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About Us

Homenetmen-GAMK is Montreal's chapter of Homenetmen, the worldwide Armenian athletic and scouting union. For more than 65 years, we have brought young Armenians together through sports and scouting.

Who We Are

More Than a Club

The name Homenetmen comes from the initials of its Armenian title, the Armenian General Union of Physical Education and Scouts: Հայ Մարմնակրթական Ընդհանուր Միութիւն

Homenetmen-GAMK is a non-profit organization that runs both sports and scouting programs. Membership is open to every Armenian.

Montreal was home to Homenetmen's very first chapter in Canada, founded in 1958. The chapter later joined forces with the local Gamk club and became Homenetmen-GAMK. Today our volunteers run teams in five sports, nine scouting groups, and a marching band.

Homenetmen-GAMK girl scouts in uniform, in an archival group photo Young Homenetmen-GAMK soccer players running a drill on an outdoor field
Our Motto
Բարձրացի՛ր, Բարձրացո՛ւր

Elevate yourself, and others with you. Our organization grows through the notion of giving back to the youth.

What Drives Us
Mission & Vision
Our Mission

To help young people of Armenian background develop their physical, intellectual, and spiritual strengths, as individuals and as responsible members of their community and society.

Our Vision

To engage young people of Armenian background in their own self-fulfillment and in a lasting appreciation of their national heritage.

Our Story
A Century of Rising

Homenetmen grew out of a dream of uniting Armenian athletes. After that dream survived the Armenian Genocide, it spread to Armenian communities around the world, including ours in Montreal.

  1. 1911

    Shavarsh Krissian launches Marmnamarz, an Armenian sports magazine, and begins working to unite Armenian sports clubs.

  2. 1918

    His surviving colleagues founded Homenetmen in Constantinople in November, carrying his vision forward.

  3. 1920s

    More than fifty chapters open across the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.

  4. 1958

    Homenetmen's first Canadian chapter is founded here in Montreal.

  5. 1975

    Homenetmen's Canada Regional Committee is formed as chapters grow across the country.

  6. Today

    Homenetmen-GAMK counts more than 700 members across athletics, scouting, and band.

Part of a Worldwide Family
1918
Founded
26
Countries
111
Chapters & Units
1st
Chapter in Canada
Get Involved

Rise With Us

Whether you want to play, scout, march with the band, or give your time as a volunteer, there is a place for you at Homenetmen-GAMK Montreal.

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