Exhibits, concerts and other fundraisers: Canadians find creative ways to help Ukraine
CBC
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, many Canadian businesses, individuals and charitable organizations have come up with creative ways to support Ukrainians affected by the war, from exhibits to benefit concerts to redirecting charity energies to relief efforts.
Here's a look at some of the events.
Immersive Shevchenko: Soul of Ukraine, which opens today, is an experimental art exhibit produced by Lighthouse Immersive featuring art by Taras Shevchenko, the beloved Ukrainian artist, poet and political thinker.
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Lighthouse Immersive said the exhibit is available for viewing in six cities: Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Violinist Gloria Verhovsky waits to take the stage during a fundraising concert in support of Ukraine, held at Lithuanian House, in Toronto on March 11.
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Members of the Ukrainian Canadian community in Dieppe, N.B., make traditional perogies to raise funds for humanitarian relief on March 10.
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Volunteers at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Calgary roll up their sleeves and roll out dough to raise donations to help their loved ones in Ukraine on March 5.
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