Canadians commemorate
Canada recognizes genocide; proclaims Holodomor Remembrance Day
Canada was among the leading nations to recognize the Holodomor as an act of genocide in May of 2008. In addition to the Federal Government, four Canadian provinces have also recognized the Holodomor proclaiming the fourth Saturday of each November as Holodomor Remembrance Day in Canada.
The following parliaments have recognized the Holodomor:
Federal Government of Canada – May 29, 2008
Province of Saskatchewan – May 7, 2008
Province of Alberta – October 30, 2008
Province of Manitoba – December 4, 2008
Province of Ontario – April 9, 2009
More on recognition in Canada
National Holodomor Awareness Week, November 23 - 29, 2008
75th Anniversary Commemorations 2007-2008
In November 2007, Ukrainians around the world launched a year-long commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Holodomor - Ukrainian Famine Genocide of 1932-33. To commemorate and raise awareness of this tragedy, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress together with its member organizations and the Ukrainian community in Canada organized numerous events and promoted various initiatives.
The Holodomor of 1932-33: A 75th Anniversary Conference on the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide, November 1, 2007, Andrij Makuch
National Holodomor Awareness Week, November 16 - 23, 2008
Ukraine remembers – Canada acknowledges, 2008 Commemorative Insert
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