Month: June 2009

Armenian National Committee of Canada
Comité National Arménien du Canada
130 Albert St.,
Suite/Bureau 1007
Ottawa, ON KIP 5G4
Tel./Tél. (613) 235-2622
Fax/Téléc. (613) 238-2622
E-mail/courriel:[email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 30, 2009

Contact: Roupen Kouyoumjian

Launch of "Armenian Golgotha" in Canada Rousing Success

Toronto– The launch of Peter Balakian’s "Armenian Golgotha" in
Toronto on May 29 was a rousing success as copies of the 500-plus page
book were sold out soon after the author’s speech at the Armening
Youth Centre. The event, which was attended by some 250 people, was
MC-ed by Antranik Ohannessian.

The book launch was organized by the Armen Karo Students Association,
the Armenian National Committee of Canada and the Armenian National
Committee of Toronto

"Armenian Golgotha", originally published in Armenian in 1922 by Peter
Balakian’s great great-uncle Grigoris Balakian, is an eyewitness and
comprehensive dramatic account of the Armenian Genocide in
1915. Grigoris was an Armenian Apostolic Church priest who later
became a bishop serving Armenians in southern France.

Peter Balakian, a poet and professor of literature, said the project
to translate "Armenian Golgotha" into English took more than 10
years. The co-translator of the book is Aris Sevag.

In his riveting speech Balakian covered the miraculous four-year
journey of Grigoris Balakian–from his arrest on April 24, 1915, along
with some 250 Armenian leaders in Constantinople to his dramatic
journey through the killing fields of Anatolia. In addition to
narrating his gruesome experiences across Asia Minor and Armenian
Cilicia, Grigoris Balakian also recorded his horrific encounters with
survivors of the Armenian Genocide, European eyewitnesses to the mass
murder of Armenians, Turkish perpetrators of the genocide, and
righteous Turks and Germans who, despite official sanction, saved the
lives of Armenians. Germans, allies of Turkey during the First World
War, were in Cilicia, laying the Berlin-to-Baghdad Railway line.

Bishop Balakian’s insights and analysis of the political, historical
and cultural context of the Armenian Genocide are masterful and add
yet another nail to the coffin of Turkey’s Armenian Genocide denial
policy. The book is also a confirmation of what Raphaël Lemkin, the
Polish-Jewish jurist who coined the term Genocide, wrote in his
memories referring to Turkey’s `definite intent of total destruction’
of the Armenian people.

The `Armenian Golgotha’ corroborates genocide scholarship which
maintains that the deportation and massacre of the Armenians were
planned by Turkey’s central government. In "Armenian Golgotha" Bishop
Balakian demonstrates how the Ottoman Turkish government used
sophisticated surveillance methods and created blacklists to arrest
Armenian cultural leaders, in addition to establishing killing squads
and spreading false reports of Armenian "provocations".

Peter Balakian narrated the genesis of the book, his discovery of the
original two-volume Armenian version, and the arduous ten years it
took to translate "Armenian Golgotha". He also explained what meant to
him to connect with the voice of his great great-uncle and other
victims and survivors of the Genocide.

Balakian concluded his remarks by reading several telling paragraphs
from the book. After the Q & A session, Ara Kerjikian, president of
the Armenian Community Centre, presented Balakian with a copy of
Isabel Kaprielian-Churchill’s `Like Our Mountains’ about the history
of the Canadian-Armenian community.

Among those attending the book launch were human rights activists,
intellectuals, writers, journalists, film makers, actors and members
of the Canadian Armenian community. "Armenian Golgotha" has already
received rave reviews from Canadian print and electronic media. For
details of media coverage visit the below links.

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CBC Radio One
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The Globe and Mail
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Maclean’s Magazine
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Forward

Reviews and Praises for `Armenian Golgotha’

`A heartbreaking book.’
ELIEWIESEL

`This is a story that needs to be known and it is told here with a sweep of experience and wealth of detail that is as disturbing as it is irrefutable.’
SIR MARTIN GILBERT

`The translation and publication of this book in English constitutes thundering historical proof that those who deny the Armenian Genocide are engaged in a massive deception.’
DEBORAH E. LIPSTADT

`It will become a classic both for its depiction of a much denied genocide and its humane and brilliant witness to what human beings can endure and overcome.’
ROBERT JAY LIFTON

`Blistering…an important historical document.’
Kirkus Reviews

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The ANCC is the largest and the most influential Canadian-Armenian grassroots political organization. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout Canada and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCC actively advances the concerns of the Canadian-Armenian community on a broad range of issues. ——

Le CNAC est l’organisation politique canadienne-arménienne la plus large et influentielle. Collaborant avec une série de bureaux, chapitres et souteneurs à travers le Canada et des organisations affiliées à travers le monde, le CNAC s’occupe activement des inquiétudes de la communauté canadienne-arménienne.

Regional Chapters/Sections régionales

Montréal – Laval – Ottawa – Toronto – Hamilton – Cambridge – St. Catharines – Windsor – Vancouver

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com), Serving New Britain, Conn.,
and surrounding areas

News
Crowd enjoys taste of Armenian culture

Sunday, May 31, 2009 10:10 PM EDT

By JENNIFER ABEL
Staff writer

NEW BRITAIN – The stereotypical librarian loves silence and runs
through the library hissing `Hush!’ or `Be quiet!’ whenever anyone
dares make a sound. But New Britain librarian Linda McNair completely
defied this stereotype Saturday, and encouraged people to make lots of
noise. Armenian noise, to be exact, since Saturday was the grand
climax of the library’s month-long `World of Words’ festival
celebrating Armenian culture.

Despite the beautiful sunny weather Saturday afternoon, around 100
people crowded into the library’s Community Room to enjoy the
`Armenian Cafe,’ featuring traditional Armenian food, needlework,
handicrafts and music.

`We’ve had a great turnout,’ McNair said. `Just amazing. And so many
people brought so much delicious food. We already had our own, but
people brought more.’

Four musicians played traditional Armenian music. Jimmy `King’
Shahrigian played bass viol, while Harry Bedrossian played an unusual
stringed instrument. What’s that instrument called?

`If I told you, we’d have to break your legs,’ Bedrossian joked. `No,
it’s called an `oud.’ Think of the word `good,’ and then drop the `g.’
That’s how it’s pronounced.’

Next to him sat Roger Derderian with an equally exotic stringed
instrument called a `kanoun.’ `It was invented in the ninth century by
a Persian mathematician named Faraby,’ he said.

`It’s the progenitor to today’s harpsichord or piano,’ he said. `See,
put keys on one side of it and that is a piano.’

Rounding out the quartet was Gary Houhanessian, keeping the beat on a
small silver drum.

McNair manned the food table, and in addition to a variety of pastries
and other treats, there were two objects that looked like elaborately
carved wooden spoons. Little stickers on those spoons had the word
`Mamool.’

`They use these as molds to make cookies,’ said reference librarian
Danielle Tapper. `But I can’t show you those. They’ve all been eaten.’

McNair surveyed the scene with a satisfied smile. `This has been a
wonderful group of people supporting the program and celebrating
Armenian culture,’ she said.

URL:
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

PRESS RELEASE
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Contact: V.Rev.Fr.Krikor Chiftjian, Communications Officer
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
Web:

PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon

"WE CONTINUE TO LIVE WITH THE VISION OF 28 MAY AND REJECT ALL OTHER
SOLUTIONS THAT DMAGE OUR JUST CAUSE" SAID HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

On Sunday 31 May 2009, the Armenian Community in Lebanon celebrated at the
Catholicosate in Anterlias the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic 28
May 1918, and the victory of the Battle of Sardarabad. This day was also the
feast of the name of Catholicos Aram I.

His Holiness Aram I presided over the thanksgiving liturgy; and the memorial
ceremony praying for the soldiers who died during the battle of Sardarabad
to stop Turkey from conquering the last portion of historical Armenian land
and destroying the Armenian Nation. The battle took place 24-26 May 1918,
and was part of the Caucasus Campaign of World War I.

At the end of the liturgy the procession headed by His Holiness Aram I went
to the Main Hall of the Catholicosate for a ceremony of thanksgiving and
praise. Mr. Sarkis Guiragossian, a member of the Faculty of the Seminary
spoke of the battle and its meaning for the Armenian Nation today. He spoke
of the legacy of the First President of Armenia Aram Manoukian and the
meaning that legacy has taken through the Spiritual Guidance of His Holiness
Aram I.

At the end of the ceremony, Catholicos Aram I paid tribute to Sardarabad
heroes and referred to the difficult struggle of the Armenian people both in
the past and the present. He said that the victory of 28 May 1918 was the
result of national unity. He urged Armenians everywhere to make unity and
consensus the basis of all decisions that will affect the destiny of the
nation, and reject any offer that will damage it. Celebrations ended by the
community members presenting their good wishes to His Holiness Aram I and
receiving his blessings.

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View the photos here:
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The Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia is one of the two Catholicosates of
the Armenian Orthodox Church. For detailed information about the history and
the mission of the Cilician Catholicosate, you may refer to the web page of
the Catholicosate, The Cilician
Catholicosate, the administrative center of the church is located in
Antelias, Lebanon.

PRESS RELEASE
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund
Governmental Buiding 3, Yerevan, RA
Contact: Hasmik Grigoryan
Tel: +(3741) 56 01 06 ext. 105
Fax: +(3741) 52 15 05
E-mail: [email protected]
Web:

1 June, 2009

Hayastan All Armenian Fund congratulates Vahakn Dadrian and Wolfgang Gust,
among winners of President Prize

The Hayastan All Armenian Fund congratulates all winners of the 2008
President Prize, including intellectuals Vahakn Dadrian and Wolfgang Gust,
who were awarded the prestigious prize for their valuable contributions to
the study of Mets Yeghern as well as efforts to secure worldwide recognition
for the first genocide of the 20th century.

Gust received the President Prize for his groundbreaking research of German
state archives pertaining to the 1915 Genocide. His landmark 2005 study, The
Armenian Genocide During the First World War: Documents from German State
Archives, reveals the deep-rooted relations between imperial Germany and the
Ottoman Empire during the first part of the 20th century, particularly as
documented in the secret correspondence of the German consul and ambassador
in Istanbul with the Turkish government.

Gust’s 675-page volume includes 218 secret and top-secret telegrams,
letters, and communiqués, most of which have never been published
previously.

A renowned journalist and scholar, Gust has long been dedicated to the study
of the Genocide. An Armenian translation of his first work related to the
subject, 1993’s The Armenian Genocide: The Tragedy of the Oldest Christian
Nation, was published in Armenia in 2002. In recognition of Gust’s
achievement, His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, bestowed
on him the St. Sahak and St. Mashtots medal in 2001.

Professor Vahakn Dadrian, who has devoted his entire career to the study of
the Genocide, received the President Prize not only for his past
achievements but ongoing research within his field. Currently serving as
Director of Genocide Research at the Zoryan Institute in Arlington,
Massachusetts, Dadrian is the author of numerous pioneering studies on the
Genocide, German complicity, Turkish denial, parallels between the Genocide
and the Holocaust, and related topics.

The President Prize’s special category, Valuable Contribution to the
Recognition of the Genocide, was instituted in 2005. The prize for the
category includes a certificate of achievement, a medal, and a monetary
award in the amount of $10,000. To date, nine scholars and public figures,
including four Armenians, have received the President Prize in this
category.

Commenting on the President Prize phenomenon, Ara Vardanyan, executive
director of the Hayastan All Armenian Fund, said, `It’s a great honor to
acknowledge some of the most accomplished scientists, scholars, and artists
of our time, and especially to be able to express our gratitude to those who
have contributed so much to the field of Genocide recognition. The Hayastan
All Armenian Fund is extremely proud of its role as organizer and
coordinator of the President Prize competitions and awards ceremonies. We
look forward to continuing to build on this tradition, thanks to the support
of the Boghossian Foundation.’

Established in 2000 by the Boghossian Foundation, the President Prize
promotes excellence in the Armenian arts, sciences, and Genocide-recognition
efforts. It also includes the President Youth Prize, which awards young
talents in various fields. Administered by the Hayastan All Armenian Fund,
the juried annual prize is bestowed on recipients by the President of the
Republic of Armenia, during a rewards ceremony held at the presidential
residence. This year the prize was awarded to 21 individuals, for
achievements in one of nine categories.

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Hayastan All Armenian Fund

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Pontos World

An open letter to the public

May 20, 2009 at 09:04 PM

On October 6, 2008, in the 8th Notary Public’s Office in the Mersin
province of Turkey, I have officially transferred my house/land title
located in the village of Cimencik (read as Chimenjick) to the Seyfo
Center in Holland, nominating it to its director Mr Sabri Atman. The
Cimencik village is part of the sub-division of Eruh district of the
Siirt province in the South-East of Turkey. In my letter below, I
would like to share with you, the international public, the reasons
why I have transferred my land to Seyfo Center.
Published: 2009-05-19
Courtesy of the Seyfo Center Website

by Behzat Bilek

World War I is a well known event by the international public. This
event took place in the late Ottoman Empire in 1915 – genocide was
carried against all Christian minorities living there. My village
Cimencik, of Eruh district, was another place where these unfortunate
events occurred. I have personally researched this event from many
different aspects. Today in Turkey this subject is still, not only
denied and distorted for over 93 years, but to speak about it or
mention it is considered taboo. I did not just rely on what historians
wrote or documented – I have also witnessed the confessions of the
live witnesses who not only witnessed this tragic genocide, but who
took part in the killing role in these mass massacres – where these
individuals can be described as the `guilty party’. I have met these
people face to face and listened to them just before their
deaths. During the genocide years, the murdered Assyrians in my
village had their lands confiscated and the little number of them who
survived was Islamized. The grand children of those who were Islamized
are still living in our village.

I found out that the land which was inherited by me and my brothers
and sisters from my father actually was the land of the people
(Assyrians) who were massacred in 1915. It does not belong to us. I
now cannot find the right words that describe the shame, guilt, qualm
and the pangs of conscience state I live in. Before taking my decision
of transfer, for many years I have thought about it and have placed
myself in the shoes of those people who became victims of the
genocide. Despite me personally apologising to many Assyrian and
Armenian individuals that I came across with and said `sorry’ to, I
could not leave the moral pressure of conscience I inherited
behind. Even though today I do not have a direct connection with the
then genocide – I came to the conclusion that I have to do something
beyond apology. That is why the estate I have inherited from my
forefathers, I am returning it to its actual owners, the Assyrians, to
one of their organizations, the Seyfo Center which sacrifices altruism
in recognition of the genocide.

This deed of mine is actioned into reality with my own free will and
feelings. It has not been influenced upon me by any group or
organization, nor is there any financial gain, family and personal
intent or reason which lies behind it.

The 1915 genocide was directed towards non-Muslims living in the
former Ottoman Empire territories during World War I. It is denied
firmly in an insensitive manner by the Turkish Republic State for over
85 years. The victims of this genocide the Armenians, Assyrians and
other Christian minorities are forced to live in anguish for many
years to come. The lands they lived on for many millennia as well as
their living and non-living possessions were confiscated. Many of them
were forced into exile. All of their estates were seized – houses and
churches were occupied and many of them were forcibly Islamized
(against their own will). The shivering/horrifying sides of the
genocide are detailed in many books and documented in historic
documents. As a Kurdish person, I do not wish to enter the discussion
of the genocide as someone has to make a decision to form one’s
judgement. Purely the responsibility for the genocide, due to its
nature, being an organized political activity, undoubtedly lies upon
the Ottoman state, being the then most authoritative political
organization at the time. However, having said that primary
responsibility lies upon the authoritative state, this does not leave
out those who carried it out as irresponsible nor removes their
guilt. Just like some Kurdish tribes who acted with the state in
carrying it out won’t remove their guilt and responsibility in the
action. In this genocide the ones who carried it out are guilty of
their actions as much as those who took the decision to implement
it. Even though many decades have passed since, to remain silent about
this genocide consciously, I feel as guilty as if I were openly
denying it.

Against this historical guilt, as a human being or in the humanitarian
sense I could not let the feelings of shame continue. I came to the
conclusion that it is our conscience duty to not be delayed in
apologising to the victims of the genocide and to return anything we
have confiscated from them. Because, to live with historical guilt,
even though you have no direct connection with it, while not taking a
stand and remaining silent about it is like to continue in identifying
with that guilt. The Turkish Republic State keeps denying the 1915
Genocide and states that: "we have no pebble to give in nor we owe any
apology". However I, not only am apologizing for them, I’m returning
to the Assyrians the estates that were confiscated from them.

With this deed of mine, I wanted to place a stop to a historical guilt
that occurred many years ago and was kept denied. On behalf of my
grandfathers, I apologize and ask forgiveness! My decision to
apologise is to make a real peace with the people that were victims of
the genocide. I am a human being! I do not want to loose my
humanitarian values!

Within my letter I wanted to explain the reasons for my deed to Turkey
(Turkish Government) and to whole world. You won’t find a similar deed
actioned by any individual in Turkey that is directed as an apology
for the genocide. It is time to apologise to Assyrians, Armenians and
the Greeks who have been condemned to anguish, sorrow and grief for
many years. Anyone individually can make an apology without awaiting
the State’s attitude in this case. It is the only condition to bring
an end to this historical guilt and finally live in peace.

With my genuine respect,

Behzat Bilek

Fund for Armenian Relief Fellowship Alumni Association
Roubinyans 29, Yerevan, Armenia

phone:37410249677

Musical Support for Salzburg International Medical Seminars

Yerevan, May 29th, 2009

FARFAA-Salzburg Group together with the Yerevan State Medical
University and Youth Orchestra of Armenia ( conductor Sergey
Smbatyan) has organized a benefit concert for Salzburg International
Medical Seminars, Open Medial Institute Program , and its seminar
center – Schloss Arenberg , which was damaged in a filre recently. The
concert took place on May 29th , at the Main Conference Hall of the
YSMU.

The AAF/Salzburg Medical Seminars director Prof.W.Aulitzky arrived from
Vienna to join the benefit event.

The American Austrian Foundation’s Salzburg Medical Seminars program
participated over 10,000 physicians from countries in transition s,
over 450 physicians from Armenia. Over 1000 faculty members from the
leading USA medical institutions as NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, the
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer
Center and others, have trained these physicians the newest advances
in all the medical specialities.

Schloss Arenberg is a conference center, where the Seminars take place
During the summer months the Schloss is home to cultural programs linked
to the Salzburg Music Festival and the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra.

On April 20th, 2009 a fire broke out on the roof of Schloss Arenberg,
where two welders had been doing some repairs. Fire fighters arrived
within minutes, but had difficulty accessing the burning wooden beams
under the copper roof. The fire was finally extinguished only in 12
hours . 180 Firefighters used 3,000 liters of water per minute to try
and put out the blaze, which coupled with the smoke damage totally
destroyed the building. Fortunately no one was seriously injured.

FARFAA-Salzburg Group with the alumni of Schloss Arenberg, YSMU and
Youth Orchestra of Armenia. extended their helping hands to the
Schloss Arenberg Center to support its rebuilding. Prof Aulitzky
announced that the Armenian Lounge will be opened in Schloss Arenberg
after its reconstruction.

The Youth Orchestra of Armenia was founded in November 2005, with the
efforts of the students of the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory.
Despite its recent formation, the Youth Orchestra of Armenia had already
the occasion to present Armenia with honour all over the world. Sergey
Smbatyan, violinist and prize-winner in international competitions, is
the chief coductor and artistic director of the orchestra.

W.A. Mozart, Komitas-Aslamazyan and E.Mirzoyan pieces were performed
with high level of artistry and sophistication, and twelve year old
piano soloist Anahit Arushanyan amazed the audience. YSMU has
sponsored the Youth Orchestra for performing the concert.

Open Medical Institute (OMI) is a program of the American Austrian
Foundation (AAF) whose main goal is to educate physicians and health
care providers from countries in transition and foster their
professional growth ()

FAR FAA is a non-for-profit organization of medical professionals, aimed
at improving the health care system of the community and advancing
medical sciences in Armenia

The Jinishian Memorial Program (JMP)
a ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.
CONTACT: Pat Cole
Patrick L. Cole
Associate, Mission Communications
Communications & Funds Development
General Assembly Council
Tel: 502-569-5172
Email: [email protected]

Jinishian Memorial Program sponsors study tour of Armenia
Participants will learn about program’s work and Armenia’s culture

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 29,2009) -The Jinishian Memorial Program (JMP), a
ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) dedicated to improving
the lives of people of Armenian descent, is sponsoring a study tour of
Armenia Sept. 13-24.
The itinerary includes visiting community development programs
supported by JMP, meeting farmers using JMP micro loans to expand
production, getting to know participants in Armenia’s first high
school debate clubs (a JMP initiative), and seeing sites that tell
about Armenia’s history, culture and politics.
"We want to raise awareness of the work of the Jinishian Memorial
Program among Presbyterians and among the Armenian community in the
United States, and we hope to inspire people to become advocates and
supporters for the work of the Jinishian program," said Sara Todd,
program manager for JMP. The program works in the Middle East as well
as Armenia.
The $2,500 cost of the trip includes lodging, food and tickets for
cultural events. To learn more about the trip, visit
or contact Todd via e-mail at
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected] rg> or call her at
888-728-7228, x5291.

Armenia Fund, Inc.
111 North Jackson St. Ste. 205
Glendale, CA 91206

Tel: 818-243-6222
Fax: 818-243-7222
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PRESS RELEASE
Contact ~ Sarkis Kotanjian
[email protected]

Armenia Fund Chair Awarded NKR State Medal `Gratitude’

Stepanakert, Artsakh – On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, newly elected Armenia
Fund U.S. Western Region President, Ara Aghishian, Esq. was awarded the
Nagorno Karabakh Republic State Medal `Gratitude’ by President Bako
Sahakian in appreciation for his years of active participation in
furthering humanitarian projects in Artsakh. The state medal was awarded
at the President’s office in Stepanakert.

Present at the gathering were Ara Vardanyan, Executive Director of
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, Vahe Jazmadarian Chairman of the Fund’s
Control/Audit Committee, and chairmen of Armenia Fund’s international
affiliates.

President Sahakian thanked the Armenia Fund delegation for visiting
Artsakh. He highly commended the ongoing and completed projects of
Armenia Fund. President Sahakian also stressed the importance of the
greater Armenian Diaspora’s continued participation in nation building
endeavors in Armenia and particularly in Artsakh.

Mr. Aghishian thanked the President for his warm welcoming as well as
for granting the NKR State Medal. He reiterated the importance of how
Artsakh united the greater Armenian Diaspora around one mission and that
is to rebuild the Homeland.

Armenia Fund, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation
established in 1994 to facilitate large-scale humanitarian and
infrastructure development assistance to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh.
Since 1991, Armenia Fund has rendered more than $190 million in
development aid to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. Armenia Fund, Inc. is
the U.S. Western Region affiliate of `Hayastan’ All-Armenian Fund. Tax
ID# 95-4485698

MILLION ARMENIANS EMIGRATED FROM OTTOMAN EMPIRE WITH RUSSIAN ARMY IN 1917?

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
01.06.2009 13:31 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ According to Turkish historian, Prof. Kemal Karpat,
who set up Ottoman History Department in U.S. Wisconsin University,
nearly one million Armenians migrated to the north together with
Russian army which withdrew from Anatolia in 1917.

He assures that this fact is accepted by Armenian historians
too. Karpat said that the basis of the disagreement was "miscalculation
of the Armenian population living in Anatolia in that period,"
Milliyet reports.

"No Armenian historian can accept the facts Karpat is speaking about,"
director of the institute of oriental studies at NAS RA, professor
Ruben Safrastyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "Kemal Karpat
is a well known historian in Turkey but making such statements,
he discredits himself," he said.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

$2,548,000 RAISED FROM ANCA ENDOWMENT FUND TELETHON DONATIONS

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
01.06.2009 13:46 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ At the conclusion of the six-hour ANCA Endowment Fund
Telethon, $2,548,000 was raised from donations large and small from
a wide cross-section of the community, demonstrating and bolstering
the grassroots power and capability of Armenian Americans.

During the six-hour broadcast, the telethon aired segments documenting
the activities of the ANCA Endowment Fund in working for Genocide
education and recognition, aid to Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh and
encouraging participation by the Armenian-American community.

Volunteers from all walks of life flooded the Horizon Armenian
Television studios for the entire day to help ensure the success of the
telethon, which was being planned for several months, Asbarez reported.