The first Armenian Youth Federation of Canada (AYF Canada) chapter to come into existence was in St. Catharines, Ontario in 1934. AYF Canada boasts several chapters in all the major Armenian communities across Canada, working towards bringing together and fostering nationalistic pride amongst all Armenian youth through educational, political, cultural, athletic and social activities.Today, the AYF continues to be the leading youth organization within the Armenian communities in the Diaspora. It remains committed to its initial mission of advancing the goals of a free, independent, and united Armenia; developing the moral, social and intellectual capacity of the Armenian youth; and operating under its five durable pillars—social, athletic, cultural, political and educational.Over seven decades after its founding, the AYF stands prepared to adapt to changing times and meet the needs of the community at large. Knowing full well that its future rests in the hands of active Armenian youth lending their support and becoming involved in the organization, the AYF strives to reach a new generation of young Armenians and introduce vibrant programs relevant to current times.Chapters:~Vancouver, British Columbia – "Arshavir Shiragian" Chapter~Montreal/Laval, Quebec – "Levon Shant-Pegor Ashod" Chapter~Cambridge, Ontario – "Aram Manoukian" Chapter~St. Catharines, Ontario – "Haratch" Chapter~Toronto, Ontario – "Simon Zavarian" Chapterwww.facebook.com/AYFCanada