Parkland Ukrainian Dancers Society, also known as PUDS, stands with Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour in denouncing racism and discrimination here in Canada and around the world. We recognize many Canadians today are mistreated because of the colour of their skin and their ethnic background.

This is a difficult time in our world, but an important step to changing the ongoing reality of racial injustice. We at PUDS are listening and learning. We will continue to encourage and welcome individuals from all racial backgrounds into our club and our audiences.

We commit ourselves to conscious efforts to strengthen equality, justice, and peace in all we do at PUDS as an organization and as individuals. We will always hold ourselves to a standard that does not accept this work is ever finished. We will always strive to be better.

These words may seem too simple in times such as these, but they are a guiding principle we will uphold in all we do.

Treat others as you wish to be treated. And the world will be a better place. PUDS stands with Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour and all those facing racial prejudice and systemic discrimination. PUDS is committed to staying educated and listening to the voices of the oppressed, as well as taking the necessary steps towards a world where no person is treated differently because of the colour of their skin.