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Kovaliv Prize, who spoke on "Knowledge of Ukrainian Culture - National Self-Preservation." Professor Borysenko reported that ten years after gaining independence, Ukraine continues to suffer from an insidious russification process. She cited examples of how Russian-language television, books, magazines and newspapers, still permeate the visual and auditory landscape, and how this effects the self esteem of young Ukrainians. A major problem in the country, according to Dr. Borysenko, is the attempts of the Russian minority to paint Ukraine as a poly-ethnic society where minority rights are routinely abused and repressed. Despite these problems, Dr. Borysenko stated that the future was not entirely bleak. "I work with youth," she said. "I see changes in the last five years. They are beginning to see themselves and feel themselves Ukrainian." Late afternoon was filled with concurrent seminars and presentations by the Chairs of the Social Welfare Committee, the Scholarship Committee, and the Culture/Museum Committee. There was also a panel presented by Press Chair Anna Maksymowych and the editors of Our Life. For Sunday evening, the convention committee had planned an excursion to the Ukrainian Village in North Port, home of Branch 56. Delegates and guests traveled by bus to St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Church for light refreshments and an opportunity to view the church, the library, and the gift shop. The next stop was St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church where everyone was treated to a delicious chicken dinner while enjoying an artistic program that combined local and visiting talent. After a warm welcome by Maria Navarynska, everyone settled down to a program of songs performed by Trio Pisnia (Branch 29 of Chicago) and Melodia (Branch 56) accompanied by Roma Steckiw Long on the bandura. Humorous vignettes of Diaspora life were expertly presented by Natalia Hewko (President of Detroit Regional Council). There was also a lottery with many happy winners. A special surprise was the impromptu performance of Oksana Likhovid who played and sang a song she had composed as a tribute to Ukraine. President of Branch 127 of New York, Ms. Likhovid is a member of the "fourth wave" that many in the Ukrainian community are beginning to recognize as the great hope of our organizations. At the close of the festive visit to North Port everyone joined in singing "Ukraino, O Luba Nen'ko" and in thanking our hosts for their hospitality. Monday's activities opened with concurrent seminars by Archives Chair Olha Trytyak and Education Chair Kateryna Iwasyshyn. Ms. Trytyak spoke about the progress being made in transferring UNWLA archives to the Immigration History Research Center in Minnesota where they will be catalogued and safeguarded as valuable resources for historians, authors, scholars, genealogists and other research specialists interested in the wealth of ethnic history in the United States. Ms. Iwanyszyn spoke about changing trends in education and how new methodology can be adapted and applied to teaching Ukrainian children raised in this country. Later that morning, a financial panel on "Why the UNWLA Must Adhere to IRS Laws" was pre sented by Nadia Cwiach and attorney Oksana Xenos. This was followed by a session during which convention resolutions were voted upon and formally accepted. (Additional information about the resolu tions will be published separately). President Iryna Kurowyckyj delivered an acceptance speech reflecting her commitment to continue serving the UNWLA with passion and integrity. Afterwards, delegates addressed miscellane ous matters and questions and the XXVIth UNWLA Convention was formally adjourned. The weekend ended with a farewell luncheon during which the convention committee was saluted for its magnificent work in organizing the convention in such pleasant and hospitable surroundings. A special tribute was also given to Mr. Yaroslaw Kurowyckyj, as First Gentle man, for his staunch support of all UNWLA endeavors. We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations fo r their invaluable assistance in making the convention a great success. Sponsors Orest and Lidia Bilous Family Foundation $2,000 Ukrainian Selfreliance Michigan Federal Credit Union $1,300 Mrs. Stefania Babij $1,000 Mr. and Mrs. Ihor Hron $1,000 Dwojak Real Estate $1,000 St. Andrew's Religious and Cultural Center $1,000 Dr. and Mrs. R. Scott Thompson $1,000 Dr. and Mrs. Michael Holowaty $500 Mr. and Mrs. Bohdan Lechman $500 Mr. and Mrs. Roman Maluk $500 Mr. and Mrs. Myron Nawarynsky $500 The Silcecky Firm $500 Olha Pawliw & Anna Pawliw Mariani (in memory of Oksana Pawliw) $500 Mrs. Anna M. Voitovich $500 Dr. and Mrs. Michael I. Yarymovych $500 Dr. Bohdan and Professor Vira Bodnaruk $300 Guran Associates $300 “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛИПЕНЬ-СЕРПЕНЬ 2002 19
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