A new exhibit on the contributions of Ukrainian Canadians is on display at the Richmond Museum.
Titled Canada, Here We Are! is a travelling exhibit from the Royal BC Museum and will be on display at the museum inside the Richmond Cultural Centre until Jan. 22 next year.
The exhibit celebrates the more than 1.3 million Canadians who can trace their ancestry to Ukraine and/or Ukrainian Canadian history and culture.
It highlights the enduring impact Ukrainians have on life in Canada and includes displays of Ukrainian Easter eggs, textiles and a traditional bread and salt offering.
Some artifacts are also loaned by Richmond's Ukrainian Community Society's Ivan Franko.
This exhibit was created in partnership between the Royal BC Museum, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Vancouver.
"This exhibit helps Canadians and newcomers to this great country to understand the most important steps of our community's 131 years long journey in Canada and the most significant contributions made to enriching Canada's multicultural landscape and strengthening its social, cultural and economic life," said Natalie Jatskevich, vice president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – National Council.
"This exhibit also presents a wonderful opportunity for Ukrainian Canadians to reflect on their rich heritage and culture and the ways of giving back to the land where they have made their homes."
The exhibition first came to life in 2016 as Bread & Salt to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Ukrainians in Canada and was updated in 2022.
For more information about the Richmond Museum, visit richmondmuseum.ca/whats-on/.
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