Dauphin Co-op Makes a $12,500 Paint Donation to Museum

Co-op’s Communities in Full Colour program (CIFC) provides paint for projects that improve the well-being of our communities. We are giving back by preserving, enhancing and beautifying our community. We are excited to announce our commitment to supporting Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre & Museum Inc. with 200 gallons of premium paint worth $12,500 to support a vital restoration effort to revitalize and restore the site’s historic buildings.

Selo Ukraina is the centre for the preservation of Ukrainian culture and heritage in Manitoba. The site of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Dauphin’s Countryfest and other major events, is located on the northern slopes of Riding Mountain National Park.

“The donation of 200 gallons to the Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre and Museum is a great financial boost to the organization to provide a needed facelift to the festival site at Selo Ukraina. The donation of paint, along with volunteers from Dauphin Co-op and Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival to do the painting, will not only brighten the appearance of the buildings on site, but will help to preserve them for future years and events.” said Jim Perchaluk, President, Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre & Museum Inc.

This contribution will help restore the beauty and integrity of the heritage structures, ensuring they remain a source of community pride and historical significance for future generations. Investing in preservation of cultural heritage and sustainability helps us live our vision to Enrich the Life of our Communities.

“We believe in the power of history to inspire and educate,” said Stephen Bunka, Dauphin Co-op Building Division Manager. “It is an honour to contribute to a project that safeguards our shared past while enhancing its beauty for the future. Building and enriching the life of our communities is what we do at Dauphin Co-op, this is just another example of our commitment to that.”

At Dauphin Co-op, our Mission is to make a difference by building valued relationships with our Members, Team Members and communities one interaction at a time. Community support is only possible because of the loyalty of our Members. Our Members are a part of everything we do to enrich the life of our communities.