CU20.1

Explore historical and contemporary elements, and the cultural and linguistic diversity, of Ukrainian cultures in Ukraine and Canada.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Discuss appropriate forms of addressing people, and requesting and responding to information (e.g., in person, by phone and through email), in Ukrainian, in a variety of social and cultural contexts (e.g., making a hotel reservation, buying tickets and asking for help).
(b) Discuss dialectical pronunciation and vocabulary differences in Ukraine and Canada.
(c) Compare urban and rural lifestyles in Canada and to those in Ukraine (e.g., organizations, types of buildings, transportation and education).
(d) Discuss past and present waves of Ukrainian immigration to Canada, including opportunities and challenges.
(e)

Explore Ukrainian communities’ contributions to Canadian society, including:

  • food and drink;
  • traditional and contemporary clothing; and,
  • traditions, celebrations and holidays.
(f)

Inquire about Ukrainian culture and heritage (e.g., the arts, celebrations, community, traditions, language, history and food) in Ukraine and Canada by:

  • reading, listening to, or viewing tourist information, commercials or facts about Ukraine and Ukrainian communities;
  • exploring Ukrainian organizations, communities, events and festivals (e.g., The Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada, Plast and Holodomor); and,
  • researching ethnic regions of Ukraine and their cultural significance for Canada.
(g) Relate elements of Ukrainian culture and heritage (e.g., khustkas, pysanky and embroidery) to other Canadian cultures and heritages.
(h) Compare current and historical experiences of Ukrainian newcomers to Canada.
(i)

Recognize Ukrainian cultural and linguistic worldview about issues such as:

  • education;
  • technology;
  • culture; and,
  • celebrations and holidays.
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