Ottawa Ukrainian Resilience Dance

As Russian attacks have damaged energy infrastructure (ТЕЦ), many Ukrainians are living without heat, light and power. In Ukraine, “Points of Resilience | Пункти Незламності” provide warmth, charging stations, and hot drinks.

We are organizing “Ottawa Ukrainian Resilience Dance“ in Ottawa to share solidarity, support Ukrainians, and stand together morally during these difficult times.

🗓 Date & Time
Saturday, February 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Duration: up to 2 hours
❄️ If temperatures drop below -15°C or there is strong wind, the event will be shortened to 1 hour.

📍 Location
Lawn to the right of the entrance
Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin, Ottawa
(The same spot where Father Taras Kinash blessed Easter breads)

Expected attendance: 50 people.

💙 Purpose & Message
Ukrainians and Canadians in Ottawa will step into the cold to send words of support to Ukrainians back home.

Funds raised will go toward:

Power Generator for a Points of Invincibility in Kyiv.
All Ottawa fundraising is managed by the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin, with full transparency and reporting.

🎶 Music
DJ Dyktorpavlov will play a set of remixed Ukrainian songs of resilience and victory - songs that inspire, uplift, and unite.

☕ Warmth & Comfort
Hot drinks (coffee, tea) sold by the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin/UWAC Ottawa branch
Access to the Church for warming up and restroom use
First aid kits and portable heaters will be available
Dress warmly in layers and consider bringing a hot beverage
⚠️ The men’s restroom is under repair - please expect queues.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Volunteers
Up to 10 volunteers are needed to help with setup and teardown.

We're also looking for a volunteers videographers and photographers.

🏛 Permits
Official permission granted by the Parish Council of Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin.
City of Ottawa Noise By-Law Exemption approved on Thu Feb 5, 2026.
🚫 Alcohol
No alcohol will be provided and permitted. Guests may bring their own tea or coffee if they wish or you will be able to buy and support the Event.

📡 Media & Partners
Media Partner: Ukrainian Radio Ottawa CHIN 97.9 FM
Organizers: Proso Entertainment & Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin
Join us to warm hearts, share music, and stand with Ukraine! ❄️💙💛🎶