The life of Ukrainian men and women in Canada and Germany after the beginning of the large-scale Russian invasion is a relevant topic in view of the current sociopolitical climate. The proposed project aims to shed light on the experience of Ukrainian men and women who settled in Canada and Germany after the start of the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Canada is home to the largest Ukrainian diaspora in the world, which strives to preserve its cultural and national identity. This is made possible by the tireless efforts of Ukrainian and Canadian volunteers. The traditional Ukrainian Easter egg painting series of workshops at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Ottawa is an amazing example of how ordinary people are making positive changes in the community. In this article, I talk about the experience and motivation of the Ukrainian-Canadian community in Ottawa that organized Pysanka Workshops to support Ukrainian culture during the full-scale Russian invasion.

When the full-scale russian invasion broke out in Ukraine in February 2022, many Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in other countries. Among them was a 23-year-old Yuliia Siemak from Mykolaiv, who found herself in Ottawa, Canada.