Join Dr. Nadya Foty-Oneschuk as she explores the various waves of Ukrainian settlement and the many important “firsts” for the Canadian Ukrainian community.

This lecture is free to the public! Donations are gratefully accepted – suggested donation of $10 per person to support Heritage Regina’s educational programming.

About the Speaker

Dr. Nadya Foty–Oneschuk is the Interim Director of the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage at St. Thomas More College (University of Saskatchewan), serves as the Chair of the Certificate in Ukrainian Studies, and is a lecturer in Ukrainian culture and language. Nadya was recognized twice with the campus-wide University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Award. Nadya is a graduate of the Ukrainian Folklore Program at the University of Alberta, having completed her PhD in 2018. During her time at the U of A, Nadya also served as the co-manager of the federally-funded Local Culture and Diversity on the Prairies project, and worked as the Archivist at the Medwidsky Archives for several years. Dr. Foty-Oneschuk’s research areas include ethnography, Ukrainian ritual, and Ukrainian Canadian culture. 

Photo credit: SK Archive Board S-B 7247