Like most people, I felt horrified and helpless at seeing Russia invade Ukraine and destroy its cities. I decided to attend rallies to show support for the local and world-wide Ukrainian community.
While I was not officially associated with these rallies, I decided to document them, and gave a copy of my photos to the organizers.
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Sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, in front of a homemade flag.
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada
March 6, 2022
The organizer of the rally.
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada
March 6, 2022
A young child holds the Ukrainian flag.
Rally on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada
March 6, 2022
A representative addresses the crowd
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada
March 6, 2022
A view of the crowd
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada
March 6, 2022
Protesters
City Hall, Ottawa, Canada
March 13, 2022
One of the protesters
City Hall, Ottawa, Canada
March 13, 2022
Saluting during the playing of the national anthems
City Hall, Ottawa, Canada
March 13, 2022
A view of the crowd
City Hall, Ottawa, Canada
March 13, 2022
Some of the protesters
City Hall, Ottawa, Canada
March 13, 2022
Mothers Rally for Ukraine
in front of the Russian embassy
April 3rd, 2022
Mothers Rally for Ukraine
in front of the Russian embassy
April 3rd, 2022
Mothers Rally for Ukraine
April 3rd, 2022
To represent the children killed in the war, empty baby strollers were parked In front of the Russian embassy, in Ottawa
Mothers Rally for Ukraine
April 3rd, 2022
To represent the children killed in the war, empty baby strollers were parked In front of the Russian embassy, in Ottawa
Mothers Rally for Ukraine
April 3rd, 2022
To represent the children killed in the war, empty baby strollers were parked In front of the Russian embassy, in Ottawa. To further represent the loss of those young lives, a few strollers included dolls or toys.
Mothers Rally for Ukraine
in front of the Russian embassy
April 3rd, 2022
The hostess for the rally addresses the crowd.
Mothers Rally for Ukraine
April 3rd, 2022
Standing in front of the empty baby strollers that represent the children killed in Putin's war on Ukraine, a speaker addresses the crowd.