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Holodomor Commemorative Exhibit at St. Volodymyr Institute


  • SVI 620 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON, M5S 2H4 Canada (map)

Step into a powerful journey through history, where survivor voices and striking visuals unfold the tragedy of the Holodomor.


This large-format exhibit combines historical photographs, survivor interviews, and multimedia installations to explore the tragedy of the Holodomor (1932-1933). The exhibit premiered in Toronto on Holodomor Awareness Day, November 25, 2023, commemorating the 90th anniversary of this genocide.


HOURS:
Mon, Wed,Thurs 9am-7pm
Tues, Fri 9am-5pm
Saturday 10am-8pm
Sunday 11am-5pm

TOUR DATES:
Thursday, November 21 – 11 AM
Thursday, November 21 – 2 PM
Check back for more tour dates and times.
Registration is required to attend guided tours.


HOLODOMOR 1932-1933: A Genocidal Famine Remembered

Twelve towering panels present historical information on the Holodomor, its implementation, and the impact of decades-long denial on global awareness of the genocide. Video of survivor interviews, from the Ukrainian Canadian Research and Documentation Centre (UCRDC) archives, is featured alongside projected installations.


Exhibit Features

  • Authenticated historical photographs from 1932-33 by A.Wienerberger, N.Bokan, W. Williams, M. Zhelizniak

  • Survivor testimonies, presented through large-format displays and interactive media

  • QR codes throughout the exhibit, providing access to video of survivor interviews via mobile devices

  • Video footage of survivor interviews from the UCRDC oral history archival collection

  • Projection installation

This exhibit offers a unique opportunity to connect with survivors' stories and reflect on the role of historical memory in preventing such crimes from happening again.

Registration is recommended for a guided tour, led by a Holodomor researcher. Optionally, visitors are welcome to explore at their own pace during regular exhibit hours. For groups larger than 10, please contact cultural@stvolodymyr.org. There is no cost for this exhibit (donations accepted).


CONTENT ADVISORY

The exhibit contains sensitive imagery and oral histories depicting starvation and the impact of famine. Recommended for ages 12 and up.


Presented by St. Volodymyr Institute, Holodomor Research & Education Consortium of the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, University of Alberta, Ukrainian Canadian Research and Documentation Centre (UCRDC)

Supported by the SUS Foundation.


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