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Polish president strips Zelenskyy of honor over naming of army unit after notorious WWII group

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish President Karol Nawrocki said Friday he will strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honor over the Ukraine leader's decision to name a military unit after a Ukrainian paramilitary organization accused of massacring Poles during World War II.

Zelenskyy was awarded the Order of the White Eagle in 2023 by Poland's then President Andrzej Duda for his services to security, resilience and the defence of human rights.

But it will now be revoked after Zelenskyy issued a decree on May 26 naming a military unit of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces after the UPA — the Ukrainian Insurgent Army — which operated during the 1940s and 1950s and which is accused in Poland of mass killings.

“For the majority of Polish society, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army remains above all a formation responsible for cruel crimes against the citizens of the Polish Republic during World War II,” Nawrocki said in a 13-minute address on social media.
Nawrocki said his decision to revoke the honor did not mean Poland’s support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia would decrease.

Pielgrzymka do grobów Hallerczyków w Niagara on the Lake

Szanowne Koleżanki i Koledzy.
W minioną niedzielę prognoza pogody dla Niagara on the Lake była wyjątkowo zmienna i nieprzewidywalna. Prawdopodobieństwo opadów deszczu i burz wynosiło 100%. W związku z tą prognozą pogody uroczystość na cmentarzu została odwołana. Ogłoszono, że uroczysta msza święta odbędzie się w polskiej parafii w St. Catharines.
Niemniej jednak były okresy bezdeszczowe. Widać na załączonym filmie, pogoda pozwoliła również wielu organizacjom złożyć hołd.

Film nie uwzględnia wkładu Fundacji Charytatywnej SPK w Kanadzie. Dzięki jej inicjatywie i finansowaniu, w szczególności ze strony SPK nr 6 z Edmonton i SPK nr 18 z Calgary, oraz współpracy z KPK-Niagara, po raz pierwszy na cmentarzu pojawiła się flaga Francji. Dodatkowe podziękowania kierujemy do Kolegi Wiesława Kurana, Prezes Fundacji, który ściśle współpracował z wykonawcą, dbając o to, by maszt flagowy został ustawiony do 14 czerwca.

Cześć i chwała bohaterom!

Pilgrimage to the Graves of the Haller Soldiers in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Dear Colleagues;
This past Sunday, the weather forecast for Niagara on the Lake was extremely volatile and unpredictable. It was 100% rain and thunderstorms. Due to this weather forecast, the ceremony at the cemetery was cancelled. It was announced that a solemn Mass would be held at the Polish parish in St. Catharines.
Nevertheless, there were peiods that were rain free. As you can see in the attached video, the weather did allow for many organizations to pay tribute, as well.

The video does not recognize the contribution made by the Charitable Foundation of the PCA. Thanks to its initiative and funding, particularily from SPK #6-Edmonton and SPK #18-Calgary, and working with KPK-Nigaraga, for the first time there was a flag of France present at the cemetery. Addtional thanks go out to Kolega Wieslaw Kuran, Foundation President, who worked closely with the contractor, ensuring that the flagpole would be placed by June 14.

Glory to the heroes!

Pielgrzymka na Cmentarz Żołnierzy Błękitnej Armii Gen Józefa Hallera w Niagara on the Lake Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Henry Lang - SPK #6-Edmonton

Spent a very pleasant lunch with President Richard Blackwolf and his lively wife Lisa last Saturday.Great conversation , time well spent. Hoping to do it again sometime soon.
Thank you Richard and Lisa.

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🏃‍♂️International Hallers' Run is arround the corner!

🎁 One lucky participant will win a round-trip ticket to Poland with LOT Polish Airlines. Additional prizes await!

⚠️ Spaces are limited. Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/115129/international-hallers-run

ℹ️ When and where?

June 13 in the beautiful Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

International Hallers' Run, where health, history, and fun come together!

🔗 Watch the recap of last year's edition: TVP Polonia : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN7BiavsZCg

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CELEBRITY SYMPHONY poleca ten film:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DYVsgm8kzA

Deputy Prime Minister of Poland Visits the Polish Combatants' Hall - Polish Combatants' Association (SPK) Branch 20 Toronto Deputy Prime Minister of Poland Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz visited SPK Branch No. 20 in honour of the 80th anniversary of SPK in Canada