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Ukrainian Museum of Canada - National, Saskatoon

Name: Ukrainian Museum of Canada - National, Saskatoon
Address: 910 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK, S7K3H5, CA
Telephone: (306) 244-3800
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The Ukrainian Museum of Canada shares Ukrainian and Ukrainian Canadian stories, history, and culture.
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The Ukrainian Museum of Canada of the Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada was founded in 1936 in Saskatoon. It was Canada's first Ukrainian museum and served as a center dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the preservation of Ukrainian heritage in Canada. From its humble beginnings and with much community support the museum has developed into one of Canada's major Ukrainian Collections.

10/02/2026

In Memory of Ken Krawetz

The Ukrainian Museum of Canada is deeply saddened by the passing of Ken Krawetz, former Deputy Premier of Saskatchewan, Honorary Consul of Ukraine to Saskatchewan, and a dedicated supporter of the Ukrainian Canadian community.

Ken and his wife, Gail, have been valued members and friends of the Museum for many years. We were always delighted to welcome them through our doors, most recently this summer. Their generosity, friendship, and continued support have meant so much to our Museum community.

Throughout his life, Ken demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his Ukrainian heritage and to public service. Among his many contributions was his instrumental role in Saskatchewan's recognition of the Holodomor as genocide in 2008, making it the first province in Canada to do so.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Gail, their children, family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing Ken. We are grateful for his friendship, his generosity, and his lasting contributions to the Ukrainian Canadian community.

Вічна йому пам’ять. May his memory be eternal.

09/30/2026

👀 Something new is taking shape at the Museum!

We’re busy behind the scenes installing Collected: 90 Years, 90 Objects, our special 90th anniversary exhibition opening October 16.

And yes — the Museum is OPEN while we work!

Currently on view:
• Threads That Hold the World
• William Kurelek: Ukrainian Pioneer Women

Planning a visit? William Kurelek: Ukrainian Pioneer Women closes October 3, so there are only a few days left to see it!

From October 4–15, both front galleries will be closed while we complete the installation of Collected: 90 Years, 90 Objects, but Threads That Hold the World will remain open and on view.

Come by, pardon our mess, and enjoy a little sneak peek behind the scenes as we get ready for our 90th! ❤️

09/30/2026

Today, our staff wear orange in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. We recognize that reconciliation requires ongoing learning, reflection, and action.

Every Child Matters. 🧡

09/30/2026

What a wonderful opening for Threads That Hold the World!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for the opening reception of Threads That Hold the World: Ukrainian Weaving from Homeland to Diaspora.

The afternoon began with a special curator tour led by Rachel Ormshaw, followed by a reception with people in our community, visiting artists, and words from our Director Dr. Jen Budney.

With nearly 100 woven works spanning the 19th century to the present, working looms, and interactive elements, the exhibition explores how Ukrainian weaving traditions have travelled across generations and communities—evolving, connecting, and carrying stories along the way.

We’re grateful to the artists, community members, supporters, and visitors who helped us celebrate this new exhibition. 💙💛

📍 Now on view at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada

🗓️ September 26, 2026 – August 28, 2027
🎟️ Admission by donation | Everyone welcome
Come explore the exhibition and add your thread to our interactive community wall. 🧶

09/29/2026

🖼️ FINAL WEEK TO VIEW KURELEK’S UKRAINIAN PIONEER WOMEN!

Don’t miss your last chance to experience William Kurelek’s Ukrainian Pioneer Women—12 paintings commissioned by the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada in 1965 and created for the Ukrainian Pavilion at Expo ’67.

These works offer a glimpse into Ukrainian Canadian life, memory, and prairie settlement through Kurelek’s distinctive artistic lens.

🗓 Last day: October 3 | 10 AM - 5 PM
📍 Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Saskatoon
🎟️ Admission by donation

Come see the exhibition before it closes!

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09/26/2026

🚧 COMING TO THE MUSEUM TODAY? 🚧

There are a few road closures downtown today for the Step Up Marathon, plus ongoing construction on 25th Street — but you can still get to us!

🚗 EASIEST ROUTE:
Take 24th Street toward Spadina, then turn into the back alley behind the Museum to access our parking lot.

📍 910 Spadina Crescent E

Give yourself a few extra minutes, and we’ll see you soon! 💙💛

09/22/2026

How do you make a vinok from the North?

Artist Erin Suliak shares the inspiration and process behind Vinok – Gathered in the North—a series of 12 contemporary vinok works created using materials gathered from the landscape around Yellowknife.

From lichen and bark to feathers, Tim Hortons cups, blasting caps, and other found materials, Erin reimagines the traditional Ukrainian vinok through a distinctly northern lens.

🎥 Watch Erin talk about the making of her vinok and the stories woven into each piece.

⏳ Last week to see the exhibition!

Erin Suliak: Vinok – Gathered in the North is on view at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada until Saturday, September 26. Don’t miss your chance to experience this stunning work in person!

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09/22/2026

Thank you so much for visiting us!

09/22/2026

✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Speplól Tanya Zilinski

How can a textile carry knowledge across cultures, generations, and time?

Star Knowledge is Power! (2026) is one of four works by Speplól Tanya Zilinski Tanya Shane Zilinski featured in our new exhibition, Threads That Hold the World: Ukrainian Weaving from Homeland to Diaspora.

A visual artist, Halq’eméylem language teacher, and family matriarch, Speplól is a member of the Red River Nation in Manitoba, with Anishinaabe, Cree, Dakota, Huron-Wendat, and Ukrainian ancestry. Their work explores cultural identity, ancestral knowledge, and the ways traditions are carried between generations.

Created using traditional loom beadwork, Star Knowledge is Power! explores shared understandings of the stars, cosmos, and ancestral knowledge. At its centre is the eight-pointed star—a motif found in Ukrainian embroidery that Zilinski connects with Cree teachings about the stars and the Universe.

Clear glass beads are woven over a Kookum scarf gifted to the artist following ceremonial work. Through loom beadwork, Speplól transforms the scarf into a family heirloom, an act of cultural renewal honouring the endurance of Indigenous and Ukrainian identities.

See Star Knowledge is Power! and three additional works by Speplól in Threads That Hold the World, opening Saturday, September 26 at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada.

✨ The artist will also be joining us in Saskatoon for the opening reception!

Opening Day — Saturday, September 26
2 PM — Curator Tour with Rachel Ormshaw
3 PM — Opening Reception

Free admission | Everyone welcome

Threads That Hold the World: Ukrainian Weaving from Homeland to Diaspora
September 26, 2026–August 28, 2027

Image: Tanya Zilinski, Star Knowledge is Power!, 2026. Image provided by the artist. Created with support from the Canada Council for the Arts.

Address

910 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon, SK
S7K3H5

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(306) 244-3800

Website

http://www.umcnational.ca/

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