“A most interesting and unique film… a style that is economical, disciplined and to the
point… the film presents a wealth of historical information.”
Oleh S. Ilnytzkyj, University of Alberta

“… ably captures and documents for tomorrow’s generations that which otherwise would
have been forgotten and lost.”
Jaroslav Rozumnyj, University of Manitoba

“… based on sound scholarship and demonstrates highly polished filmmaking.”
Yarema G. Kelebay, McGill University

“… portrays a will to survive and develop within two major dominating and conflicting
cultures, the French and the English”
Cultures Canada, a government of Canada newsletter

“… important contribution!”
Mychailo Marunchak, Ukrainia Academy of Arts & Science (UVAN) in Canada

“…very moving.”
Alanis Obomsawin, filmmaker

“… Luhovy’s films and photographs are testimony to his natural flair for aesthetics.”
Ivan Fecan, producer, Sunday Morning

“… fascinating look into the development of the Ukrainian community in Montreal and
Northern Quebec.”
Fran Ponomarenko, writer

“… composite view of the history of the first two waves of Ukrainian immigration to
Quebec […] juxtaposition of the past and the present in a series of photographs and live
interviews…adds to the quiet dynamism of the narrative.”
Sophia Kachor, Ukrainian Cultural & Educational Centre, Winnipeg

“… contribution toward a fuller understanding of Ukrainians in Canada.”
Alexandra Pritz, Ukrainian Cultural & Educational Centre

“A treasure ! spellbinding, stimulating, informative! An amazing recreation of a history…
that would have been brushed under the carpet.”
Marsha Skrypuch, writer,

Produced with support of the Department of Multiculturalism, Government of Canada and The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko