Ukrainian
Ukrainian Profile
Main Languages: Ukrainian is similar to Russian and it has been influenced by Polish
Primary Religions: Christians (Orthodox or Catholic)
Where is Ukraine:
Number of Ukrainian:
- In Canada: 1,209,085
In the GTA: 122,510 - In the City of Toronto:52,205
Primary Areas of Settlement in the GTA (Social Atlas): Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Oakville, Halton Hills, Caledon, King, East Gwillimbury, Newmarket, Aurora, Whitchurch-stoufville, City of Toronto (Ward 5 & 6 Etobicoke Lakeshore)
Cultural Traditions / Social etiquette:
Ukrainians usually shake hands when they meet and when they say goodbye. When they first meet someone, they may shake hands and introduce themselves, rather than say "How do you do?" Ukrainian is a musical and poetic language. It is said that every second Ukrainian is a poet!
Social and Settlement Services in the GTA
Ukrainian Canadian Social Services (Toronto) Inc.
2445 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M6S 1P7; Telephone Number: 416-763-4982
Church Information
St. Vladimir Institute
620 Spadina Ave. Toronto, ON M5S 2H4
Ph.: (416) 923-3318
Fax: (416) 923-8266
email: svi@stvladimir.ca
More Information
This information is sourced from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Statistics Canada.
Click here to link to a cultural profile page which desribes the unique aspects of each country or cultural group.
The Encyclopedia of Canada's Peoples: Ukrainians
Heritage Toronto:
Toronto's Ukrainian Community - Story Intro: With its roots in the west end, its cultural impact is city-wide
By Krystyna Cap
