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ABOUT TUGG
The purpose of the Toronto Ukrainian Genealogy Group (TUGG) is to promote and preserve our Ukrainian heritage whether ethnically Ukrainian or from Ukrainian territory through educational methods.TUGG is a non-profit cultural and educationa1 organization consisting of persons interested in tracing their ancestors, locating missing relatives, finding the origin and meaning of their surnames, locating an ancestors' coat-of-arms, and gaining an overall knowledge of Ukrainian genealogy, heraldry, culture, ethnicity , history and geography,
The Objectives of TUGG are to:
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provide lectures, guidance, assistance and instructions free of charge to its members and, for a fee, to non-members.
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undertake research in the fields of Ukrainian genealogy and heraldry and, upon completion of such research, make it known to the public.
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assemble, keep up-to-date, and maintain a library of Ukrainian genealogy, heraldry and related publications.
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publish materials about Ukrainian genealogy, heraldry and related subject matter.
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accept and preserve Ukrainian family histories, genealogies and coats-of-arms donated by individua1s or institutions in an archival safe environment.
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maintain an archival system, which contains and preserves oral histories, documents, photographs, memorabilia and other related historical objects in an archival safe environment.
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network with other genealogy groups.
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promote interest, among young Canadians of Ukrainian ancestry, of their cultural roots.
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promote that there be courses in genealogy and heraldry in secondary school programs and post-secondary school programs.
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promote TUGG within various Ukrainian organizations.