A group gathered August 24 in front of the Ukrainian Heritage Museum to witness the raising of Ukraine鈥� National Flag, in a ceremony to commemorate the 24th anniversary of Ukraine鈥檚 independence.
This is an annual act of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, who continue to defend their country鈥檚 sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a release from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, it states: 鈥淒espite the relentless aggression of the Russian Federation, Ukraine continues resolutely to resist the enemy while implementing its national reform agenda, building strong relations with the international economy, glob-ally promoting Ukraine鈥檚 economic viability, and further integrating the country into the European community.
Ukrainians throughout the world have united for the attainment of one para-mount goal 鈥� entrenching the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, states a release from the Congress.
鈥淥n Independence Day, we join in prayer to honour all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for Ukraine鈥檚 independence,鈥� it said. 鈥淟et us keep in our thoughts the men and women who continue to stand on the front lines against the aggressor.
The Congress鈥檚 release concludes with: 鈥淎s we celebrate Ukraine鈥檚 independence, we pause to pay tribute to all those who have given their lives so that Ukraine may be free, and to all those who today must take up arms to defend and preserve that freedom.鈥�
