[2] Through Cipywnyk's efforts, Canada became the first Western country to recognize Ukraine's independence.

[2] Cipywnyk would go on to co-chair the Prairie Center for Ukrainian Heritage, he served as chair of the Advisory Committee on Saskatchewan-Ukraine ties.

He also worked on the University of Saskatchewan Senate and the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews.

[3] UCC notifies the Canadian Ukrainian community of the death of Cipywnyk, in Saskatoon on Sunday, March 9, 2003.

[6] He wed Maura,[7] and the two of them had many kids: Paul (Yumi); Raissa (Bill Choi); Raya and Benjamin, who are grandkids.