Saturday, November 23, 2013
Holodomor – extermination by hunger – the famine of 1932-33 in Ukraine. This act of genocide committed through Stalin’s crime against humanity must never be forgotten. Eighty years on – let’s join together to remember and honour those that perished and to raise awareness of this tragic chapter of Ukraine’s history.
For further information on the event
email holodomor@ozeukes.com.au or call 0438 372 270
Share the Story
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Holodomor: The Ukrainian Famine-Genocide 1932-33 – the Holodomor – was a deliberate act to eliminate a nation. On these pages, Holodomor survivors tell their stories. They share their experiences during that horrific time in history with the hope of bringing us closer to understanding this often forgotten atrocity. They share their experiences with the hope that they are contributing to a better world.
Join us in sharing the story of the Holodomor.
This project is sponsored by:
Ukrainian Canadian Congress www.ucc.ca
Ukrainian World Congress www.ukrainianworldcongress.org
Project partners:
Ukrainian Canadian Research and Documentation Centre www.ucrdc.org
About the Logo
The logo selected for the 80th commemorative year : Designed by Ukrainian Canadian artist Oleh Lesiuk, depicts five stalks of wheat delicately bound with a black ribbon. While serving as a reminder of the devastation characterized by the law, the wheat symbolizes the Ukrainian nation’s determination to live and prosper; the nation’s future. more>
