This past month the HHF was invited to attend a reception at the Munk School for Global Affairs which was hosted by a non-profit educational institution that has been acting as a cultural and educational bridge between the U.S. and Greece for nearly 60 years called the College Year in Athens (CYA). Founded in […]
Member Spotlight – George Ellinidis
George Ellinidis is the Hellenic Heritage Foundation’s newest member on the Board of Directors. The 56 year-old married father of two is Vice-President and General Counsel with J.M. Smucker Company. George is no stranger to the HHF, having attended many Galas and Christmas parties over the years, as well as the History Committee’s walking […]
Walking Through Greek-Canadian History in Toronto
By Helen Walsh The Hellenic Heritage Foundation’s History Committee spent the month of March leading a record 30 tours to Grade 6 TDSB classes for Greek Heritage Month. Students were led along Danforth Avenue learning how the Danforth became the centre of Greek Canadian life in Toronto. The History Committee is made up of 25 […]
Heritage Greece – What Are You Waiting For?
Barbara Athanasoulas If you’re a young Greek-Canadian who isn’t considering the Heritage Greece program, what are you waiting for? Maybe you’re waiting to hear from an alum, maybe you don’t know what the program entails, or maybe you haven’t heard of it at all. You might just be waiting for this article—an overview of Heritage […]
2025 Heritage Greece Program – Applications Now Being Accepted
The Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is pleased to announce that we will once again be sponsoring a select group of students across Canada, to take part in a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore their Hellenic heritage and reconnect with their culture through our partnership with the National Hellenic Society and the Heritage Greece […]
NOMINATIONS OPEN – 2024 HHF RECOGNITION AWARDS
The Hellenic Heritage Foundation is now accepting Nominations for two separate Recognition Awards to shine a light on exceptional leaders that are making significant contributions in our communities: HHF Lifetime Achievement Award, and HHF Outstanding Achievement under 40 Award. These Awards will be presented to distinguished Canadians of Hellenic descent or Philhellenes that have demonstrated […]
New HHF Podcast Series – Cyprus: An Island Divided
Our Podcast Series – HHF Presents is back with Season Five! “Cyprus: An Island Divided” is a five-part podcast series revisiting the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, 50 years later. Hosted by Sandra Gionas and George Panayi, the podcast is produced by the Hellenic Heritage Foundation’s award-winning History Committee and sponsored by Agape […]
HHF Video Newsletter – Spring 2024
Our 2024 Spring HHF Video Newsletter is here! Special thanks to our newsletter sponsor Floga Estiatorio and Event Space located at 1957 Kennedy Road – open every day for lunch, dinner and private events. The HHF Newsletter is produced by Creatica Studios and all of our incredible volunteers, members and supporters.
PM Mitsotakis visit to Canada
On March 25th, 2024, our collective community came together to witness an historic visit and address from the Prime Minister of Greece – Kyriakos Mitsotakis, PM Mitsotakis’ visit marks a significant milestone as it is the first time in close to four decades that a Greek Prime Minister has visited Canada to meet with the […]
2024 Heritage Greece Program – Applications Now Being Accepted
The Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is pleased to announce that we will once again be sponsoring a select group of students across Canada, to take part in a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore their Hellenic heritage and reconnect with their culture through our partnership with the National Hellenic Society and the Heritage Greece […]