Comox Valley Ukrainian Cultural Society

Established to preserve, practice and promote Ukrainian cultural heritage and interests through community engagement. The Society advocates on behalf of Ukrainians and Canadians of Ukrainian descent here in the Comox Valley, and abroad.


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  • Register now for Ukrainian Dance Classes

    Register now for Ukrainian Dance Classes

    Registration is still open for Dolyna Ukrainian Dance Classes in downtown Courtenay. Age 3-6 Tuesday 4:30 – 5pm Age 7-10 Tuesday 5 – 6pm Age 11+ Tuesday 6 – 7pm Register at vireoschoolofperformingarts.com For more information, contact Janette at cvdolynadancers@gmail.com or Haley at vireodance@gmail.com. Continue reading

  • A Symbol of Unity: The Welcome Tree finds a home in Comox

    A Symbol of Unity: The Welcome Tree finds a home in Comox

    It was a day of celebration, unity, and community spirit at McKenzie Park on Ukraine Independence Day, August 24, as more than 60 Comox Valley locals gathered for the Welcome Tree Dedication ceremony. The tree, which carries a heartwarming tale, has been planted as a symbol of the community’s ongoing support for recent Ukrainian immigrants… Continue reading

  • COMOX VALLEY UKRAINIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2023

    From the desk of President, Janette Martin-LutzerGreetings to all of our members and welcome to our new members! Upcoming calendar of events This week Watch for the launch of our website! Visit https://cvukrainianculturalsociety.wpcomstaging.com Tuesday, June 13 Continuing Series on Ukrainian Immigration to Canada “In Search of a Better Life”6:30 pm to 9:00 pm in Room… Continue reading

  • Welcome Tree Dedication

    Welcome Tree Dedication

    Ukraine Independence Day3pm, Thursday 24 August 2023 McKenzie Park, 330 Quarry Rd, Comox In 2004, Canadian Steve Thiessen assisted in setting up Florence Centre, a Family Service agency inZaporizhzhia, Ukraine, patterned after the work of Communitas Supportive Care Services, theorganization of which he was the director in Abbotsford until his retirement in 2013. In September,… Continue reading