Jim Fabrikis

GICREF082

Participants
Jim Fabrikis
Intervieweer(s)
Vasilis (Bill) Molos
Alexandros Balasis
Date and Location
April 25, 2024
Toronto, ON
Languages
English
Permalink
Project
Greeks in Canada: A Digital Public History
Reference ID
GICREF082
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Categories
Tags
Decades Referenced
Locations Referenced
London ON, Toronto, Kilkis, Washington Drosato, Germany,
Occupation(s)
Teacher
Parents Occupation(s)
Perfusionist
Names Referenced
Emmanuel Constas (President Canadian Order of AHEPA), Kyriakos Mitsotakis

[00:00:38] His family’s origins and migration to Canada

[00:04:30] His father’s migration and occupation

[00:07:34] His mother’s migration and facing discrimination

[00:09:03] Greek upbringing, Greek organizations and GOYA

[00:14:25] His school years, studying and becoming a teacher

[00:19:25] Entertainment and Greek education for his kids

[00:25:14] AHEPA basketball tournaments

[00:26:48] Visiting Greece

[00:31:51] Involvement with AHEPA and initiatives

[00:36:37] Greeks of Toronto and London

[00:39:10] AHEPA’s work, his roles and his leadership

[00:50:47] Donations & AHEPA as a Greek Canadian association

[00:55:20] Mitsotakis’ visit and relations to politicians

[01:01:14] Expanding AHEPA membership

[01:05:40] Delegations visiting politicians

[01:09:47] Future of AHEPA and Greeks in Canada