Today is Ukrainian Independence Day, an event which is being marked with events throughout the province.
On this day in 1991 Ukraine adopted an act making them independent from the Soviet union, which would officially dissolve later that year.
Newfoundland and Labrador took in an influx of Ukrainian refugees following an invasion by Russia in February 2022.
Yesterday members of the Ukrainian community and government officials gathered at Confederation Building for a flag raising ceremony to mark the occasion.
The building was also lit up in blue and yellow, the colours of the Ukrainian flag, last night.
Today the Ukrainian flag was raised at Confederation Building to commemorate Ukrainian Independence Day.
Thanks to Ukrainian NL & Assistance Ukraine for organizing this event that symbolizes the everlasting connection between Newfoundland & Labrador and Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini! pic.twitter.com/6FoOtxPiqK
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