09/07/2026
September 7th is celebrated as Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day in Alberta and is an official day to honor the history, culture, and deep roots of Ukrainian people in the province.
➡ History of the Day: The date marks September 7, 1891, when Ivan Pylypiw and Vasyl Eleniak arrived as the first documented Ukrainian settlers in Canada. (https://www.ualberta.ca/en/canadian-institute-of-ukrainian-studies/centres-and-programs/kule-centre/ukrainians-in-alberta.html)
➡ Creation: The Alberta government passed the Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day Act in 2016 to establish the annual celebration.
➡ Deep Roots: Alberta holds some of the oldest Ukrainian communities and cultural sites in the country, such as the .village .