Press Release
Armenian National Committee of Toronto
45 Hallcrown Place,
Willowdale, Ont.
Tel: (416) 491-2900 Fax: (416) 491-2211
[email protected]
Contact: Vahan Ajamian
The Armenian National Committee of Toronto considers the 90th anniversary
of the Armenian Genocide a very important milestone. It’s also a rare
opportunity we must seize to educate society about the need for recognition
of the first genocide of the 20th century and for justice still due the
Armenian nation.
The ANCT is hosting / supporting the events listed below, which we urge you
to attend and publicize enthusiastically within your circle of non-Armenian
friends and colleagues, in order for the Armenian Cause to extend beyond
the inadequate confines of the Armenian community.
Please make a concerted effort to be present with your entire family.
Date: Wednesday, April 20th,2005
Time: 8:00 pm.
Location: North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto.
Event: Cultural Genocide: the Destruction of Armenian Monuments in Turkey
Exhibition of Photographs, by Samuel Garabedian. An exhibit and reception
depicting the tragic and continuous state sponsored destruction of Armenian
architectural treasures in Eastern Anatolia (Turkey of today). The
exhibition will be open to public till Sunday April 24, 2005. The event is
organized with collaboration of Hamazkayin Toronto chapter.
Date: Thursday, April 21st, 2005
Time: 6:30 pm.
Location: Queens Park, Front Garden.
Event: Candlelight Vigil,
Organized by Armenian Youth of Toronto. Reception to follow at Hart House,
U of T.
Date: Saturday April 23rd, 2005
Time: 6 pm ? 12:00
Location: Human Rights Monument Ottawa
Event: Vigil
In commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and all
other crimes against humanity and genocides of this century and past –
organized by ARF YOC
Date: Sunday, April 24th, 2005.
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: Turkish Embassy
Event: Ottawa Rally – This year the rally will take place at the Turkish
Embassy, 197 Wurtemburg Street, Ottawa. Departure at 6:30am from the
Armenian Community Centre. 45 Hallcrown Place, Willowdale, Ont.
Date: Friday, April 29, 2005
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Hamazkyin Theatre(50 Hallcrown Place),
Event: Film screening of Hagop Goudsouzians My Son Shall Be Armenian, a
National Film Board of Canada production.
For further details please contact:
Armenian National Committee of Toronto
45 Hallcrown Place,
Willowdale, Ont.
Tel: (416) 491-2900 Fax: (416) 491-2211
[email protected]