Getting to Know Ukrainian Culture in Minnesota
The Old Town, UNESCO-protected site in Lviv (Lonely Planet)
We are known to stand by the notion that commerce can buy change - this stems in part from the idea that experiencing cultures different than our own can be transformative. As such, gathered below are some upcoming events, places, and material to immerse oneself in Ukrainian culture here in Minnesota.
EVENTS
Friday Lenten ‘Pierogi’ Fish Fry Dinners
Fridays in all of March and first two in April
Ukrainian Community Center
301 Main Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Order at: info@uaccmn.org or 612-379-1956
Humanitarian Fundraiser for Ukraine
March 27th
St. Michael's and St. George's Ukrainian Orthodox Church
505 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Easter Egg and Baked Goods Sale
April 10th
St. Michael's and St. George's Ukrainian Orthodox Church
505 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Ukrainian Heritage Festival
Third Sunday in September
Ukrainian Community Center
301 Main Street NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
A celebration with music, food, vendors and a silent auction
SPACES
Ukrainian Gift Shop
1008 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55411
https://www.ukrainiangiftshop.com/
A traditional Easter Egg store
Kramarczuk Sausage Co.
215 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
A deli and cafe
(read more on Mill City Times)
MATERIAL
Summer Kitchens by Olia Hercules
A cookbook celebrating Ukrainian cuisine
Place an order request with Magers and Quinn here.
How Northeast Minneapolis came to be a center of the Ukrainian-American community
A historical and oral glimpse into the Ukrainian-American influence in Minnesota by MinnPost
Read here.
There are also many resources for sending monetary support to Ukraine - here are two: CBS Local has compiled a list of verified organizations and St. Michaels and St. George’s Church is also connecting financial aid.