About Us
As part of Calgary’s rich multicultural mosaic, our goal at the Calgary Ukrainian Festival is to provide Calgarians with vibrant and colourful memories of traditional Ukrainian song and dance, an appreciation for its arts and costumes, and a taste for its delicious cuisine!
We host our festival in the spirit of community and camaraderie, and with deep respect to the many Ukrainian immigrants who settled across Canada more than 125 years ago.
We honour their memory by preserving our cultural heritage and continuing the many customs and traditions that have been passed down from one generation to the next.
May their hard work, dreams, aspirations and determination to start a better life for their families in Canada always be remembered.
![ukraine-gb0bf85b63_1280](http://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ukraine-gb0bf85b63_1280.png)
having experience travelling to Ukraine itself!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CALGARY UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL
![Joann Pickle](https://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Board-Members_Joann-Pickle.jpg)
Joann Pickle
Chair
chair@calgaryukrainianfestival.com
![Jordan Biss](https://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Board-Members_CUF__0006_Jordan-Bliss.jpg)
Jordan Biss
Vice-Chair
vice-chair@calgaryukrainianfestival.com
![Larisa Kotelko](https://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240309_1657581.jpg)
Larisa Kotelko
Operations
operations@calgaryukrainianfestival.com
![VACANT](https://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Calgary_ukrainian_Festival_logo_2023.png)
VACANT
Venue
venue@calgaryukrainianfestival.com
![BOHDAN TYRAWSKI](https://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Board-Members_CUF__0001_Bohdan-Tyrawski.jpg)
BOHDAN TYRAWSKI
IT/ Logistics
admin@calgaryukrainianfestival.com
![CHRISTINA CHUMAK](https://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Board-Members_CUF__0004_Christina-Chumak.jpg)
CHRISTINA CHUMAK
Marketing & Promotions
marketing@calgaryukrainianfestival.com
![Darren Moroz](https://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Board-Members_CUF__0003_Darren-Moroz.jpg)
Darren Moroz
Secretary
secretary@calgaryukrainianfestival.com
![Trevor Shular](https://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Board-Members_CUF__0009_Trevor-Shular.jpg)
Trevor Shular
Program
program@calgaryukrainianfestival.com
![Cathy Reitz](https://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Board-Members_CUF__0002_Cathy-Reitz.jpg)
Cathy Reitz
Special Events
special-events@calgaryukrainianfestival.com
![Rob Jackowiak](https://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Board-Members_CUF__0008_Rob-Jackowiak.jpg)
Rob Jackowiak
Vendor Relations
vendor@calgaryukrainianfestival.com
![Larysa GellEta](https://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Larysa-Gelleta-scaled.jpg)
Larysa GellEta
Volunteer
volunteer@calgaryukrainianfestival.com
![Group-Board-Picture](https://calgaryukrainianfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Group-Board-Picture.jpg)