Before I start talking about Canada 150 let me first introduce myself. My name is Orycia Karpa and I am the Community Animator for Manitoba.
You’re probably wondering what a Community Animator is aren’t you? Funny story, when I first announced my new position I had people asking me if a Community Animator was basically just one of those people who dress up as a mascot to hype up a crowd. Surprisingly, they weren’t completely wrong. My job is to stimulate multicultural engagement between youth and young Canadians of Ukrainian heritage. So subtract the mascot costume, add multicultural event planning and you get a Community Animator!
I am so excited to see what our multicultural community comes up with to celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary! If you have any ideas please feel free to submit them by clicking on the link below or email me at orycia@ucc.ca
UCC Canada 150 ‘Youth Engaging Youth’ Event Idea
Make sure to follow me on Instagram @oryciakarpa , Twitter @oryciakarpa and Facebook Orycia Karpa to stay updated with all of the Canada 150 events happening in Manitoba!
Orycia Karpa
Community Animator- Manitoba
UCC Canada 150 ‘Youth Engaging Youth’ Project
Before I start talking about Canada 150 let me first introduce myself. My name is Orycia Karpa and I am the Community Animator for Manitoba. You're probably wondering what a Community Animator is aren't you? Funny story, when I first announced ...
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Visit the #YEY150 website to read about Manitoba's last two events! https://t.co/BFbgYRdho9
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) September 14, 2017
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) August 24, 2017
Join us this Thursday at Kildonan Park for an evening of music, dance and activities #yey150 #canada150 pic.twitter.com/5zzk1iBMYX
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) August 22, 2017
Visit the #yey150 website to read all about the weekend festivities that took place @UkrainFestival #canada150 pic.twitter.com/A2Yy0Hl5p1
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) August 16, 2017
Read all about the Paint Lake Provincial Park #yey150 event, written by Plastunka, Maria Nevoit! #canada150 https://t.co/LV7Yh5B1zX pic.twitter.com/dcpf26WJiE
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) August 15, 2017
The #yey150 Cultural Art Event is underway! pic.twitter.com/wXRVfgjPNu
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) August 10, 2017
Come out to Morden TOMORROW for our #yey150 cultural Art Event! pic.twitter.com/wagg8hgHD5
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) August 10, 2017
Setting up for the @UkrainFestival Parade! #YEY150 #canada150 pic.twitter.com/XNhpBU4HUO
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) August 5, 2017
So proud & happy for you @galyna_ucc I can't wait to see your determination & invaluable skills be applied to something new! Well deserved! https://t.co/rKqU1czmjw
— Sofiya (@SofiyaUCC) August 1, 2017
Read all about the #yey150 Soccer Tournament with the @RusalkaWpg Dance Camp and GOYA. https://t.co/iqbaMUzofA pic.twitter.com/wU6eBcDlun
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) July 26, 2017
What a day! #yey150 brought Ukrainian Day to the MCYC Day Camp. The kids learned how to dance, speak Ukrainian and make pysanky! pic.twitter.com/VQ8ZVE22TQ
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) July 24, 2017
Great day with the Greek Orthodox Youth Assoc. at the Rusalka Dance Camp! Thanks @ukrcancongress for the great event! #yey150 pic.twitter.com/SJ3EKmRAFO
— Rusalka Dancers (@RusalkaWpg) July 23, 2017
Woo another event! On August 10th there will be a Cultural Art Event at the Morden Farmers Market! Come make a craft with us #yey150 pic.twitter.com/rRKVmYokLX
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) July 20, 2017
Read all about the Canada 150 Zabava at https://t.co/u6MM4OWCqK #yey150 #canada150 pic.twitter.com/3eW3UmfTbv
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) July 17, 2017
The #yey150 Canada 150 Zabava is tonight! What a beautiful night to celebrate! pic.twitter.com/I6C8sMLnUV
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) July 16, 2017
Looking forward to the #yey150 outdoor bootcamp event led by Johanna Seier with @RusalkaWpg and @ChaiFolk https://t.co/wc3bHYQ9gp
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) July 11, 2017
Read the article on our #yey150 Community Mural #canada150 Bringing different cultures together https://t.co/Z2baceSlla
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) July 10, 2017
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY! The UCC-MPC is hiring a student to help out with various summer projects. Send your resumes to ucc.kyk.mb@gmail.com
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) July 10, 2017
THIS IS FOR YOU CANADA. From the geographic centre of our great nation. Portage & Main #LivingFlag #Canada150 (Photo by @DanHarperPhoto) pic.twitter.com/TelPbzcT1g
— Mayor Brian Bowman (@Mayor_Bowman) July 1, 2017
Happy Canada Day! https://t.co/ub7gjQvOm5 pic.twitter.com/fb0IdpG8XM
— Ukr Can Congress (@ukrcancongress) July 1, 2017
#canada150 feels in Ottawa! pic.twitter.com/6rmWH9Zs69
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 30, 2017
I'm at the official unveiling of the 201 Portage Canada 150 Decal #withglowingheartsweseetheerise #finditdowntown #Canada150 #201portage pic.twitter.com/PODJuuNZnW
— Downtown Peggy (@DowntownPeggy) June 28, 2017
Check out the photo gallery from our #yey150 mural event! #Canada150 Photography: Sarah Blatta https://t.co/Y4Neu6EafW pic.twitter.com/w4ns4ny2ME
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 27, 2017
So many helping hands are out here painting the #yey150 mural! @TakePrideWpg #canada150 pic.twitter.com/WvSg97wBUq
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 26, 2017
Awesome musical performances @TheForks in #Winnipeg. Celebrate #Canada150 & Canadian Francophonie at Festival Stage! pic.twitter.com/Sl1bFkuzM4
— Canada 150 (@canada150th) June 25, 2017
The #yey150 mural event is TODAY! Stop by 470 Burrows Ave between 3:30-5:30 to see what we're up to! @TakePrideWpg #canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 26, 2017
The wall is ready to go for Monday! Stop by the #yey150 event anytime between 3:30-5:30pm to see what we're up to! #canada150 @TakePrideWpg pic.twitter.com/3JGlCYT4aH
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 23, 2017
What's a zabava? It is a social gathering that involves food, music and dance. How fun! What a great way to get youth together! #Canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 22, 2017
Hey Zabava! Looking forward to Ukrainian Park Camp's #canada150 Zabava on July 15th! Woo party #yey150 https://t.co/iyrby37E85
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 22, 2017
#yey150 MURAL EVENT DATE CHANGE! Due to the weather forecast, the event will be moved to Monday, June 26th #Canada150 @TakePrideWpg
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 21, 2017
Guess what!! We now have an Instagram! Follow ukrcancongress & see what the Youth Engaging Youth ladies are up to!#YEY150 #Canada150
— Sofiya (@SofiyaUCC) June 20, 2017
It’s #SummerSolstice! ☀ Make this summer a great one and plan ahead with a visit to one of our 200+ sites! https://t.co/D9RlFJIolu pic.twitter.com/obW7IOpkar
— Parks Canada (@ParksCanada) June 21, 2017
Happy National Aboriginal Day to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. #AboriginalDay https://t.co/g13zCqsLoF pic.twitter.com/ioQg6ThXpp
— Ukr Can Congress (@ukrcancongress) June 21, 2017
Let’s celebrate National Aboriginal Day! Join an event near you. #NADCanada will be celebrated like never before! https://t.co/m6yPfqHHqr pic.twitter.com/z2lUh9WH5P
— Canada 150 (@canada150th) June 21, 2017
Looking for something to read during your work break? Check out my post about the #yey150 Divisional Pow Wow.https://t.co/Wl5s7pWSbV
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 19, 2017
#canada150 is starting to pop up everywhere. 12 days until Canada Day! How will you celebrate? pic.twitter.com/otARjTCeQe
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 19, 2017
The #yey150 Mural Event with @TakePrideWpg is set for June 24th! Looking forward to having youth participate and help paint! #canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 14, 2017
The #yey150 mural design by @TakePrideWpg is GORGEOUS. I can't wait for everyone to see it #Canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 14, 2017
Looking for something to do this summer in the Peg? Check out the @assiniboinezoo #Canada150 https://t.co/8yb0ncytqa
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 14, 2017
If you missed my interview from the Denys and Ivas Show on CKJS 810AM, check it out @ https://t.co/7arIutPfrp #yey150 #canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 10, 2017
Visit https://t.co/5SxJwjLHzr to read all about Smith-Jackson Elementary's field trip to Trembowla! #yey150 #Canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 9, 2017
Congratulations to @RWBallet for a successful @sharing_dance Day #canada150 https://t.co/smV71crHyZ
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 9, 2017
The colours at the Divisional Pow Wow are so bright and beautiful! #yey150 #canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 9, 2017
The Divisional Pow Wow has begun! #yey150 #canada150 pic.twitter.com/GCAnuc3Vin
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 9, 2017
"Beautiful cultures sharing a beautiful culture" #divisionalpowwow #yey150 #canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 9, 2017
@wag_ca ART EXPRESS'D launches today at Parks Canada Place at @TheForks. pic.twitter.com/wDfXdpJ9y8
— ParksCanada Winnipeg (@ParksCanadaWPG) June 9, 2017
Only one more day before #CanWNT v #CostaRica at @InvestorsGrpfld in #Winnipeg - join us! Tickets on sale at https://t.co/ZzVLpHA0rK pic.twitter.com/DF5blIAJEp
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) June 7, 2017
How did you connect with nature this #WorldEnvironmentDay? https://t.co/PdUceROx2w #Canada150 pic.twitter.com/ypwfgxeaUS
— Canada 150 (@canada150th) June 6, 2017
Sooo EXCITED for this! #Rusalkacamp2017 is in for a new treat this year! @McConnellDance #Canada150 #yey150 https://t.co/JXaJns9Jrf
— Rusalka Dancers (@RusalkaWpg) June 6, 2017
It's beginning to look a lot like #canada150 at @assiniboinepark #yey150 pic.twitter.com/5qvXbYQPZ7
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 6, 2017
#Kontakt25: https://t.co/Jg2WRWSRRP #IAMUkrainianCanadian: Larysa Luciw’s photo/story exhibit at @AcuaArts... https://t.co/QPeYblvyqd
— KontaktUTV (@KontaktUTV) June 5, 2017
Thank you to Smith-Jackson Elementary for allowing me to visit your field trip to the Trembowla Pioneer Site #yey150 #canada150 pic.twitter.com/p6DVmgcb36
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 2, 2017
What's next on the field trip schedule? How about a tour of the oldest Ukrainian Catholic Church in Manitoba! #yey150 #canada150 pic.twitter.com/6uLrTxR3BV
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 2, 2017
Pioneer field trip meets Petryvka painting! #yey150 #canada150 pic.twitter.com/6b7IaDYLjm
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 2, 2017
Students from Smith-Jackson Elementary at the Trembowla site today #yey150 #canads150 pic.twitter.com/r1XRALrBWX
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 2, 2017
Fun fact. Before freezers existed, pioneers would store ice in underground ice houses. #yey150 #canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 2, 2017
The first #yey150 event has begun at Trembowla, MB! Stay tuned for more updates #canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) June 2, 2017
Less than 5 HOURS until my #yey150 interview airs on the Denys and Ivas Show CKJS 810AM #Canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 30, 2017
Manitoba's first #yey150 event is set for THIS FRIDAY at the Trembowla Pioneer Site with Smith-Jackson Elementary! #canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 30, 2017
Відбулося щорічне Свято Весни 2017 Івано-Франківської округи “Наша земля” https://t.co/K3E3RTICBp pic.twitter.com/yoNGRzvWcj
— Пласт (@uaPlast) May 30, 2017
Dance group bootcamp? Ideas on ideas on ideas. #yey150 #canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 29, 2017
A Beautiful #Canada150 sign lands @assiniboinepark #3dcanada150 pic.twitter.com/YdBgl4ZTFL
— Tourism Winnipeg (@TourismWPG) May 26, 2017
Very excited about the #yey150 mural collaboration with @TakePrideWpg #Canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 25, 2017
Just finished a #yey150 conference call with @SofiyaUCC @ChristinaUCC @galyna_ucc @nykole_ucc These ladies are planning some great events!
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 25, 2017
5,000 Canada 150 tulips, the official Canada’s 150th anniversary tulip, will come to life in flower beds across Wpg https://t.co/CPUWSOtjQ1 pic.twitter.com/fW3wuczFT0
— City of Winnipeg (@cityofwinnipeg) May 25, 2017
Discover the artists that will perform on #CanadaDay in six Canadian cities! Where will you celebrate? #Canada150 https://t.co/NDDaGLJ6ce pic.twitter.com/4VvdNZeb8v
— Canada 150 (@canada150th) May 25, 2017
Download the #Yey150 and #canada150 Event Handbook to help you plan... pic.twitter.com/RaTswOYcMe
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 24, 2017
Are you planning an event for the first time? Download our #yey150 Event Handbook from our website to help you out! Link in bio #Canada150 pic.twitter.com/qVMcQM4P3T
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 24, 2017
Just scheduled an interview with the Denys and Ivas Show on CKJS 810AM to talk about #yey150 . Airs Tuesday May 30th! #Canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 23, 2017
On behalf of the UCC and leaders from all parties, we wish everyone a Happy #VyshyvankaDay! Joyeuse fête du jour #Vyshyvanka! #ДеньВишиванки pic.twitter.com/yxYaOgLA7z
— Ukr Can Congress (@ukrcancongress) May 18, 2017
Prime Minister Trudeau acknowledges Vyshyvanka Day https://t.co/WB0JdKF65U
— UCC-SPC (@uccspc) May 18, 2017
Where will you celebrate during this festive period? Events across the country await you from June 21 to July 2 to mark #Canada150! pic.twitter.com/HBOjnPm253
— Canada 150 (@canada150th) May 19, 2017
Great afternoon for a walk celebrating our Ukrainian Canadian Pride #vyshyvankaday #mbpoli pic.twitter.com/jVBbGrFUFs
— Blair Yakimoski (@BLAIRYAK) May 20, 2017
Thursday morning conference calls with the #yey150 team! #canada150 pic.twitter.com/8LBRLdvAn4
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 18, 2017
Join us on Parliament Hill tomorrow for Vyshyvanka Day! https://t.co/2CJGDB8Nq9 pic.twitter.com/1gTYWiY3Gp
— Ukr Can Congress (@ukrcancongress) May 17, 2017
May 27th is Winnipeg's 1st Neighbour Day! Organize a block party, community clean up or neighbourhood picnic. Watch: https://t.co/1opKzjYCH2 pic.twitter.com/BmRlCzil3N
— Mayor Brian Bowman (@Mayor_Bowman) May 17, 2017
@RusalkaWpg has an awesome team of dancers putting on Dance Camp! Looking forward to planning an event celebrating #yey150 and #canada150 pic.twitter.com/ocKnhLodb9
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 17, 2017
Start prepping your Ukrainian embroidery! 2 days until Vyshyvanka Day @ukrcancongress
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 16, 2017
Young filmmakers of Kitimat: 30 seconds of video could win you a cash prize. Enter before May 31! https://t.co/oScYaPnjbx #Canada150 pic.twitter.com/N7lxTgIgBx
— Canada 150 (@canada150th) May 15, 2017
How cute! Just met with Zenia from the Ukrainian Students' Association to talk about a fun event at the university #yey150 #canada150 pic.twitter.com/To5AUKPCBQ
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 15, 2017
Join the 150 Years Young movement! #canada150 https://t.co/jcu3mQTaOt
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 12, 2017
Interested in getting involved to plan 'Youth Engaging Youth' events? Contact me for more information #yey150 #canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 12, 2017
The 'Youth Engaging Youth' Website is live! Keep up to date with various celebratory events at https://t.co/nvOKFrVXba #yey150 #canada150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 11, 2017
Had our first team conference call today! My office setting? See below:#YEY150 #Canada150 pic.twitter.com/79TyRfIP39
— Sofiya (@SofiyaUCC) May 11, 2017
Rusalka dancer @oryciakarpa is @ukrcancongress Canada 150 Community Animator for Manitoba! Send her your event ideas! #yey150 #canada150 https://t.co/HCKVYe5szZ
— Rusalka Dancers (@RusalkaWpg) May 9, 2017
Do you have a Canada 150 event idea that you'd like to see happen in Manitoba? Submit your idea here! #yey150https://t.co/fhWdkby8F3
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 8, 2017
Ideas & ambition are great, but a reality check is good too! Thank you Halya Kuchmij for sharing your experiences with us #YEY150 #Canada150 pic.twitter.com/8sgtQr40kb
— Sofiya (@SofiyaUCC) May 5, 2017
The Famous 5 with the Famous 5? #yey150 #canada150 pic.twitter.com/11w64JKCze
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 4, 2017
Day 2 training is underway! #yey150 #canada150 pic.twitter.com/VbfQ7p1GuH
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 4, 2017
Exciting #canada150 projects are underway! Follow the hashtag #yey150 to see how you can help celebrate Canada's multiculturalism
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 4, 2017
Make sure to follow @SofiyaUCC @galyna_ucc @ChristinaUCC @nykole_ucc to see how other provinces will be celebrating #canada150 and #yey150
— Orycia (@oryciakarpa) May 4, 2017
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