More than 60 participants attended an interesting lecture on (Greek) Adoptees Anonymous, given by Dr. Dr. Gonda Van Steen, Professor of Greek Studies at the University of Florida, held on Thursday 20, 2017 at the HCGM “Mikri Vouli” hall. Dr. Van Steen presented a part of her research on the subject and captivated the audience….
RESPONSE TO NEGATIVE PRESS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF ÉCOLE SOCRATES-DÉMOSTHÈNE OF THE HELLENIC COMMUNITY OF GREATER MONTREAL Following recent negative press announcements from media in Greece and locally indicating that the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal (HCGM) École Socrates-Démosthène was at risk of ceasing operations, please take note of the following: ÉCOLE SOCRATES-DÉMOSTHÈNE OF THE…
The Fundraising Committee of Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal is once again organising their annual Lottery. The draw will take place on May 28th 2017 and each dollar collected will be used for the needs of our schools. Support our schools and you may win prizes totaling $35.000 ! There will be only 2000 tickets…
All HCGM offices will be closed Good Friday, April 14th and Easter Monday, April 17th, 2017. Happy Easter! Tous les bureaux de la CHGM seront fermés Vendredi saint, le 14 avril et lundi de Pâques le 17 avril 2017. Joyeuses Pâques! Τα γραφεία της ΕΚΜΜ θα παραμείνουν κλειστά τις αργίες του Πάσχα, Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, 14 Απριλίου και Δευτέρα…
Dear friends, Easter is the most important celebration in our Christian faith. Across the world, believers relive the course of the Divine Drama; a path that leads to catharsis and Resurrection. Easter is the great celebration that unites us and keeps our faith and traditions alive. These traditions are undeniably linked to every Greek family…
To ALL Members of the Community You are requested to attend the following Special Community General Meeting on Sunday, April 23, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at the Hellenic Community Centre “Adrian Maris”, 5757 avenue Wilderton, Montreal. According to the HCGM By-Laws, the presence of 100 active members is required for the approval of items 6 and…
Medical tourism involves travelling to another destination beyond our Canadian boarders to receive medical, dental, or surgical care and represents a rapidly growing market within the healthcare, tourism, and hospitality industries. Organised by the Athens Medical Association, the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece, and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal, a two-day convention on…
The 2017 MONTREAL GREEK FILM FESTIVAL was held from March 27 to April 2 and by all accounts, it was a huge success. In association with the prestigious New York Greek Film Festival and in partnership with the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal, the 2017 film festival presented the very best contemporary Greek films from…
The HCGM annual Greek Independence Day Parade was held on Sunday, March 26, 2017 in the Parc-Extension borough. This year, the Right Honorable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has attended the parade in the past, was named Grand Marshal of the festivities. The parade has been a Montreal tradition for over 40 years and attracts…
On March 19, 2017, a delegation of 49 students from École Socrates-Démosthène participated in the 194th St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal. They proudly represented not only their school, but also the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal. The delegation consisted of flag bearers, the Socrates-Démosthène drum corps, their instructors as well as, many parent volunteers…
