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    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]
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