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2023 community announcements

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* European Union Film Festival Toronto, Wed Nov 15 to Fri Dec 1 2023
  and Canada-wide (online), 1 Dec to 17 Dec 2023,
  also in Ottawa and Vancouver (in-person)
* Concert commemorating the November 1973 Athens Polytechnic uprising, Nov 17, 2023
* Theatrical performance, "Diplos Ellinikos", Nov 16 to Nov 26, 2023

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* Two lectures on modern Greek History, Thu Oct 26 and Fri Oct 27, 2023
* Toronto Economic Forum and THI fundraising dinner, October 23, 2023
* Celebration parade for the 28th of October 1940, Sun 29 Oct 2023
* GIFFT Greek International Film Festival Tour of Canada, Sept 29-end of Oct 2023
* Greek conductor Myron Michailidis in Toronto, Fri 27 Oct 2023
* Musical performance, Despina Vandi, Toronto, Sat 21 Oct 2023
* We are hiring Greek school teachers, register by Sept 29 2023
* Want to learn Greek dances? Dance registration by Sept 30 2023
* The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), 7-17 Sept 2023, Greek director
* Giorgos Lanthimos new film, Poor Things, starts Sept 8, 2023
* Public consultation on Greek citizens abroad voting ends July 17, 2023
* Post Greek Election Re-Cap, Wed 28 June 2023
* Kazantzakis Book presentation: o Anhforos, Sun, May 28, 2023
* Hellenic Heritage Foundation Gala, Sat, May 27, 2023
* Glykeria and Melina Aslanidou, Toronto concert, Fri May 26, 2023
* The 2nd Greek Canadian Studies Conference, May 11-12, 2023
* Theatric Lab Ekfrassi: Pelagia's Ghost, May 5, 6, 7 (2), 28, Toronto, Hamilton
* Poetry reading series, Sat May 6, 2023
* Neos Xana (Young Again), theatrical presentation, Apr 21-23, 29-30, 2023
* Hellenic Studies Annual Lecture: The Greek Constitutive Story, Fri 28 April 2023
* Kalamata Greek Summer School for Youth of Hellenic Descent, deadline 1 May 2023
* Greek independence day: Parade, wreath laying, dinner-dance, 25-26 March 2023
* HHF Next Generation (NG) Talk: Power of a Network, Thu 30 March 2023
* Heritage Greece program 2023, deadline Wed 1 March 2023
* The Andrea Christidis memorial scholarship, deadline Tue 28 Feb 2023
* The Maria Venezos memorial scholarship, deadline Tue 28 Feb 2023
* Lecture on the future of Greek-language education in Canada, Fri 10 Feb 2023
* Lecture by Professor Sakis Gekas, Thu 19-1-2023
* ERT World TV show from Greek-Canadians: Sacred footprints, Mon 9-1-2023




* European Union Film Festival Toronto, Wed Nov 15 to Fri Dec 1 2023
  and Canada-wide (online), 1 Dec to 17 Dec 2023
  also in Ottawa and Vancouver (in-person)
  as well as in Montreal

The European Union countries through their consuls in Toronto,
organize once again the European Union Film Festival.

Event type: Film festival, in person and online (selected films)
Dates: Fri 16 Nov to Thu 30 Nov 2023 (in-person)
       Fri  1 Dec to Sun 17 Dec (online, selected films)
Venue: Spadina Theatre (alliance Francaise), 24 Spadina Road (in-person)
More info: https://euffto.com/

*** Greece *** participates with
Title: Listen (Akouse me)
Date/time: Fri Nov 17, 2023, 8:30 PM (in-person)
           Fri Dec 1, 2023, 3 AM EST till Sun Dec 17, 3 AM EST (online, start)
Director: Maria Douza
Duration/year: 108', 2022
More info: https://euffto.com/singlefilmpage/listen/

Film followed by Q&A with Director Maria Douza
Thanks to the generosity of the Mirkopoulos family

*** Cyprus *** participates with
Title: The man with the answers (O an8rwpos me tis apanthseis)
Date/time: Sat Nov 18, 2023, 6:00 PM (in-person)
           Fri Dec 1, 2023, 3 AM EST till Sun Dec 17, 3 AM EST (online, start)
Director: Stelios Kammitsis
Duration/year: 80', 2021
More info: https://euffto.com/singlefilmpage/the-man-with-the-answers/


Attending in-person:

Most in-person tickets are FREE same day rush tickets,
granted at the venue on a first-come-first served basis.
We recommend arriving for a rush line 60mins before the screening.

A limited number of in-person tickets are available for sale online.
A purchased ticket guarantees a seat up to 15 minutes prior
to the scheduled start of the screening.

For a list of films see
        https://euffto.com/portfolio/all-films/
For the in-person schedule see
        https://euffto.com/schedule/

Attending online:

All films are available Canada-wide via the Eventive Platform:
        https://www.euffonline.ca/films
After films become available December 1st at 3:00 am EST,
you'll have 17 days to start watching (till Dec 17).
Once you begin watching, you'll have 72 hours to finish watching.
For the schedule see
        https://www.euffonline.ca/schedule

All films have subtitles in English unless in English language.

For Ottawa screenings in-person, see https://www.cfi-icf.ca/eusff23
For Vancouver screenings in-person, see https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/canada/eu-film-festival-vancouver_en
For Montreal screenings in-person, see https://mgff.ca/



* Concert commemorating the November 1973 Athens Polytechnic uprising, Nov 17, 2023

The HHF Greek Canadian Archives,
the HHF Chair in Modern Greek History at York University, and
the Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario welcome
the Chijazz band for a tribute night to the songs that
became anthems of the November 17, 1973, Polytechnic uprising.

Event type: concert
Date/time: Fri, Nov 17, 2023, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
Venue: Papermill Theatre and Gallery, 67 Pottery Road Toronto, ON M4K 2B9
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-concert-commemorating-the-november-1973-athens-polytechnic-uprising-tickets-738881493437?aff=oddtdtcreator

These songs by Mikis Theodorakis, Stavros Xarhakos, Yannis Markopoulos
and others inspired and mobilized generations of people in Greece
and abroad against authoritarianism.
On the 50th anniversary of the most important resistance moment
during the 7-year dictatorship, we remember the soundtrack
of the '60s and '70s generation.



* Theatrical performance, "Diplos Ellinikos", Nov 16 to Nov 26, 2023

Ten Tone Productions with partial support from the
Hellenic Heritage Foundation presents

Event type: theatre performance
Title: Diplos Ellinikos
Venue: Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St.
Dates: Nov 16 to Nov 26, 2023 (9 performances), 8 PM (except Sunday 3 and 7 PM)
Duration: 2:30 hours with intermission.
Theme: a new, original, and hilarious comedy
Written and Directed: by George Scandalis
In order of appearance: Stella Mastrogiannakou, Deme Delis, Christos Mallatsi,
  Irene Bithas, Peter Athanasopoulos, Gerasimos Pagoulatos, Rania Bampasi,
  Barbara Lambrou, Katerina Tsekareas, Georgios Dafos, Dimitrios Tsouchlakis,
  Denise Georgiou-Newell, Niki Botteas and Christina Houtris.
Tickets: https://empiria.events/event/diplos-ellinikos/

The show contains foul language, sexuality and mature themes.
Parental guidance is advised.

The show is fully in the Greek language.
Non-Greek speaking individuals interested in watching the show
are invited to email us at tentoneproductions@gmail.com
for a private pre-show meet and greet with the director for a synopsis.
(Must be pre-arranged).

Ten Tone Productions was founded to develop and stage original Greek theatre
for the Greek diaspora, and inspire the next generation to engage, perform,
and support keeping our traditions alive and promoting the Hellenic arts.



* Two lectures on modern Greek History, Thu Oct 26 and Fri Oct 27, 2023

The Hellenic Studies Initiative and the Centre for European, Russian
and Eurasian Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy,
the HHF Chair in Modern Greek Studies at York University,
the Graduate Diploma in European Studies, York University and
the Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario

welcome

Professor Nikos Marantzidis
(University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki)

for two events:

Event type: book presentation
Author: Nikos Marantzidis
Title: Under Stalin's Shadow A Global History of Greek Communism
       (Cornell University Press, 2023)
Date/time: Thursday October 26, 10:30am -- 12:00pm
Venue: Department of History, York University, Keele Campus
       Vari Hall 2183
Join Zoom Meeting
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/98074789917?pwd=NmtXek52c3cyYkhlVVJnbHVSTVYxUT09
Meeting ID: 980 7478 9917
Passcode: 696099

Event type: lecture
Title: Radical Leftist Parties in Europe (1945-2023)
       From communism to a modern Radical Left
Date/time: Friday October 27, 2:30-4 pm
Venue: Munk School for Global Affairs, Room 208N
       1 Devonshire Place, University of Toronto



* Toronto Economic Forum and THI fundraising dinner, October 23, 2023

The Hellenic Initiative Canada (THI-C) is inviting you to
a one-day conference and their fundraising dinner

Toronto Economic Forum 2023
Date/time: Monday, October 23, 2023, 8:00 am -- 5:30 pm
Venue: Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto

THI fundraising dinner
Date/time: Monday, October 23, 2023, 6:30 PM --
Venue: Arcadian Court, Simpson Tower Building

To see the conference program and more information, or to donate, go to
https://ca.thehellenicinitiative.org/event/toronto-economic-forum-fundraiser/

Since 2012, THI has brought together the Greek diaspora to support
carefully selected programs in Greece.

Globally, THI has committed and distributed millions towards
poverty alleviation, access to healthcare and building the foundations
for a further economic development.

Web address: https://ca.thehellenicinitiative.org/

Mailing address

Montreal
The Hellenic Initiative Canada
Tour de la Bourse, 800 rue du Square-Victoria
Bureau 3700 C. P. 242
Montreal, Quebec H4Z 1E9

Toronto
The Hellenic Initiative Canada
180 Dundas Street West, Suite 1200
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z8



* Celebration parade for the 28th of October 1940, Sun 29 Oct 2023

Celebration of the OXI day, 28 October 1940

The Greek-Canadian Community commemorates Greek “OXI” Day
on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 1:30pm,
with a festive parade in Toronto’s historic Greektown.

The parade route proceeds from the corner of Danforth Ave and Donlands Ave
up to Danforth Ave and Broadview Ave.
The wreath laying ceremony takes place at the Alexander the Great Parkette
at the corner of Danforth Ave and Logan Ave at 3:00pm.



* GIFFT Greek International Film Festival Tour of Canada, Sept 29-end of Oct 2023

The Greek International Film Festival Tour of Canada
takes place in 11 cities across Canada
Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Hamilton, London, Montreal,
Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg,
as well as (for some films) remotely.

Regular movies from classical to more recent ones,
short films, documentaries, 52 films total.

GIFFT provides a platform for directors, writers, producers,
and actors of Greek Heritage to showcase their exceptional art.

There isn't an easy way to access the complete list of films
and where and when each is been shown,
but the way to start is
	https://gifft.ca/

Pick your location and browse.
(Or choose the few online ones, https://gifft.festivee.com/films)

Just started September 29, and continues through the whole October month.

Many of the shows in Toronto take place at
within the University of Toronto St. George Campus,
INNIS TOWN HALL CINEMA, 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto




* Greek conductor Myron Michailidis in Toronto, Fri 27 Oct 2023

Tickets are available to see Maestro Myron Michailidis,
Greece's premiere conductor, in his Canadian podium debut,
conducting the Ontario Philharmonic for the "Cycle of Our Earth" concert,
which will include among other things,
Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" and Argentinian tango legend Astor Piazzolla's
masterwork "The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires".
Award winning Armenian virtuoso violinist Satenik Khourdoian
will be performing with the Ontario Philharmonic in this concert.

Title: Cycle of Our Earth
Orchestra: Ontario Philharmonic
Conductor: Myron Michailidis
Program:
    Ruben ALTUNYAN Berd Dance, for string orchestra 
    Astor PIAZZOLLA Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (THE FOUR SEASONS OF BUENOS AIRES) 
        Soloist: Saténik Khourdoian, violin
    Antonio VIVALDI Le Quattro Stagioni (THE FOUR SEASONS) 
        Soloist: Saténik Khourdoian, violin
Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
Time: 8pm
Venue: Armenian Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 50 Hallcrown Place, Toronto

Link for Information, Tickets, and about Myron Michailidis:
https://tickets.ticketwindow.ca/eventperformances.asp?evt=2192
The ticket box office is TicketWindow.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Laura Vaillancourt | Executive Director
Ontario Philharmonic | http://www.ontariophil.ca/
18 Simcoe Street South | Oshawa | ON L1H 4G2
905-571-3100 desk | 905-706-5799 cell
Email: executive@ontariophil.ca

Charitable Registration No. 11907-0845RR0001

About the conductor:

Myron Michailidis studied piano with Dimitris Toufexis in Athens. 
He continued his musical studies at the Berlin University of the Arts 
(Hochschule/Universität der Künste, UdK) in Berlin, where 
he studied conducting with Hans-Martin Rabenstein.

Myron Michailidis has been or is
General Artistic Director of the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra 2004-2011,
Artistic Director of the Greek National Opera (GNO) in Athens 2011-2017,
Generalmusikdirektor (GMD) at the Erfurt Philharmonic Orchestra (Germany) 2017-2
019,
first Artistic Director of the newly built Cultural and Conference Center of Crete (CCCC), in Heraklion, Greece, 2019-

He has conducted many famous orchestras, including
Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Vienna Chamber Orchestra,
Rome Symphony Orchestra, Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra,
and many more.



* Musical performance, Despina Vandi, Toronto, Sat 21 Oct 2023

Despina Vandi (Despoina Bandh) performs in Toronto
Date: Saturday 21 October 2023
Time: Doors open 9 PM, food served buffet style, show at 11 PM
Venue: Universal Event Space, 6250 Hwy 7, ON L4H 4G3
  905 326 8100 universal@bypnp.com
Tickets: from $127 to $306 before 9 PM (with seating at table)
  $102 after 11 PM (no seating)

To buy tickets go to
https://greekcity.com/product/concert-tickets-despina-vandi-2023/
For more information 416 209 7090, 905 326 8100



* We are hiring Greek school teachers, register by Sept 29 2023

The following associations are hiring Greek Language Teachers:

the Greek Community of Toronto, contact education@togreekcom.org 416-425-2485,
the Mississauga Hellenic Academy, contact info@hellenicacademy.ca,
the threehierarchs academy, contact info@thethreehierarchsacademy.com,
St. Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church Greek School (Markham), contact stpangreekschool@rogers.com



* Want to learn Greek dances? Dance registration by Sept 30 2023

Several associations offer lessons:

Greek Community of Toronto, contact 416-425-2485 www.greekcommunity.org
Panarcadian Federation of Canada, contact 416-261-3529
Levendia-X Hellenic Folklore Association, contact lxsecretary@hotmail.com



* The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), 7-17 Sept 2023, Greek director

The TIFF is taking place 7-17 Sept 2023.

There is one film directed by Christos Nikou,
making its international premiere.

Title: Fingernails
Director: Christos Nikou
Country: United States of America | 2023 | 113m | English

Starring Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, and Jeremy Allen White, Greek director Christos Nikou’s English-language debut weaves an allegory about our desire for certainty, reliance on technology, and the price we pay for losing the connection to our most primal instincts.

Showtimes:

Tuesday, September 12, 9:30 PM
Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre
Premium

Wednesday, September 13, 11:30 AM
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto location_on
Press & Industry

Thursday, September 14, 8:55 AM
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto location_on
Press & Industry

More details: https://www.tiff.net/events/fingernails

Other Greek participation: Short film

https://www.tiff.net/events/family-ties
Title: Sandy Beach
Country: Greece| Greek | 12 minutes

A woman takes her father for their usual Sunday swim.

By the way, Lanthimos new film "Poor Things" is not playing at the TIFF.
(It premiered at the Venice Festival Sept 2023 and won the Golden Lion.)



* Giorgos Lanthimos new film, Poor Things, starts Sept 8, 2023

Giorgos Lanthimos has a new film coming to Canada.

Title: Poor Things
Release date for Canada: Sept 8, 2023
Director: Giorgos (Yorgos) Lanthimos
Based on the 1992 book by Alasdair Gray
Starring: Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef,
          Jerrod Carmichael, and Christopher Abbott.
Screenwriter: Tony McNamara
Cinematography: Robbie Ryan
Duration: 120'
Theme: Sci-fi, Romance

Plot summary:
The incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone),
a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox
scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter's protection,
Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking,
Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo),
a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across
the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times,
Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

[Editor's note: I don't know whether it will show on TIFF.
Most likely it will premier at the Venice Film Festival, August 2023.]



* Public consultation on Greek citizens abroad voting ends July 17, 2023

The Greek government brings changes to the law about
Greek citizens abroad voting.
Public consultation ends July 17, 2023.

To see the original law 4648/2019 (FEK A' 205), go to
https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/%CE%9D4648_2019.pdf
or
https://www.kodiko.gr/nomothesia/document/583667/nomos-4648-2019

To see the proposed changes, go to
https://www.hellenicparliament.gr/UserFiles/c8827c35-4399-4fbb-8ea6-aebdc768f4f7/11618426.pdf

To express your comments during the consultation period go to
http://www.opengov.gr/ypes/?p=8813

Anyone can comment, you only need to write your name and e-mail.
E-mail does not get published, name and comment get published
(unless you are cursing or so...) after a day or so.



* Post Greek Election Re-Cap, Wed 28 June 2023

The Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario (HCAAO)
cordially invites you for a Post-Election Re-Cap on 
Date/time: June 28, 4:00-6:00 pm, on Zoom
 
Speakers:
Drs. Elias Dinas (EUI), Sakis Gekas (York U), 
Phil Triandafilopoulos (University of Toronto) and 
John Simoulidis (York U) 
 
Themes:
The agenda for the new government
The electoral defeat of SYRIZA and what it means for its future
Conclusions from the first time Greek citizens voted abroad
 
Followed by large group discussion. Peter Milonas (York U) will moderate
 
Join Zoom Meeting 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86789528102?pwd=NVhhRHd0V3hkS1I5Y0MzTkVRYmhidz09
 
Meeting ID: 867 8952 8102
Passcode: 473063



* Kazantzakis Book presentation: o Anhforos, Sun, May 28, 2023

The International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis, Toronto Chapter,
honours Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957), and invites you to the
presentation of the newly published novel of the author
(written after about 1946, remained unplublished until now)

Title: o Anhforos (the uphill road)
Date/Time: Sunday 28 May 2023, 2 PM
Speaker: Elena Abramidou, Professor of Philosophy and Greek Studies,
  World Art History Institute of the Shanghai International Studies University,
  and member of UNESCO chair of Ionian University
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89465609769?pwd=Nk5ieGUzUk0rU3NObG0vd3E4U2FQUT09



* Hellenic Heritage Foundation Gala, Sat, May 27, 2023

The 24th Annual Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) Gala

Event: "The Blue & White Ball"
Date/time: Saturday, May 27, 2023
Venue: Paramount Eventspace https://paramount.bypeterandpauls.com/
    (newly renovated)
    222 Rowntree Dairy Rd, Woodbridge, ON L4L 9T2
    905 326 3000 paramount@bypnp.com
Includes dinner and entertainment
Live: Glykeria and Melina Aslanidou
Info and tickets: https://hhf.ca/annual-gala/
    416-447-7107 info@hhf.ca

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is a national charitable,
non-profit organization established in Toronto,
with a mission to preserve, promote and advance Hellenic education,
culture and heritage in Canada.

Its activities include funding
* Hellenic Studies Chairs or programs at York University and the University of Toronto,
* the HHF Greek Canadian Archives https://hhf.ca/the-hhf-greek-canadian-archives/
* student scholarships,
* Greek teacher training,
* film and theatre productions or presentations,
* Hellenic history based podcast series https://hhf.ca/podcast-series-the-idea-of-greece/,
* Archeological exhibitions https://www.rom.on.ca/en/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/from-athens-to-toronto-a-greek-masterpiece-revealed
and many more.



* Glykeria and Melina Aslanidou, Toronto concert, Fri May 26, 2023

Greek City and byPeterandPaul's bring you

Concert: Glykeria and Melina Aslanidou
Date/time : Friday, May 26, 2023, 9 PM (dinner), 11 PM (show)
Venue: Universal Event Space, 6250 Hwy 7, ON L4H 4G3
Tickets: before 11 PM include buffet dinner and seating; vary about $110-$300
    after 11 PM do not include dinner or seating; vary about $88-$102
Info and tickets: 416 209 7090, 416 461 6244
  https://greekcity.com/glykeria-aslanidou-in-toronto-may-26th-2023-concert/



* The 2nd Greek Canadian Studies Conference, May 11-12, 2023

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair of Modern Greek History and
the HHF Greek Canadian Archives at York University host

The 2nd Greek Canadian Studies Conference

Title: Diversity in Greekness
Dates: Thu-Fri May 11-12, 2023
Venue: Scott Library Collaboratory at York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto
  and  280 York Lanes at York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto.
More info:
https://www.yorku.ca/research/project/hhfgca/2023/04/27/second-greek-canadian-studies-conference-may-11-12-2023/

Participants will discuss how Greekness has been conceptualized
and enacted in the modern era.
The conference will offer artists, academics, and other Greek Canadians
a platform to share fresh insights into what it has meant to be
Greek in Canada historically and what it means today.

Program:
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Scott Library Collaboratory at York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, ON.

4:30-6pm Donor Appreciation Event

Athanasios (Sakis) Gekas,
  Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair of Modern Greek History, York University
Vasilis (Bill) Molos, Director and Research Lead,
  HHF Greek Canadian Archives at York University
Michael Moir, University Archivist and Head,
  Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections, York University
Theo Xenophontos, PhD Candidate, Cinema & Media Studies, York University
Angelo Laskaris, PhD Candidate, History, York University

6-6:30pm Conference Welcome

JJ McMurtry, Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies,
  York University
Panayotis Antonatos, Consul General of Greece in Toronto
Sandra Gionas, Hellenic Heritage Foundation
Betty Skoutakis, President of the Greek Community of Toronto

6:30-8pm Keynote Panel: Toward a Global Greek Migration History

The History and Future of a Subfield: Greek Canadian Studies in 2023
Chris Grafos and Vasilis (Bill) Molos, York University

Toward a Global History of Greek Diasporizations:
  Reflections and Pathways from Australia
Andonis Piperoglou, University of Melbourne

Diasporas as Action: Intersecting Projects in Global Greek Diaspora Studies
Yiorgos Anagnostou, The Ohio State University

Friday, May 12, 2023
280 York Lanes at York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, ON.

9-10:30am Heritage Learning, Preservation, and Exploration:
  Language, Memory, and the Arts

Greek Language in Canada: Online Resources for Community Teachers and Learners
Themistoklis Aravossitas, York University and the University of Toronto

Forgotten History, Collective Memory and Toronto's 1918 Anti-Greek Riots
Elizabeth Compa, Independent Researcher, Toronto

Chasing Greekness: Living and Writing in the Threshold
Tina Poulimenou-Tzatzanis, Toronto District School Board

Post-Socratic Dialogues: Rethinking Conversational Hierarchies
  as Greek Canadians in the Arts and Academia
Marianne Apostolides, Author, Toronto

10:30-11am COFFEE BREAK

11am-12:30pm Whose Community History?

Film as Mediator: Excavating the Audiovisual Artifacts
  of the Cypriot Canadian Diaspora
Theo Xenophontos, York University

Kingston Greek History Project: A Community Project Dedicated to Collecting
  and Preserving the Stories of Kingston's Greek Community
Paula Antonakos-Boswell and George Katinas, Independent Researchers, Kingston

Childhood Narratives of Greek Canadians from the 1940s: Trauma and Resilience
Angelo Laskaris, York University

Tracing Minor Incidents: Fascist Graffiti and the Archival Politics
  of Diasporic Heritage
Georgia Koumantaros, York University

12:30-2pm LUNCH

2-3:30pm Transnational Turns, Transnational Methodologies

Writing the History of Greeks in Canada: Archives, Themes, and Approaches
Athanasios (Sakis) Gekas, York University

Beyond Push-Pull Factors: Reexamining Post-War Greek Migration to Canada
  Through Oral History Archives
Alexander Balasis, York University

Unaccompanied Child Migrants in Greece: Finding Unheard Voices on Social Media
Othon Alexandrakis, York University

3 Kilometers away from the Skouries Forest: Gold Mining, Borders and
  Political Possibility in Halkidiki, in Northern Greece
Effrosyni Rantou, York University

5:30-6:30pm HHF Historical Walk of the 1918 Anti-Greek Riots
The HHF history committee will guide us on a "Greektown on the Danforth"
walking tour, which will explore Greektown "from its foundations in faith
and family to the evolution of today's businesses and restaurants."
* Meet at Pape Subway Station, 743 Pape Avenue, Toronto, at 5:25 pm.



* Theatric Lab Ekfrassi: Pelagia's Ghost, May 5, 6, 7 (2), 28, Toronto, Hamilton

Ekfrassi productions present a theatrical performance

Title: Pelagia's Ghost (To fantasma ths Pelagias)
Dates/times: Fri May 5, 7:30 PM,  Sat May 6, 7:30 PM,
             Sun May 7, 3:00 PM,  Sun May 7, 7:30 PM
Venue: Papermill Theatre, Todmorden Mills Heritage Site
       67 Pottery Rd, Toronto, ON M4K 2B9, (416) 396-2819
Date/time: Sun May 28, 6:00 PM
Buy Tickets: (Toronto) 416-371-1540, 416-920-1011, or eventbrite

Venue: The Studio Theatre, Hamilton
       1 Summers Lane, Hamilton
Tickets: 35.00
Buy Tickets: (Hamilton) 905-518-5154, or ticketmaster

More info: ekfrassi.productions@gmail.com
https://www.coreentertainment.ca/events/detail/pelagia23



* Poetry reading series, Sat May 6, 2023

Echo Reading Series together with
the Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario (HCAAO),
invite you to join us on May 6th for an evening of poetry and song
(μελοποιημένα ποιήματα) from some of Greece's leading poets and composers.

Event: A Celebration of Greek Poetry and Song
Date/time: Sat, May 6, 2023 7:30 PM
Venue: Burdock Brewery 1184 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M6H 1N2
Tickets: $26.89
To buy: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/echo-reading-series-2023-a-celebration-of-greek-poetry-and-song-tickets-611523301657
Music: performed by Chijazz.
Sponsors:  Hellenic Heritage Foundation, HCAAO, Door 23 and Menalon Bakery.

Are you a budding poet? Looking for an opportunity to share your work with a
live audience? At the end of the program, there will be an open mic session
where you can get up on stage and share your work.

Για την ποίηση. "Οι πηγές της είναι ο ψυχικός πόνος, η έλλειψη.
Άμα είσαι καλά γιατί να γράφεις ποιήματα;
Η ρίζα του ποιήματος είναι η πληγή και το ποίημα είναι η ουλή."
- Κατερίνα Αγγελάκη-Ρουκ.



* Neos Xana (Young Again), theatrical presentation, Apr 21-23, 29-30, 2023

The Greek Community of Toronto and the Ἱριδα Art Group present

Title: ΝΕΟΣ ΞΑΝΑ – YOUNG AGAIN (New Play)
Dates: April 21-23 (Fri-Sun) and 29-30 (Sat-Sun)
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Papermill Theatre, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto, ON M4K 2B9, Canada
Tickets: $30
Buy Tickets: 416-425-2485

The Irida Art Group of the Greek Community of Toronto is proud
to bring you this year's theatre production,
“Neos Xana – Young Again”, a comedy,
this new play is written and directed by the GCT's very own, Greg Terzakis.

Synopsis:

A lonely, miserable businessman faces serious health problems and realizes that
his life has passed very fast without having really enjoyed it.
He succeeds in becoming young again but this time in a different fashion.
He displays romance of a higher level and great generosity in the hope
of winning the heart of the beautiful Hara, a very young woman,
whom he has lusted for years but hesitated to confess his love
for due to his age and health complications.
Soon he will understand that youth alone is not enough to make someone happy…

This original comedy is paired with the music of Manos Hatzidakis and
the “all-time retro” hits of very important singers of the last century,
brought to you by featured guests Atempo GK, a local music band, who will be performing live!

About the GCT’s Art Group “Irida”:

Irida Art Group is the name of the GCT art group whose mission is to preserve
and promote Hellenism and the Hellenic culture through the arts.
This is Irida Art Group’s 5th theatre production. In the past 4 productions,
more than 40 community artists have been involved and have put on
theatre productions for over 1000 audience members. With your support,
we hope to inspire members of the GCT and the Greater Toronto Area
to enjoy art in the form of theatre and we are sure that this year’s comedy
will do just that!

The proceeds from this theatre production will go towards the
Cultural Department of the GCT and will support theatre productions
next year and in years to come.



* Hellenic Studies Annual Lecture: The Greek Constitutive Story, Fri 28 April 2023

The Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (CERES)
at the Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto,
through the Hellenic Studies Initiative funded by
the Hellenic Heritage Foundation and the wider Greek-Canadian community,
with the additional funding and support by
The Hellenic Canadian Academics Association of Ontario (HCAAO)

present the Hellenic Studies Annual Lecture:

Title:     The Greek Constitutive Story and the Compulsory Population Exchange of 1923
Speaker:   Harris Mylonas, Associate Professor of Political Science and
  International Affairs at George Washington University
Date/Time: Fri, Apr 28, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT,
  followed by reception
Venue:     Campbell Conference Facility 1 Devonshire Place Toronto, ON M5S 3K7
Registration: free but required
  https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/hcaao-and-hellenic-studies-annual-lecture-greek-constitutive-story-and-compulsory-population

Abstract:
The 1923 compulsory population exchange between Greece and Turkey
has been used as an important precedent in the discourse
concerning conflict resolution in the post-WWII context;
it has been singled out as an important causal factor
for the development of the two national states; and,
it has spurred a critical debate in the social sciences
about the adverse humanitarian consequences and traumatic effects
of such policies.
But what effect did the exchange have on the Greek constitutive story?
In this presentation, I intend to put the events into
a larger historical context of the spread of nationalist ideology
through mass schooling, the consequent aversion to alien rule,
and the homogenizing imperative capturing the imagination
of most leaders of existing and aspiring national states.
Within such a context, the population exchange was one of
the many policies that governing elites could use to render
the borders of the state congruent with those of the nation,
the most critical element of nationalist ideology.
Thus, modernity in Southeast Europe took the form of ethnic separation,
not integration or multiculturalism.

Speaker:
Harris Mylonas is Associate Professor of Political Science and
International Affairs at George Washington University and
editor-in-chief of Nationalities Papers.

His research contributes to our understanding of states’ management
of diversity that may originate from national minorities, immigrants,
diasporas, or refugees.
He is the author of The Politics of Nation-Building: Making Co-Nationals,
Refugees, and Minorities (Cambridge University Press, 2012),
for which he won the European Studies Book Award as well as
The Peter Katzenstein Book Prize. He has co-edited two volumes,
Enemies Within: The Global Politics of Fifth Columns
(Oxford University Press, 2022; w/ Scott Radnitz) and
The Microfoundations of Diaspora Politics
(Routledge, 2022; w/ Alexandra Délano Alonso).
His forthcoming book, co-authored with Maya Tudor, is entitled
Varieties of Nationalism: Communities, Narratives, Identities
(Cambridge University Press).
Mylonas’ work has also been published in the
Annual Review of Political Science, Perspectives on Politics,
Comparative Political Studies, Security Studies,
European Journal of Political Research,
Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, Territory, Politics,
Governance, Nations and Nationalism, Social Science Quarterly,
Nationalities Papers, Ethnopolitics, and various edited volumes.
Mylonas received his Ph.D. from Yale University, and continued
his post-doctoral work at the Harvard Academy for International
and Area Studies as an Academy Scholar.

For those who missed it: https://youtu.be/K4Hvrm1ggqs



* Kalamata Greek Summer School for Youth of Hellenic Descent, deadline 1 May 2023

On behalf of the Panmessinian Federation of USA and Canada,
it is our great delight to announce the hosting - *for the fifteenth year* -
of the *2023 Greek Summer School for Youth of Hellenic Descent
(18 to 24 years old) and Greek Teachers in Kalamata*.
Organized by the Panmessinian Federation of USA and Canada and
the University of Peloponnese and supported by the Federal Government,
the Local Governments, the Mitropolis of Messinia and
many organizations and individuals, the School offers a unique one-month
summer program, where participants learn about hellenic history and
civilization, study the Greek language and immerse into the Hellenic life
and culture.

The program includes:
Greek language lessons at two levels (beginners and advanced),
educational visits to Ancient Olympia, Mycenae, the Palace of Nestor,
the Theatre of Epidaurus (to watch a play), Ancient Messini, the
Archaeological Museum of the Acropolis, the museums of Kalamata (Military,
Cultural and Archaeological), Mount Taygetos, the Church of Ypapandi and
the picturesque town of Pylos.

Applications are now open; students and teachers are welcome to *apply*
Deadline: May 1, 2023
Up to 40 students and 9 teachers will be admitted to the program.
For more information and to *obtain an application* please visit
our website at
http://www.panmessinian.com
or e-mail us at kalamatasummerschool@gmail.com.



* Greek independence day: Parade, wreath laying, dinner-dance, 25-26 March 2023

The Greek Community of Toronto celebrates
the Greek independence day 25 March 1821
with several events.

Parade: Sunday March 26, 2023, along Danforth from Donlands to Logan
  meeting point Danforth and Donlands 1:30 PM
Wreath laying ceremony: Sunday March 26, 2023, Danforth Av and Logan 3:00 PM
All are welcome.

Dinner Dance: Saturday March 25, 2023, 7:00 PM
Venue:        Crystal Fountain Even Venue
Live Entertainment: Seismos Band, Performance by the GCT Dance Groups
Tickets:      $130 adults, $65 kids under 12yrs
Info and tickets: 416 425 2485



* HHF Next Generation (NG) Talk: Power of a Network, Thu 30 March 2023

The HHF Next Generation (NG) Committee is thrilled to announce
their third installment of the HHF Talks Speaker Series.

Theme:     Power of a Network
Panelists: Marie Bountrogianni, Jane Conte, Chris Tambakis, John Mavriyannakis.
Date/time: Thursday, March 30, 6:30pm
Venue:     Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy,
  University of Toronto, 1 Devonshire Place, Toronto

CLICK HERE TO RSVP:  https://hhftalks2023.eventbrite.ca

This is a free event designed for young Canadians of Hellenic descent
between the ages of 19 to 40. Seating and capacity will be limited,
so be sure to RSVP before tickets sell out.

About the event.

Networking is a key component of a successful career, and
the skill of building and maintaining such authentic connections
is a popular topic of conversation for young professionals.
So, this year, we are bringing together four Hellenic professionals
and entrepreneurs to speak about the power of a network and
the impact that strong networks have had on their careers.

If you are of Hellenic descent and between the ages of 19 to 40,
we invite you to join us for a night of lively discussion,
exciting insights, and a wine & cheese networking reception
following this panel discussion.



* Heritage Greece program 2023, deadline Wed 1 March 2023

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) will once again be sponsoring
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 partnership with the Heritage Greece program.

The Heritage Greece program is a two-week cultural and
educational study abroad trip, open to exceptional
North American college and university students of Hellenic descent,
aged 18 to 26.
The Heritage Greece program is developed by the National Hellenic Society (NHS)
and hosted by the American College of Greece (ACG)
and the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT).

The Heritage Greece Program will take place in two sessions
over the months of June and July. Applicants must indicate
the session they are applying for on the Online Application.

Session A Dates: June 10 - June 25, 2023
Session B Dates: July 1 – July 16, 2023

Early bird application deadline: January 31, 2023
Regular application deadline: March 1, 2023

To submit your application to the 2023 Heritage Greece Program
and to find out more, visit:
https://www.acg.edu/admissions/study-abroad/heritage-greece/

Also
https://surveys.acg.edu/limesurvey/index.php/738727?lang=en

More information: info@hhf.ca




* The Andrea Christidis memorial scholarship, deadline Tue 28 Feb 2023
* The Maria Venezos memorial scholarship, deadline Tue 28 Feb 2023

The UofT Greek Students Association announces the
Andrea Christidis memorial scholarship, and the
Maria Venezos memorial scholarship.

Each of the two scholarhips has value of $1000 and
is awarded to a University of Toronto student
of Hellenic descent who has demostrated
dedication to community initiatives and
has been actively involved in leadership roles.
Priority will be given to students with financial need.
Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree
at the University of Toronto (incl. UTSG or UTM).

The difference between the two scholarships is
that the Andrea Christidis memorial scholarship
is awarded to a first-year University of Toronto student,
while the Maria Venezos memorial scholarship
is awarded to a non-first-year University of Toronto student.

Deadline for application (online):
Tuesday 28 February 2023, 11:59 PM.

Link for applying:
https://linktr.ee/gsauoft?fbclid=IwAR3wLrrWeXNug1GhaxcYSJYIKmasKelW_be9vSD6wfPvetHXcsTakrnJ7E4



* Lecture on the future of Greek-language education in Canada, Fri 10 Feb 2023

In considering the World Day of Greek Language,
the Consulate General of Greece in Toronto, and
the Greek Community of Toronto,
organize a lecture

Title: The future of Greek-language education in Canada
       (Oi prooptikes ths ellhnoglwsshs ekpaideushs ston Kanada)
Date/time: Friday 10 February 2023, 6:30 PM
Venue: Polymenakion Cultural Center, 30 Thorncliffe Park, Toronto
Speaker: Dr. Themistoklis Aravositas, Professor, University of Toronto
Entrance: free



* Lecture by Professor Sakis Gekas, Thu 19-1-2023

The Glendon Schoold of Public and International Affairs, 
the HHF Chair in Modern Greek History, and
the Robarts Center for Canadian Studies,

on the occasion of the 80 years of Greece-Canada diplomatic relations

invite you to a lecture

Title: Forged in War, 80 years of mutual respect and cooperation
Date/time: Thursday 19 January 2023, 15:00 EST
Venue: Senate Chamber, Glendon Campus (York University)
       Glendon College Campus (2275 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M6)
Speaker: Professor Sakis Gekas, HHF Chair in Modern Greek History
Reception: 17:00 EST, Sky Room, A300 York Hall on the Glendon Campus



* ERT World TV show from Greek-Canadians: Sacred footprints, Mon 9-1-2023

The Panarcadian Federation at the occasion of the 200 years
from the Greek Revolution, presents a film

Title: Sacred footprints (Iera Xnaria)
Based on: The Klefts (Oi Kleftes) poem by Parthena Tsoktouridou
Director/Screen adaptation/Choreographer: Nancy Athanassopoulou Mylonas
Original music and audio eng: Konstantinos Matzafleris
Producer: Ekfrassi productions, Toronto
Venue: ERT World TV
Date/time: Greek time Monday, January 9, 2023, 00:00 (midnight Sun to Mon)
           Toronto time Sunday, January 8, 2023, 17:00

The film is dedicated to Theodoros Kolokotronis.

Announcement by ERT
https://program.ert.gr/details.asp?pid=3849249&chid=11

The film is also available on ertflix *after* Jan 9, 2023,
for anyone who missed the live show
https://www.ertflix.gr/en/vod/vod.239282-iera-khnaria-1