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November 30, 2026 will see a special historical gathering in Calgary dedicated to one of the most tragic chapters in Ukrainian history—the 1932–1934 Holodomor in Soviet Ukraine.
The keynote speaker at the event will be Dr. Lubomyr Y. Luciuk—a renowned Canadian historian of Ukrainian descent, Professor Emeritus at the Royal Military College of Canada, and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Toronto.
The topic of the lecture is “Holodomor: Understanding the Great Famine of 1932–1934 in Soviet Ukraine”.
The event will provide an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Ukrainian history, reflect on the consequences of the Holodomor, and honor the memory of the millions of people who fell victim to Stalin’s policies.
📖 What will be discussed at the event?
The Holodomor is one of the most tragic events in the history of the Ukrainian people. The mass famine of 1932–1933, caused by the policies of the Soviet regime, claimed millions of lives and left a deep mark on the memory of many generations of Ukrainians.
Understanding this tragedy is an important part of preserving historical memory and recognizing how a totalitarian regime used repression, coercion, and control over food supplies.
Dr. Lyubomyr Lutsiuk’s lecture focuses on the historical context of the Great Famine in Soviet Ukraine.
The event will focus on the history of the Holodomor, its place in Ukrainian national memory, and the importance of researching and disseminating historical knowledge.
For Ukrainians living in Canada today, such events hold special significance. They help maintain a connection to their own history, pass on knowledge to future generations, and tell the world about the tragedies the Ukrainian people have endured.
👨🏫 Who is Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk?
Lubomyr Y. Luciuk is a Canadian historian and researcher specializing in Ukrainian history, migration processes, and political geography.
He holds the title of Professor Emeritus at the Royal Military College of Canada and is also a senior research fellow in the Department of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Toronto.
His research interests include:
- 🇺🇦 The political geography of Ukraine in the 20th and 21st centuries.
- 📚 The history of the Ukrainian national movement.
- 🌎 The history of ethnic communities and immigration to Canada.
- 🧳 Research on refugees and forced migration.
- 🕯️ Historical memory of tragic events in Ukrainian history.
Dr. Lutsiuk is the author and co-author of numerous scholarly works on Ukrainian history and the Ukrainian diaspora.
Among his recent publications are:
Enemy Archives: Soviet Counterinsurgency Operations and the Ukrainian Nationalist Movement—a book co-authored and published by McGill-Queen’s University Press in 2023, with a reprint in 2024. The book focuses on Soviet counterinsurgency operations and the struggle against the Ukrainian nationalist movement.
Holodomor: Understanding the Great Famine of 1932–1934 in Soviet Ukraine — a study co-authored and published by Kashtan Press in 2026. This is the topic of the upcoming event in Calgary.
Lyubomyr Lutsiuk’s long-standing scholarly work has focused on researching complex chapters of Ukrainian history and disseminating knowledge about Ukraine within the Canadian academic community.
🕯️ Why is it important to remember the Holodomor?
The Holodomor of 1932–1933 was one of the largest humanitarian catastrophes of the 20th century.
Millions of Ukrainians perished as a result of an artificially created famine linked to forced collectivization, the confiscation of food, and the repressive policies of the Stalinist regime.
Canada was one of the first countries to officially recognize the Holodomor as genocide against the Ukrainian people.
For the Ukrainian community in Canada, preserving the memory of these events is an important part of their cultural and national identity.
Historical lectures, research, memorial events, and community gatherings help not only to honor the victims but also to counter the distortion of history and the spread of misinformation.
It is especially important to pass this knowledge on to younger generations of Ukrainians who were born or raised outside Ukraine.
🇨🇦 A Historic Gathering for Calgary’s Ukrainian Community
Calgary’s Ukrainian community actively supports cultural, educational, and commemorative initiatives aimed at preserving Ukrainian heritage.
The meeting with Dr. Lyubomyr Lutsiuk will provide an opportunity to hear from a researcher who has devoted many years to studying Ukrainian history and the history of Ukrainians in Canada.
The event will be of interest to anyone seeking to better understand the historical events of the 20th century, learn more about the Holodomor, and help preserve the memory of its victims.
The organizers invite members of the Ukrainian community, friends of Ukraine, and anyone interested in studying history.
📅 Date, Time, and Location
- Date: Monday, November 30, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Venue: Ukrainian Youth Association Centre
- Address: 409 9 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0V9, Canada
- Admission: By donation
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🎟️ Participation Requirements
Admission to the event is by voluntary donation.
The organizers invite everyone interested to join this informative and meaningful gathering.
Participants are also asked to share information about the event with family, friends, and acquaintances who are interested in Ukrainian history.
💙💛 Why should you attend the lecture?
This is an opportunity not only to learn more about the Holodomor but also to contribute to an important cause—preserving the historical memory of the Ukrainian people.
A meeting with an experienced historian will help you gain a deeper understanding of the tragedy that affected the lives of millions of Ukrainians and why remembering it remains relevant today.
On November 30 at 7:00 p.m., we invite you to the Ukrainian Youth Association Centre in Calgary for a lecture by Dr. Lyubomyr Lutsiuk on the Holodomor of 1932–1934.
We remember the past, honor the victims, and preserve the truth for future generations.
