Orysia Boychuk is a Canadian Community Development Leader of Ukrainian descent who is currently serving as the President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council.[1]

Career

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Boychuk has nearly ten years of experience leading both the provincial council and the local Edmonton Branch of the UCC.[2]

In her role as the President of UCC-APC, she has focused on supporting Ukrainians coming to Canada, advocating for basic needs of newcomers, and addressing any gaps affecting vulnerable populations.[2]

Awards & Recognitions

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Boychuk has received the following awards & recognitions:

  • Medal for Assisting Displaced Ukrainians, presented by Brent Collingwood, Governor of Rotary District 5370.[2]
  • Met with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal in April 2023.[3]
  • Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta) 2022.[4]
  • Local Hero with Shumka.[5]

Presentations

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Boychuk has conducted the following presentations:

  • Speaker, Nisku Leduc Rotary Club Morning Breakfast. June 2023.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Meet Our Board" https://www.uccab.ca/board/. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  2. ^ a b c "Starving for Connections: Newcomers to Alberta want to be part of the Community" https://newpathway.ca/starving-for-connections-newcomers-to-alberta-want-to-be-part-of-the-community/. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  3. ^ "UCC Meets with Prime Minister of Ukraine" https://www.ucc.ca/2023/04/11/ucc-meets-with-prime-minister-of-ukraine/.
  4. ^ "Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal" https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/acsw-queens-platinum-jubilee-medal-recipients.pdf. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  5. ^ "Local Heroes" https://shumka.com/category/local-heroes/page/2/.
  6. ^ "Rotary Club Hosts Ukrainian Canadian Congress President" https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/rotary-club-hosts-ukrainian-canadian-congress-president.
  7. ^ "Orysia Boychuk" https://www.linkedin.com/in/orysia-boychuk-72b2b264/. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
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LinkedIn: [1] Interview with Orysia Boychuk: Interview With Orysia Boychuk - President Of UCC APC.