Postcards to the Front (Canada / Канада)

Canadians sending postcards with messages of support and encouragement to Ukraine’s frontline Defenders.

Tag: oshawa

  • Doors, through the horrors of war

    Doors, through the horrors of war

    Ruslan Kurt, a Crimean-Ukrainian activist artist created the “Doors Through the Horrors of War” installation, showcasing doors damaged by Russian aggression, and representing the loss experienced by Ukrainians. The project aims to convey solidarity and the importance of supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom.

  • Tridents & Tanks: Ukraine’s Struggle for Freedom

    Tridents & Tanks: Ukraine’s Struggle for Freedom

    The Canadian Tank Museum in Oshawa will host the exhibit “Tridents & Tanks: Ukraine’s Struggle for Freedom” from August 28 to September 11, 2025. Highlighting Ukraine’s conflict, it features artist Ruslan Kurt’s “Doors of War” and encourages visitors to send postcards to Ukrainian defenders, fostering support and raising morale.

  • Oshawa Fiesta Week 2025

    Oshawa Fiesta Week 2025

    In June, Lviv and Odesa pavilions for the 51st annual Oshawa Fiesta Week hosted the “Postcards to the Front” initiative, where more than 700 supportive postcard messages were written to Ukraine’s Defenders. VIPs participated, and volunteers from the Ukrainian community ensured the event’s success. The BCU Foundation sponsored postcard shipment. Join us for our Christmas…

  • Behind the scenes at home base

    Behind the scenes at home base

    At home base In Millbrook, Ontario, we celebrate Vyshyvanka Day, a day to acknowledge Ukrainian heritage and culture by wearing traditional embroidered shirts. Handwritten postcard messages of support boost morale at the front lines in Ukraine.

  • Polish Students Visit Canada

    Polish Students Visit Canada

    Each year, we meet with Polish high school students through the Polish Academy of Canada leadership program. Our workshops emphasize Canadian identity, global citizenship, and leadership development. Students express a strong desire to impact the world positively, demonstrating their interest in global events and humanitarian issues. Including postcard messages of support to Ukraine’s Defenders.

  • 1000 Days

    1000 Days

    The 1000 Days anniversary since the invasion of Ukraine marks a somber milestone. A thousand days filled with terror and loss. Canadians continue to show solidarity through rallies and demonstrations, such as at the Simcoe Street bridge in Oshawa, Ontario, where weekly gatherings remind passersby of their unwavering support for Ukraine.