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Thousands Canadian Armenians from across the country flock to Ottawa to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Ottawa –Thousands of Canadians from across the country gathered in Ottawa on Monday, April 24th to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and demonstrate against the Government of Turkey’s ongoing denial of the crime. 102 ...

April 25, 2017

Statement by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne on the Occasion of the 102nd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne issued a statement on the occasion of the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. Below is the text: “On behalf of the Government of Ontario, it is my distinct honour to join the Armenian community in commemorating ...

April 22, 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Issues a Statement on the 102nd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has issued a statement on the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The statement reads: “On this day, we solemnly gather to commemorate the tragic loss of life among the ...

April 22, 2017

Where to Watch “The Promise” In Canada- A list of Theatres

The ANCC urges the Armenian-Canadian community and the wider Canadian public to attend screenings of “The Promise” and raise awareness about the Armenian Genocide while challenging the continuous denial of this crime by the Turkish Government....

April 19, 2017

Armenian MP from Turkey Garo Paylan to speak in Montreal and Toronto

Paylan holding a photo of Krikor Odyan during his parliamentary address (Photo: Twitter) The Turkish Armenian MP Garo Paylan will visit Canada and have lectures on recent developments in Turkey and the Turkish Armenian community on April 30 and May ...

April 19, 2017

ANCC Executive Members Attend Private Screening of ‘The Promise’

Photo. Members of Armenian National Committee of Toronto attend the private screening of “The Promise”. On April 12, 13 and 17, in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver respectively, executive members of the Armenian National Committee of Canada ...

April 18, 2017

Armenian Embassy in Ottawa participates in an event dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Canada

On April 11th, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia, with the sponsorship of Armenian Relief Society Sevan chapter, took part in the Ottawa Diplomatic Association: Fundraising Food and Beverage Cultural Event, as a part of the Ottawa Welcomes the ...

April 14, 2017

Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism Joly Issues Statement on Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month

Minister of Canadian Heritage Melanie Joly issued on April 3, 2017 the following statement on Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month: “ In 2015, the House of Commons passed an historic motion to recognize the month of ...

April 6, 2017

Gift from Armenians: Bust of Yousuf Karsh to be installed in Ottawa

Yusuf Karsh The bust of Canadian Armenian photographer Yousuf Karsh will be installed in Ottawa, Armen Yeganian, Armenian ambassador to Canada, informed in a Facebook post. “The bust is a gift from grateful Armenian people to the Canadian people ...

April 5, 2017

ANCC, CIJA, UCC and the Humura Association Issue Joint Statement on Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month

Armenian National Committee of Canada together with Rwandan, Ukrainian and Jewish organizations have issued a joint statement on the Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month-April- which is designated by House of Commons on the ...

April 4, 2017