FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Montreal — The Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC) today announced the complete list of remembrance events that will be taking place over the next six days across Canada to commemorate the 98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks at the beginning of the last century. Commemoration events organized by the ANCC, its local chapters, and affiliated organizations will be taking place in Montreal and Laval, Ottawa, Toronto, Cambridge, Hamilton, Saint Catherines, and Vancouver. A complete list of events is available at the end of this press release.
To this day, the Republic of Turkey (the legal successors of the Ottoman Empire) continues to actively deny that the Armenian Genocide ever took place despite overwhelming historical and academic evidence attesting to the Ottoman Empire’s systematic campaign of ethnic-cleansing against Armenians from centuries-old Armenian lands.
“Every April 24th, Armenian-Canadians and Armenians throughout the world remember the horrendous acts of genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks against its indigenous Armenian population,” remarked Dr. Girair Basmadjian, president of the ANCC. “We also commemorate the resilience of the survivors of the genocide, and the collective strength of character of the Armenian people to not become a footnote in History.”
Canada has officially recognized the Armenian Genocide in the House of Commons (2004), the Senate of Canada (2002), and by the government of Canada (since 2006). The provinces of Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia as well as the City of Montreal and the City of Toronto have passed legislation or resolutions recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Recently, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights has unequivocally stated that the Armenian Genocide will have a permanent exhibit in the museum.
“It is unfortunate that the government of Turkey continues to actively embark upon campaigns of misinformation, political blackmail, and denial,” stated Dr. Basmadjian, “Such denials and misinformation campaigns make Turkey look small and immature as a nation. Especially in Canada, where informed politicians and academics follow facts and truth. Canadians know better.”
To view a quick video entitled “Why We Remember”, please click on the following link:
Here is a complete list of Canadian events commemorating the 98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide organized by the ANCC, its local chapters, or affiliated organizations arranged by date:
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City |
Date and Time |
Event Details |
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Montreal and Laval |
Friday, April 19 7:00pm to 10:00pm |
Candlelight Vigil in Commemoration of the 98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Organized by the Armenian Youth Federation of Canada |
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Cambridge, ON |
Friday, April 19 7:30pm |
“The River Ran Red” – A Documentary Film by award-winning filmmaker J. Michael Hagopian. 15 International Village Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7M5 |
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Hamilton, ON |
Sunday, April 21 2:00pm |
98th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Organized by the Armenian National Committee of Hamilton/ARF Armenian Community Centre of Hamilton |
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Cambridge, ON |
Sunday, April 21 2:30pm |
98th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide |
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Toronto |
Sunday, April 21 3:00pm |
98th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide |
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Saint Catharines, ON |
Sunday, April 21 4:00pm |
98th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide |
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Vancouver, BC |
Sunday, April 21 3:30pm PST |
98th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide |
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Montreal and Laval |
Sunday, April 21 7:00pm |
98th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide |
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Ottawa |
Wednesday, April 24 12:00pm Noon |
98th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide on Parliament Hill |
For further information:
Mr. R. Robert Kouyoumdjian
Tel.: (514) 265-4602
Email: [email protected]
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The ANCC is the largest and the most influential Canadian-Armenian grassroots human rights organization. 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 Canadian-Armenian community on a broad range of issues.
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Le CNAC est l’organisation canado-arménienne des droits humains la plus large et influentielle. Collaborant avec une série de bureaux, chapitres et souteneurs à travers le Canada et des organisations affiliées à travers le monde, le CNAC s’occupe activement des inquiétudes de la communauté canadienne-arménienne.
