Danyliw Seminar on Ukraine: An International Conference on Ukraine at War
30 international guests, begins September 24 at 9:00 a.m.
Sep 24, 2026 to Sep 26, 2026 — All day
Details
More than 4 ½ years into a devastating war, the Danyliw Foundation and the Chair of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Ottawa is inviting you to the 20th Annual Danyliw Seminar on Ukraine at War. The three-day event (September 24-26) will bring together 30 international guests, a great many from Ukraine. The Seminar remains the largest annual in-person academic conference on Ukraine outside of Ukraine.
The Seminar will feature a new documentary on the role of Canadian Ukrainians in the referendum for Ukrainian independence in 1991 (Canada, 8, with director Anna Palenchuk in attendance, as well as former MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj, as well three new books, fwo of them related to the war.
Topics addressed in presentations will range from strategic warfare, occupied territories, the war since 2014, identity and language, civilians in war, Maidan, politics and war, and history legacy of the war.
An opening ceremony and reception will be held Thursday September 24 in FSS 4007 at 7 p.m. We are looking forward to welcoming you!
Program
September 24, 2026
- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- 7-8.30 p.m. - opening ceremony and reception
September 25, 2026
- 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
September 26, 2026
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.