The Project of organizing the IX World Jamboree was accepted at the meeting of the CYM World executive in October, 2010. The World Jamboree will take place in June, 2012 in Kyiv and Donetsk (Ukraine).
CYM Argentina will hold General Meeting
CYM Argentina will hold its twenty third General Meeting on June 4, 2011.
CYM Talk...
Best of Zlet...
Olesya Rabosyuk and Uriy Yosypiv
In May of 2011 the 52st Annual Zlet for Yunatstvo was held at CYM's campground in Ellenville, USA.
426 children and youth from 16 branches of CYM competed for the title of First in Starshe Yunatstvo and Molodshe Yunatstvo,
as well as to attain a first place finish for their CYM branch. We spoke again this year with the individual winners...
Sumenyata Get a New Uniform!
For many years sumenyata in each country have worn varying uniforms; we are proud to announce that CYM has
standardized on a single uniform for sumenyata around the world, effective immediately. Check out the look of the new uniform
and contact your National Executive for information on how to order one today!
CYM World Congress 2011
CYM held its World Congress in Palatine, USA in May, 2011. The World Congress takes place once every five years,
and elects a new World Executive. Take a look at our resolutions, photos from the Congress,
and much, much more!
CYM's International Vykhovnyk Conference in Palatine
CYM's International Vykhovnyk Conference took place in the days preceding the CYM World Congress, on 7-8 May in Palatine, USA.
Participants in the Conference were CYM members from Australia, Canada, Germany, Ukraine and the United States of America.
CYM Argentina Greets Newly Enthroned Head of UGCC
His Beautitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church,
visited with CYM members in Argentina, who greeted him warmly on the occassion of his recent enthronement.
CYM members worldwide send warm greetings to Patriarch Sviatoslav!
Summer Time Courses in Ukraine for Diaspora Sumivtsi
Summer offers time off from our regular studies, but can also be a time to brush up on our Ukrainian language skills
and our Ukrainian studies. Consider spending a few weeks - or even longer - at one of Ukraine's prestigious
universities or colleges which offer students from the diaspora to expand their knowledge. Below are just a couple of the
amazing institutions worth considering...
* Ukrainian Catholic University:
A Travelling Gathering of Sumivtsi
CYM members from Kyiv and Lviv invite all of their druzi from around the world to participate in the 20th anniversary of Ukrainian Independence! These sumivtsi have organized a travelling gathering of CYM members which will be on the road together from 14 through 25 August 2011. Join us!
Euro 2012!
CYM's World Executive is planning to hold the next World Zlet in Ukraine during the UEFA's Euro 2012 football championships.
CYM members who are interested in attending must procure their own tickets via the UEFA's ticket sales portal
before March 31st, 2011!
CYM World Congress
CYM's XVIII World Congress, which takes place every 5 years, is scheduled to occur on May 12 through 15, 2011 in Palatine, USA,
near the Windy City of Chicago. Delegates from 10 countries on 4 continents will attend, with guests expected from other
countries as well.
CYM Holds First Summer Camp in New Zealand!
As CYM begins to establish chapters in New Zealand, a group of nearly 40 future CYM members attended
a CYM summer cam for the very fist time near Aukland, on New Zealand's northern island. CYM members around
the world welcome our new druzi to our organization!
Summer Camping with CYM Argentina
It's summer time in the southern hemisphere, and CYM members have been experiencing some of the best that CYM
has to offer - summer camps. Share the excitement - watch their video!
The Ukrainian Sich Riflemen
The next in a series of books, written my a CYM member, was recently unveiled in Ukraine.
"YCC: The Galician warriors of Archangel Michael", a color edition numbering 96 pages, was presented
to the media by Ternopil CYM member and author Svyatoslav Lypovetskyj.
Argentina's Druzhynnyky
During the southern hemisphere's summer months, Druzhynnyky in Argentina held a national conference
in Buenos Aires. Representatives of CYM's Svitova Uprava participated this event, and report
on their visit to Argentina.
2010
Holodomor
All of Ukraine and the whole world honors the memory of millions of victims of the Holomor of 1932-33.
This was an unprecedented crime in the history of the world. Because the man made famine was directed
not only at the physical destruction of the Ukrainian people, but the communist regime sought to
deprive the Ukrainian nation of its freedom-loving spirit, its identity, to break its spine.
Ukraine and the world bow their heads in sorrow.
We have not forgotten.
We remember.
Super Sumivtsi!
Ukraine's Most Influential Expats
Two CYM members appeared in the Kyiv Post's recent listing of the 20 most influential expats in Ukraine!
Christina Pendzola-Vitovych, formerly of CYM's New York oseredok and currently a vykhovnyk in Kyiv oseredok,
and Myron Wasylyk, formerly of Cleveland CYM, were both named by the Kyiv Post as being among the top 20
most influential expatriates (people living outside of their country of citizenship). Congratulations to these two
super-sumivtsi!
Join ISPO
If you live on the North American continent in Canada or the United States and are interested
in exploring and learning about the evolution of Ukrainian political thought, we urge you to
join the ISPO course. The first sessions of ISPO will take place in Ellenville, Toronto and Chicago in the month of November 2010.
Druzhynnyky
Read the latest Druzhynnyk Bulletin... №5/2010:
An Open Letter
The World Executive of CYM, of whose membership is composed of thousands of individuals of Ukrainian ehtnic ancestry living in 10 countries of the world,
strongly condemns the illegal detention, by employees of Ukraine's SBU on 08.08.2010, of Ruslan Zabilyi, the Director of the National Museum
"The Lonsky Street Prison" in Lviv.
As we are all aware, the historian Zabilyi was held in detention. He was interrogated for 14 hours in the SBU building in Kyiv without
formal charges being brought against him, and without the right to telephone anyone. His notebook computer, disks and other documents were
confiscated. On the next day, he was accused of allegedly planning to turn over state secrets to a third party.
Canada's Triennual Meeting
Canadian CYM members gathered recently in Montreal for their General Meeting.
CYM members from around the world extend their congratulations to Olyana Grod, CYM Canada's newly elected leader!
CYM Talk...
Best of Zlet...
Marta Wislocki and Oksana Bihun
In May of 2010 the 51st Annual Zlet for Yunatstvo was held at CYM's campground in Ellenville, USA.
383 children and youth from 15 branches of CYM competed for the title of First in Starshe Yunatstvo and Molodshe Yunatstvo,
as well as to attain a first place finish for their CYM branch. We spoke again this year with the individual winners...
We shall not let the Flame die!
Ukrainians have kept the memory of the Holodomor alive through generations, despite the attempts of a totalitarian regime to
drown out these memories. Today, we continue our fight...
CYM in New Zealand?
With a directive from CYM's World Executive, in April of this year members of CYM in Australia visited their neighbors in New Zealand.
In an early attempt to form local chapters of CYM across the Tasman and rejuvinate Ukrainian youth there,
our Australian delegation met with local Ukrainians.
On Mother's Day
For the second year in a row, CYM in Ukraine, along with the Organization of Ukrainian Women in Great Britain, have together
initiated a joint project. This year the organizers wanted to honor the mother who, giveing her love and effort to her children,
creates a furure for all of us.
CYM in New Zealand?
With a directive from CYM's World Executive, in April of this year members of CYM in Australia visited their neighbors in New Zealand.
In an early attempt to form local chapters of CYM across the Tasman and rejuvinate Ukrainian youth there,
our Australian delegation met with local Ukrainians.
CYM Talk...
Iryna Jendzjowsky
This interview with Irene Jendzjowsky, President of CYM in Canada has been in the works for a long time. Porduha Irka is one of CYM's most prominent members, not only in her own country, but in the world. On the even of Canada's Triennial General Meeting, we talk with Podruha Irka about leadership in CYM's National Executive, youth programs, and more.
A Letter to the European Parliament
The World Executive of CYM writes to Mr. Jerzy Buzek, the President of the European Parliament, concerning the Parliament's recent resolution on Ukraine and the decision of President Yushchenko to award Stepan Bandera the title "Hero of Ukraine".
VIII World Jamboree of the UYA
The VIII World Jamboree of the Ukrainian Youth Association (UYA) took place in Vancouver, British Columbia from February 12th to 21st 2010 in conjunction with the XXI Winter Olympic Games.
CYM Talk...
Nelya Larvynenko
Nelya Larvynenko is in her third term as head of CYM in Ukraine. Her first two terms were in the years 2003-2005 and 2005-2007 respectively. Today, as her new administration begins, we talk to podruha Nelya about the past and about the future, about her plans and perspectives.
Europe's Ukrainian Youth Organizations Meet in Bulgaria
Between February 26 and March 5, Ukrainian youth from around Europe met
at @Bulgaria 2010". CYM was represented by its members from Ukraine and Exztonia!
Vancouver Zlet - Photos & Videoblog
CYM's World Zlet is currently happening in 2010 during the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.
Take a look at updated photos and the second video blog of the zlet.
Vancouver Zlet - 2010
CYM's World Zlet is happening in 2010 during the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.
Here is the latest information about the event for participants - Newsletter №8 (in PDF format)).
We hope to see you there!
Stepan Duma
Recently CYM's Druzhynnyky have begun to experience a rebirth in their activities. Much of this is thanks to
Stepan Duma of Australia, who began to organize druzhynnyky a few years ago worldwide. Read our interview with Stepan!
CYM-Ukraine Elects New Leadership
CYM members from around the world send their congratulations for Nelya Lavrynenko, newly elected
President of CYM in Ukraine. See our photo layout and report of the XIII National Meeting in Kyiv.
CYM Ukraine's Statement About Organizations Utilizing the Name CYM
A number of organizations have cropped up in Ukraine which, while not a part of the worldwide organizational structure of CYM,
nonetheless have chosen to utilize the CYM emblem and oher organizational symbols, and have published their political views and positions.
A statement by the National Executive of CYM in Ukraine.
Bulletin Druzhynnykiv
We present tmost current edition of the "Bulletin Druzhynnykiv" (in PDF format), in which you
will find news about recent gatherings of Referenty Druzhynnykiv in Munich,
as well as about a number of important issues affecting memebrs of CYM
around the world today. Be sure to read this Bulletin today!
Vancouver Zlet - 2010
CYM's World Zlet is happening in 2010 during the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.
Please be sure to read the latest information (Newsletter №7) about the event (in PDF format)):
Druzhynnyky Meet
On the eve of Svitova Uprava's Plenary Session in Munich, Germany,
the druzhynnyk world leadership met for an entire day of meetings covering a wide range of topics
relevant to CYM's 18 through 35 age group (not to be forgotten, too, were the 35 through 50 bracket!).
Munich: Paying our Respects
CYM members from Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ukraine, and the United States
jpined hundreds who traveled far to pay respect to Stepan Bandera, who gave his life 50 years ago, on
October 15, 1959.
CY CYM Plenum 2009
CYM's Svitova Uprava held a Plenary Session on October 15-16 in Munich, Germany, where
a number of important topics were considered regarding the evolution of CYM.
Stay tuned for more information on a range of topics from Svitova Uprava, and check out
the news they have to share today!
CYM Historian Authors New Tome
Svyatoslav Lypovetskyj, a Ukrainian historican and head of CYM in Ukraine, has published a new historcal book
whose title roughly translates to «Red-Black. 100 Banderite Episodes». The book, newly released by Lviv publisher «Pyramid», contains a
compilation of short essays about the twentieth century struggle for independence in Ukraine. It's a must-read!
CYM Plenum 2009
CYM's Svitova Uprava is scheduled to hold a Plenum on October 15-16 in Munich, Germany.
Referenty Druzhynnykiv from various countries will meet a day earlier, on October 14 to discuss issues
affecting adult membership in our organization. We invite you to
share your ideas, comments or suggestions with the
Svitova Uprava!
CYM-USA's 60th Anniversary...
CYM in the United States celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year. Among other festivites planned for the year,
we attended a grand Banquet in Ellenville, New York during the summer. This year's Vyshkilnyj Tabir provided a
special treat, as they entertained us with a very special program.
50th Anniversary...
CYM members from many countries will be present in Munich, Germany for the commemoration of the 50th Anniversady
of the asasination of Stepan Bandera, on Saturday 17 October and Sunday 18 October 2009. We invite the community
to participate in this commemoration.
Vancouver Zlet - 2010
CYM's World Zlet is happening in 2010 during the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.
Please be sure to read the latest information about the event (in PDF format)):
CYM Publishes New Comics
At a recent press conference, the Ukrainian Information Service presented a new book of comics, published by CYM in Ukraine.
The presentation was made by Nelya Lavrynenko, Vice President of CYM in Ukraine.
Yushchenko on CYM's 60th in the U.S.
Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko greeted CYM's membership with warm words on the 60th Anniversary of CYM in the United States. The head of CYM-US, Andriy Bihun, presented the President with a commemorative 60th Anniversary pin at a New York City meeting.
Stepan Bandera in Australia
A youth gathering was held at the Ukrainian Youth Hall in Sydney with Stepan Bandera, grandson of the famous OUN leader bearing the same name.
The majority of the evening's participants were active members of CYM and Plast.
CYM talk:
Osyp Rozhka
Osyp Rozhka, former President of CYM's Central Executive, participated in summer youth camps in Ukraine. His main area of focus was to share information about the life of OUN leader Stepan Bandera, about which Mr. Rozhka has prepared a booklet called "100 Questions about Stepan Bandera".
A Twentieth Anniversary
In August, members of CYM in Ukraina set off hiking to the mountain Makivka on the twentieth anniversary of the founding
of the Association of Independent Ukrainian Youth ("CHYM"). Makivka, a battle site where long ago Ukraine's Sichovi Striltsi overcame
Russian forces, was also where CHYM was founded in 1999.
CYM Zlet 2010 in Vancouver
CYM's World Zlet is happening in 2010 during the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. Here's the
latest news(in PDF format)
and the bank transfer insructions for submitting payments.
We hope to see you at this amazing event! If you haven't signed up yet, contect your National Executive for
more information!
CYM talk:
Andriy Sokolov
On August 19, 1989, on the mountain of Makivka, the organization SNUM was founded. Twenty years later we talk with Andriy Sokolov, head of
CYM-Ukraine's national Tovaryskyj Sud, who is probably unique among the founders of SNUM in that he continues to be active to this day in the life of our organization.
OUN Head Visits CYM camp
On Sunday, 26 July, Stepan Romaniw, newly elected head of the Organizaiton of Ukrainian Nationalists and Vice President of CYM's World Executive, and Andreas Hajdamacha, head of the General Council of OUN, visited CYM Ukraine's Vyshkil camp, names "Enchanted Desna" in the Chernihiv oblast.
«Follow Me!»
CYM in Ukraine. The Mandrivnyj (hiking, traveling) project about which we dreamed for so long, became realized!
Vykhovnyk Conference
A worldwide Conference of Vykhovnyky took place at the Saint Catharines, Canada branch of CYM, coinciding with that
branch's Diamond (60th) Anniversary. The conference attracted a large number of vykhovnyky from Canada, the United
States, Ukraine, Germany and Australia.
Bulletin Druzhynnykiv
We present to all Druzhynnyky the "Bulletin Druzhynnykiv" (in PDF format), in which you
will find information about the work of the World and National Druzhynnyk
Committees, CYM members around the world, and articles from various news
sources in Ukraine and the diaspora. The aim of the Bulletin is to collect
information from around the world and provide it in an easily accessible
format for all Druzhynnyky!
s.c.«Wings» to travel to Ukraine
s.c.«Wings», the football (soccer) team of the CYM oseredok in Chicago, Illinois (USA) is getting ready
to travle to Ukraine, where it will play against a number of local teams. CYM members in Ukraine are
invited to attend and to meet our team!
CYM talk:
The Best at Zlet 2009…
On May 23-24, 2009 Ellenville's oselya hosted the 50th Zlet Yunatstva in the United States. Thirteen branches
of CYM participated, and the top prize went to Jersey City, hometown of
Anya Blazheyowska, top performer in starshe yunatstvo.
Hartford's own Oleksandr Zelez won top honors for molodshe yunatstvo.
Summer camps in the northern hemisphere are being organized cy CYM this year
in:
Wira Hajdamacha
Wira Hajdamacha has been a member of CYM for fifty five years - in Belgium, later in Germany, and now in Ukraine.
On the 20th anniversary of SNUM in Ukraine, she reflects on what happened then, and what has happened since,
in Ukraine, and in CYM in general.
Be a part of it!!!
World Zlet Druzhynnykiv
CYM talk:
Olia Pitulej
Meet Olia Pitulej, a leading sumivka from Ukraine. Today she coordinates the work of Ukraine's kulturnyky,
and has herself been one of the driving forces behind the "CYM Talk" series from its inception. Olia is a colorful
and active CYM member - don't miss our conversation with her!
Leadership Seminar 2009
Eleventh and twelfth graders from around the United States were invited by CYM's National Executive to attend the Fifth Annual
LeaderShip Seminar in Washington, D.C. The cherry blossoms were almost at their peak as we decended on the nation's capital...
We continue our series of articles, written by CYM members,
about exceptional people and events that CYM commemorates in the year 2009...
On the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Stapan Bandera
OUN: Eight Decades of Struggle
"We were born in a great hour..." The OUN has been a legally unrecognized entity for 80 years now in Ukraine...
Read the recently published article about the
80 year history of the organization headed by Stepan Bandera, written by historian Svyatoslav Lypovetskyj, head of CYM in Ukraine.
CYM's Oselya «Karpaty» Destroyed by Fires...
Sadly, CYM's Oselya «Karpaty» in southeastern Australia has been destroyed by devastating fires.
Hundreds of local residents' lives have fallen victim the the fires, while 5000 have been made homeless.
— See a collage of
photos of the destruction — CY CYM Statement
World Vykhovnyk Conference
Vykhovnyky from all CYM branches around the world are invited and encouraged to participate in the
World Vykhovnyk Conference, to be held at CYM's St. Catharine's branch in Canada on 1-3 May 2009.
Army of Shadows: Day by Day
Ukraine's Druzhynnyky gathered in the city of Morshyn in Lviv oblast to hold a weeklong camp titled "Army of Shadows" and dedicated
to the history and the ideology of the nationalist movement in Ukraine. See our day by day reports and photos...
Zlet Preparations Underway
Representatives of CYM's World Executive have been traveling in Vancouver, Canada in anticipation of the World Zlet
during the 2010 Winter Olympics. They met recently with community and church representatives.
Vykhovnyk Page
Thanks to CYM members in Ukraine, CYMnet's Vykhovnyk page is being updated again. We urge CYM members to contribute to the
page and share their materials with vykhovnyky from around the world!
Register for the VIII World Zlet
Registration is now open for CYM's VIII World Druzhynnyk Zlet, which will take place during the Winter Olympics in February, 2010, in Vancouver, Canada.
The first registration deadline is 28 February, 2009.
CYM talk:
Andreas Hajdamacha
The central anniversary which CYM commemorates this year is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Stepan Bandera.
On this occassion, we decided to interview long time CYM member and head of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists,
Andreas Hajdamacha.
«Pid Praporom Bandery»
Australia: Oselya "Karpaty" set the stage for this year's national CYM summer camp. We came, we met our old
friends, made new ones, and learned a lot along the way. See our photos!
Kutya for the Heroes
Members of the Ternopil, Ukraine branch of the Ukrainian Youth Association celebrate the Christmas holidays in a unique and particular fashion,
honoring those who have given their lives in the fight for their country's freedom.
Malanka
Kyiv:
You could say that greeting the New Year on the evening from 13 to 14 January, as opposed to celebrating according to the
new calendar, brings many interesting and colorful traditions. Kyiv oseredok's evening was at the Honchar Museum.
New Year's, CYM-style
Ivano-Frankivsk:
So, imagine the ideal combination of everything you'd want for an evening. What? New Yea'rs Eve. Who? - Your best friends.
How?With Rock and roll and lots of fun. Where? At Unizh. This was our New Year's Eve!
2008
CYM talk:
Lyudmyla Yurchenko
The 2009 subscription campaign for CYM's Krylati children's magazine is well under way.
Who works behind the scenes to create this wonderful new periodical for kids? A discussion with the editor
of Krylati who is gives the magazine its heart and soul.
CYM talk:
Myroslava Pidhirnyj
We talk with Myroslava Pidhirnyj about CYM's goals, its strengths, a comparison of its work as compared to
other organizations, as well as how podruha Myroslava has enrished, and continues to enrich, the organization as head
of its World Executive.
Soprychastya Culminates
At 4pm on 22 November, Soprychastya, dedicated to the mamory of the millions who perished during the Holodomor of 1932-33, officially concluded.
We share with our readers a sampling of mail that we received in support of this event.
CYM talk:
Stepan Romaniw
We're excited to introduce a new feature on CYMnet: interviews and discussions with notable CYM members from around the world!
Today's we talk with with Stepan Romaniw, head of the International Committee for the observances of the 75th anniversary of the Holodomor.
CYM-Australia holds National Conference
The triennial National Conference of CYM in Australia was held on 14-16 November, 2008 in Melbourne. Delegates representing almost every UYA branch in Australia were provided with a detailed report of the activities of the outgoing National Executive.
Congratulations to Petro Duma, the newly elected President of the National Executive!
CYM-U.S. holds National Convention
The triennial National Convention of CYM in the United States was held on 14-16 November, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. Delegates representing almost CYM branch in the U.S. attended the event, which also celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the "Kyiv" oselia.
Congratulations to Andriy Bihun, the newly elected President of the National Executive!
Super Sumivka!
Hetman Award
The Alberta Provincial Council of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress has bestowed the prestigious «Hetman Award»
to Irene Jendzjowsky, head of CYM's National Executive in Canada and head of World Vykhovna Rada!
CYM Germany Elects
New Leadership
The XXXII National Convention of CYM in Germany convened recently, electing a new young leadership.
CYM members congratulate and extend warm wishes to newly elected President of CYM in Ukraine,
Demian Panchuk!
We continue our series of articles, written by CYM members,
about exceptional people and events that CYM commemorates in the year 2008...
The Struggle for Independence of 1918-19...
The Habsburg who
became Vyshyvany
The name of the Austrian crown prince, Wilhelm Habsburg, is not at all well known in Ukraine.
Yet this heir to the ancient European dynasty of Habsburg-Lothringen deliberately resolved to actively champion the Ukrainian cause...
VIII World Zlet of CYM's Druzhynnyky
We invite you to CYM's VIII World Druzhynnyk Zlet will take place during the Winter Olympics in February, 2010, in Vancouver, Canada.
Registration must be received by 31 January, 2009.
CYM Comics: - again!
After the national success of CYM's comic book about UPA last year, CYM in Ukraine has published yet
another comic, the subject of which is the assasinations of OUN leader Stepan bandera and Lev Rebet.
- About the comics - Press release photos - What they're saying
What is CYMwiki?
A few weeks ago, CYM members visiting Kyiv witnessed the unveiling of CYMnet's latest and greatest
project, the CYMwiki. At an social gathering that evening, Svyatoslav Lypovetskyi told us all what
it's all about. See for yourself!
In Memorium: Prof. H. Vaskovych
With deep sorrow we share the news of the passing of Professor Hryhoryj Vaskovych
on 22 September 2008, in his 89th year.
CYM Delegates Attend IX Ukrainian World Congress
CYM members from around the world attended the IX Ukrainian World Congress in Kyiv,
where Evhen Czolij, former head of CYM's World Executive, was elected as President of the
Ukrainian Word Congress!
Svitova Uprava meets in Kyiv
The annual meeting of CYM's Svitova Uprava took place on 16-17 August 2008 in the city of Kyiv;
work was begun on several new projects that will be completed within the next 2-3 years.
Flood Disaster in Ukraine...
An Appeal
of the Ukrainian Youth Association's Svitova Uprava, on the subject of the mass flooding disaster in Ukraine...
«Hajdamaky» on the road again
The warm weather of the month of July brought together several dozen CYM members from 9 oseredky in Ukraine for a weeklong
hike from Kholodnyj Yar to Chyhyryn.
Diasporan Olympiad
American CYM members participated in the Ukrainian Diaspora Olympiad, organized by USCAK in Philadelphia, U.S.A.
«Hey na Ivana!»
Ivana Kupala is one of Ukraine's most ancient summertime events, filled with fascinating rituals and fun traditions for the young at heart.
Kyiv's druzhynnyky celebrated the holiday together this year...
We continue our series of articles, written by CYM members,
about exceptional people and events that CYM commemorates in the year 2008...
in 2008...
The 60th Anniversary of CYM
in Great Britain
For over sixty years the Ukrainian Youth Association has worked without pause with many thousands of children and young
adults of Ukrainian descent in Great Britain.
Roman Panas shares with our readers a brief history of our organization in this European country...
«We are all your children, Ukraine!»
We call upon all druchynnyky to participate! This project aims to conduct a fourteen day
educational-recreational summer camp for children from various regions of Ukraine, along
with 50 children from families with special needs.
The newest issue of CYM's new «Krylati» magazine is now available at news stands and in the mailboxs of
subscribers. You won't want to miss this fun-filled issue, or the new Krylati web site!
We continue our series of articles, written by CYM members,
about exceptional people and events that CYM commemorates in the year 2008...
We commemorate in 2008...
What Dontsov told CYM members
Not everyone is aware of the words that the great ideologist Dmytro Dontsov spoke to CYM members, when he addressed them
on the anniversary of the Kharkiv Trials. We reprint his speach here in entirety with an introduction by
S.Lypovetskyi.
Krylati №2
The second issue (March & April 2008) of CYM's new «Krylati» magazine is now available at news stands in Ukraine.
Subscribers, keep an eye out at your mail box - your copy will be arriving soon!
Winter Camp 2008
"When I travel to camp, I know that its success depends on three things - the people...
the program... and the place..." Visit with the participants of this year's Winter Druzhynnyk Camp in Ukraine.
Derby: Remembering the Victims
The Derby branch of CYM participated in the Holocaust memorial week, informing others about the terrors and atrocities which took place in Ukraine during the Holodomor. Ukrainians and the local community in Derby remembered and paid their respects to the 7 million victims who starved to death.
CYM's General Meeting in
Canada
The National Executive of the Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada will hold its
annual General Meeting from Friday, February 29 through Sunday March 2, 2008 in the city of Hamilton, Ontario.
An Eve of Poetry
The Khmelnytskyj oseredok of the Ukrainian Youth Association conducted an Evening of Poetry at the «Kut» Theater in honor of
Vasyl Stus, who would have celebrated his 70th birthday this year. CYM members read works of this great Ukrainian...
Kyiv: Young Potters
Learning pottery from Master-Class Ceramic Artist Anatolij Bajda was an experience, mainly because Mr. Bajda is an fascinating, energetic
artist who is full of fun and humor. He taught us much about his art, its history, and then he began to uncover for us the secrets of talking with the earth.
2007
Ukraine's Press about
CYM's «UPA Comics»
Press throughout Ukraine has been widely reporting about CYM's publication of Comics about UPA.
Most recently in Ivano-Frankivsk a press conference announced the most recent printing of 10 thousand additional
copies. Plus, see the news video...
On the 75th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Holodomor...
An Appeal
of the Ukrainian Youth Association's Svitova Uprava, on the 75th Anniversary...
A New Children's magazine:
«Krylati»
We're excited to announce that in late 2007 CYM will introduce a new children's magazine - "Krylati".
Yes, we're annointing something very new with a name that's already familiar to you.
But this will be a completely new magazine for children of ages 6 to 10. But in the new
Krylati everyone will find something of interest, including parents, vykhovnyky, and you, too!
Project «Soprychastya»
Join us! We call upon CYM members in all countries of the world!
The Ukrainian Youth Association in Ukraine, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Holodomor,
is initiating a project called «Soprychastya», as a sign of spiritual unity with those generations of Ukrainians
who suffered through the times of the Great Holodomor and Terror.
Svitova Uprava's Plenum
A Plenum of CYM's Svitova Uprava took place on 8-10 November 2007 in the city of Kyiv. Participants included representatives of
CYM in Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Great Britain, Ukraine and the United States. The agenda included the CYM uniform, a
new «Krylati» magazine, a new Svitova Uprava member, revisions to the Pravylnyk Yunatstva and much more.
CYM Ukraine elects new Board
On 3-4 November CYM members from throughout Ukraine met in Lviv for the XII National Convention of CYM in Ukraine.
Check here for a listing of the new
officers of the National Executive.
CYM members congratulate and extend warm wishes to newly elected President of CYM in Ukraine,
Svyatoslav Lypovetskyj!
An Act of Vandalism
The Ukrainian Youth Association's statement concerning the act of vandalism by
„Eurasian Union of Youth” members on Hoverla.
A New Children's magazine:
«Krylati»
We're excited to announce that in late 2007 CYM will introduce a new children's magazine - "Krylati".
Yes, we're annointing something very new with a name that's already familiar to you.
But this will be a completely new magazine for children of ages 6 to 10. But in the new
Krylati everyone will find something of interest, including parents, vykhovnyky, and you, too!
Hetman Awards
The 7th Annual Hetman Awards Banquet honoring outstanding volunteer leaders for their significant contributions to the Ukrainian
community was held recently in Edmonton. Three of this year's HETMAN AWARDS were awarded to members of CYM:
Wasil Bahniuk (posthumously), Marusia Shysh, and Roman Brytan.
We present the next in our series of articles, written by CYM members,
about exceptional people and events that CYM commemorates in the year 2007...
We commemorate in 2007...
The Holodomor
The Holodomor of 1932-33 that encompassed a significant part of Ukraine was neither an incidental act of nature or social phenomenon. It was the direct result of terror-by-hunger, created by a totalitarian government, thus a genocide. All this was planned with one purpose – if not to destroy, then to bring to her knees, a freedom-loving nation.
CYM Publishes Comics Book
CYM members from Ternopil, Ukraine recently headed an initiative to print a collection of comics
titled "Ukraine in Combat", which brings to life the historic struggles of soldiers in the Ukrainian
Insurgent Army (UPA).
Ellenville's Zlet
Nearly three hundred children participated in this year's XLVIII Zlet in Ellenville, New York.
Philadelphia's oseredok made this year's strongest showing, and earned itself a first place victory
over ten competing oseredok teams. Congratulations!
We present the next in our series of articles, written by CYM members,
about exceptional people and events that CYM commemorates in the year 2007...
We commemorate in 2007...
Yaroslav Stetsko:
Known and Unkown
January 19th, 2007 marks the 95th anniversary of the birth of Yaroslav Stetsko.
Somehow the anniversary has added neither a new historical awareness nor a discovery of the person who was a leader that left his mark on both Ukrainian socio-political life and the life of our organization, CYM. What hinders our discovery of this personage and facts that we did not know about him? Read on...
Canada Gathering
CYM Canada's National Executive held its XVIII Triennial General Meeting from Friday, April 27 to Sunday, April 29, 2007. The General Meeting washeld at the Holy Dormition of the Mother of God church hall in Mississauga, Ontario.
Debutante Ball
To celebrate the introduction of the youth members of CYM and plast into the community, a longstanding tradition of the Ukrainian Community in Sydney has been to hold a Debutante Ball. This ball is a forum for the presentation of young ladies who, reaching their 16th year of age, enter into a new stage of their lives.
- Also check out the U.S. Debutatante Ball...
Ukraine: Vykhovnyky
In Morshyn, from 27 to 29 April, twenty three young vykhovnyky from Ukraine's Lviv oseredok were joined by vykhovnyky from neighboring Drohobych and Dolyna oseredoks for a seminar and training sessions.
Argentina
CYM Argentina will hold its Twenty First General Meeting on June 3, 2007 at the Ukrainian Cultural Center "Prosvita".
We present the next in our series of articles, written by CYM members,
about exceptional people and events that CYM commemorates in the year 2007...
We commemorate in 2007...
The UPA:
Ukrainian Heroes
This year we commemorate the 65th anniversary of the formation
of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, known by its Ukrainian acronym, UPA.
We honor the heroes that fought for Ukraine's freedom, and who
put down their lives for their brethren.
We present the next in our series of articles, written by CYM members,
about exceptional people and events that CYM commemorates in the year 2007...
We commemorate in 2007...
Olena Teliha -
Ukrainian Heroine
Born in a foreign country, raised in a foreign culture, she would go on to become a hero of the Ukrainian people.
Olena lived and perished showing us all a road that we might take: Not by word, but by deed; Not in fear, but in battle!...
A Letter to the President
April 28th of this year marks the 60th anniversary of "Aktsia Wisla" by the Polish authorities in the western Ukrainian lands.
Nelya Lavrinenko, head of CYM in Ukraine, writes to President Yushchenko...
Sign the Petition!
Residents of Great Britain, do not be indifferent, sign the petition to the British Prime Minister to have the Great Famine of 1932-33 recognised as genocide against the Ukrainian people!
Ukraine's history should be honored, and the Holodomor properly recognized by the British Government.
Canada to hold Triennial General Meeting
CYM Canada's National Executive will hold its XVIII Triennial General Meeting from Friday, April 27 to Sunday, April 29, 2007. The General Meeting will be held at the Holy Dormition of the Mother of God church hall in Mississauga, Ontario.
We commemorate in 2007...
Pavlushkov - CYM's Founder
The year 2007 marks the 70th anniversary of the tragic death Mykola Pavlushkov, founder of the Ukrainian Youth Association,
murdered along with thousands of Ukrainians in
Soviet concentration camps. Until recently the date and place of his death remained unknown. Only after archives were partially made available to the public
did we learn that his last worldly "home" was the Karelian tract called Sandarmokh, which translates to Bear Mountain...
Summer Time Courses in Ukraine for Diaspora Sumivtsi
Here is the latest information about the event for participants - Newsletter №8 (in PDF format)).
We hope to see you there!
CYM's Svitova Uprava is scheduled to hold a Plenum on October 15-16 in Munich, Germany.
Referenty Druzhynnykiv from various countries will meet a day earlier, on October 14 to discuss issues
affecting adult membership in our organization. We invite you to
CYM Comics:
The Holodomor Torch
