"The Genocide affected more than just the population figures and geographic area of the Armenian nation. It also drastically transformed our culture, literature and art," Mariam Tsaturyan said.
"We as Armenian-Americans know that our nation should properly recognize and condemn the Armenian Genocide, and all subsequent genocides," said Vache Thomassian, chairman of AYF.
Ruben Galichian: Azeri historians have systematically misrepresented ancient, medieval and modern sources attesting presence of Armenians in this region.
It is this attribute of compassionate and humanitarian vision that has helped establish Canada's reputation as a caring, tolerant, civilized and welcoming country.