Internal Relations Director

The Internal Relations Director:

1. 1. Is responsible for the management of communication within the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union and all internal affairs within the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union;
   2. Is responsible to investigate any internal formal grievances within the Ukrainian Canadian Student’s Union;
   3. Is responsible for initiating, encouraging, and coordinating social and cultural activities geared towards Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union members;
   4. Is responsible for keeping track of Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union memberships across Canada; including
      • Assisting with the initiation of new USOs; and
      • Recruiting existing USOs into membership with the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union; and
      • Creating external media for the advertisement of the value of membership with the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union for USOs;
   5. Is responsible for helping orientate and integrate Member Organizations of the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union who are in their 1st year of membership;
   6. Is responsible for preparing the SUSK Board of Directors for a smooth transition from year to year.

The Internal Relations Director for 2025-26: Artem Sudarkin

Artem is a student at the University of Ottawa, pursuing a degree in Political Science and Economics. He was born in Odesa, Ukraine, and moved to Canada following the outbreak of the full-scale war. Over the past three years, he has been actively involved in advocacy for Ukraine, including participating in UCC Advocacy Day. In high school, he contributed to student life by organizing the school’s first TEDx conference and competing on the swim team. At university, Artem joined the Ukrainian Students’ Club (UOSC), where he was elected First-Year Representative and played an active role in engaging new members and strengthening the Ukrainian student community on campus.

Key Responsibilities: The Internal Relations Director coordinates internal communication within SUSK, addresses formal grievances, supports the integration of existing USOs, and helps establish and develop new USOs across Canada.