News & Updates
The population of Ukraine is larger than Canada and the country is less than half the size of British Columbia. Over 8 million people have been displaced and crossed borders to other countries. An additional 5.4 million evacuated their homes, seeking shelter in other parts of Ukraine, because over 15 thousand apartment buildings have been damaged. This is equivalent to everyone in British Columbia and Alberta leaving their homes. More civilians have been killed in the conflict than currently live in Summerland.
Wish List
• As more families arrive, we will need clothing and household goods.
• Automotive expertise to assist in evaluating, inspecting and locating suitable vehicles.
• Automotive business to provide affordable repair and maintenance assistance.
• Affordable rental housing for short and long-term accommodation.
• Hosts to provide temporary housing.
• Medical providers who will offer physical, dental and psychological support services.
Sunflower Cafe
There are now two Sunflower Ukrainian Cafes in the South Okanagan after a new one sprouted up in downtown Pentiction. The first location was opened in Summerland in 2023 by Ukrainian refugees Andrew Murat and Julia Borysendo, who offer a menu of authentic Eastern...
Oksana Zbrutska
Ukranian-born and raised Oksana Zbutska, who is now living in Pentiction, is one of the artists featured in the Light Through Scars exhibit at the Pentiction Art Gallery which runs until Sept. 19th. Here she stands with one of her colourful, whimsical paintings.
Holodomor Memorial Day
On the fourth Saturday in November, Canada, Ukraine and the world commemorate Holodomor Memorial Day. This year, we commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the Holodomor Famine-Genocide of 1932-33. We gather in our communities to remember and honour the millions of...
100 Women
The most recent meeting of the South Okanagan's 100 Women Who Care was a success, donating $5,600 to worthy local charities. The group, which meets four times yearly to hear pitches from organizations in need of funds, met for their most recent quarterly event on...
Family Friends and Supporters
Keremeos Ukrainian family enjoys a tour and visit with Jim and Midge Wyse, at their winery, Burrowing Owl.
Helped by Us
Three years ago, on Feb. 24, the lives of the Kiladze family — Salome, Lasha,Amiran, and Milena — were torn apart when Russia invaded Ukraine. They escaped to Georgia and finally to Canada and have established new lives in Keremeos. They want to stay, but they, like...
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