Thousands of Ukrainians have come to Manitoba following the invasion and many with very limited knowledge of the English language.
One year ago, members of St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church were looking for ways to help newcomers like Buriak and her family be able to learn English to thrive here in Winnipeg.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School has welcomed around 60 Ukrainian students since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Students spent Thursday at a pysanky workshop creating art and praying for peace.
In the year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine thousands of people who left their homes and lives behind to flee the war have arrived in Manitoba. Some have already returned to Europe. Others are hoping to stay in Canada permanently. Then there are those still facing uncertainty around what comes next.