East Coast Ukrainian Festival 2026

East Coast Ukrainian Association

Arts, culture et patrimoine

The East Coast Ukrainian Association is a registered non-profit organization in Halifax, NS.

WHO WE ARE

We advance Ukrainian cultural presence and contribute to the diversity of Nova Scotia’s cultural landscape through establishing annual cultural events such as the East Coast Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Christmas Market, Ukrainian Easter Market, and charitable concerts. We bring our community together by providing opportunities to participate in both organizing and attending these events.

OUR VALUES

On a volunteer and non-profit basis, the objective/s of the society is/are:

To support, promote, and share Ukrainian culture in the Province of Nova Scotia by organizing annual cultural events such as East Coast Ukrainian Festival and other events that contribute to the cultural diversity of the Atlantic region;

To strengthen the sense of cultural identity, belonging, and social ties within the Ukrainian community in Nova Scotia and Atlantic region through volunteer participation in cultural, social, and community events organized and supported by the Society;

To commit surplus funds to supporting Ukraine and Ukrainian people.

The East Coast Ukrainian Association is governed by the volunteer Board of Directors. All our cultural events are supported by dedicated volunteers who make them possible through coordination and implementation. We are grateful to all our volunteer performers who share their time and talent to advance Ukrainian culture in Atlantic Canada.

We are always looking for motivated volunteers to join us and experience Ukrainian culture in a friendly and community-oriented way!