Canadian issues

        On Thursday November 17, 2016, a book launch was held in Toronto to introduce the newly published book by Prof. Bohdan Kordan, NO FREE MAN: Canada, the Great War, and the Enemy Alien Experience.

        Organized by McGill-Queen’s University Press,  the Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Toronto Branch, and The Shevchenko Scientific Society, the launched was the first in Eastern Canada and attendees had the opportunity to hear about many aspects of the Internment of Ukrainians  and other Eastern Europeans during the period 1914-1920.

        The evening commenced with a welcome from the Shevchenko Scientific  Society president, Dr. Daria Darewych and Dr. Marta Dyczok introduced the author.  Dr. Kordan began his presentation with an explanation of his approach to the the subject of Internment and in general civil rights. This was followed by  readings from several sections of the book which very ably demonstrated the desperate and unjust situation of the Internees held in 24 camps accross Canada.  Following the presentation, Dr. Kordan responded to many questions from the audience.  UCC Toronto Vice President Marijka Stadnyk thanked the author for his very lively and informative presentation and extended gratitude to the attendees for supporting this important book.

        The book has been published with the help of a grant from the Canada Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences Council of Canada and a grant from the First World War Internment Recognition Fund (www.internmentcanada.ca).  Funding has also been received  from the Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian Studies, the University of Saskatchewan Publications Fund and the St. Thomas Moore College Publications Fund.

        No Free Man is available in hard cover (284 pages of text with 96 pages of extensive detailed footnotes) at a special launch price of $35.00 until December 31, 2016 by contacting the Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Toronto Branch at 416-323-4772 or ucctoronto@bellnet.ca,  NTSh at ntsh.ca@gmail.com  or the Ukrainian National Federation of Toronto Branch Library at library@unfcanada.ca  or 416-925-2770. After this date the price will match the current retail price of $39.95.

        Upcoming presentations of this book  will be held as follows:  Edmonton - January  19-21,  Calgary - February 9-11, Winnipeg- February 23-25, Victoria - March 9-11, Ottawa - March 21-22, Montreal - March 23-24. Watch for details.