Community announcements

2019 community announcements

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* Support Kastelorizo today
* Greek Community of Toronto New Year's Eve, Tue 31 Dec 2019
* Hellenic Canadian Community of York Region Greek Night, Fri 3 Jan 2020
* Vassilopita by the Thessalonikeans Society of Toronto, Sun 5 Jan 2020
  Greek Dance Classes
* Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario annual meeting, Sun 19 Jan 2020
  and vassilopita
* Hellenic Language Teachers dinner dance and Greek Language Day, Sun 2 Feb 2020
* Theatre performance, Kontylenia, Sat/Sun 8/9 Feb 2020
* The 22nd Annual Hellenic Professionals Gala, Sat 29 Feb 2020
* Second Conference on Greek Canadian Studies, 2-4 April 2020

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* Memorial for George Kirikopoulos, Sat 14 Dec 2019
* THI Canada's New Leaders Launch Event, Wed 11 Dec 2019
* Munk debates on Capitalism with Yannis Varoufakis, Wed 04 Dec 2019
* Book presentation, by author Ioustine Fragkouli-Argyri, Sun 8 Dec 2019
* Hellenic Heritage Foundation Annual Christmas Dinner, Fri 22 Nov 2019
* European Union Film Festival 2019, Toronto, Thu 7 Nov - Thu 21 Nov 2019
* Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario dinner, Sun 17 Nov 2019
  Greek-Canadian band Chi-jazz live!!
* Reaching for the Stars, support the children of Greece, Thu 14 Nov 2019
* Hellenic Home 21st Annual Gala, Sat 9 Nov 2019
* CJPME hosts Robert Fisk for a lecture, Fri 8 Nov 2019
* Petition not to move the archeaological findings
  at the Venizelou metro (subway) station in Thessaloniki
* Historical walk through Toronto's Greektown, 26-27 Oct 2019
* Greek Oxi Day Gala, Concert by Dimitris Mpasis, Fri 28 Oct 2019
  Parade Sun 27 Oct 2019
* Short documentary screening, Macedonian Struggle, Thu 24 Oct 2019
* Thessalonikeans Society of Toronto annual dance, Sat 19 Oct 2019
* Lecture by Nikos Lygeros, on Strategic Struggle for Macedonia, Fri 18 Oct
* Lecture at ROM related to Marathon battle and run, Tue 15 Oct 2019
* Greek Students Association of U Toronto Thanksgiving BBQ, Wed 9 Oct 2019
* Concert by Nikos Vertis, Fri Oct 11 2019
* Lecture and event dedicated to Nikos Kazantzakis, Sat 5 Oct 2019
* ``Freedom Besieged'' plays in Calgary Wed Oct 2, 2019
* HHF 24th Annual Golf Classic, Tue Sept 17, 2019
* Toronto International Film Festival Sept 5-15, 2019, Greek films
* Historical walk through Toronto's Greektown, Sun 7 Jul 2019
* Talk on Strategic Cancelation of the Prespes Agreement, 17 Apr 2019
* Greek Language and Cultural Program, 14 July-4 August 2019, Macedonia, Greece
  deadline to apply: 12 May 2019
* The Toronto Marathon Initiative, essay competition deadline 30 Apr 2019
* Hellenic Heritage Foundation Annual Gala, Fri 7 Jun 2019
* Epi Skinis children's theatre group show, Sun 14 Apr 2019
* Greek Theatre group Irida Art presents comedy theatre, 12-14 April 2019
* Event on the European elections, Mon 8 April 2019
* Greek play theatre performance "Pentanostimi", Sat-Sun 6-7 April 2019
* Third Symposium by the Hellenic Canadian Academic Assocation of Ontario, Sat 6 April 2019
* Lecture on Greece's geopolitics after the crisis, Thu 4 Apr 2019
* Lecture on the end of the civil war and its impact today, Wed 3 Apr 2019
* The Future of Greek Language in Canada, networking and lecture, 28 Mar 2019
* Historical walk through Toronto's Greektown, Sat-Sun 23-24 Mar 2019
* Greek Independence Day celebrations, 23-25 March 2019
* Effective Teacher Training Certificate Course for Greek, deadline 25 March 2019
* Conference ``Research on Greece'', Fri 22 Mar 2019, York U
* Greek-Canadian students to visit and explore Greece, deadline 18 March 2019
  a two-week program sponsored by HHF
* Hellas News uploads its news in youtube
* Free Greek dance lessons by Thessalonikeans Society, register 11 Dec 2019, start 8 Jan 2019
* Freedom Besieged, film on the Greek crisis screening, 17 Jan 2019
* Kipseli Theatre presents "Scorching Memories" (Purines Mnhmes), 2-3 Feb 2019
* Association of Hellenic Language Teachers of Ontario dinner, Sat 9 Feb 2019
* History of Greek Music, performance at St. Catharines, Sat 16 Feb 2019
* 21st Annual Hellenic Doctors and Lawyers' Gala, Sat 23 Feb 2019
* ``The Favourite'', film by director Yorgos Lanthimos, playing in Toronto and other cities



* Support Kastelorizo today

With the recent developments in the Aegean,
Kastelorizo, the small Greek island
about 30' by ferry to Turkey and 2.5 hrs to Rhodes,
is experiencing increasing political tension.

Greeks around the world are asked to show their interest
and moral support, by mailing cards with
Christmas/New Year's/Other wishes to the local people.

Here are addresses you can use:

Elementary School Megisti, GR-851 11 KASTELLORIZO, GREECE
(Dhmotiko sxoleio Megisths, GR-851 11 KASTELLORIZO, GREECE)

Megisti Municipality, GR-851 11 KASTELLORIZO, GREECE
Dhmarxeio Megisths, GR-851 11 KASTELLORIZO, GREECE

Greek Army Unit, GR-851 11 KASTELLORIZO, GREECE
Ellhnikh Stratiwtikh Monada, GR-851 11 KASTELLORIZO, GREECE

Sending a card costs virtually nothing,
but a massive collection of cards will make the support
of Greeks to the local people clear.
Any card will do.



* Greek Community of Toronto New Year's Eve, Tue 31 Dec 2019

The Greek Community of Toronto organizes the New Year celebration

Date/time: Tuesday, December 31, 2019, cocktails 7:30 PM, dinner 8:30 PM
Venue: Crystal Fountain Event Place, 60 McDowell Gate, Markham, Ontario
Tickets: $120 (adults), $60 (children under 12yrs old)
Includes: full course gourmet meal and two bottles of wine per table
Music performance: Dimitra Kahrimanidis (lagouto) and the orchestra ``H parea''
Tickets and Info: 416-425-2485
    http://www.greekcommunity.org

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* Hellenic Canadian Community of York Region Greek Night, Fri 3 Jan 2020

The Hellenic Canadian Community of York Region
presents ``Greek Night'', a mixer dance

Date/time: Friday, January 3, 2020, 8PM
Venue: The Grand Luxe Event Boutique”in Toronto
    3125 Bayview Ave, North York, Ontario M2K 1G2, Phone: (416) 250-5893
Tickets: $20 cover, cash bar
Entrance: 19+

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One last night before school starts up!
Calling Out HCCY Alumni, York University Hellenic Students' Association,
University of Toronto Greek Students' Association,
and Ryerson Hellenic Students' Association.



* Vassilopita by the Thessalonikeans Society of Toronto, Sun 5 Jan 2020
  Greek Dance Classes

The Thessalonikeans Society of Toronto invites all its members
and friends to the annual cutting of the Vasilopita.

Date/time: Sunday, January 5, 2020, at 2pm.
Venue: Hunter's On The Danforth, 674 Danforth Ave, Toronto

The lucky person who finds the coin will receive
a free annual family membership for 2020.
Lunch will be served.
Please RSVP to Mr Niko Christidis at (416) 991-9940 and
provide the number of children under 12 years old by January 1, 2020.

Please note that the association offers Greek Dance Classes
for children ranging from 3 years old to 15 years old
and for adults.

See the schedule in
https://thessalonikisocietytoronto.org/annual-dance-other-events/



* Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario annual meeting, Sun 19 Jan 2020
  and vassilopita

The Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario
calls its members to the annual meeting

Date/time: Sunday 19 January 2020, 4:00 PM
Location: 686 Bay Street, Event Room 3b (3rd floor)
Info: info@hcaao.org

Please attend to the meeting and the cutting of Vassilopita



* Hellenic Language Teachers dinner dance and Greek Language Day, Sun 2 Feb 2020

The Hellenic Language Teachers organize their annual dinner dance
dedicated to
INTERNATIONAL GREEK LANGUAGE DAY

Date/time: Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Venue: Crystal Fountain Event Venue, 60 McDowell Gate, L6G1B5, Markham
Tickets: $65, children $30, full dinner and 2 bottles of wine per table
Includes the events:
   - Presentation of the dance theatre group "Melissakia"
   - Music, dance and sing-along.
   - Cutting of the Vasilopita for the New Year 2020.
   - Lucky draw and many prizes.

For ticket reservations, please call:
Maria Xenikakis (416) 254-1068, Rozana Taoussanopoulos (416) 432-7150



* Theatre performance, Kontylenia, Sat/Sun 8/9 Feb 2020

Title: Kontylenia
Director/Choreographer: Nancy Athan-Mylonas
Based on: the book H Kontylenia tou nhsiou
Author: Ioustine Fragkouli-Argyri
Production: Ekfrassi Performing Arts, Kipseli Theatre Arts
English excerpts: Lydia Soldevila Tombros
Original music: Patty Kalou
Thymissi music: Dionysis Grapsas
Mantolinata: Orfeas Lefkadas
Dates: Sat/Sun, 8/9 Feb 2020
Times: Sat 8 Feb 7:30 PM, Sun 9 Feb 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Venue: Armenian Hamazkayin Theatre, 50 Hallcrown Place, North York, Ontario
Tickets: $30.00
Book tickets: 416 9201011 or 416 371 1540

Also showing in Montreal: Sun 16 Feb 2020, 5 PM, Tel 514 814 3064
  Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal, 5777 Wilderton Av, Montreal, Quebec

We want to introduce you to the life on the Meganissi island,
Lefkada, in the 1930s, when our ``Kontylenia'' was born and
would experience the life that she was destined to live.

Tragic, poignant, heartwarming, heart wrenching, unfair,
hopeful, hopeless, futile and fated to be as it was meant to be.

Voyage with us to Meganissi where we will learn about
unconditional love, forgiving love, new love, passionate love,
unyielding love and undying love.

Few things in life are certain but the one thing that
we can be certain of is that we have only one life to live,
and what we leave behind is the story of that life.

So we are sharing the true story of Kontylenia's life
with you with all its brilliance and all its turmoil.

The production has it all.. laughter, tears, customs and tradition,
music and dance. In Greek with English excerpts, we will transport you
to a mystical era.



* The 22nd Annual Hellenic Professionals Gala, Sat 29 Feb 2020

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The 22nd Annual Hellenic Professionals Gala will take place on
Date/time: Saturday, February 29, 2020, reception 5:30 PM, dinner 7:00 PM
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
    181 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G7, Phone: (416) 585-2500
Tickets: Early Bird: $150 until Sunday, January 26, 2020
    Regular: $175 from Monday, January 27 - Sunday, February 9, 2020
Info and tickets:
    https://www.hellenicprofessionalsgala.com/
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Sponsorship packages available

Hosted by
The Hellenic Canadian Lawyers' Association
Hippocrates Hellenic Canadian Medical Association
Asclepius Dental Society

All proceeds go in support of student scholarships and other initiatives
within the Hellenic Professionals' community in Canada



* Second Conference on Greek Canadian Studies, 2-4 April 2020

The York University Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair
in Modern Greek History and Hellenic Studies, and
the Greek Canadian History Project are pleased to announce
the Second Conference on Greek Canadian Studies.
We are delighted to host a number of academics, writers
and a film producer to share their perspectives on Greek Canada.

Dates: Thursday to Saturday, April 2-4, 2020
Venue: York University, North York-Toronto (rooms to be announced)
Organizing committee chair: Professor Athanasios (Sakis) Gekas agekas@yorku.ca
Info and more: https://greekcanadianstudies2.wordpress.com/

Please submit an abstract by January 20, 2020.
For the call for papers, how to submit an abstract
and how to register please see the website above.

Please forward to those you think may be interested
in participating or attending.



* Memorial for George Kirikopoulos, Sat 14 Dec 2019

George Kirikopoulos, a faculty member of the University of Toronto
from 1976 to his retirement in 2003, and a person continuously passionate
about learning, education and in particular Greek studies,
with emphasis on modern Greek studies, died recently (Nov 18, 2019).
This event is a memorial to celebrate his life and contributions.

Date: Saturday, December 14th, 2019
Location: 80 Cromwell Road, Maple, ON
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
RSVP by e-mail: theotzal@hotmail.com or athenak72@hotmail.com or kirikop@rogers.com



* THI Canada's New Leaders Launch Event, Wed 11 Dec 2019

THI, The Hellenic Initiative Canada, organizes

THI Canada's New Leaders Launch Event, Networking with Purpose
Date/time: Wednesday 11 December 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Venue: The Burroughes Building 639 Queen Street West, Toronto
Tickets: $75
    https://ca.thehellenicinitiative.org/2019/11/06/new-leaders-dec-11/
Info (including volunteer opportunities):
    info@ca.thehellenicinitiative.org
    Victoria Boucovala victoria.boucovala@gmail.com
    Natasha Bourliaskou natasha.bourliaskos@gmail.com

Join us for an evening of discussion, insightful information
and learn how you can help Greece.
All proceeds of this event will go towards supporting our work
with partner charity Prolepsis/Diatrofi providing daily meals
to students in impoverished areas of Greece.

The Hellenic Initiative Canada New Leaders Section
is an international group of like-minded young professionals
21-40 years of age who actively believe in investing
in the future of Greece through direct philanthropy and crisis relief.

For our first event we are joined by Peter Polydor of Ergo Capital and
founder of the Eureka building and Accelerate Greece program to discuss the
the tech industry, start-ups and how one can use their network and
influence to give back to the community. For this event, all proceeds will
go towards the Prolepsis - Diatrofi program that provides meals to students
and families facing financial struggles in Greece.

Our event will take place on December 11th at 6:30 pm at the Burroughes
building and there will be a cocktail reception following the talk. We hope
we can reach as many people as possible, so we kindly ask that you share
this with anyone within your network that may be interested.
There is also a sponsorship package for anyone who will be willing to further
support our efforts in providing crisis relief to Greece's call for help.

THI office Toronto address: 180 Dundas Street West, Suite 1200,
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1Z8



* Munk debates on Capitalism with Yannis Varoufakis, Wed 04 Dec 2019

Munk debates on Capitalism features

Debaters: Yannis Varoufakis, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Arthur Brooks, David Brooks
Date/time: Wednesday 4 December 2019 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Venue: Roy Thompson Hall Toronto, ONTARIO
Info: https://www.greekevents.ca/details.php?eventid=995
Tickets: wait list $40-$100 or watch a free livestream
    of our December 4 event on our website.https://munkdebates.com/tickets
https://tickets.masseyhallroythomsonhall.com

Abstract:
The capitalist system is broken. It's time to try something different.
There is a growing belief in western societies that
the current capitalist system no longer works for average people.
Economic inequality is rampant. Life expectancy is falling.
The environment is being destroyed for profits.
Political power is wielded by wealthy elites and big business,
not the people. For capitalism's critics, the answer is
a top to bottom reform of the ``free market'' along
more socialist and democratic lines.
For proponents of capitalism, it is the engine of economic
and social progress, full stop. Not only has capitalism
made all of us materially better off, its ideals are responsible
for everything from women's rights to a cleaner environment
to greater political freedoms. The answer to society's current ills
is more capitalism, more economic freedom, and more free markets.



* Book presentation, by author Ioustine Fragkouli-Argyri, Sun 8 Dec 2019

Book title: H Kontulenia tou Nhsiou, novel (muqistorhma)
Author: Ioustinh Fragkoulh-Argurh
Editions: Okeanos
Artistic presentation: Irene Stoumbou, Nancy Athanasopoulou-Mulwna
Reading: Andreas Mpatakhs, Eidhnh Anargurou, Dhmhtrios Zatzhkwnstantinou
Date/time: Sunday 8 December 2019, 16:30
Venue: Metamorphosis tou Sotiros Greek Orthodox Church, church hall
       40 Donlands Ave, Toronto

Free admission, reception to follow



* Hellenic Heritage Foundation Annual Christmas Dinner, Fri 22 Nov 2019

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation Annual Christmas Dinner takes place

Date: Friday, November 22, 2019
Time: coctails/mezze 6:30PM, dinner 8PM
Venue: Palais Royale Ballroom in Toronto
       1601 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto, Ontario
Tickets: $150, A table of ten is $1,500.
Contact George Keroglidis at events@hhf.ca or at (416) 447-7107.

The evening will begin with a cocktail and mezze reception at 6:30PM,
where you'll have an opportunity to meet and mingle with HHF Directors
and members, followed by dinner service, awards and live entertainment
beginning at 8PM.



* Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario dinner, Sun 17 Nov 2019
  Greek-Canadian band Chi-jazz live!!

Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario dinner

Dear members and friends,

The Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario
organizes its annual dinner, for members and friends.

This year the dinner will feature live entertainment
by Greek-Canadian band Chi-jazz.

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Time: 5:00PM (dinner served at 5:45PM)
Venue: Anestis Taverna, 526 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON
Tickets: $65 per person ($20 for children 12 years and under)

MENU
Appetizers (family style): fried calamari, dips (tyrokafteri,
  melitzanosalata, fava), pita bread and olives Greek Salad
Main: choice of lamb chops - chicken souvlaki - salmon - moussaka
 - vegetarian plate
Red and white wine will be served with dinner.
Dessert: baklava, galaktompoureko, coffee, tea
Children under 12 will have the choice of several options from
the Anestis Taverna kids menu.

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
(1) Credit card: register and purchase tickets online at
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4426064
(2) E-transfer: register your attendance and choice of main course
at info@hcaao.org, and follow with payment by e-transfer
to payments@hcaao.org (password by e-mail).
If members or potential members pay through E-transfer,
it would be great if they also pay their membership ($30).
You can do one transfer for both tickets and membership.



* European Union Film Festival 2019, Toronto, Thu 7 Nov - Thu 21 Nov 2019

European Union Film Festival 2019 in Toronto Thu 7 Nov - Thu 21 Nov
In this festival, each EU country presents a film
(production of the country).

Venue: Royal Cinema, 608 College St

Greece participates with
Title: Holy Boom
Friday, 15 November, 2019 8:30 PM Holy Boom -- Greece
    http://euffto.com/index.php/component/zoo/item/holy-boom
    Country: 2019, Greece
    Director: Maria Lafi
    Cast: Nena Menti, Luli Bitri, Anastasia Rafaela Konidi, Samuel Akinola, Spyros Balesteros
    Genre: Drama
    Language: Greek, Albanian, Filipino, Yoruba
    Runtime: 99 minutes
    Release Date: 2018
NOTE:
Director Maria Lafi and Cinematographer Ilias Adamis in attendance

Cyprus participates with
Title: Rosemarie
Monday, 18 November, 2019 8:30 PM Rosemarie -- Cyprus
    http://euffto.com/index.php/component/zoo/item/rosemarie
    Country: 2019, Cyprus
    Director: Adonis Floridis
    Cast: Popi Avraam, Andreas Vasileiou, Emmanouela Charalambous Engel
    Genre: Drama
    Language: Greek
    Runtime: 112 minutes
    Release Date: 2017

For the complete schedule of the festival and all the films see
http://euffto.com/index.php/schedule

All film shows are in
Venue: Royal Cinema, 608 College St



* Reaching for the Stars, support the children of Greece, Thu 14 Nov 2019

Reaching for the Stars Children’s Foundation
organizes the 5th annual gala in support
of the SOS villages in Greece.

Date/time: Thursday 14 November 2019, 6:30 PM coctails, 7:30 PM dinner
Venue: Grand Luxe Event Boutique at 3125 Bayview Avenue
Tickets: $150
Menu: Peter Minaki creates a savoury, delicious menu
      taking Greek food to another level!
Info and tickets: https://rftscf.com/5th-annual-reaching-for-the-stars/

The SOS villages provide a home for the needy children.
They offer a household, clothing, food, therapy,
extra curricular activities, as well as caring mothers
for the children so that they feel more at home.



* Hellenic Home 21st Annual Gala, Sat 9 Nov 2019

The Hellenic Home hosts the 21st Annual Gala,
a key fundraising event
that supports seniors in our community.
The Hellenic Home is dedicated to providing exceptional quality care
and services to seniors, focusing on enhancing their physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual health. Support senior care, and reserve your
tickets today.

Date/time: Saturday November 9, 2019 at 6:30PM
Venue: 60 McDowell Gate, Markham @ Crystal Fountain Event Venue
Info: https://hellenichome.org/event/
      https://hellenichome.org/event/annual-gala-november/
      (416) 654-7700
Ticket Reservations:
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* CJPME hosts Robert Fisk for a lecture, Fri 8 Nov 2019

This is not directly related to Greece,
but as the area is very fragile,
it may be of interest.

The Canadians for Justics and Peace in the Middle East
organize a lecture

Title: Tweets and Deals of the Century: How to join
  the Arab World's sectarian war under the guise of peace.
Speaker: acclaimed international journalist Robert Fisk
Date/time: Friday, November 9, 2019, 7 PM
Venue:  Bloor Street United Church
        300 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W3, Canada
Tickets: https://www.cjpme.org/fisk_tor_2019

Fisk’s lectures will focus on how Donald Trump
has brought chaos and turmoil to the Middle East,
especially timely given recent events in northern Syria.

More info about the speaker

Based in Beirut since 1976, Dr. Fisk has been the Middle East
correspondent for the British newspaper The Independent since 1988.
He is the author of five books, including the seminal tome
The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East (2005),
Pity the Nation: Lebanon at War (1990) and
The Age of the Warrior: Selected Writings (2008).
He is a highly respected veteran journalist because of his direct
and uncompromising reporting and analysis.  A movie about him
and his work entitled, "This is not a movie" was recently produced.
Among other things, this movie highlights Fisk's important
on-the-scene reporting of the Sabra and Shatila massacres,
the Cana massacre, and the dispossession of Palestinians around
Jerusalem.

Fisk's address will be followed by a Q and A period.



* Historical walk through Toronto's Greektown, 26-27 Oct 2019

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation
historical walking tour of Danforth is back, in Greek and English.

Greektown on the Danforth is the heart of the Hellenic Community in Toronto.
Aside from the Greek eateries, businesses, parades and festivals,
there's a deeper story to be told about how the immigrant experience
unfolded on these streets. This historical walk will visit
many key locations, telling the story of why so many Greek immigrants
settled on the Danforth in the postwar years and how the community
- and the Danforth itself - evolved. Come learn about the major events
that have taken place in Greektown over the years.

The tour crosses Greektown on the Danforth, beginning on
the south side of Pape Subway Station and ending at the Bloor Street
Viaduct at Broadview.

Tours will take place:

Saturday, October 26th - 10:30am
Sunday, October 27th - 10:30am (THIS TOUR WILL BE IN GREEK)
Sunday, October 27th - 2:30pm

The tours are free but you will need to register
in advance if you're interested,
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:  http://tiny.cc/HHFwalk



* Greek Oxi Day Gala, Concert by Dimitris Mpasis, Fri 28 Oct 2019
  Parade Sun 27 Oct 2019

The Greek Community of Toronto organizes
the annual OXI Day Gala, as part of the OXI Day celebrations
and presents Dimitris Mpasis LIVE

Date/time: Friday 25 October 2019, 18:30
Venue:  Crystal Fountain Event Place, 60 McDowell Gate, Markham, Ontario
Tickets with dinner, $120 ($50 for children under 12).
Info and tickets: 416-425-2485

The GCT also organizes a parade
Date/time: Sunday 27 October 2019, 13:00-14:30
Place: Danforth Avenue, Pape to Chester



* Short documentary screening, Macedonian Struggle, Thu 24 Oct 2019

As part of the Macedonian Month events of 2019,
the Panmacedonian Federation of Canada
organizes a short documentary screening

Title: Macedonian Struggle
Date/time: Thursday 24 October 2019, 7 PM
Venue: Panmacedonian Cultural Centre, 406 Danforth Ave, second floor
Entrance free. Reception to follow.



* Lecture by Nikos Lygeros, on Strategic Struggle for Macedonia, Fri 18 Oct

As part of the Macedonian Month events of 2019,
the Panmacedonian Federation of Canada
organizes a lecture by Nikos Lygeros

Speaker: Dr. Nikos Lygeros
Theme: Strategic Struggle for Macedonia
Date/time: Friday 18 October 2019, 7 PM
Venue: Panmacedonian Cultural Centre, 406 Danforth Ave, second floor
Entrance free. Reception to follow.



* Petition not to move the archeaological findings
  at the Venizelou metro (subway) station in Thessaloniki

Recently, the Greek government (prime minister Mitsotakis)
decided to move the archeaological findings
at the Venizelou metro (subway) station in Thessaloniki
away of their original position, to let
the construction company (Attiko Metro) work for the station,
then place again the findings in the area.

Giannis Mpoutaris, the former mayour of Thessaloniki,
opposes the movement of archeaological findings
at the Venizelou metro station in Thessaloniki.
The opposition (Syriza) is also against the moving
of the findings, and they say that the moving
is just a way for the construction company
to claim extra costs.
Mpoutaris claims that it is already decided
(by the highest admin course, Sumboulio Epikrateias)
that the construction company should work for the station,
*around* the findings without moving them away.
Changing already taken decision, only
increases costs, while moving the findings
does not show respect to the cultural heritage of the city.
Archaeologists say that moving the findings
involves a great risk, and that they will never
go back to the original position,
while the original look and atmosphere will not be preserved.

There is a petition organized by those opposing
the moving of the findings.
If you want to support it, it is here

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHYeC1M31EFO60ZdV8_aJ4XHdT3_Va3rsi_Gnv3_kUjvbTHQ/viewform

Relevant articles are

https://www.voria.gr/article/apasfalise-o-mpoutaris-gia-metro-pira-kata-panton-gia-stathmo-venizelou

https://www.kathimerini.gr/1041866/article/epikairothta/ellada/metro-8essalonikhs-apospash-kai-epanatopo8ethsh-h-lysh-gia-ta-arxaia-ston-sta8mo-venizeloy

https://www.ethnos.gr/ellada/59989_metro-thessalonikis-4000-ypografes-se-dyo-meres-gia-tin-paramoni-ton-arhaion-sti

https://tvxs.gr/news/ellada/mpoytaris-egklima-i-apofasi-gia-metro-thessalonikis-sti-dikaiosyni-prosfeygei-i-kinisi-p

https://parallaximag.gr/thessaloniki/gennithike-apopse-kinisi-politon-gia-tin-prostasia-ton-archaiotiton-tis-venizelou



* Thessalonikeans Society of Toronto annual dance, Sat 19 Oct 2019

The Thessalonikeans Society of Toronto organize their
annual dinner and dance

Date/time: Saturday October 19, 2019, 19:00
Venue: Flipper's Banquet Hall, 2300 Lawrence Ave E in Scarborough
Tickets: $65 for adults and $30 for children from 4 to 12 years old
  includes delicious dinner and two bottles of wine at each table
  and live entertainment with Parea orchestra.
Information and reservations: secretary.thessaloniki@gmail.com or
  Katy Nikolaidis (416) 908-7479 or Ann Papazoglou (416) 801-8771.

The association also organizes its annual meeting
Sun Sept 22, 2 PM,
55 Danforth Av, downstairs



* Concert by Nikos Vertis, Fri 11 Oct 2019

Greek City and By Peter and Paul's are hosting

Nikos Vertis in a concert
Date: Friday 11 October 2019
Venue: Universal Event Space, 6250 Hwy 7, ON L4H 4G3
Info: 416 461 6244
Tickets: https://greekcity.com/product/nikos-vertis-october-11-2019-universal/
  $66 (after dinner) and $88-177 (with dinner)
  (precise time not posted)



* Lecture at ROM related to Marathon battle and run, Tue 15 Oct 2019

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation,
The Waterloo Institute for Hellenistic Studies,
The Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario, and
The Royal Ontario Museum
with the cooperation of the Consulate General of Greece in Toronto
invite you to a lecture

Title: Current Research on the Battle of Marathon as a Landmark in History
Lecturer: Professor Kostas Buraselis
Date/time: Tuesday 15 October 2019, 6:00-7:30 PM
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Venue: Royal Ontario Museum, Signy and Cléophée Eaton Theatre, Level 1B
Entrance: free, but you *must* register
Registration: https://www.rom.on.ca/en/whats-on/marathon-current-research-on-the-battle-of-marathon-as-a-landmark-in-history

Join senior Greek scholar Professor Kostas Buraselis
as he explores the ancient and modern relevance of the Battle of Marathon.
Through new analyses of archaeological and historical evidence,
Professor Buraselis will discuss the global importance
of this moment in Greek history.

This program will include a Wreath Ceremony and
presentation of student scholarships as part of
the Toronto Marathon Initiative, a joint initiative by the ROM,
the Consulate General of Greece in Toronto, and
the Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario.

Short bio of speaker:
Professor Kostas Bouraselis did his undergraduate studies
at the University of Athens before moving on to receive
his PhD in Ancient History from the Philipps-Universität Marburg
(Germany, 1979). Following his studies, Prof. Buraselis
was a research fellow at the Research Centre for Antiquity
at the Academy of Athens (1980-1985), before moving on to teach
at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens,
where he was subsequently promoted to Full Professor (2000),
and is now a Professor Emeritus.
While at the University of Athens, Prof. Bouraselis held
many prominent positions, including Head of the Library,
Head of the Department of History and Archaeology,
Deputy Head of the Saripolos Foundation of the University of Athens,
and Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs and International Relations.
Prof. Bouraselis has also held numerous visiting professor positions,
notably in Greece, The United States and Germany.

A noted expert in the fields of Hellenistic and Roman History,
he has special interests in the political history of these time periods,
the territories of the Greek East and in the ancient Ruler Cult.
To this end, Prof Buraselis is the author, editor and co-editor
of numerous books, articles and volumes with these themes.



* Greek Students Association of U Toronto Thanksgiving BBQ, Wed 9 Oct 2019

The Greek Students Association of the University of Toronto
organize a Greek Thanksgiving BBQ

Date/time: Wednesday 9 October 2019, 11 AM - 3 PM
Place: UTSU lawn, 12 Hart House Circle, U of Toronto
Info: https://utgsa.com/2019/10/03/greek-thanksgiving-bbq/
Menu: Lamb on a spit, Souvlakia, Veggie Burgers

Come celebrate Thanksgiving the Greek way:
lots of food, friends, music, dancing.



* Lecture and event dedicated to Nikos Kazantzakis, Sat 5 Oct 2019

The International Association of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis
(Dieqnhs Etaireia Filwn Nikou Kazantzakh - DEFNK),
Toronto group (president Voula Vetsis),
with the cooperation of the Panmacedonian Federation of Ontario
and the Cretan Association of Toronto,
organizes a lecture on Nikos Kazantzakis.

Speaker: Georgios Stasinakis (founder of DEFNK)
Theme: Nikos Kazantzakis between Europe and the East
Date/time: Saturday 5 October 2019, 16:00
Venue: Panmacedonian Cultural Centre, 406 Danforth Ave
Entrance: free
The presentation will be in Greek. Reception to follow.

The speaker and founder of DEFNK, Georgios Stasinakis,
was born in Kalamata, was schooled in College De La Salle
in Pireus, Greece, studied Political Science,
and Law in Bordeaux, France, then moved to Geneva, Switzerland,
where he worked in the then European Economic Community (EEC),
today known (re-organized and renamed) as European Union.
Later, he worked as Associate Dean of the Law School of
the University of Geneva, and finally as
administrative and legal advisor in CERN
(Conseil Europeen pour la Recherche Nucleaire).
He is chief Editor of the annual edition of
``Le Regard cretois'' and a donor to the
museum of Nikos Kazantzakis in Myrtia, Crete, Greece.



* ``Freedom Besieged'' plays in Calgary, Wed Oct 2, 2019

The Hellenic Initiative of Canada
and The Hellenic Community of Calgary
proudly present the screening of Freedom Besieged
with special guest Olympic medalist legend Pyrros Dimas

Date/time: Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Wednesday
Time: 6:00 pm – Doors Open
6:20 pm – Screening
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Q&A and Panel Discussion, Reception
Venue: Calgary Hellenic Banquet Hall

https://ca.thehellenicinitiative.org/freedom-besieged-calgary/



* Toronto International Film Festival Sept 5-15, 2019, Greek films

For the 2019 TIFF,
Tickets for members go on sale Sat, August 31, 2019
Tickets for public  go on sale Mon, Sept 2, 2019
https://www.tiff.net/tickets
https://www.tiff.net/films?countries=Greece&list

Greece is represented by one regular, one short film,
and one more where Greece contributed to its production.
(I could not find a film by Cyprus.)

Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos brings us
a new short film, supported by
Germany, USA and UK.

The two Greek films and one Bulgarian-Greek are:

+++ ``Entwined'' by Minos Nikolakakis

(World premiere, Greek with English subtitles, 89 min.)
Minos Nikolakakis' enchanting, mystical debut tells the story of Panos,
a doctor from the city who relocates to a remote village
where he meets a spirit who will change his life forever.

Showtimes
Sun, Sep 08, Scotiabank Theatre, Subtitled, 6:15 PM
Tue, Sep 10, Scotiabank Theatre, Subtitled, 5:15 PM
Sat, Sep 14, Scotiabank Theatre, Subtitled, 5:45 PM

Director Minos Nikolakakis
Cast Prometheus Aleiferopoulos, Anastasia-Rafaela Konidi
Cinematography Thodoros Mihopoulos

https://www.tiff.net/events/entwined

+++ ``Route 3'' by Thanasis Neofotistos

(as part of the Short Cuts Programme – 13 min.)

In a sweaty, overcrowded tram in Sarajevo, a shy teenager
is beset by every imaginable impediment as he tries
to capture the attention of his object of desire.
Yet the overheated hero of this wild farce will not be easily defeated.

Showtimes
Sun, Sep 08, Scotiabank Theatre, 4K, 6:30 PM
Sat, Sep 14, Scotiabank Theatre, 4K, Subtitled 6:30 PM

https://www.tiff.net/events/short-cuts-2019-programme-5

+++ ``The Father'' (Bashtata)
by Petar Valchanov, Kristina Grozeva

Bulgarian directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov's
tender family drama depicts a day in the life of
a dysfunctional father and his frustrated ...

Bulgaria, Greece, 2019
Lang: Bulgarian
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
90 minutes | PG
Directors Petar Valchanov, Kristina Grozeva
Cast Ivan Barnev, Ivan Savov
Cinematography Krum Rodriguez

Showtimes
Wed, Sep 11, Scotiabank Theatre, Subtitled, 6:45 PM
Fri, Sep 13, Scotiabank Theatre, Subtitled, 8:45 PM
Sat, Sep 14, Scotiabank Theatre, Subtitled, 3:00 PM

https://www.tiff.net/events/the-father

Yorgos Lanthimos short film is

+++ ``Nimic'' by Yorgos Lanthimos

(as part of the short cuts programme)

Germany, USA, United Kingdom | 2019 | Lang: English
North American Premiere | 12 minutes

Shifting back to shorts after his triumph with The Favourite,
Lanthimos demonstrates his forte for inimitably weird stories
with a drama starring Matt Dillon as a classical musician
whose life takes a strange direction after an encounter
with a stranger on the subway.

Showtimes
Thu, Sep 05, Scotiabank Theatre, 9:00 PM
Thu, Sep 12, Scotiabank Theatre, Subtitled, 6:00 PM

https://www.tiff.net/events/short-cuts-2019-programme-1



* HHF 24th Annual Golf Classic, Tue Sept 17, 2019

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation organizes the
24th Annual Golf Classic
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Venue: Carrying Place Golf and Country Club
       https://carryingplace.com/index.cfm?

As always, this event will be a great opportunity to meet
and mingle with other members of our community as well as
to impress your clients, colleagues and friends!

Net proceeds from this year's Tournament will go towards
supporting the HHF Apollo Project and the enhancement of
Primary Greek School Education within our communities
including new Textbooks for students and a very successful
Effective Teacher Training Certificate Course
we have developed for our Greek School teachers
in collaboration with the Faculty of Education at York University.

We hope that you will support this event not only
as a participant but also as a Sponsor and/or Donor.

We are still accepting HOLE SPONSOR SIGNS for $500 each.
Each Hole Sponsor Sign will receive a full Business Tax Receipt
or a full Personal Charitable Tax Receipt if you are
purchasing on behalf of your family.

George Keroglidis
Managing Director
Hellenic Heritage Foundation
HHF Annual Golf Classic
(416) 447-7107
events@hhf.ca



* Historical walk through Toronto's Greektown, Sun 7 Jul 2019

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) historical walks
focusing on the 1918 Anti-Greek Riots in Toronto
continue in the summer.

We have partnered with Heritage Toronto this year,
a charitable agency of the City of Toronto,
which will run the tour as part of
its incredible program of 65 tours, showing our landmarks,
neighbourhoods, diverse history and cultures.

On Sunday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m.,
we meet at 433 Yonge Street, the site of the White City Café
where the Riots began.
Historian and HHF History Committee volunteer Chris Grafos
will recreate an important chapter in this city's history.
The tour takes us from Yonge and College, down to Old City Hall
and is 75 minutes in length.

Join us and discover our heritage!

Sign up here:
https://www.heritagetoronto.org/events/anti-greek-riots-july7/

For more information on how to get involved, contact us at
416-447-7107 or by email at events@hhf.ca



* Hellenic Heritage Foundation Annual Gala, Fri 7 Jun 2019

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is orgnizing
its Annual Gala on

Date/time: Friday 7 June 2019
Venue: Universal Eventspace, 6250 Highway 7, Vaughan, Ontario
Theme: Blue and White Ball
Tickets and info on sponsorships: (416) 447-7107
Email: events@hhf.ca

Net proceeds from this year's Gala will not only continue
to be directed towards our commitment to establish
a permanent Hellenic Studies Program at the
University of Toronto, but also fund our commitment
to significantly enhance Greek Schools at the primary level
through the purchase of new Greek textbooks for our children;
a very successful Greek Teacher Training Program, and
a number of other initiatives which we will be announcing
in the months to come.

These programs would not be possible without your support
and so we invite you to consider joining us this year
as a Corporate Sponsor, Donor or with the purchase
of a Table and let your friends see what exactly
we can accomplish when our community comes together.

For more information on how to get involved, contact us at
416-447-7107 or by email at events@hhf.ca.



* Greek Language and Cultural Program, 14 July-4 August 2019, Macedonia, Greece
  deadline to apply: 12 May 2019

The Voio Language and Cultural Program - Summer 2019
~ Discovering the beauty of North-Western Greece ~

Beginning this summer, the Voio Language and Cultural Program
will take place in co-operation with the Voio Municipality
in Tsotili, Macedonia, Greece.

The program includes daily Greek language study,
cultural dance instruction, local cooking/baking demonstrations
and excursions to the traditional picturesque villages and towns
as well as to the monasteries and historic landmarks of Voio.

In addition, there will be day trips to the world
renowned archeological sites of Vergina and Pella,
as well as to the cities of Edessa, Florina, Grevena,
Kastoria, Kozani, Naoussa, Siatista, Thessaloniki and Veria.
In this way, participants will visit a large part of
the Greek province of Macedonia famous for its majestic mountains,
calm and rough waters, lakes, waterfalls, nature trails
and graphic landscape.
Plus, there will also be a weekend excursion to
the idyllic Ionian coast.

The Voio Language and Cultural journey begins in Greece's
second largest City of Thessaloniki and runs for 3 full weeks from
July 14 until August 4, 2019.
The program is currently open to people 18 years of age and older
and is aimed for people of Greek descent a well as non-Greeks
who would like to study the Greek language as well as discover
the sites, landmarks, archeological sites and traditions
of the North-Western area of Greece.

The program cost for this unique summer opportunity
includes all Greek language and cultural classes and
presentations, bus excursions, historical sites/museum tours,
hotel accommodations, breakfast and lunch daily.
For all of the above, the cost is $1,000.00 in USD/person.

For more information and to request their application form,
all interested parties are asked to
Contact:   A. Tagidou at 905.615.8062 or
Email at:  voiosummer@gmail.com

Final date for submission is: Sunday May 12, 2019
Accepted applicants will be informed by: May 17, 2019



* The Toronto Marathon Initiative, essay competition deadline 30 Apr 2019

Calling students in grades 9-12 in Ontario schools:
Learn about the history of the Marathon.

Join the Essay Competition and earn the chance to win
a $1000 monetary award.
Sponsored by the Hellenic Heritage Foundation + up to 100 registrations
for you and your classmates at the 5K run of the Toronto Waterfront Marathon!

The Consulate General of Greece in Toronto (CG),
in partnership with
the Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario (HCAAO) and
the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
are establishing a new
``Toronto Marathon Initiative''
to coincide with the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
The initiative will include a Marathon Essay Contest
followed by a Wreath Ceremony leading up to the Marathon.

HCAAO has formed a Marathon Educational Committee
with the mandate to organize a Marathon Essay Contest,
in which students in grades 9-12 who are studying certain subjects
are asked to write an essay on
the historical and social significance of the Battle of Marathon.

Important Dates

    Tuesday April 30, 2019: Marathon Essay submissions due
    Tuesday October 15, 2019: Wreath Ceremony and Essay Awards
    Sunday  October 20, 2019: Toronto International Marathon

Eligible students are those in grades 9-12 who
are studying one or more of the following subject areas:
+ Health and Physical Education
  (Grades9-12 Healthy Active Living Education);
  Introductory Kinesiology (Grade 12)
+ Social Sciences and Humanities
  (Grade 11 World History to the End of the 15thCentury;
  Grade 11 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology;
  Grade 12 Challenge and Change in Society)
+ Classical Studies (Grade 12 Classical Civilization)

For more information please download the information sheet
http://www.hcaao.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Marathon-Initiative.pdf
or contact marathon.essay@hcaao.org.



* Talk on Strategic Cancelation of the Prespes Agreement, 17 Apr 2019

The Panmacedonian Federation of Canada
with the cooperation of the Greek Community of Toronto
and of several more associations
organize a talk

Title: Strategic Cancelation of the Prespes Agreement
Speaker: Nikos Lygeros
Date/timeL Wednesday 17 April 2019, 7:00 PM
Venue: Polymenakion Cultural Center, 30 Thorncliffe Park, Toronto
Entrance: free

Reception to follow.



* Epi Skinis children's theatre show, Sun 14 Apr 2019

The Epi Skinis children's theatre groups present three plays in one show

The three plays:
+ Sleeping Beauty - The classic fairy tale.
+ Dionysios Solomos - Experience his journey and how he was inspired
    to write the Greek National Anthem.
+ Ela Stin Thesi Mou (In my Shoes) - by Youth Group II (ages 10-15).
    A script about bullying, written entirely through improvisations
    of the youth.
Date/time: Sunday 14 April 2019, 4:00PM
Venue: Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto, 214 College St.
    Note: the entrance is from St. George St
    (just a door south of 40 St. George St)
Tickets: $20

Director: Maria Kordoni
Reserve your tickets today for Epi Skini Kids
    647-979-1708 episkinis.toronto@gmail.com

More info:
https://episkinistoronto.com/
and
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* Greek Theatre group Irida Art presents comedy theatre, 12-14 April 2019

The Greek Community of Toronto and
the Irida Art Group present

Title: One Crazy Production / Mia trellh paragwgh (comedy theatre)
Date/time: 12 April 2019-14 April 2019 From: 7:30PM To: 10:00PM
Venue: Papermill Theatre, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto, Ontario
Tickets Admission Details $30.00
Contact Info for RSVP 416-425-2485



* Event on the European elections, Mon 8 April 2019

A political discussion is organized at the University of Toronto.

Title: European Elections, a challenge for Democracy?
Panel: Leo Panitch, Professor Emeritus, York University
       Sakis Gekas, Professor, HHF Chair, York University
       Aris Spourdalakis, PhD candidate, York University
Date/time: Monday 8 April 2019, 7 PM
Venue: GSU (Graduate Students Union) Pub, 2nd floor, 16 Bancroft Ave,
       University of Toronto.
Entrance: free



* Greek play theatre performance "Pentanostimi", Sat-Sun 6-7 April 2019

The theatre company "Epi Skinis" will be performing

Title of play:“Pentanostimi”
Author: Lena Divani
Date/time: Saturday 6 April 2019, 7:00 p.m.
           Sunday   7 April 2019, 3:30 and 7:00 p.m. 
Venue: Papermill Theater, 67 Pottery Rd. 
See map: https://maps.google.com/?q=67+Pottery+Road&entry=gmail&source=g

Pentanostimi is a Greek contemporary play written by Lena Divani.
In ``Pentanostimi'', we will see a contemporary Cinderella
demanding her happy end by utilizing her strongest weapons.
She will look to her intelligence, sensitivity, and
heaven-sent cooking talent to overcome all the obstacles
her evil sisters throw in front of her.
Tickets: $30
Reservations: 647-979-1708
or online: brownpapertickets.com (event name "Pentanostimi").



* Third Symposium by the Hellenic Canadian Academic Assoc. of Ont., Sat 6 April 2019

The Hellenic Canadian Academic Assocation of Ontario (HCAAO)
cordially invites you to our 3rd Annual Symposium, which will
take place on

Date/time: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 10 AM - 6:30 PM
Venue: Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto
       214 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 2Z9
       (entrance from St. George St., Koffler Student Services Centre)
Speakers:
       Keynote: Christos Hatzis
       Literature: Smaro Kamboureli
       Music: Demetrios Petsalakis
       Theatre: Myrto Koumarianos
       Visual Arts: Roula Partheniou
       Film: Dimitris Latsis
Film showing: "1968" by Tassos Boulmetis
       Initial release: January 25, 2018
       Director: Tassos Boulmetis
       Screenplay: Tassos Boulmetis
       Music composed by: Evanthia Reboutsika
       Theme: Taking on the event of the
              first international athletic title by a Greek team,
              the film explores some historical, political and social events
              of the 60s in Greece and in the globe.
Registration and info: https://hcaaosymposium.com

This year's academic symposium will host a series of lectures
in the fields of arts, literature and culture
by prominent Greek and Greek Canadian academics and artists.
We are excited to announce that our keynote speaker is
Professor Christos Chatzis of the Department of Music,
University of Toronto.
The program will include the showing of the film "1968" directed by
Tassos Boulmetis, followed by a panel discussion and wine and cheese
reception.
For further details on the program and how to register, please visit:
https://hcaaosymposium.com.



* Lecture on Greece's geopolitics after the crisis, Thu 4 Apr 2019

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation invites you to attend
the UofT Hellenic Studies Program Annual Lecture

Date/time: Thursday, April 4, 2019, 5:30pm
Venue: Munk School of Global Affairs | The Vivian and David Campbell
    Conference Facility, 1 Devonshire Place, University of Toronto
Speaker: Thanos Dokos, Director-General of the Hellenic Foundation
    for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP)
Title: Navigating Uncharted/Turbulent Waters: Greece's Geopolitics
    after(?) the Crisis
RSVP: https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/ceres/event/27279/
    The event is free but registration is required

This year's keynote speaker will be Thanos Dokos, Director-General of the
Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP), a think tank
based in Athens, which conducts policy-oriented research on European and
regional developments. He has been working on issues of European and
regional security in the Mediterranean/Middle East, as well as parts of the
former Soviet space, for more than 20 years.

His current work focuses on global and regional trends and the policy
challenges for international organizations and regional stakeholders in the
Mediterranean. He has a B.A in International Studies: Webster University (in
Geneva), and MSc in International Relations, University of Southampton, and
M.Phil in International Relations, University of Cambridge, and a Ph.D in
International & Strategic Studies, University of Cambridge.

As key organizations such as the EU and NATO are evolving in an effort to
adapt to new global, regional and domestic trends, Greece needs to find its
own niche in the distribution of regional roles and influence and convince
its partners and allies of its own added value in managing common security
challenges. A difficult task, indeed, for a country with limited resources,
but the alternative is strategic marginalization and inability to protect
its vital national interests.



* Lecture on the end of the civil war and its impact today, Wed 3 Apr 2019

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair in Modern Greek History at York
University invites you to the following lecture, part of York University's
community conversations titled:

Date/time: Wednesday April 3, 2019; 6pm
Venue: Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen Street West, Toronto
Speaker: Professor Sakis Gekas, HHF Chair in Modern Greek History,
    York University
Title: "No vengeance for revolt"? The end of the civil war
    and its impact 70 years later
RSVP: agekas@yorku.ca  or
    https://novengeance.brownpapertickets.com/
    The event is free, but registration is required

Abstract
The civil war in Greece (1946-49) scarred Greek society for decades
and led to the involvement of the United States and Canada
in the region through military and humanitarian aid.
This talk will discuss the Canadian press coverage of the war,
the efforts to bring displaced Greek children to Canada
and the issues of memory and trauma. The event will also present
some of the stories of people who lived through the civil war
and immigrated to Canada.



* The Future of Greek Language in Canada, networking and lecture, 28 Mar 2019

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation is organizing
its Networking Event together with the Annual Lecture Series

Date/time: Thursday, March 28, 2019, 6 PM
Venue: Todmorden Mills - Papermill Theatre, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto
Speaker: Professor Themistoklis Aravossitas, lecturer in
    Modern Greek at the University of Toronto and
    York University Hellenic Studies Programs.
Title: The Future of the Greek Language in Canada
RSVP: George Keroglidis, events@hhf.ca
    There is no fee, but registration is required

Abstract of talk
The Future of the Greek Language in Canada

How important is language to maintaining one's ethnic heritage?
As the Hellenic community in Canada matures, the success of Greek language
learning is at a crossroads. Will successive generations of Greek-Canadians
be able to maintain their ties to the Hellenic culture? Is knowing Greek the
key to this? And who is responsible for maintaining the vitality of the
Greek language in Canada?



* Effective Teacher Training Certificate Course for Greek, deadline 25 March 2019

To all Hellenic language teachers, instructors and providers:

I am pleased to share that the Hellenic Heritage Foundation
will be offering the
Effective Teacher Training Certificate Course PART 1
this Winter/Spring in collaboration with
the Faculty of Education at York University.
The course will be available in person (face-to-face) and
online for those instructors who are located outside of
the Greater Toronto area for the benefit of all
Greek language instructors in Communities across Canada.

The Registration Deadline is March 25th, 2019 and
space will be limited to the first 25 registrants,
so please be sure to register as early as you can!

The course will run on
Tuesdays from March 26th to May 21st, 2019
and will cover a number of effective teaching techniques
and strategies designed to increase student involvement
and engagement in the classroom.

To Register, please follow the 3 simple steps
which can be found in the course outlines attached.

We are also pleased to share that all tuition fees
will be covered by the Hellenic Heritage Foundation.
Teachers who successfully complete the course
will also receive FREE teaching material!
A $50 deposit will be required at registration,
however the full amount will be reimbursed
to all successful candidates along with a
Certificate of Completion from York University.

Note:
The Hellenic Heritage Foundation will also be offering
an Effective Teacher Training Certificate Course PART 2,
free of charge, to all instructors who have successfully
completed Part 1 in the Fall of 2019 as well.
This course will cover more advanced techniques and
strategies instructors will be able to carry forward to their classrooms.

Thank you all for your interest in this course and
for your energy and efforts in preserving, promoting
and advancing Hellenic language, culture and education in Canada.

Best regards,

George Keroglidis
Managing Director
Hellenic Heritage Foundation
http://www.hhf.ca



* Conference ``Research on Greece'', Fri 22 Mar 2019, York U

Date/time: Friday 22 March 2019, 10AM - 4:30 PM
Venue: Kaneff Tower, Room 519, York University, 4700 Keele st, Toronto, M3J 1P3

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair in Modern Greek History,
York University invites you to the
second Research on Greece student conference.
The main objective of the conference is
to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas between
upper level undergraduate and graduate students.
This year we host papers from students in History, Anthropology
and Political Science from York University and the
University of Toronto, as well one paper by a Stavros Niarchos
Foundation Exchange student visiting from the
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
The event is open to the academic community, media and
the general public, and is hosted by The Hellenic Heritage
Foundation Chair in Modern Greek History,
the Department of History and the Faculty of Liberal Arts
and Professional Studies, York University.

RSVP: agekas@yorku.ca



* Greek-Canadian students to visit and explore Greece, deadline 18 March 2019
  a two-week program sponsored by HHF

Summary: A two-week (6-23 June 2019) program
for Greek-Canadian University and College students
to visit and explore Greece,
with all but $1000 expenses paid byy HHF.

Deadline to apply: Monday 18 March 2019
Application: https://www.nationalhellenicsociety.org/application.html
Info: http://hhf.ca/2019-heritage-greece-program-initiative/

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation http://hhf.ca/ (HHF)
is pleased to share that it will be sponsoring up to
five students across Canada to take part in a once
in a lifetime opportunity to explore their Hellenic heritage
and reconnect with their culture through an amazing opportunity
called Heritage Greece, taking place this summer
from June 6th to June 23rd, 2019.

The Heritage Greece Program
https://www.acg.edu/admissions/study-abroad/heritage-greece/ (HG)
is an unforgettable two-week cultural and educational study abroad trip
designed for exceptional Greek North American College and
University students who share their experience with
a peer group of accomplished students from the
American College of Greece (ACG), which is located on
a beautiful 65-acre campus in the suburb of Agia Paraskevi in Athens, Greece.

The goal of the Program is to reconnect the participants
with their heritage, roots, language, history, and traditions.
Students learn language skills within the context of modern Greece
and travel to important archaeological locations and museums.
The Heritage Greece Program was originally developed by the
National Hellenic Society
https://www.nationalhellenicsociety.org/program-overview.html (NHS)
as part of its mission to celebrate and preserve Greek heritage
in the United States.
The Program is hosted by American College of Greece
https://www.acg.edu/about-acg/ (ACG).

For the first time ever, Greek-Canadian students
will be eligible to take part and will be sponsored
by the Hellenic Heritage Foundation.
Student participants will meet in Washington, DC,
for orientation on June 6, 2019, and will depart for Greece
as a group alongside an ACG staff member on June 7, 2019.
Participants bear $1,000 of the airfare expense to Greece,
and are responsible for transportation to and from Washington, DC.
All other related costs including tuition, accommodations,
local transportation and borne by the HHF.
Upon conclusion of the course, participants will depart
from Greece to Washington, DC, on Sunday June 23, 2019.

Once back home, participants remain engaged as part of
the Heritage Greece Alumni Network, where they will continue
to have access to further career advancing opportunities
and mentorship as Heritage Greece Alumni.

To be eligible, students will need to:

*   Be currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate postsecondary program
*   Be Canadians of Greek descent
*   Be 18-26 years of age
*   Have GPA of 3.0 or higher (B average or higher in Canada)

Preference will be given to students who have never or
have seldom been to Greece in the past.

The Application deadline is March 18, 2019.

To submit your application to the 2019 Heritage Greece Program,
go to https://www.nationalhellenicsociety.org/application.html

To be considered for admission to the HHF - NHS Heritage Greece Program,
you will need to complete the online application form provided above
before the deadline, provide a letter of recommendation,
provide a copy of your official or student issued transcript,
and complete the Insurance Waiver Form.

Should you require more info or additional details, please
VIEW THE VIDEO MESSAGE https://youtu.be/J3I-DpDJWv0
or contact:  info@hhf.ca .

Best regards and best of luck.  We look forward to your application.

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation



* Historical walk through Toronto's Greektown, Sat-Sun 23-24 Mar 2019

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation invites you to the
"The Danforth: A Historical Walk Through Toronto's Greektown".

The walks will be held on Saturday, March 23rd at 10:30am and Sunday March
24th at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Greektown on the Danforth is the heart of the Hellenic Community in Toronto.
Aside from the Greek eateries, businesses, parades and festivals, there's a
deeper story to be told about how the immigrant experience unfolded on these
streets. This historical walk will visit many key locations, telling the
story of why so many Greek immigrants settled on the Danforth in the postwar
years and how the community - and the Danforth itself - evolved. Come learn
about the major events that have taken place in Greektown over the years.

The tour crosses Greektown on the Danforth, beginning on the south side of
Pape Subway Station and ending at the Bloor Street Viaduct at Broadview. The
Sunday morning session at 10:30am will be hosted in Greek.

You can sign up now via the link below. The tours are free! Bring your
friends and family to the walks. We look forward to seeing you there!

REGISTER HERE!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-danforth-a-historical-walk-through-torontos-greektown-tickets-58690766663?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&fbclid=IwAR1KZWEwTDJ5kk33ArE0yvh0h6DmkMyFF0LEwszuYDE4BYOwipOWrvA4-Ac

Hellenic Heritage Foundation
44 Upjohn Road, Toronto, ON M3B 2W1
T 416.447.7107 | F 416.447.7108 | www.hhf.ca
PRESERVING OUR PAST, SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE.



* Greek Independence Day celebrations, 23-25 March 2019

The Greek Community of Toronto organizes
celebrations for the Greek Independence Day 25 March 1821.
These include

+ The Greek Independence Day parade
Date/time: Sunday 24 March 2019, 1-3 PM
Place: Danforth Ave from Donlands to Chester

+ Raising of Greek Flag
Date/time: Monday 25 March 2019, 10 AM
Venue: Toronto City Hall

+ Raising of Greek Flag
Date/time: Monday 25 March 2019, 12 noon
Venue: Queen's Park, Toronto

and
+ The Greek Independence Day Dance and Gala
Date/time: Saturday 23 March 2019, 7:30 PM
Venue: Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall
       60 McDowell Gate, Markham, Ontario
Tickets: $100 (adults), $40 (children under 12)
Reservations: 416 425-2485



* Hellas News uploads its news in youtube

Hellas news uploads various Greek-Canadian community news at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV4ICJ2X_Pg



* 21st Annual Hellenic Doctors and Lawyers' Gala, Sat 23 Feb 2019

The Hellenic Canadian Lawyers’Association (HCLA) and
the Hippocrates Hellenic Canadian Medical Association (HHCMA)
organize the
21st Annual Hellenic Professionals' Gala

Date/time: Saturday 23 February 2019, 6 PM (reception), 7:30 PM (dinner)
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom in downtown Toronto
       181 Wellington St. W., Toronto
Tickets: https://www.hellenicprofessionalsgala.com
       Price starts at $150 and goes up with sponsorships
Info: hcla.information@gmail.com
Black tie welcome.

All profits go towards student scholarships.
The HCLA, the HHCMA and the Asclepius Dental Society (ADS)
awarded 8 scholarships each of $2000-3000 last year,
and also supported the Apollo Project of the
Hellenic Heritage Foundation, which focuses
on Hellenic Studies programs at Universities
and Greek School Education.



* History of Greek Music, performance at St. Catharines, Sat 16 Feb 2019

The Greek Community of Niagara and
the Hellenic Heritage and Culture Committee
proudly present a live performance

Title: History of Greek Music
Date/time: Saturday 16 February 2019, 6 PM
Venue: Greek Community of Niagara,
       585 Niagara St., St. Catharines
Info: 905-685-3028, office@greekcommunityofniagara.com
http://lmho.mj.am/img/lmho/b/lj10z/o3kkk.png

Tickets: $30 adults, $15 youth 8-17,
       includes appetizers and wine for each table



* Association of Hellenic Language Teachers of Ontario dinner, Sat 9 Feb 2019

The Association of Hellenic Language Teachers of Ontario
invites you to the annual dinner-dance

Date/time: Saturday 9 February 2019, 7 PM
Venue: Crystal Fountain Event Venue
       60 McDowell Gate, Markham, Ontario L6G1B5
Tickets: $65 (adults), $30 (children),
       includes dinner and 2 bottles of wine per table
For tickets: Rozana Taousanopoulou (416) 432-7150,
             Maria Jenikakh (416) 254-1068

The event is dedicated to the International Day for Hellenic Language
(9 February) and its promoters.

The event includes
dedication to Hellenic Language Teachers in Ontario,
presentation of the dance group Melissakia,
music, dance and songs,
cutting of vasilopita,
lucky draws.



* Kipseli Theatre presents "Scorching Memories" (Purines Mnhmes), 2-3 Feb 2019

Ekfrassi Performing and Expressive Arts presents
Kipseli Theatre Arts in a musical theatre “ΠΥΡΙΝΕΣ ΜΝΗΜΕΣ”

Title: Scorching Memories (Purines Mnhmes) 1922-1940
Written & Directed: Nancy Athan-mylonas
Musical Director: Athina Malli
English Excerpts: Lydia Soldevila-Tombros
Date/time: Saturday 2 February 2019, 7:30 PM and
           Sunday   3 February 2019, 3 PM and 7:30 PM
Venue: Armenian Hamazkayin Theatre,
       50 Hallcrown Place, North York (Victoria Park and 401)
Tickets: 416 920 1011
Info: ekfrassi.productions@gmail.com
More info: https://www.greekevents.ca/details.php?eventid=766
Ticket: $30.00

A bilingual Musical with 72 cast members!
A cast of 72 members take the stage with live music;
our singers, actors and dancers pay tribute to the 1922 refugees of Smyrna
and the remarkable legacy they brought with them that
would influence Greek culture forevermore a new genre of music;
SMIRNEIKA AND THE REBETIKA.

This production is also dedicated to the women of Smyrna, who survived
the atrocities of 1922, overcame their losses and never lost their spirit.
Widows or bereaved sisters, daughters and mothers that buried their loss
in the struggle to save and nurture hundreds of orphans as their own.

We honour the power that is contained within the heart of each and every one
as they brought life and laughter where it would have else been done.



* Freedom Besieged, film on the Greek crisis screening, 17 Jan 2019

The Hellenic Initiative Canada is proud to host the premiere of
"Freedom Besieged".
All earnings of the screening of this film will be sent to
supported charities in Greece.

Freedom Besieged is a feature length documentary film
concerning the current economic and political climate of Greece
amidst what has been described as "one of
the greatest economic collapses in human history".
The film uniquely documents the lives of young Greeks and
community leaders searching for hope and identity amidst
the doom-and-gloom messaging of what is known by many,
simply, as "The Crisis".

Title: Freedom Besieged
Director: Panayioti Yannitsos
Stars: Noam Chomsky, Jordan Peterson, Michael Dukakis
Date/time: Thursday 17 January 2019, 6:30 PM (movie), 8 PM (discussion)
Venue: Isabel Bader Theater, at U of Toronto
       93 Charles St W, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7 Toronto, ONTARIO
Info: https://ca.thehellenicinitiative.org/freedom-besieged/
Tickets: https://ca.thehellenicinitiative.org/freedom-besieged-tickets/
https://greekevents.ca/details.php?eventid=751

After the screening of the film there will be a panel discussion
moderated by Professor Spyridon Kotsovilis of University of Toronto.
The panel participants are the following:
- Panos Yiannitsos, the Director;
- Mr. John  Karkalatos, basketball coach featured in the documentary;
- Mr. Robert Peck, former Ambassador of Canada to Greece and Honorary Director of THI-C;
- Mr. Vasileios Tsianos, representative of the New Leaders section of THI-C; and
- Ms. Katerina Sokou, visiting Scholar, Elliott School of International Affairs,
  GW and Washington DC Correspondent, Kathimerini Greek Daily and SKAI TV.

The Hellenic Initiative (THI) was founded in 2012 by members of the global
Greek and philhellene communities who were moved to respond to the
worsening economic crisis and help with Greece’s short-term needs and
long term recovery.
THI Canada's mission is to mobilize the generosity of Canadians to
help the most vulnerable men, women, and children in Greece brought
low by the economic crisis. All funds raised in Canada are used to
support the programs selected by THI Canada that provide food,
shelter, and medical aid in Greece. Every application for support is
vetted to ensure compliance with effective and immediate impact,
accountability and reporting, and financial transparency.

For information about The Hellenic Initiative (THI) activities
see ca.thehellenicinitiative.org



* Free Greek dance lessons by Thessalonikeans Society, register 11 Dec 2019, start 8 Jan 2019

The Thessalonikeans Society of Toronto is offering
traditional Greek dance lessons to interested people.

Date/time: Tuesday 8 January 2018, 19:00, and every Tuesday
Venue: Panmacedonian Cultural Centre, 406 Danforth Ave, 2nd floor
The teacher will be experienced Greek dancer.
For more information
E-mail adultgreekdancegroup@gmail.com
Info: https://thessalonikisocietytoronto.org/



* ``The Favourite'', film by director Yorgos Lanthimos, playing in Toronto and other cities

The latest film by Yorgos Lanthimos is still playing in Toronto and other cities.

Title: The favourite
Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos
Written by: Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara
Cast: Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman
Duration: 1h59m
Genre: Biography, history
Year: 2018
Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom, USA

Venue: Cineplex Varsity & VIP
55 Bloor St. W. (Manulife Centre), Toronto   M4W 1A5

For info
https://www.cinemaclock.com/ont/toronto/movies/the-favourite-2018
For showtimes
https://www.cinemaclock.com/movies/the-favourite-2018/showtimes