The Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) is set to celebrate 30 years of Canadian generosity with a milestone anniversary gala on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Toronto's historic Arcadian Court. The event will bring together community leaders, donors, and partners to honor three decades of impact while reaffirming Canada's commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight for sovereignty, democracy, and freedom.
A Conversation with Margaret Atwood
The evening will feature a conversation with acclaimed Canadian author Margaret Atwood, one of the country's most respected literary voices and a steadfast advocate for Ukraine. The discussion will be moderated by Natalka Cmoc, the Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine, offering an intimate exploration of shared values, power, and identity—themes that resonate deeply at this pivotal moment in history.
Celebrating Canadian Generosity
For over 30 years, CUF has united Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Since February 2022, in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Canadians have raised over $100 million in humanitarian assistance, providing urgent aid to over 7 million people. This anniversary is not merely retrospective; it is a re-commitment to ongoing support.
"The Canada-Ukraine Foundation's 30th Anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary generosity of Canadians and the impact solidarity can have in times of unjust war," said Valeriy Kostyuk, Executive Director of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. "As Ukraine continues to defend the democratic principles we value so deeply, this anniversary is both a celebration of what we have accomplished together and a recommitment to the work that lies ahead."
Event Details
The moderated discussion is made possible through the support of the Temerty Foundation, the event's official Conversation Partner. The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, and music, bringing together those who believe in Canada's role in standing up for Ukraine when it matters most.
- Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Time: Cocktail reception begins at 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street, Simpson Tower, 8th Floor, Toronto
To purchase tickets or inquire about tables, contact info@cufoundation.ca or visit the website. From solidarity to action: thirty years strong.
Media and Social Media
Media contacts: Zai Karim at zai@kaphacommunications.com (647-983-6669) and Shannon Kenney at shannon@kaphacommunications.com (416-770-0359). Follow the foundation on Instagram (@canadaukrainefoundation), Facebook (@cufoundation), X (@CUFCanada), LinkedIn (Canada-Ukraine Foundation), and YouTube (@canada-ukrainefoundation2010).
About the Canada-Ukraine Foundation
Founded in 1995 during the 18th Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the Canada-Ukraine Foundation was established to coordinate, develop, and deliver humanitarian assistance from Canadians to Ukraine. For three decades, it has been a vital link between Canadian generosity and Ukrainian needs.
