AHEPA Family of Canada
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is one of the largest Hellenic heritage groups in the world and an important community service organization in North America. The AHEPA Family is an umbrella organisation that encompasses four divisions: AHEPA, the men's division, the Daughters of Penelope, the women's division, the Sons of Pericles and the Maids of Athena, the youth divisions.
The organisation was founded in the Atlanta, Georgia in 1922. Since then it has borne chapters across the world - Canada, Greece, Australia, New Zealand and Cyprus.
The first Canadian chapter of AHEPA was founded in Toronto, Ontario in 1928. Since then, chapters have been established in many cities in Canada - Montreal, Ottawa, Belleville, Windsor, Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina and Vancouver..
Mission
The mission of the AHEPA Family is to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family and Individual Excellence.
AHEPA Canada
2011 CEGA Award winners
On Saturday October 15, 2011, 350 people congregated at the majestic ballroom of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel for the first annual CEGA Awards. CEGA, which stands for Celebrate Excellence in Greek Achievement, was conceived within the inspiration of honouring top achievement by persons of Greek decent. The awards, which were hosted by AHEPA Toronto, honour preeminent individuals, who have excelled in their respective fields, strive for excellence and serve as role models within and beyond the Hellenic community.
Canadian Prime Minister Invites AHEPA Canadian President onDelegation to Greece
The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, prime minister of Canada, has invited AHEPA Canadian President Nick Aroutzidis to participate on his official delegation to theHellenic Republic on May 28 and 29, 2011, announced Supreme President Nicholas A.
Karacostas. Aroutzidis has accepted Prime Minister Harper’s invitation.
Read more: Canadian Prime Minister Invites AHEPA Canadian President onDelegation to Greece
George Vassilas Elected AHEPA President of Canada
MIAMI BEACH - The delegates of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the Hellenes in North America, elected George Vassilas supreme president of Canada at its 89th Annual Supreme Convention in Miami Beach, Fla. Mr. Vassilas ran unopposed in elections that were held Saturday, July 23, 2011. They were formally installed as supreme president along with the Supreme Lodge on Saturday.
Read more: George Vassilas Elected AHEPA President of Canada
AHEPA CJ7 - Valentines Ball
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News Release
Greek fashion with a passion for Make-A-Wish!
Calgary (August 16, 2011) — A child in Southern Alberta will have their wish granted thanks to the love of food, fashion, and community of the young ladies of Maids of Athena.
News Release
THE AHEPA BEAVER DISTRICT #23 LODGE
The newly-elected Lodge for 2011-12
News Release
Harper visits site of Second World War Greek massacre
CTV : http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20110529/stephen-harper-greece-visit-110529/
AHEPA District #26
Scholarship Presentations a Popular Annual Event
AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) families and friends met for the 22nd consecutive year to recognise deserving students at the Annual AHEPA Family Christmas Dinner and Scholarship Presentation at the Hellenic Community Centre in Vancouver with a total of $8600.00 being awarded (read more...)
News Release
Report from the 76th AHEPA District 23 Convention, Hamilton, ON, May 27-29, 2011
GREEK INDEPENDENCE PARADE
With national pride, AHEPA Toronto this year is participating in the Greek Parade with the Tian Guo Marching Band of Canada. AHEPA with its 84 years presence in Toronto and its core mission for promoting Hellenism.
Presidents Message
Dear Brothers and Sisters.Christmas is once again upon us, accompanied with our eternal hope for peace and understanding. It is the season to remember the need for things whose importance we far too often overlook: the need for love, kindness and thoughtfulness. It is the time of the year during which we try to slow down the frantic pace of our lives, spend a little more time with our family and friends in celebration of the birth of Christ, revitalize our eternal hope for a better tomorrow.
AFCFC JTG Scholarship 2011
We invite you to apply for one of two 2011 Journey to Greece Scholarships.A unique opportunity to earn credits and learn about ancient and modern Hellenism.
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