Ukr. Holodomor (genocide) commemoration Nov. 2016

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2018

Saskatoon

Students at Bishop Filevich Ukrainian Bilingual School lit a candle of remembrance to join millions of people on 5 continents to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor. Names of 85 children were read to remember those who did not return to school in 1933.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4483294/s...r-anniversary/

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Representatives of the Ukrainian community in the capital of Ethiopia joined the international action “Light a candle of remembrance!” dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor of 1932-33 in Ukraine.
The commemorative event took place on November 4, the Embassy of Ukraine in Ethiopia

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The international action “Light a candle of remembrance!” dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor of 1932-33 in Ukraine was held in Tel Aviv, Warsaw, Prague, Brno and Liberec.
"On November 1, 2018, the international action “Light a candle of remembrance!” was held in Israel. A divine liturgy for the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-33 was performed at the Melkite Greek Catholic Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Tel Aviv," the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel posted on Facebook.

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Ukrainians lit the candles of remembrance near the monument to the Holodomor victims in the Wolski cemetery in Warsaw.
"Warsaw joined the international action ‘Light a candle of remembrance!’ dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor of 1932-33 in Ukraine. The members of Ukrainian community, the students of Ukrainian schools, the employees of the Embassy of Ukraine in Poland lit the candles in the Wolski Orthodox cemetery and read out the names of 85 children - innocent victims of the genocide of the Ukrainian people - near the memorial to the Holodomor victims," the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Poland reports.

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Several dozen Ukrainians and Czechs gathered at the Old Town Square in the historic center of Prague to honor the memory of millions of Ukrainians who died during the Holodomor of 1932-33 in Ukraine, Radio Liberty reports.

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Saturday, November 17, 2018 anniversary of the Ukrainian Holodomor Genocide of 1932-33 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.


The program included an ecumenical service featuring the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York, sung in memory of the victims of genocide, followed by a program of speakers.



NEVER FORGET!
Ukraine Remembers! The World Acknowledges!

Photos

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...2125616&type=3

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Holodomor remembered with special service from Sask. government


Members of the Saskatchewan government joined the province’s Ukrainian community Tuesday afternoon in a service, remembering the lost lives during the Ukraine famine in 1932-33.

“Eighty-five years ago, millions of Ukrainians lost their lives in a senseless act of brutality,” Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan-Ukraine Relations Greg Ottenbreit said.

“Today we remember the pain and suffering of those lost, many of them children and honour the survivors. Recognizing Holodomor ensures we learn from history so this never happens again.”


A candle was lit at the legislature building and will remain lit for the entire week to show unity with those around the global recognizing the Holodomor genocide.

Saskatchewan’s legislative assembly was the first jurisdiction in North America to recognize this genocide and passed the Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (Holodomor) Memorial Day Act in 2008.


More info and photo

https://globalnews.ca/news/4681497/h...sk-government/

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Winnipeg

Survivors of 1930s Ukrainian genocide among guests at legislature

See link for story and photos

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/lo...501101131.html

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Holodomor Commemorated on Parliament Hill

November 22, 2018. OTTAWA. On November 20, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group and the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada held a well-attended, solemn commemoration in Canada’s Parliament to mark the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor, the genocide of the Ukrainian people.


See article for photos and program

http://www.ucc.ca/2018/11/22/holodomor-2018/

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University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

Members of the University of Saskatchewan Ukrainian Students Association marked Holomodor Awareness Week with several activities on campus.


On Sunday, Nov. 18 they held a Wheat Sheaf Making and Distributing event in the STM Student Lounge.
The wheat and info cards were placed all around the campus.

Wednesday, Nov. 21 saw USUSA members creating awareness in the Arts Tunnel with their “Holodomor-in-a-Box” interactive learning experience.


A vigil commemorating Holomodor vicitms was held Thursday, Nov. 22 in the STM Chapel.

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The U.S. Administration has issued its statement for the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Holodomor.

The statement was issued by the U.S. Department of State.

Below, please find the Administration’s statement on the Holodomor: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesperson
For Immediate Release

STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON

November 23, 2018
Marking the 85th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Holodomor


This month we join Ukrainians around the world in marking the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor, when millions of innocent Ukrainians were deliberately starved to death by the regime of Josef Stalin.

The Soviet Union’s barbaric seizure of Ukrainian land and crops was undertaken with the deliberate political goal of subjugating the Ukrainian people and nation. This catastrophic man-made famine was one of the most atrocious acts of the twentieth century and a brutal reminder of the crimes of communism.

Today, Ukrainians are once again dying as a result of Russia attempts to destroy the identity and Western aspirations of the people of Ukraine. Russia’s ongoing aggression in eastern Ukraine has resulted in more than 10,000 deaths. However, Russia will not vanquish the resilient Ukrainian spirit, nor dampen Ukrainians’ desire for a better future.


As we remember the Holodomor’s millions of innocent victims, we reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the Ukrainian people’s right to chart their own course.

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English subtitles

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I didn't realize it wasn't...

Opinion: Does the UN have the courage to recognize the Holodomor as genocide?

https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-does-the-un-have-the-courage-to-recognize-the-holodomor-as-genocide

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Chrystia Freela


@cafreeland

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Today and all days, we remember the horrific tragedy of the #Holodomor in #Ukraine. Canada will always stand with Ukraine + defend the people of Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Vichnaya Pamiat.

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Our nephew, Fr. Greg, speaking at a Holodomor commemoration event in Los Angeles

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On Tuesday 19 November at 12 noon, over 200 people gathered in the Rotunda of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building to mark the anniversary of the Holodomor, the man-made famine of 1932-1933 during which millions of Ukrainians were deliberately starved to death in a campaign of terror orchestrated by Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.


In November of each year, people worldwide honour the victims of this crime against humanity and this provincial commemoration was part of International Holodomor Remembrance Week (November 18-24, 2019).


Guests included: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe; Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan-Ukraine Relations Greg Ottenbreit; Leader of the Official Opposition, Ryan Meili; Speaker of the Saskatchewan Legislature Mark Docherty, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Gene Makowsky, Minister of Justice Don Morgan along with fellow Ministers and Members of the Legislative Assembly. Also in attendance were former Saskatchewan Deputy Premier Ken Krawetz and Mrs Krawetz, Senator Dave Tkachuk and retired Senator Raynell Andreychuk.


UCC Saskatchewan President John Denysek began is remarks by saying, “We have come together in this place of honour to pay our respects to the memory of millions of men, women and children who perished over eight decades ago, not during a war, or for any crimes they committed but simply for being Ukrainian”. He continued, “Because we, as Canadians, aspire to have a just and civil society, it is important that we continue to demonstrate this to the world.”

On behalf of Saskatchewan’s Ukrainian community, UCC Saskatchewan President John Denysek thanked the premier, government of the day and opposition, for its unanimous decision in 2008 to pass Bill 40, recognizing the Holodomor as an act of genocide.

Mr. Denysek concluded with, “May our efforts help to bring peace to the souls of those who lost their lives 86 years ago by ensuring the Holodomor story, a story of great human suffering and injustice is learned and shared and reflected upon to remind us that it should never happen again. Вiчная пам’ять!”A bilingual memorial service then followed led by three Regina clergy.


At the conclusion of the commemoration service, guests made their way to the Holodomor statue, Bitter Memories of Childhood, in Wascana Park to lay wreaths and flowers on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan, Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Regina branch and the Regina Catholic School Division Ukrainian Program.