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 …
An open letter to the governments of Canada, BC, and Victoria Read More »
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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The Comox Valley Ukrainian community hosted a Christmas concert and dinner on Sunday, Jan. 8. Approximately 200 people attended the event, which was organized by those who have made the Comox Valley their new home in the past year. For many in attendance, it was the first Christmas away from their homeland, through little choice …
Recently migrated Ukrainians celebrate first Christmas in the Comox Valley Read More »
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 …
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 …
Statement about the Time Magazine Person of the Year Read More »
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, …
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 …
This blog contains the unedited posts of Ukrainians who successfully moved to Victoria, BC, and/or their hosts. Content posted with permission. For privacy we are keeping them anonymous. The opinions expressed in the blog are those of the author and are neither supported nor endorsed by the moderators of this website. Привіт знов українській громаді …
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