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Today We Remember The Fallen

Today We Remember The Fallen

This is a story about a true Canadian soldier. This is the story about Corporal Joseph Backus. Corporal Joseph Backus was born November 13, 1921 in Marseilles, France. He immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1924 and was among the second wave of Assyrians who helped settle North Battleford, Saskatchewan...Read More

Assyrian and Yezidi Communities Upset with Genocide Denial Applause

Assyrian and Yezidi Communities Upset with Genocide Denial Applause

The Centre for Canadian-Assyrian Relations (CCAR), along with several members of the Yezidi community, are deeply disappointed over the conduct of several Liberal MPs following the vote to officially recognize the atrocities committed by ISIS as genocide.