Mission Statement
Through its charitable activities, the UNF Foundation wished to unite Ukrainian Canadians, on a non-partisan and non-sectarian basis, in accordance with the values of democracy, good Canadian citizenship, respect for the dignity of the individual, the practice of our cultural traditions, respect for the principles of Christianity, freedom for all peoples, including the people of Ukraine and to promote the spirit of unity among Canadian Ukrainians and an awareness of community interests.
About the Foundation
The UNF Foundation supports the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada and its Branches who, on behalf of the Foundation coordinate cultural, educational and charitable activities of the Foundation by:
Supporting Ukrainian cultural and educational life in Canada through Ukrainian folkdance groups, choirs, operas, musical ensembles, libraries, museums, summer camps, sports clubs, educational courses, Ukrainian schools, seniors’ and computer clubs.
Cooperating with Ukrainian organizations in Canada, in Ukraine, and other countries.
Publishing books, magazines, and the weekly newspaper The New Pathway.
Establishing educational ventures such as Kalyna Country, Pier 21 Excursions and the Paul Yuzyk Institute for Youth Leadership.
The Foundation was incorporated by letters patent under the Canada Corporations Act on September 27, 1978 and was granted charitable status effective on the same day designated as a public foundation under the Income Tax Act. As a Public Foundation it is required to give more than 50% of its income as gifts to other charities. Currently, the Foundation gives money to the U.N.F. Education & Recreation Society, as well as to some other Canadian charities, in order to maintain its designation as a public foundation.
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