About Barev Centre

The Canadian Armenian Community Services Centre, which is also known as Barev Centre is a non-profit organization, founded by Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian, the Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Armenian Church.  It seek to serve the educational, cultural and social needs of the vibrant Canadian-Armenian community.

It is the over-arching organization that brings together sub-organizations and groups that all share the same mission, vision, and values as Barev Centre. They include: St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian Saturday School, Sassoun Dance Ensemble, Barev Youth, Lousapem Theatre Group, Barev Open Golf Committee, Walk-a-thon, and many more. 

Our Core Values

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Our values shape how we serve, connect, and grow together as a community.

Serve Canadian Armenians to connect with their roots and strengthen their sense of identity through cultural, educational and social programming.

Serve

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Inspire a movement to reinforce the cultural identity and impact of Canadian Armenians.

Inspire

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Foster an environment that connects Canadian Armenians to each other, their communities as well as public and private sectors partners.

Foster

Create

Create synergies with people and organizations across Canada and Armenia to leverage successful strategies and build stronger community ties.

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Enrich the experience of communities by creating opportunities for cultural learning and growth.

Enrich

Our Team

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Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian
President

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Alis Spanos Sarkisian
Chair

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Ani Sarvarian
Vice-Chair

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Inessa Darbinyan
Treasurer

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Raffy Kidikian
Secretary

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Maro Kochinyan
Office Manager and Coordinator

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Narine Babayan
Advisor

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Nrane Grigoryan
Advisor

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Irina Yushvaeva
Advisor

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Tade Davoudy
Advisor

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Souren Pinejian
Advisor

In its future, Barev Centre will see to open up chapters across Canada to better serve the Armenian diaspora population. 

If you'd like to see and learn more about what Barev Centre has been doing, we welcome you to follow us on our social platforms! 

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