Let’s talk about January 6th…

Let’s talk about January 6th…

Let’s talk about January 6th… and no, we don't mean the Capitol Insurrection! In an effort to derussify Ukraine and Ukrainian culture, Ukraine recently switched our Christmas from January 6th and 7th to December 25th. Learn more about this interesting switch as well as Ukrainian culture and celebrations in this episode.

From Snapchat Filters to Vaccines, Ukraine’s Greatest Inventions

Ukraine is a country of entrepreneurs, thinkers, artists, and inventors! Deep dive into Ukraine’s most interesting inventions with Naomi and Sonja in this episode

Holodomor and Reflections on Stalin's Genocide, 90 years later

In this episode, Sonja and Naomi honor the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor, which was a man-made famine, orchestrated by Stalin, which killed upwards of 6 million Ukrainians between 1932 and 1933. They dive into the history of the famine, the implications for Ukrainian culture and language today, and discuss how Russia’s terrorism and genocide continue during its newest assault on the Ukrainian state.

Honest Conversations with Author Tetyana Denford

In the first episode of our new series titled Honest Conversations, where we have meaningful sit-down conversations about the war in Ukraine, Naomi interviewed author Tetyana Denford. Denford is a critically acclaimed author and translator, known for her historical fiction novels, poetry, and prose. Her most well-known books include The Child of Ukraine and A Soldier's Child. Listen in as we talk about what it means to be an author at a time of war, the role of art during conflict, and where Ukraine is headed in the future.

International Spotlight: Australia with Ambassador Edwards

In the second installment of our series, International Spotlight, we’re looking into Australia’s role in helping Ukraine. International support has been absolutely crucial in supporting Ukraine throughout the war. Whether it be military aid to help Ukraine defend its territories, humanitarian aid to support Ukrainians in Ukraine, or taking in refugees, countries worldwide have continuously supported Ukraine throughout its fight for freedom.