Decolonize YQR: Andrian Makhnachov

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Register to attend here: https://reconciliationregina.com/attending-my-first-powwow/ or join us on Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89214831564 

Offered in partnership with Reconciliation Regina. Decolonize YQR is a speaker and workshop series that takes participants through a journey of self-reflection and explores the history and impacts of colonization, and ways we can decolonize our hearts, minds, and community.

Andrian Makhnachov is a Ukranian- Canadian who recently immigrated to Regina, Saskatchewan. Fleeing the war, Andrian found home in Regina in May 2022.

At first Andrian found himself alone and depressed about having to leave his whole world behind, including his father. His brother suggested he start experiencing what the new world had to offer and to use his social media platforms to share his journey. In a matter of months Andrian’s social media posts were going viral. He is best known for his TikTok posts, where he reviews all of his new experiences, whether he's celebrating Canadian culture, sports games, or staple foods. His humor, sincerity, and curiosity are what captured the hearts of Canadians across the nation. His video trying a Nanaimo bar has 1.2 million views alone.

He amassed more than 319,400 followers and 8.3 million likes on the platform. His more recent adventures include going to Agribition, experimenting with waterproof Canadian money, and attending his first powwow.

TikTok named Makhnachov one of its Breakthrough Stars in Canada for 2022.