A Night of Ukrainian Music
THURS. JUNE 29: 7PM ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 4017 VICTORIA AVE, NANAIMO Admission by Donation
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Ваші права та обов’язки в Канаді (Your rights and responsibilities in Canada)
People living in Canada have rights and responsibilities. These come to us from our history, are secured by Canadian law, and reflect our shared traditions, identity, and values.We understand that some of these rights and responsibilities are different from in Ukraine. We hope that this video will help you adapt to life in Canada. Люди,
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Summer Jobs
Camp Sunflower is hiring 5 people who love kids and want to spend their summer doing crafts, playing games, and doing the Hokey Pokey. 1 Camp Manager ($23.50/hour) 2 Camp Counselors ($22/hour) 2 Camp Assistants ($17/hour) Requirements: – Loves to work with kids – Creative – Flexible – Team Player – Ability to Obtain Clean
Massive Garage Sale Benefits Ukrainian Refugees
➡️ Press Release 📆 Friday April 28⏰ 12:00-17:00📆 Saturday April 29⏰ 08:00-13:00📍 St. Michael the Archangel Church (4017 Victoria Ave, Nanaimo)We invite you to come check out a selection of quality used small appliances, clothing, sporting equipment, and other goodies. We will also have traditional Ukrainian food for sale. If you would like to donate
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An open letter to the governments of Canada, BC, and Victoria
Dear Honorable Members of the Canadian Government, British Columbia Government, and Victoria Mayor and Council: I am writing on behalf of the Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society to bring to your attention our organization’s activities and express our urgent need for funding. Our organization was established in April 2022 by a group of volunteers, to
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Interview with Ukrainians in Victoria
Diana Budiachenko and Max Shkurupii have both arrived in Victoria with family members since the war began in Ukraine. They spoke with Jason D’Souza about adjusting to life in Canada. Listen here.
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Places to Look for Jobs
Our anonymous blogger is now settled and has asked us to share the following links. This is a collection of job search websites throughout Canada. On Vancouver Island, don’t forget about the Help Ukraine Job Board and the importance of registering with Work BC . https://employukraine.org/ 1. LinkedIn2. Indeed (https://ca.indeed.com/)3. Monster (https://www.monster.ca/)4. Work in Non-Profits.ca
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Statement about the Time Magazine Person of the Year
Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society would like to congratulate Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Spirit of Ukraine for being named as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. Each year, Time chooses someone who they believe represents the most important issue or issues of the past 12 months. The war in Ukraine and the bravery of the
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How to Find a Doctor
It is a challenge to find a family doctor on Vancouver Island. You will need to rely on several services for medical care. If you don’t know what to do, call 8-1-1 to speak to a nurse, pharmacist, or other medical professionals 24 hours a day. For emergencies, including bleeding that needs stitches, head injury,
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Why? / чому?
дивіться український текст нижче Why? I have been asked this question almost every day since March. “Why? Why do you spend so much time and energy helping Ukrainian refugees?” For me – the answer is simple. Because this is how I choose the world I want to live in. I want to be a person