Armenian Genocide Museum of Canada | History, Education & Remembrance

Remembering the Past,
Shaping the Future

An expanding museum project · Research edition

Armenian Life Before 1915
The Interactive Atlas

Explore Armenian communities through the places they called home. Discover documented population records, churches, schools and economic life—from Constantinople and Mediterranean ports to towns and villages.

44selected place records9locations with economic indicators

Follow the sources, compare places and discover a living research collection built to keep growing. Coverage is selective; each record retains its own date and geographic scope.

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Map preview of AGMC’s Armenian Life Before 1915 Interactive Atlas — Explore Exhibit G, then expand the atlas to search places and read their source notes.

Canada’s First and Only Museum Solely Dedicated to the Legacy of the Armenian Genocide

Discover Canada’s only museum solely dedicated to preserving and educating the public on the Armenian Genocide. Learn about the vital roles women played, their resilience, and the unique challenges they faced through dedicated exhibits and survivor testimonies. Explore these stories alongside broader historical archives.

Raphael Lemkin at the UN on Coining the Word “Genocide”

On February 13 1949, CBS aired Raphael Lemkin at the United Nations discussing how he coined the word genocide, citing the Armenian Genocide and the Tehlirian trial. The interview followed the UN’s adoption of the Genocide Convention on December 9 1948, prior to its later entry into force in 1951.

Learn

Discover the history of the Armenian Genocide, its causes, consequences, and continued denial. Understand why remembrance matters — and how education prevents future atrocities.

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Read researched features on Armenian survival, remembrance and cultural preservation. Follow the sources and discover connections across the museum.

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Preserve

Help us preserve Armenian heritage by donating family artifacts, photos, or documents. We especially encourage the sharing of items that illuminate the experiences, resilience, and perspectives of Armenian women. Your contribution tells a story — and ensures future generations never forget the history.

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