Jim Fabrikis was born in 1964 to Greek immigrant parents and grew up in London, Ontario. He pursued a career in education, becoming a teacher. Fabrikis became active in the Canadian Chapters of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), taking on leadership roles and promoting initiatives to expand membership and strengthen the Greek Canadian community. He recalls his involvement in AHEPA's work, including organizing events, meeting with politicians, and discusses the future of AHEPA and the Greek community in Canada.
[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
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