‘It’s all new for us’: Ukrainian newcomers celebrate their first Canada Day
Tonya Barabash has a quintessentially Canadian plan for Saturday: she and her husband are making the most of the hot summer weather, taking their seven-year-old son swimming at a marina and going out for ice cream.
Barabash was forced to leave her friends, her career and her community. Her life has changed dramatically. Despite this, she shares a sense of optimism and gratitude for the support and opportunities she has found in Ottawa.With the support of an “amazing” host family, she has found a job, her son has found a school and the family has a home away from home.
Two Ukrainian women sit at a table in the front entrance of what is now known as the Maidan Market, handing out cookies and greeting visitors. They, too, fled the war with their families, and will experience Canada Day celebrations for the first time this weekend. Since she arrived in Canada a year ago, they talk every day. But she said every night is a hard night.
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