{"id":6272,"date":"2024-03-18T11:24:24","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T15:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/?p=6272"},"modified":"2025-01-30T11:22:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T16:22:50","slug":"lesia-ukrainka-ukrainian-school-in-ottawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/lesia-ukrainka-ukrainian-school-in-ottawa-6272\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesia Ukrainka Ukrainian School in Ottawa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In 1977, after arriving in Ottawa, the Ukrainian community made efforts to preserve its identity, language, traditions, and culture. It was during this time that the Lesia Ukrainka Ukrainian School was founded, often considered the first step in integrating into Ukrainian life in Canada. <a href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/uk\/\">Ottawa1.one<\/a> provides more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e33041049d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e33041049d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/lesia-ukrainka-ukrainian-school-in-ottawa-6272\/#History_of_the_School\" >History of the School<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/lesia-ukrainka-ukrainian-school-in-ottawa-6272\/#School_Operations\" >School Operations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/lesia-ukrainka-ukrainian-school-in-ottawa-6272\/#Guest_at_the_Lesson\" >Guest at the Lesson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/lesia-ukrainka-ukrainian-school-in-ottawa-6272\/#Partner_Support\" >Partner Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/lesia-ukrainka-ukrainian-school-in-ottawa-6272\/#LUkrainka_%E2%80%93_Ottawas_Ukrainian_Library\" >L\u2019Ukrainka \u2013 Ottawa\u2019s Ukrainian Library<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_the_School\"><\/span>History of the School<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of the Ukrainian-language school in Ottawa began in 1977. Its role is crucial for newly arrived Ukrainians in Canada, as they quickly realize the diversity of ethnicities, religions, cultures, and social currents in their new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming part of the Ukrainian community offers opportunities to improve language skills, make new friends, gain valuable information, and receive support and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2_ad_4nxdl3ecxwgvtx-_anjxfnp-xrboyhdh3w9jt_tyuyhh6vabtmlhmhvhzb2ezm42gjxiawnxfosjhosdv__isly8fuajucubto5pmrxqmlxdhoiikvrs16ucqqlj-mb5wh1mpixqmfakeyffix7lusrctvvlm-t9oxh5b7.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"School_Operations\"><\/span>School Operations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The school is located at 35 Melrose Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1T8. Students at Lesia Ukrainka Ukrainian School study Ukrainian language, history, culture, and traditions. The school operates throughout the academic year, holding classes every Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children aged 4 to 14 attend the school, with the only requirement for enrollment being an interest in learning about Ukrainian culture. Students are divided into classes based on age and proficiency in Ukrainian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A special class for English-speaking students, who learn Ukrainian as a foreign language, is also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The school\u2019s curriculum does not follow a subject-based approach but rather focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speaking skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An overview of Ukrainian history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction to Ukrainian culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2_ad_4nxcdjsck1-v72lttjl2pjptrvezxpxgklbbndyvflf5mjwx5mxwymm75zkhnw7hbavrt_cdbtcgbblpbqcf3kpgv-ezmcpbznydjkfzdec9yvsgntys72xkixgyucpywnmc5grnt2akeyffix7lusrctvvlm-t9oxh5b7.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guest_at_the_Lesson\"><\/span>Guest at the Lesson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the name of a permanent school project aimed at introducing children in Canada to prominent figures in Ukrainian culture. The following are some notable guests who have visited Lesia Ukrainka Ukrainian School in Ottawa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oleh Sobchuk \u2013 Singer, frontman, and founder of the band Skai.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taras Arm Dovhaliuk \u2013 Street artist and co-founder of the mural festival Lviv WallKing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natalia Mandziuk \u2013 Singer and actress, participant in the Western Peppers project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natalka Haida \u2013 Illustrator of children\u2019s and young adult books.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natalia Rybko-Parkhomenko \u2013 Actress at the Les Kurbas Theatre in Lviv, singer, and musician in the band KurbAsy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hordiy Starukh \u2013 Lyre player, singer, sculptor, and craftsman of Ukrainian folk instruments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marina Krut \u2013 Singer, poet, composer, and virtuoso bandura player.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vladyslav Chabanyuk \u2013 Archaeologist, director of the Trypillia Culture reserve, and filmmaker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Halyna Vdovychenko \u2013 Ukrainian writer and journalist, author of books for children and adults.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anna Koshmal \u2013 Ukrainian theatre and film actress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These guest sessions are conducted in a relaxed, interactive format, where visitors share their experiences, and students have the opportunity to ask questions. Such meetings inspire children by exposing them to accomplished figures in Ukrainian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Partner_Support\"><\/span>Partner Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to partnership support, the school was able to introduce the &#8220;Tyamkologia&#8221; project, enabling students to regularly attend classes, complete homework assignments, and even receive financial incentives from sponsors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2_ad_4nxcuimalb_kgjuzmj7iwt69aqrktnqypaxyxudgv5g13_dti-8puu0tkidrn0ehuzthx3p66w6nk5uxtfhsik2_scxwden9in6oktq-poquqtsm8la7w-0bcsya5lpw-vwc6fsgopakeyffix7lusrctvvlm-t9oxh5b7.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LUkrainka_%E2%80%93_Ottawas_Ukrainian_Library\"><\/span>L\u2019Ukrainka \u2013 Ottawa\u2019s Ukrainian Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A significant community project in Ottawa is the establishment of a diverse and well-stocked Ukrainian-language library, filled with books by contemporary and classic Ukrainian authors. The collection also includes translated works of world literature for both children and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative was launched by Lesia Ukrainka Ukrainian School with the support of the Ukrainian Credit Union. The library is open not only to students but also to adults. Anyone can access it by completing a simple registration process on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolua.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Books in the collection\u2014whether donated or purchased\u2014are housed at the Ukrainian Credit Union\u2019s Ottawa branch. Individuals can contribute Ukrainian-language books to the library, with both new and gently used books (published after 2000) being accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book drives are regularly organized in Ukrainian churches, credit unions, and community centres, making it easier for people to donate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Library registration requires an annual membership fee of CAD 20, which allows readers to borrow two books per month and exchange them for another set upon return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lesia Ukrainka Ukrainian School plays a vital role in the Ukrainian community in Ottawa. The school not only provides children with an opportunity to learn the Ukrainian language and culture but also strengthens the unity of the Ukrainian diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2_ad_4nxdhq8ya4c6rvchrvxmsm_t5ai__3irdoxm0ici542xh647qgppervs1k9pazbo1zzi0qjnp8m4jutetslk3r-cdzuzjordp4qzilfq2vufpx5ihxxxue04wlsomu63k9gue4wlpyakeyffix7lusrctvvlm-t9oxh5b7.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 1977, after arriving in Ottawa, the Ukrainian community made efforts to preserve its identity, language, traditions, and culture. It was during this time that the Lesia Ukrainka Ukrainian School was founded, often considered the first step in integrating into Ukrainian life in Canada. Ottawa1.one provides more details. 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