This event took place on November 19, 2024.
As we approach 1000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine (3925 days since Temporary Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation), creating this invitation feels both necessary and heartbreaking. Each day represents countless stories of the Ukrainian people’s resilience, loss, and unwavering determination. How does one distill a thousand days of human suffering, courage, and resistance into a single poster?
These thousand days have reshaped our understanding of modern warfare, international solidarity, and human resilience. They represent:
- Parents saying goodbye to children at train stations
- Farmers harvesting fields despite the danger of mines
- Teachers holding classes in bomb shelters
- Communities rebuilding after each attack
- The global diaspora working tirelessly to support their homeland
Here in Kamloops, we may be thousands of kilometers away from Ukraine, but distance does not diminish our responsibility to bear witness and show support. Our gathering at City Hall is more than symbolic – it is a declaration that we refuse to let the world forget or grow numb to this ongoing tragedy.
Standing together on Tuesday, November 19th at noon, we will mark these thousand days not just as a number, but as a testament to Ukraine’s unbreakable spirit. Each person who joins us helps ensure that People of Ukraine are not alone.
We invite all residents of Kamloops to join us in this moment of solidarity. In the face of winter’s approach and continuing attacks on Ukrainian civilians, our community’s support matters more than ever. Bring your flags, your voices, and your hearts. Let us show that even after 1000 days, Kamloops stands firmly with Ukraine.
The weight of creating this invitation lies not in choosing the right words or design, but in doing justice to the magnitude of what these 1000 days represent. It is about honoring those who have fallen, supporting those who continue to fight, and standing with those who refuse to surrender their homeland to aggression.
Join us:
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Kamloops City Hall
- Purpose: To mark 1000 days of Ukrainian resistance and show our continued solidarity
Together, we will ensure that even after 1000 days, the world’s attention and support for Ukraine does not waver. Слава Україні! (Glory to Ukraine!)