Whereas the month-long Russian struggle on Ukraine (a sovereign nation) has been distinguished within the nationwide information currently, there have additionally been native reactions and efforts within the historically anti-war 14850 zip code. In case you poke round, you’re prone to discover efforts that match your pursuits and stage of engagement! In case you are on Fb, you can too be part of the brand new group “Ithaca Helps Ukraine,” which is sharing lots of the sources beneath and internet hosting neighborhood dialogue.
Upcoming Occasions
The Ukrainian Time Machine – Free Screening at Cornell Cinema
Tuesday March 29, 7:30pm
In 2006, filmmaker Naomi Uman retraced her nice grandparents’ emigration from Japanese Europe in reverse, settling within the tiny village of Legedzine, Ukraine (about 350 miles south of Kyiv), the place she lived for 4 years. The results of her adventures was “a quietly picaresque quintet of 16mm movies, The Ukrainian Time Machine (2008). In capturing the fun and hardships of her neighbors’ centuries-old lifestyle…Uman created a brand new form of dwelling historical past, contemporary with curiosity and verve.” (College of the Artwork Institute of Chicago)
DakhaBrakha at State Theatre of Ithaca
Sunday April 3, 8:00pm
DakhaBrakha
DakhaBrakha is music quartet from Kiev, Ukraine. Reflecting elementary components of sound and soul, Ukrainian “ethno chaos” band DakhaBrakha creates a world of surprising new music. DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 on the Kyiv Heart of Modern Artwork “DAKH” by the avant-garde theatre director – Vladyslav Troitskyi – and given the title meaning “give/take” within the outdated Ukrainian language. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances – their exhibits are at all times staged with a robust visible factor.
Previous Occasions
The Finger Lakes Environmental Movie Competition sponsored a panel on the Russian invasion quickly after it started.
A replay video can also be obtainable .
A rally was held on the Ithaca Commons in assist
Agava profit public sale
Agava restaurant held a profit with conventional Ukrainian meals served together with performances by space musicians and craft actions.
A number of items at Cornell sponsored an professional panel to answer the injustice and big violation of sovereignty, human rights, and peace.
“Holding indicators, waving flags, writing slogans in chalk on the bottom and taking part in the Ukrainian nationwide anthem from the audio system of a automotive, supporters gathered on Ho Plaza at midday on Wednesday in solidarity with Ukraine for the second time since Russian navy forces started their invasion of the nation on Feb. 24.”
Actions and Statements of assist
Cornell College
Assertion from the Vice-Provost
Ithaca Faculty
Assertion from Division of Literatures in English
Assertion from the Finger Lakes Environmental Movie Competition
“Becoming a member of along with movie festivals around the globe, FLEFF stands with the folks of Ukraine because the President of Russia invades their nation. Unarmed civilian populations in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odessa and different cities throughout Ukraine are underneath assault within the largest navy operation in Europe because the finish of World Warfare II.”
Flag of Ukraine
Apart from some scattered flags seen in entrance of native houses, the Village of Enfield was the primary to really cross a decision to take action. Final time we checked, they have been nonetheless ready for the flag to reach (there don’t appear to be native sources, and Amazon has a a couple of 3 week lag).
When requested by a resident about the opportunity of this occurring on the Trumansburg village corridor, a trustee commented “It must be introduced as much as the Village board and primarily based on earlier dialog I don’t suppose the board could be supportive. The board tends to remain out of nationwide and worldwide politics.”
We contacted the Interim Mayor of the Metropolis of Ithaca for remark, however she didn’t reply to our question.
We’re instructed that an utility to fly the flag at Ithaca Faculty is pending. We don’t have any information from the Cornell campus, however please attain out when you have any information.
Native Assets
Ithaca Welcomes Refugees is a volunteer led neighborhood initiative that fosters a welcoming and truthful atmosphere for refugees and immigrants who come to our area. Our hope is that these efforts will proceed the event of Ithaca as a welcoming host neighborhood in instances of nice international want. Ithaca Welcomes Refugees is a proud member of Welcoming America.
International Cornell condemns the Russian invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine and stands in solidarity with all folks within the area who’re struggling. On this web page, you’ll discover college statements, alternatives to have interaction, and sources for the campus neighborhood and Cornell’s Ukrainian and Russian college students, college, and employees.
This collaborative mission from Ithaca Faculty emerged from the session “Russian Invasion of Ukraine,” cosponsored by FLEFF and Ithaca Faculty’s Division of Historical past. College from throughout campus have joined the mission to create sources on the Russian struggle in Ukraine. These embody books, movies, music, histories, tradition, and different inventive expression.
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