Canadian Museum For Human Rights to focus on Armenian Genocide

PanARMENIAN.Net - Breaking the Silence gallery of Canadian Museum For Human Rights will focus particularly on the five genocides officially recognized by Canada’s Parliament, including the Armenian Genocide. The gallery will highlight Diaspora communities in Canada who have successfully fought to break the silence regarding genocides against their group, according to the letter submitted by the Museum to Canadian politician of Armenian descent Sarkis Assadourian.

“...Given your experience as a Member of Parliament during the time the Armenian Genocide was officially recognized by the Government of Canada, we would be honored if you would be willing to meet with us to discuss your experiences and insights into breaking the silence about the Armenian Genocide," the letter reads.

In this context, Mr. Assadourian expressed appreciation and gratitude to Prime Minister of the country Stephen Harper, the Government of Canada for their moral and financial support towards the realization of this unique project.

Sarkis Assadourian, politician from the Liberal Party of Canada, became the first Armenian-Canadian to be elected to the House of Commons, with great support of the Armenian community of Toronto.

Assadourian was first elected as member for Don Valley North in 1993. In 1997 he moved seats to Brampton Centre. Generally considered a Chrétien loyalist, he did not run in the 2004 election after the election of Paul Martin as leader. The Liberal Party candidate was instead Ruby Dhalla.

Mr. Assadourian has always been an active member of Armenian community in Canada. He initiated a number of pro-Armenian resolutions and projects both in the country’s parliament and community circles, simultaneously backing the Turkish-Armenian Reconciliation Commission (TARC).