Every September 7, we celebrate Ukrainian Heritage Day in Ontario and how for over 130 years, people of Ukrainian descent have called Ontario their home. Their contributions span communities across Ontario and are reflected in Canada’s economic, political, social and cultural life.
All month, we (at SVI) are sharing artifacts, art, and stories that have shaped Ukrainian life in Canada. Join us as we trace a path from roots and community to contemporary voices. Follow along on our Instagram and Facebook page and keep up with our programming at stvolodymyr.org/calendar
Learn about Ukrainian Heritage Month
Join us on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Mississauga City Hall (300 City Centre Drive) for a special celebration organized by UCC Ontario. The program will include a Ukrainian flag raising at 2:00 PM sharp, an exhibit of Vytynanka Art by Olya Tkachenko, live musical performances, and coffee, tea, and Ukrainian sweets.
In the evening, Mississauga City Hall will be illuminated in blue and yellow in honour of Ukrainian Heritage Month. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.
The Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch, will be open on Ukrainian Heritage Day! View their new exhibit – Kosiv Bazaar – or shop for unique gift items or a new vyshyvanka in the boutique!
There is a place in the west of Ukraine, in the Carpathian Mountains, where magic happens. Known as the Kosiv Bazaar, it is here that the imagination is sparked, creativity flows, and the world meets.
The Kosiv Bazaar is a unique cultural phenomenon — a true theatre for visitors and an essential part of everyday life for the Hutsul people. It is where tradition, craft, art, and daily life intertwine. At the bazaar, one can find folk crafts, artworks, antiques, and contemporary goods: clothing, furniture, tools, livestock, and even transportation. All of this exists in a colourful, vibrant, and seemingly chaotic – yet harmonious environment.
It is a place of encounters and conversations, where local dishes and homemade moonshine are shared, and, most importantly, news, stories, and rumours are exchanged. People come not only to shop, but to see and be seen.
This exhibition, guest curated by Myroslava Boikiv, showcases a portion of the vast collection assembled by Leonard Krawchuk over many years. It represents Hutsulshchyna and the neighbouring regions of Pokuttia and Bukovyna.