Armenian Cultural Foundation of Ottawa

Touching to see this. Bishop Galstanyan became a dear friend of mine while serving as Primate of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Canada. A brave and dignified man representing an ancient culture and people who have survived a long history of adversity.

- - ARS Fundraising Telethon for Artsakh Saturday 31 October 2020 Live @ 9:00am on Rogers Omni "Nor Hai Horizon" Program Live @ 2:00pm on ARS Canada Social media, Facebook & Instagram... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ars.canada Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ars.canada - , 31, 9-, ROGERS OMNI , 2- ARS Canada (Facebook / Instagram) # #ArtsakhStrong #ARSCANADA

A DAY OF ACTION FOR ARTSAKH - Friday 23 October 2020 Calling ALL Canadians to Converge on Parliament Hill to call for the Recognition of Artsakh and a Lasting Peace in the Region. OUR DEMANDS FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA:...Continue reading

- - ARS Fundraising Telethon for Artsakh Saturday 31 October 2020 Live @ 9:00am on Rogers Omni "Nor Hai Horizon" Program Live @ 2:00pm on ARS Canada Social media, Facebook & Instagram... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ars.canada Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ars.canada - , 31, 9-, ROGERS OMNI , 2- ARS Canada (Facebook / Instagram) # #ArtsakhStrong #ARSCANADA

Concert for Artsakh is LIVE now! https://www.facebook.com/onearmenia/videos/363286038225888/

#ArtsakhStrong GLOBAL TWEET-A-THON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020 10:00AM EASTERN | 7:00AM PACIFIC | 8:00AM MOUNTAIN | 11:00AM ATLANTIC... The United Armenian Councils of Canada will be launching a GLOBAL Tweet-a-thon to bring attention to the Ottawa demonstration and the current crisis in Artsakh. We encourage all Canadians to start tweeting at 10:00 AM EST, leading up to the demonstration at Parliament Hill. CONFIRMED HASHTAGS #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians TWEET THE MEDIA - LET THEM KNOW WE’RE COMING! @TheHillTimes @ctvottawa @ledroitca @RobSnow15 @CFRAOttawa @CBCRadioCanada @OttawaCitizen @globalnational @1310NEWS HOT TIPS - Personalize Tweets to increase engagement - Limit Tweets to only - TWO hashtags. Use #ArtsakhStrong and #PeaceforArmenians - Quote Tweets and add #ArtsakhStrong and #PeaceforArmenians - Only engage in pro-Armenian Tweets Sample Tweets: 1. Canada, recognize the Republic of Artsakh! #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians 2. Indigenous people have a right to their lands- in Canada, in Artsakh, and around the world #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians 3. The people of Artsakh declared their independence by referendum, exercising their right to self-determination. They deserve peace #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians 4. Azerbaijan continues to violate the terms of the humanitarian ceasefire. Turkish and Azeri aggression against Artsakh must be called out and condemned #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians 5. We call on the Government of Canada to play its role as an international protector of human rights and democracy. The people of Artsakh are at risk of ethnic cleansing #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians 6. .[@ MEDIA] join us on Parliament Hill for a peaceful demonstration and a call to justice. The people of Artsakh need you! 12 PM TODAY #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians 7. Canada, il faut reconnaître la république d’Artsakh #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians 8. La République du #HautKarabakh, qui fait usage depuis 32 ans de son droit à l’autodétermination, doit pouvoir vivre en #paix et en #sécurité. #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians 9. .[@ MEDIA] Rejoignez-nous sur la colline du Parlement pour une manifestation contre les crimes de guerres et la violence contre le peuple arménien #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians 10. .[@ MEDIA] Non à la neutralité du média et des journalistes. Nous avons besoin de votre soutien! SVP réagissez avant qu’il n’est pas trop tard! #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians 11. Nous demandons au gouvernement du Canada de condamner l’agression du Turquie et de l'Azerbaïdjan contre l’Arménie et le Haut-Karabagh #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians 12. La dictature d'Azerbaïdjan vise l'Arménie comme l'Artsakh, et vise les civils comme les militaires #ArtsakhStrong #PeaceforArmenians

Falsification of History: Azerbaijan / : 27 minute documentary video on the Azerbaijani falsification of history (in English and Armenian). English... https://www.youtube.com/watch Armenian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcIKSNZgCVM

Falsification of History: Azerbaijan / : 27 minute documentary video on the Azerbaijani falsification of history (in English and Armenian). English... https://www.youtube.com/watch Armenian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcIKSNZgCVM

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Bloodless: The Path To Democracy The Canadian Lunenburg Doc Fest is kicking off its 2020 festival by its opening night film "Bloodless: The Path To Democracy". Bloodless is a feature length documentary film telling the story of a people that invented the blueprint of a non-violent, peaceful disobedience as a means to successful sociopolitical change. This live on-line screening event will take place on Thursday, September 24 @ 6:00pm and it will be followed by a live Q&A with... director Bared Maronian. Lunenburg Doc Film Festival is a Canadian Screen Awards qualifier. After watching the film please vote for Bloodless. Your votes are crucially important in making an Armenian film succeed. To reserve your virtual seat now, go to the link below: https://watch.eventive.org/lunen//5f527426bb671a004d9ae403 See more

CANCELLED - Raising Armenian Flag at Ottawa City Hall on Sept 21 The Flag-Raising ceremony to mark the 29th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia, scheduled for Monday 21 September 2020 at 9:00 am, has been cancelled by the City of Ottawa. All official flags across Canada are to be placed at half mast in honour of the passing of the Right Honourable John Turner, former Prime Minister of Canada.

Republic of Armenia - Independence Day Celebrations Ottawa City Hall Announcement Dear friends,... In celebration of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, the Embassy of the Re[ublic Armenia to Canada is delighted to announce that in the presence of His Worship Mayor Jim Watson, the Armenian flag will be raised in front of Ottawa City Hall on September 21st, 2020 at 9 am. We encourage you to come and celebrate this exciting occasion with us. #SafeSocialDistancing #WearAMask Niagara Falls Announcement In celebration of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to Canada, in collaboration with the Niagara Falls Illumination Board, is delighted to announce that on September 21st, Niagara Falls will be lit up with the colours of the Armenian flag. The Embassy invites those who wish to celebrate this exciting occasion to attend the event, which will commence at 10pm on September 21st and proceed for fifteen minutes. #SafeSocialDistancing #WearAMask

Relief for the people of Beirut in Lebanon Please donate using the link below to assist the people of Beirut in Lebanon following the massive and horrific explosion that left the city's port, the city centre and surrounding areas in shatter; killed hundreds, injured thousands, and hundreds of thousands became homeless. Relief for Beirut (https://camam.akaraisin.com/relief4beirut) Thank you.

Aid4Lebanon - Telethon - Thursday 9 July 2020 @ 8:30PM

Report from the Lebanese-Armenian Covid-19 Crisis Committee https://www.facebook.com/Aid4Lebanon/videos/196002818316633/

Canadian Committee for the relief of Armenians in Lebanon The Armenian community in Lebanon is facing a major crisis due to the general financial distress of the country and the Coronavirus pandemic. The institutions and organizations of the community are fully engaged and the community in general is going through its direst phase.... We need everyone’s contribution to support our brothers and sisters in Lebanon. All the funds collected in Canada will be used to secure Food Boxes and Medications to Armenians in need throughout Lebanon, without segregation or discrimination. Below, you will find the fundraising online links, where you can make your heartfelt donations and immediately receive your receipt for tax purposes. If donating online is not an option, you can always write a cheque or make a cash donation, by contacting one of the local representatives listed further below. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your support and generosity. Direct online link for donations: https://acc.akaraisin.com/Aid4Lebanon Facebook link for donations: https://www.facebook.com/Aid4Lebanon/?notif_id=1591154441537698¬if_t=page_fan&ref=notif Ottawa Armenian Community Contacts: Pascal Bandek (613) 883-6003 Maral Kadehjian (819) 332-1156 Sonia Mouaikel (613) 731-3931 Vanda Saghdejian (613) 862-1152 Bedros Tchobanian (613) 225-5903 Berj Zakarian (613) 698-6959

Hope everyone is keeping safe. For those of you with a young family please check out Joelle Entertainment on Facebook and Instagram. She is an Armenian Children’s entertainer and is offering live programs for kids.