I was in Quebec City during the last week of September and had an opportunity to meet Kim Pawliw, the youngest contributor to Kobzar’s Children: A Century of Untold Ukrainian Stories.
We were both on hand to witness the unveilings of plaques at two internment camp sites — one at the Valcartier Military Base and the other at the Beauport Military Base. Kim was asked to read her poem at both plaque unveilings, and she also helped unveil at one of the sites.
The event was given extensive news coverage, including French language media interviews for Kim. Also, CBC am did a 14 minute story on Kim, her poem, and the internment of Ukrainians. The Montreal Gazette did an excellent story. And better yet, the Gazette story was reprinted in a number of newspapers across the country.
Here are the plaques:
That must have been so moving, Marsha. You do a great job telling the stories that people sometimes want forgotten.
Thanks, Gillian!
Now, who is that fine gentleman in your avatar?
Domenico Ghirlandaio – my favourite painter whose work I will be wallowing in come March next year.
Neat!!