Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Course

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Another Successful Year

This year marked the eleventh anniversary of the Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Course (AULIC) held at Trident Camp at Crystal Lake, Saskatchewan. This project is sponsored and organized jointly by the Ukrainian Canadian Professional & Business Association of Regina and the Ukrainian Orthodox Men’s Association of Regina. The program was funded through student enrollment fees plus grants from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Saskatchewan Provincial Council, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Regina Branch, the Saskatchewan Organization for Heritage Languages (SOHL), the SUS Foundation and The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko. The first three of these funding agencies receive a major portion of their funds from SaskCulture which in turn is funded through monies received through SaskLotteries. The funding agencies have been acknowledged on the AULIC brochure and in all previous press releases.

Enrollment numbered 15 this year. The students came from across Western Canada as well as a student from Alaska. Half of the participants attended AULIC for the first time and the remaining at least twice, some of which have been to AULIC almost every year since its inception! Many of the new participants learned of the project through AULIC’s web site www.aulic.ca AULIC provided a great opportunity for the participants to improve their Ukrainian grammar and have a great time polishing their language skills plus learning many traditional Ukrainian folk songs and traditions.

The AULIC program offered three levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) of Ukrainian language instruction throughout the weekend. Instructors this year included native Ukrainians: Olena Kovpak-Gnyp from Saskatoon, a Ukrainian language teacher for many years; Oksana Sholdra of Regina, an ESL teacher and Ukrainian dance choreographer in Regina, and Olena Shyian another teacher recently from Ukraine and presently working in Regina.

During the day, a full schedule of classes was held. Evenings were spent singing, dancing, watching Ukrainian videos and participating in Ukrainian cultural activities. There was also a scheduled trip to the Ukrainian Heritage Museum in Canora which houses local Ukrainian pioneer artifacts and documents as well as general information on Ukrainian history and culture.

As in previous years, on Saturday night, the students of the AULIC presented a program to special guests from Canora, Yorkton and area. After dining on a delicious meal, the guests witnessed the many talents of the instructors and participants throughout the evening as they sang songs, performed skits, and danced. At the end of the evening, some of the special guests joined in the festivities by singing a medley of traditional Ukrainian songs for the students.

AULIC 2011’s Organizing Committee consisted of Tony Harras, Wayne Hydeman, Ed Lysyk and Ken Mazur. This year’s student registration fee remained the same as in the past at a modest $185 for the four-day weekend. AULIC would not be possible without the sponsorship of the Ukrainian Orthodox Men’s Association of Regina (UOMA) and the Ukrainian Canadian Professional & Business Association of Regina (UCP&BA), and the financial support of the agencies named in the opening paragraph.

For more information, please visit our web site at www.aulic.ca or contact Tony Harras at (306) 586-6805 or harras@sasktel.net

Submitted by: TYC/UOMA of Regina and the

UCP&BA of Regina,

August 21, 2011

Press Release

2011 Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Course (AULIC)

The dates for this year’s AULIC are August 11th to 14th, for a four-day weekend, and August 11th to 18th for the extended session, which will be held at Trident Camp, Crystal Lake, Saskatchewan. Crystal Lake is located 1 km west off Highway #9 and 25 km north of Canora, Saskatchewan. AULIC’s success has been primarily a result of the quality of language instruction provided to students. Other important aspects of the program are the time allocated for recreational and cultural activities such as singing Ukrainian traditional and contemporary songs, watching Ukrainian videos, bread making and pysanky writing. Instructors selected for the camp are skilled in teaching the language and in sharing Ukraine’s heritage and culture. Instructors for 2011 are:

Beginner Level - Olena Shyian

Olena received her Bachelor Degree in Education in 2001 at the Kyiv Municipal Pedagogical College followed in 2003 by a Specialist Diploma from the National Pedagogical University in Kyiv. Olena taught English as a Second Language in Kyiv for about six years before coming to Canada. Olena currently teaches in the Ukrainian Language program at Miller High School in Regina and is taking additional Education classes at the University of Regina. Olena is employed by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Regina Branch as a Settlement Advisor.

Intermediate Level - Oksana Sholdra

Oksana is originally from Lviv, Ukraine, where she obtained degrees in Mathematical Engineering and Choreography. Since her move to Regina, Oksana has continued her education through programs at SIAST, Regina Open Door Society and at the University of Regina, where she received accreditation as a Second Language Instructor. She is presently employed by Bank of Montreal. She has taught Ukrainian at the Regina pre-school (Sadochok) as well as all levels of Ukrainian dance.

Advanced Level – Olena Kovpak-Gnyp

Olena is originally from Ukraine. She received her Bachelor of Education at the University of Chernivtsi and her Masters of Education from the University of Saskatchewan. She has taught Ukrainian to students at the elementary level, at the high school level and at university. She currently teaches Ukrainian at the Bishop Filevich bilingual school in Saskatoon.

The registration fee for the four-day weekend is $185.00 per participant if received prior to July 12th, and $200.00 thereafter. The fee for the extended session is $310.00 per participant if received prior to July 12th, and $325.00 thereafter. Room, board and all printed materials are included in the registration fee.

Those interested in learning more about AULIC 2010 should visit www.aulic.ca or contact Tony Harras at (306) 586-6805 or 585-7945 (fax), or send an email to info@aulic.ca.

AULIC is sponsored by the TYC/Ukrainian Orthodox Men's Association of Regina and the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Regina. Financial assistance is provided by Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provincial Council & Regina Branch, Saskatchewan Lotteries, Saskatchewan Organization of Heritage Languages (SOHL), and The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko.

May 10, 2011

Press Release

Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Course (AULIC) 2011

AULIC 2011 will mark the 11^th year of this enriching educational program that enables participating students to learn about Ukrainian language and culture. The regular program is offered over a 4 day period with an 8 day extended course option for those wanting to further enhance their language skills. The regular program will run from August 11^th to the 14^th and the extended program will carry on to August 18^th.

During the first four days, three levels of instruction will be offered: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. The extended four-day program will allow for a more intense Ukrainian language immersion environment and is dedicated to Intermediate and Advanced level participants who wish to build on their knowledge of the Ukrainian language.

AULIC’s success is based primarily on the quality of language instruction which is supplemented with a culturally enriched program. The Organizing Committee ensures that the instructors selected for the camp are skilled Ukrainian teachers. Wherever possible and practical, instructors with past AULIC experience will be engaged for 2011 and any new instructors will be required to meet the high standard set by their predecessors.

AULIC is held at Trident Camp, which is located 25 km north of Canora Saskatchewan at Crystal Lake resort. Further information about the venue and facilities are available at www.aulic.ca web site. The registration fee for the four-day weekend (August 11 to 14) is $185.00 per participant if received prior to July 11, and $200.00 thereafter. The fee for the entire eight-day extended program (to August 18) is $310.00 if received by July 11, and $325.00 thereafter. Room, board and all printed materials are included in your registration fee.

Those interested in learning more about AULIC 2011 may contact any member of the Organizing Committee: Ed Lysyk (306)789-6622, Wayne Hydeman (306)545-2003, Ken Mazur (306)789-4062, or Tony Harras (306)586-6805 or by sending an email to info@aulic.ca

AULIC is sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Regina and the TYC/Ukrainian Orthodox Men's Association of Regina. Financial assistance has been provided by Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provincial Council & Regina Branch, Saskatchewan Lotteries, Saskatchewan Organization of Heritage Languages (SOHL), and The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko.

Feb 6, 2011

Press Release

Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Course 2010

Educational! Entertaining! as well as a Memorable Occasion!

August 24, 2010 (Regina, SK) August 12 to 19, 2010 was the tenth anniversary of the Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Course (AULIC) held at Trident Camp at Crystal Lake, Saskatchewan. It was a great opportunity for the participants to improve their Ukrainian grammar and have a great time polishing their language skills plus learning many traditional Ukrainian folk songs and traditions.

Student enrollment numbered 35 this year. They came from across Western Canada including a family from West Virginia, and for the fourth time, a gentleman from Michigan. Almost half of the participants attended AULIC for the first time and the remaining at least twice, while others have been to AULIC every year since its inception! Many of the new participants learned of the project through AULIC’s web site www.aulic.ca

The AULIC program offered three levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) of Ukrainian language instruction throughout the weekend. Instructors this year included Anita Drebot of Regina, a Ukrainian language teacher for many years; and native Ukrainians: Oksana Sholdra of Regina, trained in Ukraine and a bilingual teacher in the Catholic system in Saskatoon, Olena Kovpak another teacher originally from Ukraine.

Evenings were spent singing, dancing, watching Ukrainian videos and participating in Ukrainian cultural activities. Anita Drebot instructed participants on Ukrainian embroidery. Many participated in some basic Ukrainian dance instruction by Yuri Sholdra while others learned the challenges of playing a Ukrainian crossword game. Many participants also enjoyed a trip to the Ukrainian Heritage Museum in Canora.

On Saturday night, special guests from Canora, Yorkton and area were invited to AULIC to enjoy a medieval restaurant supper. After dining on a delicious meal, the guests witnessed the many talents of the instructors and students throughout the evening as they sang songs, read poetry, and danced.

AULIC 2010’s Organizing Committee consisted of Tony Harras, Wayne Hydeman, Ed Lysyk and Ken Mazur. AULIC would not be possible without the sponsorship of the Ukrainian Orthodox Men’s Association of Regina (UOMA) and the Ukrainian Canadian Professional & Business Association of Regina (UCP&BA), and the financial support of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Council & Regina Branch, the Saskatchewan Organization for Heritage Languages, SaskCulture and the Shevchenko Foundation.

For more information, please visit our web site at www.aulic.ca or contact Tony Harras at (306) 586-6805 or harras@sasktel.net

Planning is already underway for 2011.

Submitted by:

UCP&BA of Regina and TYC/UOMA of Regina

10-Aug-24

Press Release

2010 Marks the Tenth Annual

Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Course (AULIC)

The dates for this year’s AULIC are August12 to 15, for a four-day weekend, and August 12 to 19 for the extended session, which will be held at Trident Camp, Crystal Lake, Saskatchewan. Crystal Lake is located 1 km west off Highway #9 and 25 km north of Canora, SK. AULIC’s success has been primarily a result of the quality of language instruction. Other important aspects of the program are the time allocated for recreational and cultural activities such as singing Ukrainian traditional and contemporary songs, watching Ukrainian videos, bread making and pysanky writing. Instructors selected for the camp are skilled in teaching the language and in sharing Ukraine’s heritage and culture. Instructors for 2010 are:

Beginner Level - Anita Drebot

Originally from Sudbury, Anita has taught Ukrainian for 40+ years. She has a BA in Slavic Studies from the University of Regina (U of R) and a number of Master’s classes from the University of Saskatchewan (U of S). She taught Ukrainian in the Public School system, at the U of R for more than 10 years and briefly at the U of S. She also hosted Ukrainian radio and TV programs. This will be Anita’s ninth year with the AULIC program.

Intermediate Level - Oksana Sholdra

Advanced Level – Olena Kovpak-Gnyp

Olena is originally from Ukraine. She received her Bachelor of Education at the University of Chernivtsi and Masters of Education from the University of Saskatchewan. She has taught Ukrainian to students at the elementary level, at the high school level and at university. She is currently teaches Ukrainian at the Bishop Filevich bilingual school in Saskatoon.

Those interested in learning more about AULIC 2010 should visit www.aulic.ca or contact Tony Harras at (306) 586-6805 or 585-7945 (fax), or send an email to info@aulic.ca.

June 22, 2010

Press Release

Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Course (AULIC) 2010

AULIC 2010 will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of this very popular Ukrainian language course. Since AULIC's extended program had been such a huge success in previous years, we are pleased to announce it will be offered again in 2010! The regular program will run from August 12th to 15th and the extended program will carry on to the 19th.

During the first four days, three levels of instruction will be offered: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. The extended four-day program will allow for a more intense Ukrainian language immersion environment and is dedicated to Intermediate and Advanced level participants who wish to build on their knowledge of the Ukrainian language.

AULIC's success is based primarily on the quality of language instruction which is supplemented with a culturally enriched program. The Organizing Committee ensures that the instructors selected for the camp are skilled Ukrainian teachers. Wherever possible and practical, instructors with past AULIC experience will be engaged for 2010 and any new instructors will be required to meet the high standard set by their predecessors.

AULIC is held at Trident Camp, 25 km north of Canora Saskatchewan at Crystal Lake resort. Further information about the venue and facilities are available at www.aulic.ca The registration fee for the four-day weekend (August 12 to 15) is $185.00 per participant if received prior to July 12, and $200.00 thereafter. The fee for the entire nine-day extended program (to August 19) is $310.00 if received by July 12, and $325.00 thereafter. Room, board and all printed materials are included in your registration fee.

Those interested in learning more about AULIC 2010 may contact a member of the Organizing Committee: Ed Lysyk (306) 789-6622, Wayne Hydeman (306) 545-2003, Ken Mazur (306) 789-4062, or Tony Harras (306) 586-6805 or 585-7945 (fax), or by sending an email to info@aulic.ca

AULIC is sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Regina and the TYC/Ukrainian Orthodox Men's Association of Regina. Financial assistance has been provided by Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Council & Regina Branch, Saskatchewan Lotteries, Saskatchewan Organization of Heritage Languages (SOHL), and The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko.

'10-Mar-16

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Press Release

Educational! Entertaining! as well as a Memorable Occasion! Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Course 2009

August 24, 2009 (Regina, SK) August 13 to 16, 2009 was the ninth anniversary of the Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Course (AULIC) held at Trident Camp at Crystal Lake, Saskatchewan. It was a great opportunity for the participants to improve their Ukrainian grammar and have a great time polishing their language skills plus learning many traditional Ukrainian folk songs and traditions.

Enrollment numbered 25 this year. They came from across Western Canada plus a family from New York. Half of the participants attended AULIC for the first time and the remaining at least twice, some of which have been to AULIC every year since its inception! Many of the new participants learned of the project through AULIC's web site www.aulic.ca

The AULIC program offered three levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) of Ukrainian language instruction throughout the weekend. Instructors this year included Anita Drebot of Regina, a Ukrainian language teacher for many years; and native Ukrainians: Oksana Sholdra of Regina, trained in Ukraine and a Sadochok teacher and choreographer in Regina, and Olena Shyian another teacher recently from Ukraine and presently working in Regina.

Evenings were spent singing, dancing, watching Ukrainian videos and participating in Ukrainian cultural activities. Anita Drebot instructed participants on Ukrainian embroidery while Sharon Harras demonstrated the finer points of Easter Egg decorating. Many participants also enjoyed a trip to the Ukrainian Heritage Museum in Canora.

On Saturday night, special guests from Canora, Yorkton and area were invited to AULIC to enjoy the Shynka Restaurant Program. After dining on a delicious meal, the guests witnessed the many talents of the instructors and participants throughout the evening as they sang songs, performed skits, and danced.

AULIC 2009's Organizing Committee consisted of Tony Harras, Wayne Hydeman, Ed Lysyk and Ken Mazur. This year's modest early registration fee was $185 for the four-day weekend. AULIC would not be possible without the sponsorship of the Ukrainian Orthodox Men's Association of Regina (UOMA) and the Ukrainian Canadian Professional & Business Association of Regina (UCP&BA), and the financial support of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Council & Regina Branch, the Saskatchewan Organization for Heritage Languages and SaskCulture.

For more information, please visit our web site at www.aulic.ca or contact Tony Harras at (306) 586-6805 or harras@sasktel.net

Planning is already underway for 2010 (the facilities at Trident Camp have been tentatively booked for August 12 to 20)!

Submitted by:

TYC/UOMA of Regina and the UCP&BA of Regina,

'09-Aug-19

2009 Marks the Ninth Annual Adult Ukrainian Language Immersion Course (AULIC)

The camp dates for this summer are August13 to 16 for the four-day weekend which will be held at Trident Camp, Crystal Lake, Saskatchewan. AULIC's success is primarily a result of the quality of language instruction. Other important aspects of the program are the time allocated for recreational and cultural activities such as singing Ukrainian songs, watching Ukrainian videos, wood-carving and pysanky writing. Instructors selected for the camp are as skilled in teaching the language as they are in sharing Ukraine's heritage and culture. Instructors for 2009 are:

Beginner Level - Anita Drebot

Originally from Sudbury, Anita has taught Ukrainian for 40 years. She has a BA in Slavic Studies from the University of Regina (U of R) and a number of Master's classes from the University of Saskatchewan (U of S). She taught Ukrainian in the Public School system, at the U of R for more than 10 years and briefly at the U of S. She also hosted Ukrainian radio and TV programs. This will be Anita's eighth year with the AULIC program.

Intermediate Level - Oksana Sholdra

Oksana is originally from Lviv, Ukraine, where she obtained degrees in Mathematical Engineering and Choreography. Since her move to Regina, Oksana has continued her education through programs at SIAST, Regina Open Door Society and at the University of Regina, where she received accreditation as a Second Language Instructor. She is presently employed by BMO. She has taught Ukrainian at the Regina pre-school (Sadochok) as well as all levels of Ukrainian dance.

Advanced Level - Olena Shyian

Olena received her Bachelor Degree in Early Education in 2001 at the Kyiv Municipal Pedagogical College followed in 2003 by a Specialist Diploma from the National Pedagogical University in Kyiv. Olena taught English as a Second Language in Kyiv for about six years before coming to Canada. Olena currently teaches in the Ukrainian Language program at Miller High School in Regina and also teaches ESL evening class.

The registration fee for the four-day weekend is $185.00 per participant if received prior to July 9th, and $200.00 thereafter. Room, board and all printed materials are included in your registration fee.

Those interested in learning more about AULIC 2009 should visit www.aulic.ca or contact Tony Harras at (306) 586-6805 or 585-7945 (fax), or send an email to info@aulic.ca.

AULIC is sponsored by the TYC/Ukrainian Orthodox Men's Association of Regina and the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Regina. Financial assistance is provided by Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Council & Regina Branch, Saskatchewan Lotteries, Saskatchewan Organization of Heritage Languages (SOHL), and The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko.