Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: October 20, 2022

Arshavir Gundjian, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec

Over the course of 50 years, scientist and social leader Arshavir Gundjian laid the foundation on which today’s Canadian Armenian community continues to build. Relentless in his efforts to help newcomers integrate into Quebec society while preserving their unique culture, he spearheaded the creation of the École Alex Manoogian, the Tekeyan Association of Montréal, and the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Canada. Committed to supporting Armenian diaspora communities internationally, he also served as vice-president of the Armenian General Benevolent Union for a decade.