Tours of the Historic Ukrainian Labour Temple

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The Ukrainian Labour Temple is the headquarters of the Winnipeg branch and the national offices of the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians, a progressive organization which offers cultural, social and educational activities. Constructed in 1918-19, it is the first and largest Ukrainian Labour Temple in Canada, built by volunteer labour and financed by donations. Built to a Neo-Classical design prepared by Robert E. Davies of Winnipeg, the Labour Temple originally contained an auditorium and balcony to seat 1,000 people, as well as classrooms, library and printshop. It was a focus for Ukrainian culture and worker and farmer political activism, and is the only surviving labour hall associated with the events of the Winnipeg General Strike. The Labour Temple holds heritage designations from all three levels of government, and has recently reopened after a significant restoration project, that also modernized some aspects of the building and made it fully accessible. Come join us for a tour, and explore all the nooks and crannies of this unique cultural space!

Proof of Covid-19 vaccination must be presented to attend. Masks are mandatory in our building.

No pre-registration required. Tours will take place continuously during the specific hours, and will be approximately 45 minutes in length.

We acknowledge the generous support of the Province of Manitoba's Ethnocultural Support Program, without which this event would not be possible.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING A 'TIN FOR THE BIN' IN SUPPORT OF HARVEST MANITOBA.

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Association of United Ukrainian Canadians

The Association of United Ukrainian Canadians (originally the Ukrainian Labour Temple Association) was established in 1918 in support of the building of Winnipeg’s Ukrainian Labour Temple. It was formed by progressive Ukrainian immigrants who wanted an organization that served their cultural, educational, artistic and social aims. To this day, the AUUC remains committed to change and progress in the interests of the people.

The AUUC is both a cultural and a social organization. We have been active in the peace movement, the women’s movement, and actions of solidarity with many communities affected by injustice, both in our local communities and around the world. We also celebrate our Ukrainian heritage, through our dance groups, choirs, orchestras, festivals and concerts. We are inclusive and welcome members of any background.

The AUUC has established many sister organizations over the past 100 years, including those still in existence, which include the Canadian Society for Ukrainian Labour Research, Kobzar Publishing, the Ukrainian Canadian Herald, the Shevchenko Museum (Toronto), the Ivan Franko Museum (Winnipeg), the Ivan Franko Manor (Winnipeg), and the Lesya Ukrainka Manor (Vancouver). The People’s Co-operative Dairy and Fuel Yard and the Worker’s Benevolent Association, also established by the AUUC, served the community for many decades.

Winnipeg’s Ukrainian Labour Temple, the birthplace of our organization, is a National Historic Site.