Androula Tsoukalas was born in Mesogi, Cyprus in 1943. In 1964, she migrated to Canada due to the intercommunal violence between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. In 1974, she aided her husband as he organized a protest in Ottawa following the Turkish invasion.
[00:00:17] Biographical and familial background
[00:03:30] Leaving Cyprus due to the troubles in the 1960s
[00:08:56] Details about her childhood in Cyprus
[00:13:37] Details about EOKA and the troubles in the 1960s
[00:25:51] Interactions with Turkish Cypriots
[00:28:32] Imperialist politics in Cyprus
[00:31:53] Reasons for picking Canada over other countries
[00:35:32] Describing her first job in Canada
[00:38:47] Adjusting to life in Canada
[00:39:51] Fading Cypriot presence in Belleville
[00:42:47] Connection with the Cypriot Community of Toronto
[00:44:39] Memories of 1974
[00:49:51] Arguments with junta supporters
[00:55:19] Cypriot dances & children attending Greek school
[00:56:56] Differences between Cypriot and Greek language
[01:04:06] Moving back & forth between Cyprus and Canada
[01:08:30] Association with AHEPA & Daughters of Penelope
[01:15:28] Cypriots in Victoria, B.C.
[01:19:20] Connection between Belleville & Kingston Cypriots
[01:20:57] Founding of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
[01:25:14] The importance of photography
[01:28:32] Harassment from a Greek over Cypriot identity
[01:31:58] Hopes for the future of Cyprus