Kelowna’s Ukrainian community celebrates Independence Day
declared independence from the Soviet Union. Today also marks six months since Russia invaded Ukraine.Tatiana Koeptes moved to Kelowna four months ago with her two kids. She says since she got here, the community has been very helpful to her and her family and she has been embracing Canadian culture. But that doesn’t stop her from thinking about her home country.
“Families with small kids, I can’t right now. It’s impossible because the schools are closed and the danger is everywhere in West Ukraine or East Ukraine. It’s impossible.”
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