Language

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Saskatchewan Remembers Holodomor with a Special Service at the Legislature

Released on November 20, 2017

Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan-Ukraine Relations, Greg Ottenbreit, joined with members of Saskatchewan’s Ukrainian community and Saskatchewan’s Legislative Assembly in a service to remember those who perished during the Ukraine famine in 1932-1933.  A memorial candle was lit and will remain lit during Holodomor Memorial Week to show solidarity with those around the world marking the Holodomor genocide.

“It’s important for people in Saskatchewan and around the world to reflect on this dark page in our global history,” Ottenbreit said.  “Today we remember the Holodomor victims, and honour the survivors by ensuring this genocide isn’t forgotten.”

Holodomor means “extermination by hunger” in Ukrainian.  In 1932-1933, Joseph Stalin imposed a man-made famine, killing up to 10 million people.  Those years had significant grain crops, which were confiscated by the government.  The regime then imposed regulations preventing people from leaving their communities in search of food.

The Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was the first jurisdiction in North America to recognize this genocide with the passing of The Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (Holodomor) Memorial Day Act in 2008.

The memorial service is held in conjunction with Holodomor Memorial Week, November 20 to 26.  International Holodomor Memorial Day is recognized on the fourth Saturday of November and this year falls on November 25.

-30-

For more information, contact:

Lauren Golosky
Intergovernmental Affairs
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4031
Email: lauren.golosky@gov.sk.ca

We need your feedback to improve saskatchewan.ca. Help us improve