“A Canadian War Story” Stories of Ukrainian-Canadian Veterans in World War I

Ukrainians enlisted in great numbers to fight for Canada in World War I. The Ukrainian enlistment percentage was the highest of any ethnic group outside the British.

The Ukrainians’ sacrifice in the war garnered them respect and prestige and “finally gave them the prerogative of being recognized as real Canadians.” John Paskievich directed “A Canadian War Story,” through film and photographs, Paskievich brings the stories of Ukrainian-Canadian soldiers during World War I to light

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