Author: Ksenia Rychtycka

DETROIT – The power of poetry is indisputable – it can transport readers to different worlds, provide solace and a sense of connection, inspiration and hope, and it can be an impetus for change. The integral role that poetry plays is especially poignant for Ukrainians, both in the past and present, as they continue to...

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DETROIT – Members of the Ukrainian Heritage Consortium of North America (UHCNA) gathered in the metro Detroit area from September 21-24 for their long-awaited annual conference, which had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The weekend proved to be fruitful and exciting as colleagues from Canada, the United States and Ukraine reconnected and discussed...

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“Dzvinya’s Gift for Mama,” by Dzvinka Hayda. Trillium Forest Press, 2023. 32 pp. ISBN: 978-0977944422 (hardcover), $24.99. Tradition, symbolism and a little girl’s love for her mother all blend to create a beautiful story in this recently released children’s book entitled “Dzvinya’s Gift for Mama.” Written and illustrated by award-winning Michigan author Dzvinka Hayda, the book delves into the ancient art of pysanka writing, which has been passed down from generation to generation in Ukrainian families, and dates back to pre-Christian times. This tradition is especially poignant today amid the brutal war being waged against Ukraine and its people, history,…

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WARREN, Mich. – The Ukrainian Ame­rican community in and around Detroit gathered at the Ukrainian Cultural Center on November 21 to honor the millions of men, women and children who perished in the 1932-1933 genocidal famine in Ukraine known as the Holodomor. “We will never forget the innocent victims of Holodomor,” was a resounding message...

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