April 24 – Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
Canadian Armenian Network April 24, 2006 130 Albert St. Suite 1008
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4
Tel: 613 230-8883 Fax: 613 230-8848
info@canetwork.ca
Press Release
April 24 – Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
Ottawa, April 24, 2006 --April 24 is solemnly observed each year around the world by Armenians to honour the memory of the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide that perished between 1915 and 1923 under the Ottoman Turks.
On April 24, 1915 in Istanbul, Armenian leaders from the fields of politics, commerce, education and the arts were rounded up and arrested. Most were executed. This event marks the beginning of the Genocide of Armenians. International scholars have long documented this genocide. Sadly to this day, Turkey has not recognized the Armenian Genocide. In the recent past, the Canadian Parliament has recognized the Armenian Genocide. For example, on June 13, 2002 the Canadian Senate called upon the Government of Canada:
(a) to recognize the genocide of the Armenians and to condemn any attempt to deny or distort a historical truth as being anything less than genocide, a crime against humanity, and
(b) to designate April 24th of every year hereafter throughout Canada as a day of remembrance of the 1.5 million Armenians who fell victim to the first genocide of the twentieth century.
On April 21, 2004, the Canadian House of Commons adopted a similar resolution:
"That this House acknowledge the Armenian genocide of 1915 and condemn this act as a crime against humanity."
In the national edition of the Globe and Mail, on Monday, April 24, 2006, the Armenian Canadian community, through its Canadian organizations listed below, expresses its profound gratitude to both the Canadian Senate and the House of Commons. Information on the signatories of this notice is attached on the following pages.
For further information, contact: Vahe Balabanian
Executive Director,
Canadian Armenian Network
613-230-8883
vahe@canetwork.ca
Armenian Holy Apostolic Church Canadian Diocese
The Canadian diocese was established on November 1, 1983, by an encyclical of HisHoliness Vasken I the Catholicos of all Armenians. The diocese supervises nine parishesacross Canada, with offices located at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Montreal.The Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada is Bishop Bagrat Galstanian.More information can be obtained from www.armenianchurch.ca.
Armenian Prelacy of Canada
The Prelacy was established on June of 1991 by His Holiness Karakin II, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia. The Prelacy offices are located at Sourp Hagop Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Montreal. Presently the Prelacy has six parishes across Canada. The Prelate is Archbishop Khajag Hagopian. More information can be obtained from www.armenianprelacy.ca.
Armenian Catholic Church of Canada
The Armenian Catholic Community of Montreal was canonically formed in 1966. Our-Lady-Of-Nareg Church was inaugurated in 1983. Most R. Fr Georges Zabarian, has been the Pastor since 1990. More information can be obtained from www.eacn.ca. The Armenian Catholic Community of Toronto established its parish in 1973. St Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Church’s Dedication and Inauguration were held on November 21st, 1993. The present pastor is Father Yeghia Kirijian. More information can be obtained from ca.geocities.com/saintgregory@rogers.com.
Armenian Evangelical Church of Canada
There are five Armenian Evangelical Churches in Canada. In addition, the Armenian Missionary Association of Canada is located in Toronto. The president of the association is Rev. Mher Khatchikian.
Armenian Relief Society of Canada
The A.R.S. Canada Region Executive coordinates the work and provides leadership for 10 chapters and over 1,250 members across Canada. The activities of its chapters serve two purposes: (1) to preserve and promote Armenian culture and heritage, and (2) to raise funds necessary for humanitarian efforts. These include summer camps, financial help for educational institutions, scholarships for university students, relief and moral support to the needy and elderly within the community. The chairperson is Mrs. Anna Boulgarian. More information can be obtained from www.ars-canada.ca.
Armenian National Committee of Canada
The ANCC is a highly influential Armenian-Canadian grassroots community relations vehicle for a number of Armenian-Canadian organizations. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout Canada and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCC actively advances the concerns of the Armenian-Canadian community on a broad range of issues. The Executive Director is Mr. Aris Babikian.
Congress of Canadian Armenians
The Congress was launched on June 17, 2004 at its inaugural meeting in Montreal. Its aim is to create a united front in presenting Armenian issues and the Armenian community to the Canadian public, to carry out significant projects of general interest to the community, and to provide a forum where member organizations can coordinate their activities. The chairperson and president is Mr. Taro Alepian. More information can be obtained from canarmcongress.com.
Armenian General Benevolent Union
AGBU institutions share the proud heritage of promoting Armenian culture and identity, and preserving the Armenian heritage. The AGBU is an important global Armenian philanthropic organization which is celebrating this year its centennial. In Canada, the AGBU has two community centres, one in Montreal and one in Toronto. The Montreal centre was established on February 14, 1957. The chairman of AGBU-Montreal is Mr. Viken L. Attarian and the chairperson of the AGBU-Toronto is Ms. Knar Basmajian. More information can be obtained from www.agbumontreal.org and www.agbutoronto.ca.
Canadian Armenian Network
The Network seeks to foster economic, political and humanitarian relations between Canada and Armenia. The CAN encourages improved business and trade relations between the two countries. As part of its civic education mandate, the CAN seeks to promote greater awareness and involvement by Armenian-Canadians in the dynamics of Canadian society and politics. The Executive Director is Mr. Vahe Balabanian vahe@canetwork.ca. More information can be obtained from www.canetwork.ca.
Canada Armenia Business Council
The council serves and promotes the Armenian business community and all of its professionals to the Canadian and North American markets. It aims to increase communication and co-operation between Armenians in business in order to enhance their professional image, promotes their interests, and assists them in the development and expansion of their enterprises and careers. It acts as a marketing tool for North American Armenian businesses, as well as those from abroad, in order to strengthen the financial cooperation between them and to represent them on a larger scale in the North American business community. The president is Mr. Vatche Manoug. More information can be obtained from www.cabc.ca.
Armenian Canadian Medical Association
The Armenian Canadian Medical Association of Ontario was established during the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Armenia on December 8, 1988. The ACMAO undertakes the ongoing transfer of medical equipment and materials and the maintenance of dental and women's health clinics. It also plans to address the issues of childhood immunization, hypertension, diabetes and smoking cessation through these clinics. The Chairman is Dr. Berge Minassian. More information can be obtained from www.acmao.ca. A sister association, the Armenian Medical Association of Quebec’s president is Mr. Abel Arslanian. More information can be obtained on www.amaq.ca.
Canadian liaison of the Armenian Bar Association
The Canadian liaison of the Armenian Bar Association of the USA provides an arena for lawyers of Armenian heritage and other interested individuals to come together socially and professionally to address the legal concerns of the Armenian community. With the creation of an independent Republic of Armenia, the Association undertook the task of helping to build and encourage the growth of democratic institutions in Armenia. The Association is a forum in which attorneys with different backgrounds and at different stages of their careers share their expertise and insight.
Hamazkain Cultural Association
Hamazkain is a cultural and educational organization. It provides a forum for members of the Armenian community to better get acquainted with the Armenian heritage through lectures, publishing books, producing documentaries, organizing symposiums, and operating libraries and theaters. The association has a world-wide network of affiliated chapters in the Armenian Diaspora.
Tekeyan Cultural Association
This association preserves and introduces the Armenian culture at its two community centers in Canada, one in Montreal and one in Toronto. Besides a variety of cultural and social activities, the Montreal chapter publishes the first Armenian-Canadian weekly Abaka, broadcasts an Armenian radio program and holds a summer camp for Armenian school children.
Source: Canadian Armenian Network
Information: Vahe Balabanian
Executive Director
613-230-8883
vahe@canetwork.ca
Note: Above are excerpts from the article. The full article appears here. Clarifications and comments by me are contained in {}. Deletions are marked by [...]. The bold emphasis is mine.
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4
Tel: 613 230-8883 Fax: 613 230-8848
info@canetwork.ca
Press Release
April 24 – Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
Ottawa, April 24, 2006 --April 24 is solemnly observed each year around the world by Armenians to honour the memory of the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide that perished between 1915 and 1923 under the Ottoman Turks.
On April 24, 1915 in Istanbul, Armenian leaders from the fields of politics, commerce, education and the arts were rounded up and arrested. Most were executed. This event marks the beginning of the Genocide of Armenians. International scholars have long documented this genocide. Sadly to this day, Turkey has not recognized the Armenian Genocide. In the recent past, the Canadian Parliament has recognized the Armenian Genocide. For example, on June 13, 2002 the Canadian Senate called upon the Government of Canada:
(a) to recognize the genocide of the Armenians and to condemn any attempt to deny or distort a historical truth as being anything less than genocide, a crime against humanity, and
(b) to designate April 24th of every year hereafter throughout Canada as a day of remembrance of the 1.5 million Armenians who fell victim to the first genocide of the twentieth century.
On April 21, 2004, the Canadian House of Commons adopted a similar resolution:
"That this House acknowledge the Armenian genocide of 1915 and condemn this act as a crime against humanity."
In the national edition of the Globe and Mail, on Monday, April 24, 2006, the Armenian Canadian community, through its Canadian organizations listed below, expresses its profound gratitude to both the Canadian Senate and the House of Commons. Information on the signatories of this notice is attached on the following pages.
For further information, contact: Vahe Balabanian
Executive Director,
Canadian Armenian Network
613-230-8883
vahe@canetwork.ca
Armenian Holy Apostolic Church Canadian Diocese
The Canadian diocese was established on November 1, 1983, by an encyclical of HisHoliness Vasken I the Catholicos of all Armenians. The diocese supervises nine parishesacross Canada, with offices located at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Montreal.The Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada is Bishop Bagrat Galstanian.More information can be obtained from www.armenianchurch.ca.
Armenian Prelacy of Canada
The Prelacy was established on June of 1991 by His Holiness Karakin II, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia. The Prelacy offices are located at Sourp Hagop Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Montreal. Presently the Prelacy has six parishes across Canada. The Prelate is Archbishop Khajag Hagopian. More information can be obtained from www.armenianprelacy.ca.
Armenian Catholic Church of Canada
The Armenian Catholic Community of Montreal was canonically formed in 1966. Our-Lady-Of-Nareg Church was inaugurated in 1983. Most R. Fr Georges Zabarian, has been the Pastor since 1990. More information can be obtained from www.eacn.ca. The Armenian Catholic Community of Toronto established its parish in 1973. St Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Church’s Dedication and Inauguration were held on November 21st, 1993. The present pastor is Father Yeghia Kirijian. More information can be obtained from ca.geocities.com/saintgregory@rogers.com.
Armenian Evangelical Church of Canada
There are five Armenian Evangelical Churches in Canada. In addition, the Armenian Missionary Association of Canada is located in Toronto. The president of the association is Rev. Mher Khatchikian.
Armenian Relief Society of Canada
The A.R.S. Canada Region Executive coordinates the work and provides leadership for 10 chapters and over 1,250 members across Canada. The activities of its chapters serve two purposes: (1) to preserve and promote Armenian culture and heritage, and (2) to raise funds necessary for humanitarian efforts. These include summer camps, financial help for educational institutions, scholarships for university students, relief and moral support to the needy and elderly within the community. The chairperson is Mrs. Anna Boulgarian. More information can be obtained from www.ars-canada.ca.
Armenian National Committee of Canada
The ANCC is a highly influential Armenian-Canadian grassroots community relations vehicle for a number of Armenian-Canadian organizations. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout Canada and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCC actively advances the concerns of the Armenian-Canadian community on a broad range of issues. The Executive Director is Mr. Aris Babikian.
Congress of Canadian Armenians
The Congress was launched on June 17, 2004 at its inaugural meeting in Montreal. Its aim is to create a united front in presenting Armenian issues and the Armenian community to the Canadian public, to carry out significant projects of general interest to the community, and to provide a forum where member organizations can coordinate their activities. The chairperson and president is Mr. Taro Alepian. More information can be obtained from canarmcongress.com.
Armenian General Benevolent Union
AGBU institutions share the proud heritage of promoting Armenian culture and identity, and preserving the Armenian heritage. The AGBU is an important global Armenian philanthropic organization which is celebrating this year its centennial. In Canada, the AGBU has two community centres, one in Montreal and one in Toronto. The Montreal centre was established on February 14, 1957. The chairman of AGBU-Montreal is Mr. Viken L. Attarian and the chairperson of the AGBU-Toronto is Ms. Knar Basmajian. More information can be obtained from www.agbumontreal.org and www.agbutoronto.ca.
Canadian Armenian Network
The Network seeks to foster economic, political and humanitarian relations between Canada and Armenia. The CAN encourages improved business and trade relations between the two countries. As part of its civic education mandate, the CAN seeks to promote greater awareness and involvement by Armenian-Canadians in the dynamics of Canadian society and politics. The Executive Director is Mr. Vahe Balabanian vahe@canetwork.ca. More information can be obtained from www.canetwork.ca.
Canada Armenia Business Council
The council serves and promotes the Armenian business community and all of its professionals to the Canadian and North American markets. It aims to increase communication and co-operation between Armenians in business in order to enhance their professional image, promotes their interests, and assists them in the development and expansion of their enterprises and careers. It acts as a marketing tool for North American Armenian businesses, as well as those from abroad, in order to strengthen the financial cooperation between them and to represent them on a larger scale in the North American business community. The president is Mr. Vatche Manoug. More information can be obtained from www.cabc.ca.
Armenian Canadian Medical Association
The Armenian Canadian Medical Association of Ontario was established during the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Armenia on December 8, 1988. The ACMAO undertakes the ongoing transfer of medical equipment and materials and the maintenance of dental and women's health clinics. It also plans to address the issues of childhood immunization, hypertension, diabetes and smoking cessation through these clinics. The Chairman is Dr. Berge Minassian. More information can be obtained from www.acmao.ca. A sister association, the Armenian Medical Association of Quebec’s president is Mr. Abel Arslanian. More information can be obtained on www.amaq.ca.
Canadian liaison of the Armenian Bar Association
The Canadian liaison of the Armenian Bar Association of the USA provides an arena for lawyers of Armenian heritage and other interested individuals to come together socially and professionally to address the legal concerns of the Armenian community. With the creation of an independent Republic of Armenia, the Association undertook the task of helping to build and encourage the growth of democratic institutions in Armenia. The Association is a forum in which attorneys with different backgrounds and at different stages of their careers share their expertise and insight.
Hamazkain Cultural Association
Hamazkain is a cultural and educational organization. It provides a forum for members of the Armenian community to better get acquainted with the Armenian heritage through lectures, publishing books, producing documentaries, organizing symposiums, and operating libraries and theaters. The association has a world-wide network of affiliated chapters in the Armenian Diaspora.
Tekeyan Cultural Association
This association preserves and introduces the Armenian culture at its two community centers in Canada, one in Montreal and one in Toronto. Besides a variety of cultural and social activities, the Montreal chapter publishes the first Armenian-Canadian weekly Abaka, broadcasts an Armenian radio program and holds a summer camp for Armenian school children.
Source: Canadian Armenian Network
Information: Vahe Balabanian
Executive Director
613-230-8883
vahe@canetwork.ca
Note: Above are excerpts from the article. The full article appears here. Clarifications and comments by me are contained in {}. Deletions are marked by [...]. The bold emphasis is mine.
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