Sept. 9, 2001 - The book Winnipeg: Heart of the Continent by Christopher Dafoe was presented to Mary Pidkowich from Winnipegs Mayor, Glen Murray. Diana Bryk-Grabynski, Winnipeg Branch President of the Ukrainian National Federation made the presentation at the UNF National Convention in Toronto on behalf of Mayor Glen Murray and Winnipeg City Councillors. One of the councillors is Harry Lazarenko, Vice President of Winnipegs UNF branch. Former Winnipeger Mary Pidkowich was honoured for her many years of community service and for her involvement in childrens education. The immediate past president of the UNF of Canada National Executive, she began her community activities in 1944, when she joined the UNF in Winnipeg.