Holodomor Memorial Day: A time to reflect on victims of genocide and famine – larongeNOW

Some people have a retrospection its Russian against Ukrainian is what happened in the past and its why people died but I think its most important people need to understand it was the Soviet Union government against all the people. Just because theres no explanation because [Joseph] Stalin wasnt a reasonable person, Wells said.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also released a statement on Holodomor Memorial Day encouraging Canadians to honour the victims and to reflect on contributions Ukrainian Canadians have made in the past and continue to make.

Today, we join Ukrainian communities in Canada and around the world to remember the millions of innocent victims who suffered or lost their lives during the Holodomor, he said.

Despite the brutality of the Holodomor, Ukrainians persevered. The resilience of the Ukrainian people and the survival of their culture, language, and identity is a testament to their courage and strength. After decades of Soviet control and oppression, Ukraine regained its independence in 1991.

He added for too long the reality of the mass killing was hidden and denied and that its up to Canadians to not let it be forgotten and to defend democracy when its under attack.

-With files from Derek Craddock

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