In Greece, the plateia serves a vital role. Surrounded by civic and religious buildings and shops, it is a gathering place for all social classes. Artisans, craftspeople, and merchants showcase their work, while others gather to socialize or participate in public assemblies or cultural events.
I Plateia aims to fulfill a similar role in Greek Canada鈥檚 digital public sphere. It is an inclusive space for our large, dispersed, and diverse community to engage in conversation and refine our perspectives. It is a place to showcase the diversity of Greek Canadian experiences. We invite submissions from scholars, students, community members, and others interested in Greek Canada.
Articles
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AI and Historical Photographs: Picturing a False Past
鈥 13 March 2026By, Victoria Rigas-DiDomenico In today鈥檚 digital age, AI-generated images have become commonplace on social media. When scrolling various platforms, it is almost certain that you will come across at least one photograph, video, or written post that contains elements of generative AI technology. The rapid development of artificial intelligence over the past few years has […] -
Between Two Worlds
鈥 10 December 2024By: Christine Rose Cooling, MA Candidate in Communication & Culture My name is Christine Rose Cooling. Nothing about my name sounds, for lack of a better descriptor, stereotypically Greek. That鈥檚 probably the first reason why my cultural identity resides in a liminal space of in-betweenness鈥攆loating between worlds that I can never fully inhabit. I鈥檝e often […] -
Global Hellenism[s] Everywhere
鈥 21 May 2024By: Yiorgos Anagnostou The project of interconnecting Greek people worldwide is now in full swing. A staple in the politics of the Greek state, this desire for forming a global Hellenism proliferates today in the mission statements of many diaspora organizations. It is expressed, as we will see, in online media platforms, conferences, fundraising initiatives […] -
"That Ethnic Thing"
鈥 20 March 2024By: Vasilis (Bill) Molos First published on Vasilis Molos' personal blog on March 20, 2024. "Sunny Ways""Sferazza鈥攂it of a hard name to pronounce," remarked comedian Sam Sferrazza, adding, "I refuse to change it for show business." Having built the audience's anticipation, the comedian delivered his punch line: "This country got real warm and cozy with Stroumboulopoulos." A typical […] -
Marching Together: Hellenic Heritage Month and the Canadian Mosaic
鈥 28 February 2024By: Vasilis (Bill) Molos Engaging friends and neighbours through a lecture on Toronto鈥檚 Greektown or a rebetiko performance prompts reciprocal obligations. Sharing dolmades leads to trying a dosa. A hasapiko dance lesson begets a Haida basket-weaving workshop. These exchanges strengthen our attachment to our diverse society. And in learning about our similarities and differences, we nurture a sense of belonging to a shared Canada, blurring the contours of our vibrant mosaic. -
"螠畏谓 蠄畏蠁委蟽蔚喂蟼 蟿慰谓 螆位位畏谓伪" (Don't Vote For the Greek): Diaspora Politics in Greek Toronto
鈥 5 February 2024By: Vasilis (Bill) Molos First published on Vasilis Molos' personal blog on January 17, 2024. The 2019 Federal Election By 2019, the enthusiasm that carried Justin Trudeau into power had waned. The Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) won that year's federal election but lost the popular vote by a wide margin. Bruised but resilient, they […] -
Greek Elections 2023: Overturn without Governmental Change
鈥 8 December 2023By: Iason-Nikolaos RodopoulosPolitical ScientistPhD Candidate, Department of History, 快播视频 The results of the double Greek elections surprised most people who were closely watching opinion polls between July 2019 and May 2023. All recent surveys seemed to agree that the governing center-right party, New Democracy, would win by a small margin鈥攅specially after the anger the […] -
'Whose are you? 韦委谓慰蟼 委蟽喂 蟽蠀;'
鈥 7 November 2023鈥榃hose are you? 韦委谓慰蟼 委蟽喂 蟽蠀;[i]鈥橞y Angelo Laskaris [i] 鈥樝勎轿肯 委蟽喂 蟽蠀鈥 or the variation 蟺慰喂伪谓慰蠉 蔚委蟽伪喂 蔚蟽蠉 is a saying that translates to 鈥榳hose are you鈥 and is commonly asked by Greek villagers to younger descendants of Greek immigrants when visiting their ancestral homeland. COMMUNITY AT A CROSSROADS The Greek community in Toronto is […] -
The Beginning of the Page
鈥 2 May 2023Looking at my open notebook with blank lined pages, I fixate on the fold where the pages rise and fall. I envision a valley holding my family鈥檚 history in its palm, a valley where ancient ruins of theatres sit beside modern buildings, a valley hot like the oven where my Pappou baked bread. For Pappou, […]