Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio

*This is a public service announcement in Ukrainian about an upcoming event in Vancouver.*This Ukrainian‑language announcement provides information about Love Knows No Death, a multimedia performance presented by Maple Hope Foundation on August 29, 2026 at Alliance Française Vancouver, 6161 Cambie Street.This announcement is provided as a courtesy for Ukrainian speakers in the audience and for bilingual listeners who prefer receiving event details in Ukrainian.Love Knows No Death is inspired by the true story of Ukrainian mother, teacher, and artist Hanna Kisilishyna and combines live theatre, documentary audio, photographs, video, and music. The evening also includes Resilience in Bloom, a photo exhibition honouring twenty Ukrainian women who lost loved ones in the defence of Mariupol and in Olenivka.Doors open at 5 p.m. for the photo exhibition, and the live performance begins at 6.Ticket proceeds support bereavement programs for mothers who have lost children to the war. For tickets, visit Eventbrite and search Love Knows No Death.

This special edition marks Ukrainian Independence Day, August 24.In this feature interview, American author shares how an unexpected connection in Scotland set him on a path that led deep into Ukraine, where he met the people whose lives shaped his recently released book, The Time They Had. In this conversation, he reflects on the encounters that stayed with him: meeting Irina in Kolomyia, Ukraine— whose love story and loss are at the heart of The Time They Had; spending time with grieving mothers gathered by Svitlana Kominko of Maple Hope Foundation; and listening to soldiers, doctors, and families in shelters and field hospitals. He also speaks about his Caddie School for Soldiers in Scotland and about his time spent in Ukraine’s war zone to understand the terror Ukraine's defenders face every day.This interview offers a glimpse into the journey behind the book — the people, the places, and the decisions that made it possible — and the human cost that can only be understood by being there.

Maple Hope Foundation co‑founder Svitlana Kaminko discusses the upcoming Love Knows No Death performance and the Resilience in Bloom photo exhibition taking place on August 29 at Alliance Française Vancouver, 6161 Cambie Street.She shares the story of Ukrainian psychologist Hanna Kiselyshina, who lost her son in the Olenivka massacre and later joined Maple Hope Foundation’s bereavement support and academic programs. Svitlana describes Hanna’s journey through loss, grief, and the creation of thirteen paintings that became part of the live performance, as well as Hanna’s work co‑facilitating programs for mothers of fallen Ukrainian defenders.Svitlana also outlines the Resilience in Bloom exhibition featuring twenty‑one stories of Ukrainian women who lost loved ones, including members of the Vancouver community. She explains the structure of the event, with the photo exhibition from 5 to 6 p.m. and the live performance beginning at 6 p.m., incorporating music, artwork, and Hanna’s personal narrative.Ticket proceeds support bereavement programs, with options to attend, purchase a ticket for someone else, or donate.

In 1992, the Ukrainian port city of Mykolayiv suddenly opened to the world. It was a year after the country gained its independence and the times were heady—but also precarious.With no experience in international marketing and almost no one able to speak English, Ukraine’s new freedom left people vulnerable to outsiders who understood the system far better than they did.This personal recollection of Victor Sergeyev captures the shock of encountering shady "businessmen" from the west and of the hyperinflation that would soon make basic goods triple in price overnight. It also describes the wonder of enjoying the first open political discussions after independence, and a business trip to Hamburg that underscored the contrast of stability and abundance in the west with the realities of life in post-soviet Ukraine.Yet despite the chaos, Ukrainians willingly adapted to the new trajectory on their path to life in a free country.

*This is a public service announcement about an upcoming event in our community.*Maple Hope Foundation is presenting Love Knows No Death on August 29 at Alliance Française Vancouver, 6161 Cambie Street.This multimedia performance is inspired by the true story of Ukrainian mother, teacher, and artist Hanna Kisilishyna, whose only son was killed in russia’s terrorist attack against Ukrainian Prisoners of War in Olenivka.The production blends live theatre, documentary audio, photographs, video, and music.The evening also features Resilience in Bloom, a photo exhibition honouring twenty Ukrainian women who lost loved ones in the defence of Mariupol and in Olenivka.Doors open at 5 p.m. for the photo exhibition, and the live performance begins at 6.Ticket proceeds support bereavement programs for mothers who have lost children to the war.For tickets, visit Eventbrite and search Love Knows No Death.

Public interest in Ukrainian Jewish heritage has resurfaced recently, prompted in part by media attention around social media influencer Laura Loomer’s discovery of her own Ukrainian Jewish roots and about-face on Ukraine.Fame aside, it's a story and situation shared by many less famous people and families. And many of these "unsung heroes" have done outstanding work to help bring this history into wider public view.In this conversation Marla Raucher Osborn explores her search for her grandmother’s birthplace in Rohatyn and how that personal journey developed into a sustained effort to recover and document the Jewish heritage of the town.The interview was originally recorded and broadcast in 2017, with support from Ukrainian Jewish Encounter, at a time when work like this was moving forward in Ukraine and gaining momentum.This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. The full transcript is available on the Nash Holos blog here..

Public interest in Ukrainian Jewish heritage has resurfaced recently, prompted in part by media attention around social media influencer Laura Loomer’s discovery of her own Ukrainian Jewish roots and about-face on Ukraine.Fame aside, it's a story and situation shared by many less famous people and families. And many of these "unsung heroes" have done outstanding work to help bring this history into wider public view.In this conversation Marla Raucher Osborn explores her search for her grandmother’s birthplace in Rohatyn and how that personal journey developed into a sustained effort to recover and document the Jewish heritage of the town.The interview was originally recorded and broadcast in 2017, with support from Ukrainian Jewish Encounter, at a time when work like this was moving forward in Ukraine and gaining momentum. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. The full transcript is available on the Nash Holos blog here..

Cabbage is a staple in Ukrainian cuisine, not just for its many outstanding health benefits but for its versatility and economy.The quintessential Ukrainian cabbage dish is of course holubtsi, aka cabbage rolls. The traditional rolls can be quite time consuming to make, so modern cooks often opt for "lazy cabbage rolls" which is basically a layered casserole of cabbage, rice, and other ingredients.In this episode of Ukrainian Food Flair, Sylvia shares her recipe for a hearty dinner variation with ground beef, rice, and cabbage.She also shares some very interesting anecdotes about cabbage folklore and medicinal qualities.