‘Wonderful country, wonderful people, wonderful opportunity’: Ukrainian family settling into new home in Perth County

Benefit raises funds for Ukrainian families; more to come to midwestern Ontario

May 18, 2022 @ 1:23 pmListowel Banner, Local News

Connor Luczka Photo At the Fundraiser for Ukraine in Atwood on May 14, Dr. Geza Wordofa of the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron and Ruth Long presented Iliana, daughter of Ivan and Oksana Pryyma, with a gift. The Pryymas are the most recent family to come to Perth County, but Wordofa says they will not be the last.
The Pryyma family has been in Canada for a little more than a week, but already they have strong words for the welcome they have been met with. Arriving at Pearson International Airport on May 6, Ivan, Oksana, and their daughter Iliana have taken up residence in St. Marys, though help has come from further…
To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Gain full access by subscribing - Subscribe Now

Already a member?Please login to get full access.