Paul Yuzyk was a respected teacher, community leader, professor, author, historian, human rights advocate and parliamentarian. A detailed account of his life and contributions in all of these fields is located in the Biography section of this website, specifically under Public Life and Contributions and Service to the Ukrainian Community. His significant contribution to the development of Canada’s multicultural identity is found in the Biography section called Senator on a Mission and in the Multiculturalism section of this website.
Memorial Tributes
- Yuzyk remembered as father of multiculturalism – Deputy Prime Minister, hundreds attend Ottawa funeral by Michael Bociurkiw. (Ukrainian Weekly, July 20, 1986)
- The Late Honourable Paul Yuzyk – Tributes in the Senate of Canada (Debates of the Senate, Hansard, 1st Session, 23rd Parliament, Vol. 130, No. 159, Thursday, July 24, 1986)
- Paul Yuzyk: How he is remembered. Excerpts from leaders. (Ukrainian Weekly, August 10, 1986)
- Paul Yuzyk dead at 73: Senator was architect of multiculturalism by Michael Bociurkiw. (Ukrainian Weekly, August 10, 1986)
- Paul Yuzyk’s “Better Canada” by Nadia Diakun. (Ukrainian Weekly, July 14, 1986)
Articles
- Abstract for Multiculturalism in Canada, Chapter 2, Official Multiculturalism by H.D. Forbes (Spinger Link, 2019).
- Paul Yuzyk (1913-1986): A Personal Reflection by Dr. Oleh Gerus. (UCC Bulletin, May 2000)
- Five decades of Youth Leadership UNYF 1934-1984 by Taras Pidzamecky (Fiftieth Anniversary of UNYF Booklet, 1984).
- Trudeau Didn’t Introduce Multiculturalism to Canada by Manoly Lupul. (Calgary Herald, May 5, 1998)
- Address by Ottawa Ukrainian Professional and Business Assoc. at Testimonial Roast celebrating Yuzyk’s 15th Anniversary in the Senate. Skyline Hotel Ottawa, Oct 28, 1978.
- Ukrainian Studies in Canadian Universities by C.H. Andrusyshen (Alpha Omega Society Digest, University of Saskatchewan, May, 1962) pages 39 and 40.
Videos
Presentation by Andriy Semotiuk at the Paul Yuzyk Institute for Youth Leadership, Nov 15, 2018
Photo gallery
Senator Yuzyk (far left) joins Ukrainian Leaders with Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and his Cabinet members, Winnipeg, 27 September 1962. Diefenbaker was honoured at a testimonial dinner attended by about 500 Ukrainian Canadians.
Official Senate Photo
