Ukrainian Roots Radio Dec. 15, 2013 (Nash Holos Vancouver Edition)

Program Title: Ukrainian Roots Radio Dec. 15, 2013
Description: Focus on St. Nicholas Day (Julian calendar), Maidan and prepping for Christmas. Ukrainian recipe: Honey cookies. Ukrainian Jewish Heritage: Jewish Cemetery in Lviv. Rushnychok story: Canadians pray for Maidan protesters. Feature interview: Vancouver author and political analyst Mirko Petriw with an update on Ukraine’s recently discovered shale gas deposits and the implications for Ukraine’s future. Knyzhka Corner book review by Myra Junyk: Saskatchewan author Larry Warwaruk companion novels Brovko’s Amazing Journey and Andrei and the Snow Walker. Mykolaj music by Haydamaky, Meri, and Obukhiv Choir. Also: Nicky Rubin (Ukraine), Darka & Slavko (USA), Anotoly Rudenko & the Folklore Ensemble Kyiv (Ukraine), and Prairie Crocus (Winnipeg).

Host(s): Paulette ("Pawlina") Demchuk MacQuarrie
Featured Speakers/Guests: Host - Paulette ("Pawlina") MacQuarrie. Book Review-Myra Junyk. Interview-Myron ("Mirko") Petriw

Credits: Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio

Comments: Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio is an audio smorg of Ukrainian Canadiana. Presented primarily in English, the show features recipes, book reviews, cultural and historical trivia, upcoming local events, current affairs in Ukraine — and great Ukrainian music, much of it CanCon. Airs weekly on two stations: AM1320 CHMB Vancouver and CHLY101.7fm Nanaimo. Online home: www.nashholos.com