FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday May 19, 2010 Contact: Arthur Tachdjian
Announcement on Armenian Genocide Monument in Vancouver
Vancouver, BC - The Armenian National Committee of Canada Western Region is proud to announce that it has formally agreed with the City of Vancouver on a location for the Armenian Genocide Monument. After working closely with the Parks Board since 2007 it has secured a site for the monument in the center of the city. The ANCC-WR would like to thank the city’s officials for their ongoing guidance on this project. It would also like to extend its gratitude to City Councillor Suzanne Anton for all her support in ensuring that such a monument is erected in Vancouver. The Armenian National Committee of Canada Western Region looks forward to working with all community members on this project. The Armenian Genocide Monument will symbolize the Armenian community’s stance against injustice.
Further details will follow.
For more information, please contact:
Arthur Tachdjian
Executive Director, ANCC West
Tel: (778) 689-3007
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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.
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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.