Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society of Toronto was established in 1970 as a non profit organization and is affiliated with a network of sister organizations throughout Canada and the world. It currently operates from the Armenian Community Centre and The Armenian Youth Center, at 45 & 50 Hallcrown Place Toronto, Ontario.

1- Promote all forms of art and encourage individual Canadian artists of Armenian heritage, to create and excel in their chosen artistic fields by providing a forum for their artistic expressions such as sponsoring and organizing public performances, art exhibitions, art festivals, publications, seminars , art classes, workshops, etc..

2 –Sponsor, promote, and financially assist artistic groups (theatre, choirs, dance, etc.) to create new artistic works, improve their repertoires, reach wider audiences by providing professional direction, rehearsal and performance space.

3- Nurture the talents and abilities of gifted youth by providing training, counseling, financial assistance and a platform to develop and launch their carriers.

4- Act as bridge to introduce Canadian artists and artistic works to the Canadian Armenian community and encourage Canadian Armenian artists and their artistic achievements to be part of the Canadian Artistic scene.

Hamazkayin enjoys the support of a wide segment of the Canadian Armenian community. It has an active membership of over 400 individuals. Its elected, volunteer Board of Directors administer, plan and direct the activities of the organization.

Hamazkayin employs and engages various renowned professional artists as art directors, performers, exhibitors, teachers, etc. nurture and maintain a high level of artistic standard for all the activities and the many groups that it promotes, sponsors and organizes.