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Ukrainian National Band postcard

Black and white photograph of three rows of men in uniforms holding instruments in a photography studio. Written along the bottom are the words - Ukrainian National Band - Kirkland Lake, Ont – Canada – 1937 -

Title: Ukrainian National Band of Kirkland Lake, 1937

Photographer: Duke Studios

Museum of Northern History Collection

The Ukrainian National Band (also called the Ukrainian National Federation Orchestra) of Kirkland Lake:

Front row, left to right: O. Turus, J. Shelestynsky, W. Susla, J. Ilchyshyn, P. Shulha (Conductor),  G. Jacko, M. Dobrovolsky, S. Hrycyshyn, W. Jacko.

Middle row, left to right: M. Shushereba, W. Marushka, M. Leskiw, T. Jacko, M.Leschuk, P. Mysak, W. Migus, P. Yawny, W. Romanchuk

Back Row, left to right: M.Mysewych, P. Tanasiw, M. Zawaly, M. Maksymowych, E. Antonuk, M. Manchulenko, M.Debry, W. Kotyak, S. Kostecki

They formed in 1933, but disbanded in 1939 as many of their members enlisted in the military for service during WWII.

The band performed North American and European dances at many local activities, and marches with the Canadian Legion. They played at the Ukrainian National Federation’s members’ funerals, weddings, mine picnics, and for the public at summer concerts in parks.