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.
Meet the Artist
“Meet the Artist” at the BC Visitors Wine Information Centre in Penticton. Dec 15th 1 to 4 and Dec 16th 1 to 4pm. Oksana will have original works and art prints and cards available for sale.
Oksana & Family
Oksana ZbrutskaHonoured Artist of UkraineEmail: [email protected]: zbrutska.com Internationally exhibited artist, Oksana Zbrutska, is a visual artist who paints exclusively with oil on canvas. Oksana was born in Kyiv, Ukraine and recalls spending every...
Piano Recital
Dr. Mac Paterson (Sunrise Rotary Club Penticton) welcomed Oksana Zbrutska and her family to the RMTA piano recital at the Lakeside Resort.
Renowned Ukrainian Artist’s First Show
Oksana Zbrutska, internationally exhibited artist, appears at Wayside Books for a reception to open her first Canadian exhibit since fleeing the war in Ukraine. On display will be the only painting that she was able to bring out of the country. See the Times Chronicle...
Holomodor 90th Anniversary
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Music to Our Ears
Oksana is thrilled to receive a donated violin arranged for by one of our Keremeos volunteers. In addition to being a highly decorated artist from Ukraine, Oksana also played with the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra.
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