ARTSAKANK

A podcast, an "echo," for and by the ARMENIAN YOUTH. Artsakank is the official podcast of AYF Canada's Montreal "Levon Shant" and Laval "Pegor Ashod" chapters.

Episode 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.

01-31
22:19

Episode 30 - A New Chapter

Welcome 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!

01-27
02:29

Episode 25 - I am a product of courage and determination

For 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.

04-13
21:26

Episode 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!

03-30
26:17

Episode 22 - Book Club: Raffi’s “Gaydzer”, Volume 1

We 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)

02-24
56:31

Episode 21 - Interview with Unger Gev Iskajyan: True Revolution is the product of consistency

In 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.

02-17
15:22

Episode 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.

02-10
29:34

Episode 18 - I am a product of sacrifice

Finally, we’re closing out our Artsakank survival stories series with Ungerouhi Areni Pilibossian who shares how she’s a product of sacrifice.

04-29
09:52

Episode 17 - I am a product of unyielding spirit and patriotic upbringing

We 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.

04-22
22:10

Episode 16 - I am a product of unconditional love for my family and mother tongue

Next 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.

04-15
13:49

Episode 15 - I am a product of Resistance

As 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!

04-08
10:53

Episode 14- Interview with Unger Mher Karakashian- Shaping Armenian History

In 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.

04-17
26:05

Episode 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.

04-17
01:02:11

Episode 12 - ARF JOC Tro- Kedashen Chapter Spotlight : Virtue of the Month : Sacrifice

In this month’s Badanegan spotlight, our “Tro-Kedashen” badanees add another virtue to those that make up the personality of the ideal tashnagtsagan : sacrifice.  Don’t forget to rate us 5 stars and subscribe to stay up to date with all things Artsakank!

04-04
19:29

Episode 11 - Levon Shant- Pegor Ashdod Chapter Spotlight : Young Ungerouhis & the Armenian Revolutionary Federation

In 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.

03-26
27:04

Episode 10 - Interview with Aspram Krpeyan : What it means to be a patriotic Armenian woman in politics in the homeland

In 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.

03-12
26:06

Episode 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.  Don’t forget to subscribe and rate us!

03-05
23:28

Episode 8 - ARF JOC Tro- Kedashen Chapter Spotlight : Virtue of the Month : Humility

Welcome 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.

02-27
18:49

Episode 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!

02-26
20:48

Episode 6 - Interview with Unger Sevag Belian : Where the AYF meets Hay Tad - The importance of politically engaged youth

This 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.

02-12
40:46

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