Ukrainian Association of Fredericton

Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Straw Spider — Cultural Masterclass
2026-01-04 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Moncton)
Cultural workshop on crafting a traditional Ukrainian Christmas straw spider (павук / pavuk) — a symbol of harmony, prosperity, and home protection. Educational event explaining the tradition and guiding participants through hands-on creation.

Ukrainian Community Development Summit in Halifax
2025-10-01 09:00 - 17:00
First-ever Ukrainian Community Development Summit in Halifax, hosted by East Coast Ukrainian Association. UAOF participated alongside 20+ Ukrainian organizations from Atlantic Canada. Focus on sharing strategies and building regional community networks.

Meeting of the Ukrainian Community — Prayer, Kebabs & Fun 2025
2025-09-21 14:00 - 18:00
Community gathering after Sunday Liturgy at St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish (601 Union St, Fredericton). Program: Liturgy at 2:00 PM, BBQ + program at 3:15 PM. Includes kebabs, children’s face painting, and community activities.

Kozak Siromaha — Concert 2025
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00
Musical concert featuring Kozak Siromaha. Ukrainian steppe, Cossack heritage, and traditional songs. “Кожна пісня — як давня притча” (Every song is like an ancient parable).

Independence Day Potluck 2025
2025-08-24 14:00 - 18:00
Community potluck gathering on Ukrainian Independence Day. Odell Park, Fredericton, August 24 at 2:00 PM. Bring homemade food, meet people, feel unity. Open invitation to all Ukrainians.

Flag Raising Ceremony — Ukraine Independence Day 2025
2025-08-24 09:00 - 10:00
Ukrainian flag raising at the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick on August 24 at 9:00 AM, marking Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day. Community gathering as a symbol of resilience and solidarity.

Mobile Consular Service (ВКО) — August 10, 2025
2025-08-10 09:00 - 17:00
Mobile consular service in Fredericton completed successfully. Over 100 citizens served. Volunteer coordinators: Lysenok Dmytro, Hunchyk Oleksandr, Drahuntsov Oleksandr, Tesla Roman, Arzhevitov Stanislav and others.

Ukraine Bookshelf — Книжка з дому
2025-03-20 12:00 - 14:00
UAOF, in partnership with Fredericton City Library and the City of Fredericton, created a dedicated Ukrainian bookshelf at the public library. Goal: make Ukrainian books accessible to those who want to read in their native language. Book donations accepted.

Писанка 2024 — Pysanka Masterclass
2024-03-23 13:00 - 16:00
Community pysanka-making masterclass ahead of Easter. “Давайте малювати разом” (Let’s paint together). A sacred traditional craft with meditative and positive effects on participants.

Pysanka Workshop — Art Gallery 2024
2024-03-16 13:00 - 16:00
Workshop on traditional Ukrainian Easter egg decorating (Pysanka). Participants explore cultural heritage, learn intricate hand-painting techniques guided by a skilled artist. Covers history and symbolism of the craft.

Krut Concert — Tickets for the Community
2024-02-15 19:00 - 21:00
Canadian friends who appreciate Ukrainian culture donated 4 tickets to the Krut (Круть) concert for community members who cannot afford them. Concert held Thursday, February 15. Children under 12 free.

Ukrainian Christmas Dinner — Svyat-Vechir 2023
2023-12-24 18:00 - 21:00
A celebration of Ukrainian Svyat-Vechir (Holy Evening) — the last day of the Apostles’ Fast before Ukrainian Orthodox Christmas. Features 12 traditional Lenten dishes symbolizing the 12 apostles, with Kutia as the central dish.

Easter — Velykden 2023
2023-04-15 17:00 - 20:00
Ukrainian Easter (Velykden — The Great Day) service and Easter basket blessing at Christ Church Cathedral, 150 Church St, Fredericton. First-ever opportunity for the Fredericton Ukrainian community to celebrate with priest Father Sergiy.

Писанки — Pysanka Workshop 2023
2023-03-18 11:00 - 14:00
Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter egg) painting master class at MCAF, Room 145, on Saturday March 18, 2023, 11:00–14:00. Free for community members. Volunteer masters taught the traditional wax-resist technique. All materials including eggs provided. Children 12+ only due to open candles and hot wax.

Ukrainian Church Priest Visit — Jordanian Home Visits 2023
2023-01-28 12:00 - 19:00
Father Sergiy available for traditional Jordanian home visits (Yordanski Vidvidyny) on January 28, 2023. Meeting and service at St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish Rectory (601 Union St, Fredericton) from 12:00–15:00, followed by home visits from 15:30–19:00.

Kolyada 2022 — Ukrainian Christmas Carols
2022-12-28 16:00 - 19:00
Ukrainians shared the beautiful Christmas tradition of Kolyada with all Frederictonians. A group went house to house singing traditional Ukrainian carols (Kolyadky). Instead of treats, participants collected support for Ukraine.

Свято дня Святого Миколая — St. Nicholas Day 2022
2022-12-18 18:00 - 21:30
St. Nicholas Day celebration on December 18, 18:00–21:30 at Odell Lodge (397 Rookwood Ave, Fredericton). Festivities included a theatrical show, St. Nicholas with gifts, carols (kolyadky), children’s games, a photo zone, and a potluck dinner.

Свято Гарбуза — Pumpkin Festival 2022
2022-10-15 12:30 - 14:30
Fabric pumpkin craft workshop at MCAF (28 Saunders St, Fredericton), October 15 from 12:30–14:30. Included an icebreaker game, fabric pumpkin master class, and potluck. Registration required for materials.

Ukraine Independence Day 2022
2022-08-24 12:00 - 14:00
Ukraine’s 31st Independence Day, also marking 6 months since the full-scale invasion. A reflection on freedom, bravery, and unity — Ukraine as a synonym of freedom. A tribute to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and all volunteers defending the country near and far.

Stand Together — Fundraiser for Ukraine 2022
2022-04-10 12:00 - 17:00
Fundraising event at Journey Church Fredericton on April 10th, 2022, 12pm–5pm. Guests enjoyed Ukrainian food, local crafts, Motanka workshop, kids face painting, and a gift basket draw. All proceeds went toward humanitarian aid for Ukrainians.

Donation by Iron Sights
2022-03-05 12:00 - 14:00
A generous donation by Iron Sights — Fredericton military supply store. Owner Cary Baker, a retired Canadian military major, donated military uniforms to be sent to Ukraine. Over 120 pairs of military pants and ~80 military shirts received, with an overall donation value just under $18,000.
