Orysia Boychuk is a Canadian Community Development Leader of Ukrainian descent who is currently serving as the President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council.[1]

Career

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Boychuk has nearly ten years of experience leading both the provincial council and the local Edmonton Branch of the UCC.[2] In her role as the President of UCC-APC, she has focused on supporting Ukrainians coming to Canada, advocating for basic needs of newcomers, and addressing any gaps affecting vulnerable populations.[2]

Awards and recognitions

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Boychuk has received the following awards & recognitions:

  • Medal for Assisting Displaced Ukrainians, presented by Brent Collingwood, Governor of Rotary District 5370.[2]
  • Met with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal in April 2023.[3]
  • Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta) 2022.[4]
  • Local Hero with Shumka.[5]

Presentations

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In June 2023, Boychuk was a speaker at the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club Morning Breakfast.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Board". Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  2. ^ a b c "Starving for connections: newcomers to Alberta want to be part of the community". New Pathway Ukrainian News | Новий Шлях Українські Вісті. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  3. ^ "UCC Meets with Prime Minister of Ukraine". The Ukrainian Canadian Congress. 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  4. ^ "Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal" (PDF). Government of Alberta. 2022. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  5. ^ "Local Heroes Archives - Page 2 of 3". Shumka | Canada's Ukrainian Shumka Dancers. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  6. ^ Nehring, Reid (2023-06-23). "Rotary Club Hosts Ukrainian Canadian Congress President". The Leduc Rep. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
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