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ARTSAKANKEpisode 33 - Does Social Media Matter Anymore? (with Ungh. Yeghisapet Chouldjian)Unger Vyke and Ungerouhi Meghri sit down with Ungh. Yeghisapet Chouldjian from the Armenian National Committee of America's Washington, D.C. office. They discuss the role that social media plays in politics and in the work of Hay Tads around the world.
2025-04-2931 minARTSAKANKEpisode 32 - Hay Tad Is a Lifestyle (with Varante Yapoudjian)For this episode, Unger Vyke and Ungerouhi Meghri speak to Varante Yapoudjian from the Armenian National Committee of Quebec. He talks about the importance of networking and how people can be involved with Hay Tad.
2025-02-2827 minARTSAKANKEpisode 31 - Why Armenian Youth Should Dream Big (with Chant Chahinian & Aren Imamedjian)For this episode, we interviewed Chant Chahinian and Aren Imamedjian, co-founders of Runners for Armenia. They talked about why Armenian youth should dream big and why it is important to be ambitious.
2025-02-0122 min
ARTSAKANKEpisode 30 - A New ChapterWelcome to 2025, a new chapter for Artsakank!
Episode 30 is a brief introduction episode to familiarize you with our new hosts and the new format of Artsakank!
2025-01-2702 minARTSAKANKEpisode 29 - Book Club: William Saroyan’s “Anounes Aram E”In this episode, Unger Serge and Ungerouhi Yesenia discuss William Saroyan’s “Anounes Aram E”.
We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more!
2024-06-2326 minARTSAKANKEpisode 28 - Interview with Unger Dickran Khodanian: The Importance of the Media for the Armenian CauseThis month, we had the pleasure of interviewing Unger Dickran Khodanian, who has served as the former Communications Director of the Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) as well as the assistant editor of both Asbarez News and the Armenian Weekly. In this episode, Unger Diko discusses how media can be used as a tool in politics, specifically as it relates to the current Tavush for the Homeland movement.
2024-05-2924 minARTSAKANKEpisode 27 - I am a product of generosity and persistenceTo wrap up the month of April, we have one more genocide survival story for you. In this episode, Ungerouhi Alik Hadidian tells the story of her ancestors and how it has made her a product of generosity and persistence.
2024-04-3006 minARTSAKANKEpisode 26 - Book Club: Shahan Natalie’s “Turkere Yev Menk”For the month of April, as we commemorate the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Artsakank’s book club episode will be discussing Shahan Natalie’s “Turkere Yev Menk”.
If we could urge you to read just one book from this season, let it be this one.
2024-04-2738 minARTSAKANKEpisode 25 - I am a product of courage and determinationFor the month of April, we are resuming the Artsakank Survival Stories series by putting the spotlight on our members, who will be telling their families’ stories of survival of the Armenian Genocide. In this episode, Unger Vyke Ajemian tells the story of his ancestors and how it has made him a product of courage and determination.
2024-04-1321 minARTSAKANKEpisode 24 - Book Club: Levon Shant’s “Ingadz Perti Ishkhanouhi”For this month’s book club episode, Unger Serge and Ungerouhi Yesenia discuss Levon Shant’s “Ingadz Perti Ishkhanouhi”.
Stay tuned for our next episode in two weeks!
2024-03-3026 minARTSAKANKEpisode 23 - Interview with Ungerouhi Dania Ohanian: How young Armenians can be of service to the HomelandIn this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ungerouhi Dania Ohanian, a devoted member of our community, in honour of International Women’s Day. We discussed the new and innovative plans of the ARF Youth Office, and how the youth of our community can play their part in this project.
2024-03-0915 minARTSAKANKEpisode 22 - Book Club: Raffi’s “Gaydzer”, Volume 1We are back with our first book club episode of the season! This week, Ung. Serge and Ungh. Yesenia discuss the first volume of Raffi’s “Gaydzer”.
If you enjoy this episode, make sure to subscribe to Artsakank to keep up with all future episodes, and to check out our new YouTube channel for the podcast on video: https://youtube.com/@ArtsakankPodcast?si=sJcM2R7208T65ce8 (https://youtube.com/@ArtsakankPodcast?si=sJcM2R7208T65ce8)
2024-02-2456 minARTSAKANKEpisode 21 - Interview with Unger Gev Iskajyan: True Revolution is the product of consistencyIn this episode, we had the honour of interviewing Unger Gev Iskajyan, Executive Direction of the Armenian National Committee of Artsakh. We first discussed his work in Artsakh during the blockade of the Lachin corridor and the impact of the diaspora’s support on Artsakhtsis. Then we addressed how true revolution is born out of consistent work and starts first, in the mind.
2024-02-1715 minARTSAKANKEpisode 20 - Interview with Unger Hovsep Der Kevorkian: “Ignorance is a greater threat than the enemy”Welcome to our very first interview of the 2024 season with Unger Hovsep Der Kevorkian, member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation-Dashnaktsutyun (ARF-D) Bureau. In this episode, we discuss the ways in which young Armenians can contribute to strengthening our nation and the importance of never wavering in our commitment to our collective cause.
2024-02-1029 minARTSAKANKEpisode 19 - Intro to the next chapterAfter a long awaited return, Artsakank is back!
To kick off the 2024 season, meet our new hosts, Unger Serge Somoundjian and Ungerouhi Yesenia Kelleyan.
We are so excited for you to experience all that Artsakank has in store this year.
Stay tuned for our next episode, coming soon…
2024-02-0301 minARTSAKANKEpisode 18 - I am a product of sacrificeFinally, we’re closing out our Artsakank survival stories series with Ungerouhi Areni Pilibossian who shares how she’s a product of sacrifice.
2023-04-2909 minARTSAKANKEpisode 17 - I am a product of unyielding spirit and patriotic upbringingWe hope you’ve enjoyed our Artsakank Survival Stories so far. This week’s episode will highlight how Ungerouhi Ariané Taslakian’s family has made her a product of unyielding spirit and patriotic upbringing.
2023-04-2222 minARTSAKANKEpisode 16 - I am a product of unconditional love for my family and mother tongueNext in our Artsakank Survival Stories lineup is Ungerouhi Talia Jabrayan who shares how her great-grandfather’s story has made her a product of unconditional love for her family and mother tongue.
2023-04-1513 minARTSAKANKEpisode 15 - I am a product of ResistanceAs we approach the 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Artsakank will be highlighting the survival stories of some of our members’ families in order to showcase the Armenian people’s unyielding will to live and thrive. Our first episode highlights Ung. Vazken Karakashian’s family’s story and showcases how he is a product of resistance. Enjoy and subscribe to Artsakank!
2023-04-0810 min
ARTSAKANKEpisode 14- Interview with Unger Mher Karakashian- Shaping Armenian HistoryIn this episode we had the privilege of interviewing Unger Mher Karakashian, Chair of ARF Canada’s Central Committee and longtime Armenian History teacher at Montreal’s École Arménienne Sourp Hagop.
We talked to Unger Mher about his years of teaching Armenian history, how the 44 day war affected his teaching, as well as about his takes on how we are currently shaping Armenian history and what he believes the future holds for the Armenian nation.
2022-04-1726 minARTSAKANKEpisode 13 - Book Club : Avedis Aharonian’s “Azadoutyan Djanabari”Book club is back!
In this episode, Ungh. Ariané and Ungh. Talia discuss Avedis Aharonian’s “Azadoutyan Djanabarin”
If you enjoyed listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it, please rate us 5 stars and subscribe to Artsakank to keep up to date with all future episodes.
2022-04-171h 02ARTSAKANKEpisode 12 - ARF JOC Tro- Kedashen Chapter Spotlight : Virtue of the Month : SacrificeIn this month’s Badanegan spotlight, our “Tro-Kedashen” badanees add another virtue to those that make up the personality of the ideal tashnagtsagan : sacrifice.
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2022-04-0419 minARTSAKANKEpisode 11 - Levon Shant- Pegor Ashdod Chapter Spotlight : Young Ungerouhis & the Armenian Revolutionary FederationIn honour of Women’s Month, this month’s LSPA spotlight focuses on a discussion between four of our chapters’ most active ungerouhis about their experiences as members of the ARF.
2022-03-2727 minARTSAKANKEpisode 10 - Interview with Aspram Krpeyan : What it means to be a patriotic Armenian woman in politics in the homelandIn this episode we had the honour of interviewing Aspram Krpeyan, member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. We talked to her about her life, the lessons that have shaped her, what it means to be a woman in politics at such a crucial time in our history and why it is so important for all of us to be engaged with the homeland in real, productive ways.
2022-03-1226 minARTSAKANKEpisode 9 - Book Club Khatchadour Apovyan’s “Verk Hayasdani”Book club is back!
In this episode, special guests Ungh. Lory Abrakian and Ungh. Nora Arouchian discuss Khatchadour Apovyan’s “Verk Hayasdani”
In honour of March being Women’s History Month, we’ve decided to incorporate as many strong women as possible in our March lineup.
We hope you enjoy this episode.
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2022-03-0523 minARTSAKANKEpisode 8 - ARF JOC Tro- Kedashen Chapter Spotlight : Virtue of the Month : HumilityWelcome back to our monthly Badanegan spotlight where we will be sharing discussions with our Tro-Kedashen chapters’ badanees regarding different virtues they’ve learned about in their meetings, virtues that make up the personality of the ideal tashnagtsagan. This month we discussed humility.
2022-02-2718 minARTSAKANKEpisode 7- Levon Shant-Pegor Ashod Chapter Spotlight : Chapter Updates & “Who is the Tashnagtsagan?”Welcome back to another instalment of our LSPA chapter spotlight, highlighting some of our accomplishments from this last month and discussing our approach to presenting the topic “Who is the tashnagtsagan?”
We hope you leave this episode feeling just a little bit closer to us all!
2022-02-2620 minARTSAKANKEpisode 6 - Interview with Unger Sevag Belian : Where the AYF meets Hay Tad - The importance of politically engaged youthThis month, we had the privilege of interviewing ANCC executive director Unger Sevag Belian. We talked about his days in the AYF, his work in the ANCC, and why it is so important for young Armenians to be politically engaged with the Armenian cause, now more than ever.
2022-02-1240 minARTSAKANKEpisode 5 - Book Club : Armen Karo’s “Abrvadz Orer”Welcome to the the second instalment of our monthly book club! This month, we discuss Armen Karo’s autobiographical “Abrvadz Orer”
2022-02-0959 minARTSAKANKEpisode 4 - ARF JOC Tro-Kedashen Chapter Spotlight : Virtue of the Month : LeadershipThis episode is the first instalment of our monthly Badanegan spotlight where we will be sharing discussions with our Tro-Kedashen chapters’ badanees regarding different virtues they’ve learned about in their meetings, virtues that make up the personality of the ideal tashnagtsagan.
This month’s virtue is leadership.
If you love our badaness as much as we do, make sure to give this episode 5 stars!
2022-01-2920 minARTSAKANKEpisode 3 - Levon Shant-Pegor Ashod Chapter Spotlight : Chapter Updates & Novice Member ProgramThis episode will focus on our very own chapters, highlighting some of our accomplishments so far and giving you all an insight into our new novice member educational program.
We hope you leave this episode feeling just a little bit closer to us all!
2022-01-2220 minARTSAKANKEpisode 2 - Interview with Unger Vazken Karakashian : Post-War Volunteering in ArmeniaWelcome to the first edition of our monthly guest interviews.
This month we had the pleasure of having our very own Unger Vazken Karakashian on to talk about his experience volunteering in Armenia right after the 44 day war and again, just a couple of months ago.
2022-01-1521 minARTSAKANKEpisode 1 - Book Club : Raffi’s “The Fool”Our monthly book club episodes will be dedicated to highlighting and discussing armenian literature in order to entice, and encourage, young Armenians to read important, timely, and relevant works written in their mother tongue.
In our first instalment, we will be discussing Raffi’s “The Fool” originally published in 1880.
2022-01-0841 min
ARTSAKANKIntro to ArtsakankWelcome to ARTSAKANK, the official podcast of AYF Canada’s Montreal “Levon Shant” and Laval “Pegor Ashod” Chapters. This mini episode, serves as our introduction to the world of Artsakank and gives a glimpse into what listeners can expect when tuning into this podcast. Enjoy and stay tuned!
2022-01-0504 min