In this Nash Holos exclusive from December 4, 2013, Pawlina speaks with Mirko Petriw—Vancouver-based author of two spy thrillers set in Ukraine and then-president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Vancouver branch.

This interview was recorded at a point when events had not yet escalated, though the shift in the air was clear. It captures the mood, concerns, and emerging currents that would soon shape Ukraine’s future.

Originally aired live on the Nanaimo edition of Nash Holos on CHLY 101.7 FM.

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Interview with Iryna Mycak about the 2025 Shevchenko Foundation Annual Report. Spotlight on Ukrainian museums in Canada.

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This edition of Knyzka Corner features Orysia Tracz’s book, First Star I See Tonight: Ukrainian Christmas Traditions.

In this beautiful book, Orysia Tracz explores the origins, rituals, and cultural significance of Ukrainian Christmas traditions in her first book, First Star I See Tonight. The book includes a number of articles about Ukrainian Christmas celebrations in Winnipeg and Manitoba since the first immigration to Canada more than 125 years ago. It is the first in-depth English language book on Ukrainian Christmas traditions, and will definitely be of interest to Ukrainian families throughout the world.

Full transcript here: First Star I See Tonight: A Knyzhka Corner Book Review – Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio

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In this Nash Holos exclusive interview from 2014, Pawlina speaks with Mirko Petriw, Vancouver-based author of two spy thrillers set in Ukraine and president of the Ukrainian-Canadian Congress Vancouver branch.

Recorded during the Maidan Uprising, in the tense weeks leading up to Russia’s annexation of Crimea, this conversation delves into the intersection of energy politics, propaganda, and democratic struggle in Ukraine.

Listeners will hear about:

• Ukraine’s shale gas ambitions and what they could have meant for energy independence

• How Russia and Gazprom sought to block Ukraine’s EU association and undermine shale gas development

• The propaganda battles around fracking and environmental fears, echoing debates in the West

• The political crackdown on protesters, including restrictive laws and state-directed violence against demonstrators

• The broader struggle for sovereignty, democracy, and Ukraine’s future direction

Petriw’s insights reveal how hopes for energy independence collided with Russian influence, Gazprom’s pressure, and authoritarian tactics during one of Ukraine’s most pivotal moments.

This interview originally aired on the Vancouver edition of Nash Holos on AM1320 CHMB on January 18, 2014.

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A Nash Holos Feature Interview with Nick Buderatsky, a patriotic Ukrainian volunteer who was mentored by legendary combat medic Taira and went on to become a civilian paramedic working on Ukraine's front lines, including Avdiivka and Irpin.

Despite being injured himself, he helped save countless lives — including in Bucha and Irpin, where he set up a mobile field hospital modeled after a M.A.S.H. unit (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) following the 2022 massacre.

He also is an IT specialist and helped Ukrainian soldiers innovate and improvise when western support lagged.

I met Nick back in 2015 when he took me to visit a Donetsk airport Cyborg in a military hospital in Kyiv. (Story here)

Originally aired in February, 2024.

Disclaimer: References to “M.A.S.H.” are used in a descriptive, non-branded context to denote mobile surgical field hospitals. This podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MAS*H television series or its rights holders.

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Recently on Nash Holos I interviewed two authors of young adult novels set in war-torn Ukraine: 2022 Mariupol and 2014 Crimea. Both great reads but also gut-punching, even for adults.

"Kidnapped from Ukraine: Under Attack" by Marsha Skrypuch tells the story of 12-year old Dariia, who gets separated from her family during the attack on Mariupol. In the chaos she is abducted by russia, put through a filtration camp and placed against her will with a russian family.

"Swimming with Spies" tells the story of 12-year old Sofiya who tries to save Ukraine's therapy dolphins in Sevastopol from the invading russians intent on turning them back into military marine animals.

Both authors share their experiences researching and writing these gripping, fascinating stories based on real life events in Ukraine.

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Pawlina in conversation with Canadian Kobzar, one of the principals of Toonie Tuesdays, a unique and visionary fundraiser to support Ukraine.

Kobzar explains the crowd-funding approach that Toonie Tuesdays takes to overcome the inevitable "compassion fatigue" and in the process makes fundraising for Ukraine accessible to anyone who can spare a toonie ($2) to help defenders in Ukraine. At the time of this chat Toonie Tuesdays had already raised over $600,000 for Ukraine in less than a year.

He also explains the "west coast" connection to Toonie Tuesdays, NAFO, and the Wild Hornets.

Originally aired March 29, 2025 on Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio on AM1320CHMB Vancouver and April 2, 2025 on CHLY 101.7FM.

In English. Recorded on March 26, 2025.

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www.toonietuesday.gives

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