Statue of the Greek Immigrant

branmkam@unc.edu — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 22:45:35 +0000

LocationMem:

Park Ave. and Jean-Talon Street, Montreal, Canada

Institution:

The Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal, the Lyceum of Greek Women of Montreal and the Hellenic Congress of Quebec

Official/Unofficial:

Official

Group Acknowledged:

Greek immigrants to Canada

Historical Subject:

Montreal has a large Greek community, once based in the area of Montreal where the statue was set to be placed. A Hellenic sculptor, Giorgos Houliaras, created the sculpture free of charge. Money to place it was raised from three organizations enthusiastic to leave a permanent imprint of Hellenism on the city. The statue was unveiled to the city in the presence of Montreal's mayor on its 375th anniversary since its founding.

Physical Aspects:

Photo by Zois Marinos

This statue depicts a traditional Greek family of a father, mother, and child arriving in the New World and looking outward at what Canada has to offer them. They have "Hellas," Greek for Greece, emblazoned on their suitcases as a symbol of their homeland.

Date of Dedication:

June 2017

Place Location:

Themes:

Greek

Canada

Montreal

immigration

settlers

Migration Memorials - Canada

Statue of the Greek Immigrant