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Mixer Highlights Local Artists in Lead-Up to 20th Arpa International Film...
GLENDALE, Calif.—Arpa Foundation for Film, Music, and Art (AFFMA) kicked off its 20th anniversary celebrations with a fabulous mixer held at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale on June 22. The event...
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Zabel Yessayan Excerpts Appear in New Cambridge Literary Journal
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—The new literary journal Pangyrus includes several pieces by the Armenian feminist writer Zabel Yessayan in its recently released third issue. Zabel Yessayan Originally published in...
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Whither the Diaspora?
Yesterday, I was talking to a friend when a question posed prompted this topic of discussion. I’d been stuck, with no good ideas for this week’s piece, so I owe a debt of gratitude for this question....
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Diversity Our Strength
By Harout Manougian Harvard Kennedy School – Class of 2019 2017ANCA Leo Sarkisian Intern The motto on the coat of arms of the City of Toronto reads “Diversity Our Strength.” Having grown up in that...
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ANCA Welcomes Largest Summer Internship Class in Program’s 30 Year History
2017 Interns Learn Grassroots Advocacy, Advance Policy Priorities, Make Connections in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON—Hailing from California to Massachusetts, Michigan and Montreal, they have all...
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The ANCA at Work: Advancing Armenian Priorities at the White House, State...
WASHINGTON—Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) national and regional leaders explored opportunities for broader U.S.-Armenia cooperation, expanded foreign assistance, checks on Azerbaijani...
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Thank You, Canada—150 Has Never Looked so Good!
Hey Canada, Even though it’s been a while since I’ve left, I have not forgotten about you or how good you’ve been to me… ‘Even though it’s been a while since I left, I have not forgotten about you or...
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ACEC, Hamazkayin Boston Announce ‘Jazz in the Courtyard’ Series
WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) recently announced the launch of its summer jazz concert series, “Jazz in the Courtyard.” The series of three events held on...
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Top Senate Democrat Schumer Cosponsors Bipartisan Armenian Genocide Resolution
Backs Resolution Calling for Turkish Acknowledgement of Armenian Genocide WASHINGTON—Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), a decades-long outspoken advocate of justice for the Armenian...
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Unseen Armenia: Armenia’s Festivals
Travelers to Armenia visit our beautiful churches, fortresses, archaeological sites, and scenic vistas in Armenia’s mountains and valleys. But other venues can bring visitors closer to Armenian life...
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Armenia’s Minister of Education and Science Presents Report at National Assembly
YEREVAN (A.W.)— On July 3, Armenian Minister of Education and Science Levon Mkrtchyan of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) provided a report of the country’s education sector at the National...
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Beyond Nationalism: The Case for Engaged Patriotism on the Eve of the 100th...
By Varak Ketsemanian and Raffy Ardhaldjian Special to the Armenian Weekly May 28 just passed and Armenians celebrated Republic Day—the holiday that commemorates the day when Armenia became a republic...
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Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers May Meet Next Week
VIENNA, Austria — On June 30, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said that he may meet with his Azerbaijani counterpart in the coming weeks to discuss the Artsakh conflict. Edward Nalbandian (Photo:...
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The ARS Central Executive Board Mourns the Passing of Chaké Der...
Chaké Der Melkonian-Minassian It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of ungerouhi Chaké Der Melkonian-Minassian, a veteran Armenian Relief Society (ARS) member of our Canadian region....
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Obituary: Mark Alashaian
Mark Alashaian Mark Alashaian, 52, of Emerson, on July 1. He was born in New York City and was a recruiter for Star Point Solutions. Beloved husband of Nicole (née Stepanian). Devoted father of Armen...
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Armenian Evangelical Secondary School of Anjar’s Diamond Anniversary...
GLENDALE, Calif.—An evening of celebration and joy marked the 75th anniversary of the Armenian Evangelical Secondary School of Anjar, Lebanon, and the birthday of German missionary, Schwester (Sister)...
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Azerbaijan Suffers Major Losses as Tensions Rise on Line of Contact
Azerbaijani Military Post Damaged, Servicemen Killed in Response to Heavy Shelling of Armenian Positions STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—In the evening of July 4, the Artsakh Ministry of Defense announced...
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Sarkisian Congratulates U.S. on Independence Day; Says Active U.S. Engagement...
Sarkisian Says Active Engagement of the U.S. Will Contribute to the Peaceful and Lasting Resolution to the Artsakh Conflict YEREVAN—Armenian President Serge Sarksian visited the United States Embassy...
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2017 AYF Olympics: The Bands
2017 Armenian Youth Federation Senior Olympic Games, Hosted by the AYF-YOARF Racine “Armen Garo” Chapter, to Take Place in Downtown Milwaukee The supreme aim (mission) of the Armenian Youth Federation...
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AYF Camp Haiastan Flags Fly at Half-Mast in Honor of Unger Mark Alashaian
On July 1, the flags at AYF Camp Haiastan flew at half-mast. The passing of unger Mark Alashaian was felt not just here at Camp, but across the entire diaspora. We not only lost a legendary unger, but...
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