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Friends of ANCA Western Region Host Well-Attended Welcome Reception for City of Glendale Mayor Dan Brotman

On Thursday, May 25, the Friends of the ANCA Western Region, led by community activist Ronnie Gharibian, organized a welcome reception for the newly-selected Mayor of the City of Glendale, Dan Brotman.

The event was held at the Glen Arden Club in Glendale to warmly welcome Brotman to his new posting, introduce members of the community, and provide an opportunity for ANCA Western Region supporters to meet and greet the many public officials in attendance.

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HyeVotes Candidate Forum on June 7 for Los Angeles City Council District 6 Election

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-Western Region) will hold a HyeVotes Candidate Forum for Los Angeles City Council District 6 Candidates Imelda Padilla and Marisa Alcaraz on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the Vatican Banquet Hall (6913 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys (more...)

ANCA Western Region Endorses Adrin Nazarian for Los Angeles City Council District 2

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region proudly announces its endorsement of former Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian for Los Angeles City Council District 2, the seat currently held by Council President, Paul Krekorian, who will be termed out in 2024. Nazarian is a son and champion of the Armenian American community and has demonstrated his commitment to advancing the Armenian Cause and the concerns of his constituents. (more...)

The Pan-Armenian Council of the Western United States Hosts “The 2023 Global Armenian Diaspora: Combining Thought and Action” Conference

The Pan-Armenian Council of Western USA (PAC WUSA) successfully hosted a conference titled “The 2023 Global Armenian Diaspora: Combining Thought and Action” The conference was held on April 29, 2023, at the Glendale Hilton Hotel and brought together leaders, experts, and advocates from around the world to discuss and strategize ways to strengthen the Armenian diaspora globally. (more...)

Armenian National Committee of America Western Region Endorses John Harabedian for California State Senate District 25

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ANCA Western Region Representatives Meet With Governor Newsom On Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

The ANCA Western Region met with California Governor Gavin Newsom in Sacramento on Monday April 24, 2023, the108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. (more...)

Congressman Adam Schiff Introduces Resolution Recognizing Independence of Artsakh and Condemning Azeri Aggression

On April 24, 2023, the 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Congressman Adam Schiff introduced a bold resolution recognizing the independence of Artsakh and right of its people to self-determination, while simultaneously condemning Azerbaijan’s ongoing aggression against the Armenian people. (more...)

Hundreds Attend LAUSD and ANCA Western Region Education Committee Event in Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide

(Los Angeles, California) – On April 19, 2023, hundreds of students, parents, teachers, and administrators gathered to commemorate the Armenian Genocide: Remembering the Armenian Genocide: Memory & Remembrance to Awareness & Action, organized by Los Angeles School District’s (LAUSD) Board Member, Kelly Gonez, in partnership with the ANCA Western Region Ed (more...)

Now Accepting Applications for the 2023 ANCA Western Region Internship Program

The ANCA Western Region Internship Program is a selective part-time leadership program, which introduces college students and recent college graduates to all aspects of the public affairs arena. The program provides an opportunity for student leaders and activists to gain an in-depth understanding of the American political system, Armenian-American issues and advocacy efforts on the local, state and federal levels. Interns will gain experience in non-profit management, government affairs, community organizing and education, communication, media, research and writing, and planning and execut (more...)

ANCA Western Region Education Committee Develops Armenian Genocide Education K-12 Teacher’s Guide in Collaboration with LAUSD’s Kelly Gonez

The ANCA Western Region Education Committee in partnership with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board Member, Kelly Gonez and her team, have created a comprehensive K-12 Teacher’s Guide (more...)

Friends of ANCA Western Region Hold Fundraising Reception for Senator Anthony Portantino’s Congressional Campaign

On March 30, the Friends of ANCA Western Region held a fundraising reception for Senator Anthony Portantino in his bid for Congress to succeed Rep. Adam Schiff in the 30th Congressional District of California. In February, the ANCA Western Region announced its endorsement of Senator Portantino for Congress. (more...)

ANCA-Western Region-Backed AJR-1 passes through the California Assembly

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) welcomes the passage of AJR-1 (Asm. Holden) by the California State Assembly. On Thursday, March 30, 2023, the California State Assembly voted 59-0 in favor of AJR-1, introduced by Assemblymember Chris Holden. The resolution condemns Azerbaijan’s ongoing blockade of Artsakh and calls upon the United States Federal Government to use any and all tools to compel Azerbaijan to end the blockade. The resolution also calls on the federal government to end military assistance to Azerbaijan, provide humanitarian aid to the people (more...)

ANCA Western Region Honors Educators at Sold-Out Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon

On March 25, 2023, a sold out crowd of nearly 250 honored guests, dignitaries, and community members gathered for the 6th Annual Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA Western Region) Education Committee’s Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon at Legacy Ballroom in Glendale, California. Since 2016, the Luncheon has honored dozens of local and national educators who have gone above and beyond in teaching about the Armenian Genocide within their school’s arts, language, social s (more...)

Seven Distinguished Educators to be Honored at the Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s Education Committee announced that it will recognize seven educators from various public schools across the United States who have gone above and beyond in their instruction and education about the Armenian Genocide in public schools at the 6th Annual ANCA-WR Armenian Genocide Education Awards Lunc (more...)

ANCA-WR Joins in Honoring Vivian Ekchian, Glendale Unified School District Superintendent, During LA County’s 38th Annual Women of the Year Commemorative Celebration

On March 13, 2023, the LA County Board of Supervisors and the Commission for Women held their 38th Annual Women of the Year Commemorative Celebration. The Armenian National Committee of America Western Region was a sponsor of the event and attended to support the (more...)