EDMONTON, October 26, 2007 - On behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), Laurie Hawn, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament (Edmonton Centre), will congratulate the Edmonton branches of the Ukrainian National Federation and the Ukrainian Women's Organization on their 75th anniversary at a gala held at the Chateau Louis Conference Centre tomorrow."The Government of Canada supports the Ukrainian community and all ethno-cultural communities in commemorating their history," said Secretary of State Kenney."Canada has benefited enormously from the contributions of Ukrainian Canadians, and I am honoured to be able to celebrate this milestone with you," said Mr. Hawn.The objective of the Ukrainian National Federation and the Ukrainian Women's Organization, which have branches across Canada, is to unite all Ukrainian Canadians regardless of their political, religious, or other beliefs. These organizations support Ukrainian cultural life in Canada through Ukrainian language classes, dance groups, choirs, instrumental ensembles, drama groups, libraries, folk art workshops, and exhibits.Information: Alykhan VelshiDirector of CommunicationsOffice of the Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP, Secretary of State, (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity)819 934-1122
