Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program
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The Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program or CUPP is a parliamentary internship program for Ukrainian students, established by the Ukrainian Diaspora
in Canada
. The Program provides an opportunity for Ukrainian students to learn about the principles of democratic government and parliamentary procedures in Canada. During the Program, Ukrainian students work and study in the Canadian Parliament, as well as gain experience from which generations of Canadian, American and West European students have benefited. On the basis of academic excellence, knowledge of the English or French and Ukrainian languages, and an interest in the parliamentary system of government, undergraduate university students from Ukraine
can apply for a CUPP scholarship. It is hoped that CUPP will contribute to the education of future leaders of Ukraine
. Since the first CUPP program over 400 students from Ukraine
and 24 Canadian students have participated in the CUPP program.
, which the citizens of Ukraine endorsed in the referendum of December 1, 1991. Also in 1991, Canadians celebrated the Centennial of Ukrainian group immigration to Canada. To mark the Centennial, organizations planned programs and projects to celebrate this milestone in Canada's history. The Chair of Ukrainian Studies Foundation at the University of Toronto
decided to mark the Centennial by establishing in 1991 the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program for undergraduate university students from Ukraine
.
's governance and future development as envisioned by young people who are eager to contribute to the future of the country. To this end four Conferences have been planned, to date.
Washington
Model Ukraine Conference was held at George Washington University
, February 2010. The conference focused on the following topics: Identity, Rights and Responsibilities of a Ukrainian Citizen Today; Elections, Politics, History and Culture in a Renewed Ukraine.
Ottawa
Model Ukraine Conference was held at the University of Ottawa
, November 2010. The conference participants discussed the Politics of Education and Elections in Ukraine.
Oxford
Model Ukraine Conference was held at Oxford University in April, 2011. Ukraine's domestic and foreign affairs and visions for the future were the topics of this conference.
The final conference, which is going to conclude the work of the CUPP cycle of conferences, is to be held in Kyiv in the fall of 2011.
Ukrainian diaspora
The Ukrainian diaspora is the global community of ethnic Ukrainians, especially those who maintain some kind of connection, even if ephemeral, to the land of their ancestors and maintain their feeling of Ukrainian national identity within their own local community.-1608 To 1880:After the loss...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The Program provides an opportunity for Ukrainian students to learn about the principles of democratic government and parliamentary procedures in Canada. During the Program, Ukrainian students work and study in the Canadian Parliament, as well as gain experience from which generations of Canadian, American and West European students have benefited. On the basis of academic excellence, knowledge of the English or French and Ukrainian languages, and an interest in the parliamentary system of government, undergraduate university students from Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
can apply for a CUPP scholarship. It is hoped that CUPP will contribute to the education of future leaders of Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. Since the first CUPP program over 400 students from Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
and 24 Canadian students have participated in the CUPP program.
History
On July 16, 1990 the Ukrainian Parliament adopted the Declaration of Sovereignty which declared that Parliament recognized the need to build the Ukrainian state based on the Rule of Law. On August 24, 1991 the Ukrainian Parliament adopted the Declaration of IndependenceDeclaration of Independence of Ukraine
The Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine was adopted by the Ukrainian parliament on August 24, 1991. The Act established Ukraine as an independent, democratic state....
, which the citizens of Ukraine endorsed in the referendum of December 1, 1991. Also in 1991, Canadians celebrated the Centennial of Ukrainian group immigration to Canada. To mark the Centennial, organizations planned programs and projects to celebrate this milestone in Canada's history. The Chair of Ukrainian Studies Foundation at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
decided to mark the Centennial by establishing in 1991 the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program for undergraduate university students from Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
.
Model Ukraine Conferences
A cycle of conferences has been prepared by the CUPP to discuss and formulate a model for UkraineUkraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
's governance and future development as envisioned by young people who are eager to contribute to the future of the country. To this end four Conferences have been planned, to date.
Washington
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
Model Ukraine Conference was held at George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
, February 2010. The conference focused on the following topics: Identity, Rights and Responsibilities of a Ukrainian Citizen Today; Elections, Politics, History and Culture in a Renewed Ukraine.
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
Model Ukraine Conference was held at the University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is a bilingual, research-intensive, non-denominational, international university in Ottawa, Ontario. It is one of the oldest universities in Canada. It was originally established as the College of Bytown in 1848 by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate...
, November 2010. The conference participants discussed the Politics of Education and Elections in Ukraine.
Oxford
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
Model Ukraine Conference was held at Oxford University in April, 2011. Ukraine's domestic and foreign affairs and visions for the future were the topics of this conference.
The final conference, which is going to conclude the work of the CUPP cycle of conferences, is to be held in Kyiv in the fall of 2011.