This year, as we mark the 89th anniversary of the Holodomor and launch the 90th anniversary commemorative year, the need to unite in remembrance has never been more critical. The ruthless Russian aggressor is committing yet another genocide of the Ukrainian people and is deliberately attempting to destroy all things Ukrainian. We must remain one with the Ukrainian people in protecting our history, identity, and sharing the truth.
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National Holodomor Awareness Week November 21-27, 2022
National Holodomor Memorial Day Saturday, November 26, 2022
National Holodomor Memorial Day Saturday, November 26, 2022
Our message is simple. We are a resilient people. We were not defeated through centuries of persecution, and occupation. The Holodomor, World Wars, Soviet-era persecutions, the Gulags, the Orange Revolution, the Maidan, today’s unprovoked war – did not and will not defeat us. Our strength lies in our truth and our unity.
We unite under the international motto for 2022-2023:
Пам’ятаємо! Єднаємося! Переможемо!
We remember, unite, and shall overcome!
We unite –
- In memory of all, who throughout the centuries were lost to a nation;
- In honour of our Holodomor survivors with whom the community was blessed, their will to survive and their hope for a brighter future;
- In sharing the stories of the People of Truth, who tried to alert the world;
- In honour of the women and men who throughout history to today defend Ukrainian territory and the Ukrainian people from the genocidal assault of the enemy;
- In recognition of the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people today with their heartbreaking yet inspirational stories.
Because when we unite in remembrance, we fuel the courage, will, resolve and resilience that will lead us to victory.
National Holodomor Awareness Week
NOVEMBER 21-27, 2022
National Holodomor Awareness Week will be launched from November 21-27, 2022, commemorating the 89th anniversary of the Holodomor.
International And National Holodomor Memorial Day
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
On Saturday, November 26 we encourage all Canadians to take a moment to remember the victims:
● At 19:32 (7:32 p.m.) local time pause for a moment of silence wherever one may be to honour the memory of the victims.
● Light a candle of remembrance in one’s home.
● Post photos of your candles on social media with your thoughts of remembrance.
Event Listings across Canada
Ottawa: November 22 at 1:00 pm, details below
Calgary: November 26 at 11 am
Regina: Provincial Holodomor Commemoration
Wreath Laying at the Holodomor Statue
Tuesday, November 22, 2022, 12 NOON
Rotunda, Legislative Building, Regina
Winnipeg: November 25, 26 and 27
Edmonton: November 26 at 12:30pm
St. John’s: November 26 at 2:00pm
Montreal: November 26 at 2:30 pm
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church 6175 10th Ave, Montreal, Quebec H1Y 2H5
Toronto: November 26 at 3:00 pm, details below
Vancouver: November 26 at 1:00 pm
Edmonton: Provincial Holodomor Commemoration
Tuesday, November 22, 2022, 12:15 NOON
Rotunda, Legislative Building
Victoria: November 26 at 5:00pm
Nova Scotia
November 26
Presentation – Saint Mary’s University
Candlelight Vigil – Peace and Friendship Park, Halifax
November 27
Commemorative Service – Saint Anthony’s Church, Dartmouth
