A rally in support of Ukraine is taking place in Vancouver this weekend.
Multiple rallies and protests have taken place in the city since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began earlier this year, including an anti-war rally.
A protest took place on Ukraine Independence Day (Aug. 24) as well, with a crowd gathering outside of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»City Hall.
Several Ukrainians who have fled the country and arrived in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»have shared their stories with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³». One man who came to Canada with his wife described to comfort of seeing Ukraine flags away from home, and a mother described her family's life amidst the war before leaving the country.
An art exhibit illustrating Ukrainian perspectives on the Russian invasion had popped up in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»too, with all proceeds donated to support Ukrainian children who lost their parents in the war.
The Ukrainian community and supporters will gather at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Art Gallery at 3 p.m. on Oct. 16 "in Honour of Defenders of Ukraine," reads a tweet sharing the rally poster.
