Barev Centre

Barev, meaning “hello” in Armenian, serves the Canadian-Armenian community through social, cultural, and educational programming. Barev Centre exists to allow a bridge for all members of the community and helps to strengthen our sense of identity in the diaspora.

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Our Programs & Groups

Barev Centre is the home of a number of educational, cultural, and social groups.

St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian Saturday School
Sassoun Dance Ensemble
Barev Youth
Barev Social
Barev Band
Barev Golf
Barev Table Tennis

Our Mission & Vision

Our Vision

Barev Centre is the arc that bridges together the Canadian and Armenian communities.

Our Mission

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

Our Core Values

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

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Service
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Identity
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Culture
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Inspiration
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Growth
Our Team

Who We Are

The Canadian Armenian Community Services Centre, which is also known as Barev Centre is a non-profit organization. The organization sees to serve the educational, cultural and social needs of the vibrant Canadian-Armenian community.

Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian
Founder, Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Armenian Church
Alice Spanos Sarkisian
Chair
Ani Sarvarian
Vice-Chair
Inessa Darbinyan
Treasurer
Narine Babayan
Advisor
Irina Yushvaeva
Advisor
Nrane Grigoryan
Advisor
Raffy Kidikian
Secretary
Souren Pinejian
Advisor
Tade Davoudy
Advisor
Our Mission Pillars

What We Strive For

These statements define the mission-driven initiatives Barev Centre focuses on to impact the Canadian-Armenian community.

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Strengthen Cultural Identity

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

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Build Meaningful Connections

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

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Promote Cultural Growth

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

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Inspire a Movement

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

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Create Cross-Cultural Synergy

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

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