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The Armenian Genocide and its Impact
Panel Discussion at Ryerson University
Friday, October 23 at 7:30pm
Chair:
- Alan Whitehorn, Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, Royal Military College of Canada
Panelists:
- Richard Hovannisian, Professor Emeritus, Department of History, UCLA
- Ervin Staub, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts
- Khatchig Mouradian, Professor and Program Coordinator Center for the Study of Genocide, Conflict Resolution and Human Rights Rutgers University
At the Engineering Building - Room ENG103
245 Church Street, Ryerson University
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Saint Krikor Naregatsi – Cultural Evening
Under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Michael Mouradian
St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church of Toronto presents
On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
Saint Krikor Naregatsi
A cultural evening dedicated to the Doctor of the Universal Church Declared by Pope Francis
Mystical philosopher and theologian - Saint Krikor Naregatsi
Keynote speaker:
Rev. Father Andon Atamian
Pastor of Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church, Boston, U.S.A.
Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 6:00 pm
St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church
100 Northdale Rd., Toronto, Ontario
A musical interlude featuring renowned musicians and singers
Reception to follow
Admission $20
For tickets, please call:
Jeannette Aprahamian at 416 297-7174 or
the Armenian Catholic Church office at 416-444-9924
Find out more »World Teachers’ Day
ARMENIAN CERTIFIED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
celebrates the 6th annual
World Teachers’ Day
Special presentation commemorating the educators who perished during the Armenian Genocide
Join us in honouring our Armenian Genocide scholars
Dr. Isabel Kaprielian-Churchill, Dr. Alan Whitehorn,
Dr. Lorne Shirinian & George Shirinian (Zoryan Institute)
Keynote Speaker: Mher Karakashian - Chairman of the Armenian Genocide Centennial Central Committee of Canada
October 30, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Reception @ 7:30
Admission: $25
Holy Trinity Armenian Church – M. Artinian Hall
Contact: Lucie Gharibian at: 647.435.0065 or actaoinfo@gmail.com
Proceeds will go to the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee
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Forget Me Not: A musical tribute to the enduring spirit of a nation
Forget-Me-Not: A Musical tribute to the enduring spirit of a nation
Join us for an enchanted evening of Armenian music and artistry dedicated to the commemoration of the Centenary of the Armenian genocide.
Internationally acclaimed soprano Hasmik Papian & virtuoso violinist Nuné Melikian perform with Canada’s premier chamber orchestra Sinfonia Toronto under the direction of conductor Nurhan Arman.
The wonderful program features compositions by Aram Khachaturian, Alexander Arutiunian, Edvard Mirzoyan, Tigran Mansurian & Vatche Sharafyan
Program:
- Nurhan Arman, conductor
- Hasmik Papian, soprano
- Nuné Melikyan, violinist
Featuring -
Mirzoyan: Poem –Epitaph
Arutiunian: Violin Concerto
Mansurian: Canti Paralelli- Canadian premiere
Sharafyan: Divertissement -Canadian premiere
Khachaturian: Valse from Masquerade Suite
Venue
Toronto Centre for the Arts
5040 Yonge St. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Admission
$75, $55, $35
Tickets available
In person: TO Centre Box Office, 5040 Yonge St. Toronto
By phone: 1-855-985-2787
Online: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/George-Weston-Recital-Hall-at-the-Toronto-Centre-for-the-Arts-tickets-Toronto/venue/131882?brand=tca_gw
For more information visit
http://www.tocentre.com/events/forget-me-not
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POM Film Festival dedicated to the Armenian Genocide Centennial
The annual Pomegranate Film Festival (POM) will take place in Toronto, Canada, from Nov. 16-22. In honor of the festival’s 10th anniversary and the Centennial commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, POM will present a week-long program featuring a diverse range of films, performances, and artistic exhibitions.
More than 50 films from 20 countries will be presented at POM 2015. Tickets are available by visiting www.pomegranatefilmfestival.com, where out-of-town guests can also take advantage of a special rate of $99/night at Radisson Toronto East, located next to Toronto’s Hamazkayin Theatre
One particularly noteworthy presentation is “Operation Nemesis,” showcasing films that pose moral and intellectual questions related to the genocide. More specifically, each film grapples with an ethical dilemma, one that presents complex situations for both victim and perpetrator, as each face the harsh reality of the genocide.
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit:
www.pomegranatefilmfestival.com
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Spectacle De Danse Dédié à La Commémoration du Centenaire du Génocide Arménien
Association Culturelle Arménienne Hamzkayin
Présente l'ensemble de danse Ani
dans un spectacle dédié à la commémoration du centenaire du génocide arménien
avec la participation de l'ensemble de dance Érépuni de Toronto
Chorégraphes:
Mme Eva Aïrapetian - Troupe de danse Ani
Mme Lori Najarian - Troupe de dance Érépuni
Samedi, le 21 November 2015, à 20h00
Salle Marguerite-Bourgeoys du Collège Regina Assumpta
1750 Rue Sauriol Est, Montréal, QC H2C 1X4
Pour les billets
Araz Yaghejian - 514 827 4033
Shoghig Kataroyan - 514 833 1723
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Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church Vesper Service Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
Under the auspices of:
His Eminence Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios
Primate of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) & Chairman of the Canadian Conference of Orthodox Bishops
and
His Grace Bishop Abgar Hovakimian
Primate of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church Diocese of Canada
The Oriental-Eastern Orthodox Clergy Steering Committee invites the community members to:
Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church Vesper Service
Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
Friday, December 4, 2015 at 7:30 PM
at
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church
920 Progress Avenue, Toronto, ON
Following the prayer service
His Eminence Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios will deliver the Sermon.
Light reception will follow in the lower level of the Church.
All faithful are cordially invited.
Find out more »HERITAGE DAY – Dedicated to the Western Armenian Provinces
A.R.S. “Roubina” Chapter - Toronto Presents:
HERITAGE DAY
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of The Armenian Genocide
Featuring: Horovel - Armenian Folk Ensemble & DJ-Sevak
Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Ethnic Celebration | Cultural Program | Traditional Music and Food | Folkloric Dance performance by Hamazkayin “Erepuni” Dance Ensemble
Exhibition of Armenian Embroideries, Maps and Family Photographs
Admission: $65; $50 for Youth
For Tickets please call:
Houri Najarian 416-498-6941
Diana Hanimyan 905-882-4345
Armig Safarian 416-493-7862
Armenian Community Centre
45 Hallcrown Place, Toronto
Let us all celebrate the rebirth of the Armenian Nation
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Les 40 Jours du Musa Dagh | The 40 Days of Musa Dagh – Franz Werfel Exhibit
THE 40 DAYS OF MUSA DAGH
A testament of resistance at the heart of the Armenian Genocide
DECEMBER 10th 2015 to FEBRUARY 11th 2015
A homage both to the heroes of the Musa Dagh resistance in 1915 and to Franz Werfel, who immortalized their epic struggle in his classic novel, The Forty Days of Musa Dagh
An archival photo exhibition and conferences including:
1- “The influence of Werfel’s novel on the Jewish Resistance during WWII”
Prof. Yair Auron – Open University of Israel
December 10, 2015, 7:45PM, Montreal Holocaust Memorial Center, 5151, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine
2- December 12, 2015, Cinema J.A. De Sève, Concordia university, Library building, 1400 De Maisonneuve West
At 6:00PM:
“The Forty Days of Musa Dagh: A Historical Perspective”
Vartan Gregorian – President, Carnegie Corporation of New York
AND
Dr. Frank Chalk – Director, Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS)
At 8:00PM:
“THE CALL FROM ARMENIA; Canada’s response to the Armenian Genocide” – An AGCCC publication by Aram Ajemian
Book launch and signing with Aram Ajemian
Sponsored by: Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Embassy of the French Republic in Canada, and the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre
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CONCERT DE CLÔTURE – Montréal
CONCERT DE CLÔTURE
Avec la participation de la cantatrice renommée
HASMIG PAPIAN
Et le pianiste
AVO KUYUMJIAN
Spécialement invités de Vienne.
Samedi le 19 décembre 2015, à 20h00
Église St Laurent
805 boul. Sainte-Croix, Montréal,
Pour réservations, contactez :
Nora Gurunlian 514 856 0868 (Hamazkayin)
Salpi Margossian 514 747 6680 (Tékéyan)
Ari Toshigian 514 337 0831 (Bolsahay)
Prix : 25$
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