With the nation of Ukraine nonetheless bravely battling towards a Russian invasion, residents of Brandon are invited to hitch the world in displaying solidarity and assist.
This Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the invasion, Brandon will as soon as once more host a group march and rally. The march is predicated on the same one which was held in early March 2022 and can as soon as once more start at Brandon College and go to Brandon Metropolis Corridor.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the BU campus, the college will elevate a flag of Ukraine. After a number of temporary remarks, the march will head to Brandon Metropolis Corridor, for a brief program of speeches, and for the flag of Ukraine to be raised there as effectively.
“The persevering with assist from the Brandon and Westman group for Ukraine has been so essential and so particular,” stated Ukrainian group president Vasyl Marchuk.
“For the final 12 months, the heroic Ukrainian Armed Forces and the Ukrainian individuals have stood united in protection of freedom in Europe athwart Russia’s genocidal onslaught. With their braveness and willpower the Ukrainian individuals encourage the world,” acknowledged Alexandra Chyczij, Nationwide President of the UCC. “To mark 12 months of Ukraine’s resilience towards Russia’s genocidal warfare– be a part of us on February 24 to point out that every one Canadians Stand With Ukraine!”
Everyone seems to be invited to hitch the march and present their assist for Ukraine. You’re invited to carry candles — particularly blue and yellow candles, the colors of Ukraine — to march with. The occasion will coincide with many others taking place the identical day throughout Canada and around the globe.
“With Brandon dwelling to many Ukrainians, we as soon as once more collect as a group to face in solidarity with the individuals of Ukraine each at dwelling and overseas towards the Russian invasion, stated Metropolis of Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett. “This anniversary march shall be an indication that our resolve continues. We’re proud to face with our group to point out the enduring assist for the individuals of Ukraine.”
At the very least 12 months’s march, BU President David Docherty introduced new measures to assist college college students fleeing the battle, together with alternate admissions for these unable to entry their paperwork, eased deadlines, and waived charges. These helps have now additionally been prolonged to any displaced one who is in any other case eligible to attend BU. Three new Ukrainian college students have since began lessons at BU, with near a dozen extra who’ve been formally admitted however who haven’t but been capable of attend.
“One of many largest smiles I’ve seen all 12 months was once I met our first incoming Ukrainian pupil, Andrii, as he was being given a tour across the BU campus,” Docherty recalled. “I hold that second shut as a reminder that the grim information from Ukraine won’t final, and that our assist hastens the day that every one smiles can return to the faces of all Ukraine.”
