditions, and innumerable other details. The reader will also meet, in person, Princes Olha, in her older years, get a glimpse of her wisdom and be awed by the architecture, since a beautiful Chirstian church is being built, for Princess Olha, at that moment of history. Mrs. Olga Alvino, cultural chairman of Branch 35 of the UNWLA, with the cooperation of Mr. Rudolph Bold, Head Librarian of the Ozone Park Library in Queens, NY, helped to bring the film “ Harvest of Despair” to be first shown to the general public in a Public Library in the New York area. Mr. Bold, through his cooperation with Mrs. Alvino, helped to introduce Ukrainian arts and crafts to the general public in the Ozone Park area of New York City. Because of the favorable response to these exhibits, Mrs. Alvino contacted other libraries in the Queens branch system. Through her efforts the film “ Pysanka” was shown and demonstrations of Ukrainian Easter eggs were given in various libraries. Mrs. Alvino was commended by Deputy Director Librarian Mr. Ken neth Sivulich for her outstanding community work. In view of the positive response of the community to the work of Branch 35, members of the Branch are planning to expand their cultural activities and their program. AWARDS Natalia Livycka-Cholodna, author of POEMS, OLD AND NEW, published by Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, 1986, was one of the recipients of an award for the best literary work in 1986 from the Antonovych Foundation. Her co-recipient, historian Bohdan Kraw chenko was honored for his scholarly work, in English, dealing with the social changes and national awareness in Ukraine during the 20th century. The presentation of awards took place at the Ukrai nian Institute on May 11, 1987. By being carried, in imagination, back into that time and by getting intimately acquainted with ancestors, I know not of a better way to prepare oneself for the grand spriritual celebration of the Millenium. Thank you, Marie Halun Bloch, for the Bern, Son of Mikula. Nadia Deychakiwsky BRANCH NEWS! ’’НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЧЕРВЕНЬ 1987 29
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