This Sunday everyone will be dressed in blue and yellow for Moose Jaw's Ukrainian support Rally. 

Moose Jaw is known for its diverse community and much of its diversity comes from Ukrainian immigrants that have helped build this community and have settled here over the years.  

In support of them and their families that are still in Ukraine, a local high school teacher has organized a support rally to raise donations for on-the-ground humanitarian efforts for the Redcross.

Ray Rawlyk is a history teacher at Central Collegiate, a local musician, and a member of SCRAPS. He's planned this event with the help of several sponsors and volunteers to bring the community together to support Ukraine and Moose Jaw's own Ukrainian community. 

“It came out of anger, frustration, sadness, and most of all probably a sense of helplessness... We’re seeing on T.V. all these horrible things and there’s just a need to do something... It’s a chance for everyone to come out physically together hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder as a sign of support for Ukraine,” says Rawlyk.  

He also mentioned that if he was feeling helpless and upset about what he’s been seeing in Ukraine on the T.V. he couldn’t imagine how Ukrainian locals must be feeling.  

He says that the goal of the rally is to help the Redcross's humanitarian efforts, show support for local Ukrainian immigrants, and welcome any future immigrants looking to a place to settle in Canada. 

“The war really isn’t something that’s way over there. It’s something that’s right here and it hits home. It really is a part of Moose Jaw,” says Rawlyk.  

The rally is being held this Sunday, April 10th at 1 pm at the Crescent Park Amphitheater.  

There will be several Ukrainian speakers who are locals in Moose Jaw. They’ll share stories of their experiences with what’s been happening.  

There will also be a Ukrainian dance group from Regina performing 3 numbers of traditional Ukrainian dances, as well as merchants selling Ukrainian goods.

The vendors will have boxes at their booths to collect donations.  

SCRAPS will also have a booth at the rally to collect donations for PETA. Those donations will go towards helping animals in Ukraine.  

Devon's Dogs will be operating a food cart, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Red Cross's fundraising effort.

Watch Discover Moose Jaw's Katherine Ludwig talk with Rawlyk about the event.