Ukrainian vendors showcase their creativity at Winnipeg Christmas market
“It’s a really nice opportunity for Ukrainians to meet other people from Canada, to maybe find new friends, maybe even sell their things too,” said Ilona Brotynyak, vendor, “show what they do so people can know more about them, to see what crafts they make.”
Brotynyak did beadwork and painting as hobbies overseas. She continued the crafts when she moved to Canada as a way to relax. “Mostly it was nights, you know, to calm down. So I wasn’t thinking even to sell it. Just doing something.” She makes all sorts of things including blue and yellow bracelets and keychains in support of Ukraine.
Another vendor and organizer, Yullia Okhrimenko, is a florist. She spent a great deal of time preparing wreaths for the market.“I feel good in myself, in my soul when I make something with the flowers.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2 Winnipeggers hospitalized following house fire on St. Anne’s Road - Winnipeg | Globalnews.caTwo Winnipeggers have been hospitalized following a house fire on St Anne's road on Saturday afternoon.
Read more »
London, Ont. farms report Christmas tree shortage - London | Globalnews.caWith Christmas less than a month away, Londoners may be in the market for a real Christmas tree, however, some local tree farms are reporting a shortage.
Read more »
New surgical robot ‘Daryl’ now helping assist Sask. medical operations | Globalnews.caThe da Vinci Surgical System reportedly offers less pain, faster recovery times, and lowers the risk of infection.
Read more »
Calgary police who killed woman not criminally liable: ASIRT - Calgary | Globalnews.caASIRT said police officers are permitted to use as much force as is necessary for the execution of their duties and for their defence under section 25 of the Criminal Code.
Read more »
Regina residents line up for Black Friday deals despite inflation hitting people’s wallets | Globalnews.caAs the biggest shopping day of the year arrived in Regina, residents hit the stores running this Black Friday.
Read more »
Study reveals barriers women, gender diverse can face when seeking safe affordable housing - Hamilton | Globalnews.caBrock University research, in collaboration with the YWCA Niagara Region, showed a sample of the stumbling blocks women and gender-diverse people face when looking for housing.
Read more »