Tag: Remembrance
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A Moment of Reflection: 11.11 at 11:11 – Remembrance Day 2024
Today, across Canada’s six time zones, millions pause at precisely 11:11 to honour Remembrance Day. This sacred moment ripples across Canada, offering a powerful reminder that the pursuit of peace is both a privilege and a responsibility. As we stand here in 2024, the resonance of remembrance transcends language and culture. The profound words of…
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Stand with Ukraine November 9 Update
The events listed here took place from November 9, 2024 to November 30, 2024. Day 988 since February 24th, 2022 988 день повномасштабної війниDay 3912 since February 20th, 2014, Temporary Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation Thank you to all who #StandWithUkraine Greetings from Kamloops! Dear Community Members, I hope this message finds you well…
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Civic Action and Memorial Design: Ivanka Dymyd’s Fight for Proper Remembrance
In the heart of Lviv, Ukraine, a controversy surrounding a military memorial has ignited a powerful discussion about civic engagement, democratic processes, and the delicate balance between public policy and personal grief. At the center of this debate stands Ivanka Krypiakevych-Dymyd, mother of fallen hero Artem Dymyd, whose story exemplifies the crucial role of civic…
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Remembering the People of Bucha – A Call to Bear Witness and Act
Today, I want to bring your attention to a profoundly moving and critically important project called “People of Bucha.” This meticulously researched work documents the lives and tragic deaths of 58 civilians killed by Russian forces in Bucha, Ukraine, during the early stages of the 2022 invasion. It serves as a powerful testament to the…
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Iryna Tsybukh: A Fallen Hero Who Sowed Hope Amidst the Wheatfields of Donetsk
Sasha Kondrashov I first learned about Iryna Tsybukh through a poignant YouTube video where Ukrainian singer Marina Krut and paramedic Iryna Tsybukh shared the song using Lesya Ukrainka poem Contra Spem Spero in the midst of the wheatfields of Donetsk. In the video, two brave women stood together, united by their love for Ukraine and…
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Keeping Ron’s Bright Spirit Alive: Honoring My Dear Friend on January 17th
January 17th is etched in my memory as the difficult day when I learned of Ron’s sudden passing. Though six years have now passed, receiving that shocking news that Ron had unexpectedly left this world feels like yesterday. While that date marks a tragic loss, I take comfort in remembering the way Ron truly lived…
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Remembering Canada’s Heroes: Eight Lives Lost in Ukraine
Since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, at least 8 Canadian citizens have made the ultimate sacrifice defending freedom and democracy abroad. As we mourn these brave human being, we honour their courage and selflessness by sharing their stories and finding ways to preserve their legacies across Canada. Emile-Antoine Roy-Sirois…
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In Loving Memory of Borys Chubin: A Ukrainian Inventor and Hero
In Loving Memory of Borys Chubin: A Ukrainian Inventor and Hero Today, I want to share about the person whom I never met but once I read about his death on Facebook I wanted to do more research to remember and honour a remarkable soul, a true Ukrainian hero whose life was dedicated to making…
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Eternal Memory GrandPa
Today is an anniversary of my Grandpa death. I remember that day as yesterday. We were preparing for Ukraine’s Constitution Day celebration and Grandpa Peter came from Ratusha (he took care of the main clock in Lviv) and was planning to buy some cherries from the market. Unfortunately he did not wake up the following…
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Silence Kills: Why the World Must Remember Chornobyl
It has been 37 years since the catastrophic Chornobyl disaster, a tragic event that shook the world and left an indelible mark on Ukraine and its people. The aftermath of the explosion at the nuclear power plant was devastating, leading to loss of life, displacement, and long-term health effects for those who were exposed to…
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Kamloops stands with Ukraine on the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor Genocide of 1932 and 1933 in Ukraine.
This event took place on November 26, 2022. Камлупс підтримує Україну у 90-ту річницю Голодомору-Геноциду 1932 та 1933 років в Україні. In 2022–2023, Ukraine commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor genocide. We remember this sad date today in the realities of the new struggle for the survival of the People of Ukraine. Ninety years…
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Rest in Peace, Artemko!
Doing research on young people who died defending Ukrainian land is hard as each of them has so much to contribute to the future of Ukraine. I finished writing about Roman Ratushnyj and was preparing for morning Saturday class as more horrific news came from Ukraine. It is extra hard to write about my God’s…