The events were held throughout the province on Monday to commemorate the gloomy three -year anniversary of the Invasion of Russia of Ukraine.
Saskatchewan has welcomed almost 8,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict since then.
A photographic exhibition in Saskatoon shows the damage that has been done to religious temples in Ukraine during the war.
The exhibition opened Sunday at the Saskatoon Musée Ukraina. The museum said that more than 660 religious sites of different religions have been erased or damaged, many of them historical or cultural milestones.
The museum president said the exhibition shows only a fraction of the country’s continuous destruction.
“Many of these buildings are old buildings, [with] A lot of historical value and are only for the well -being of people, “said Anna Mycyck.” We know that having faith and having a place to meet and worship in the belief of one is very important. “
Mycyck said the first way to destroy a culture is to destroy people’s faith and heritage. The photos were taken from an exhibition in Kyiv, Ukraine.
“We want to educate and also want to learn, many times, when people come to the museum, we are also learning from them,” said Mycyck. “Sometimes people say we can’t look at these posters, they are too close to home and move away.”
She expects the exhibition to remain awake until Easter.
Trudeau says that Canada is with Ukraine
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Ukraine on Monday along with other Western political leaders.
The visit occurs only one week after the public attacks of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, against the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whom Trump ruled out as a “dictator.” Trump also criticized Velenskyy’s leadership skills and has demanded the critical minerals of Ukraine in exchange for continuous US military support.
European leaders asked Trudeau if he was willing to commit to enforce a possible peace agreement.
Trudeau said that he will continue to be there for Ukraine and that Canada will have to increase its military expenditure and participation in global security as the world becomes a more uncertain place.
Political figures in Saskatchewan are also expressing their support for the community.
“I am inspired by the resistance and pride of the Ukrainian people who have chosen to reside here, either for months or for generations,” said Carla Beck, leader of the opposition of Saskatchewan, in a statement on Monday.
“Their strength and commitment serve as a lighthouse of hope for all those who believe in a world based on human rights and democracy.”
On Monday a evening ceremony was held in the Regina Legislative Building to honor the victims of the war.
“I think many people respect the Ukrainian people, especially here in Saskatchewan, we are very happy to have hosts so many displaced Ukrainians as we could,” said Jamie Martens, legislative secretary responsible for the relations of Saskatchewan-Ukraine, in the event.
“Everyone really is behind Ukraine and they really want this war to end.”
In a Monday statement, the province said it is providing displaced Ukrainians access to training in languages, settlement, community support and employers connections.
The Provincial Capital Commission announced funds for the restoration in the Holodomor monument in the center of Wascana de Regina. The monument commemorates the famine made by the man supported by the Ukrainian people at the hands of the Soviet Union from 1932 to 1933.
The ceremonies were also held at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada in Saskatoon and in the Chapel of St. Thomas More College.
