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A Ukrainian Family’s Journey to Nanaimo: Olena Lavrishcheva on Resilience and Community Building

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Ukrainian newcomer Olena Lavrishcheva shares her family’s dramatic escape from Kyiv, their path through displacement, and their new life in Nanaimo. She also discusses the creation of the Canadian Alliance of Ukrainian Workers, a grassroots effort uniting Ukrainians and Canadians to support humanitarian needs and help newcomers integrate. This interview was recorded in early 2025; event references reflect that date.

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“Canadian Kobzar” in conversation with Pawlina discussing Toonie Tuesday, Wild Hornets and more

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In this interview which first aired on Nash Holos in March 2025, Canadian Kobzar tells us about NAFO, the Wild Hornets, and the Toonie Tuesday fundraiser. To listen, click on the player. Transcript below. Enjoy! Pawlina: Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine is into its fourth year.  Unfortunately, it has morphed into a political

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Knyzhka Corner book review: Kidnapped from Ukraine: Under Attack by Marsha Skrypuch

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Skrypuch’s Kidnapped from Ukraine Under Attack traces the first days of Russia’s assault on Mariupol through the eyes of twelve‑year‑old Dariia Popkova and her mother. As bombardment shatters their city and civilians are hunted, the two are driven into a desperate flight that ends with Dariia taken to a Russian camp designed to erase her Ukrainian identity. The novel offers a stark, clear‑eyed portrayal of invasion, loss, and the resilience of Ukraine’s children.

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29 Years of the Hryvnia: Currency, Identity, and the Stories We Must Not Forget

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Ukraine celebrates the 29th anniversary of the hryvnia, its national currency. To mark 29 years of Ukraine’s hryvnia, introduced to the world on September 2, 1996, we revisit a four-part radio series originally aired five years ago on Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio. This series explores how coins and banknotes quietly tell stories—of independence, identity,

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