Oloi Mazi Gala – A Night of Purpose, Unity & Giving
Oloi Mazi Gala – A Night of Purpose, Unity & Giving
We are pleased to present the Oloi Mazi Dinner,
a distinguished evening hosted at Palais Royale in Toronto.
| Location: | Palais Royale Ballrom, Toronto |
| Date: | Monday, October 18, 2026 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
The Gala will bring together leaders from business, culture, and philanthropy for a night of fine dining, meaningful conversation, and shared commitment to positive change.
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Guests will enjoy a refined culinary experience, thought-provoking dialogue, and unparalleled networking opportunities, all in support of The Hellenic Initiative Canada’s mission to drive lasting impact where it’s needed most.
FIRESIDE CHAT
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
Justice Andromache Karakatsanis
Justice Andromache Karakatsanis is the longest serving justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, appointed in 2011. A judge since 2002, she served first as a trial judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and then as a judge of the Ontario Court of Appeal. Before her appointment to the bench, she worked in the justice system in diverse capacities over two decades: as a lawyer in private practice; as Chair and CEO of a regulatory tribunal; as Secretary of Native Affairs for Ontario; and as Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Ontario. She subsequently served as Deputy Minister to the Premier, Clerk of the Privy Council and head of the Ontario Public Service, providing leadership to the Deputy Ministers and to 60,000 public servants.
Throughout her career, Andromache Karakatsanis has volunteered extensively and served on the boards of many community and professional associations. She has been recognized with numerous Medals and awards in her profession and community. She currently serves as Chair of the National Action Committee on Access to Justice in civil and family matters.
If you are interested in partnering with us as a sponsor or supporter of the Gala, please contact irene@thehellenicinitiative.ca
* Official donation tax receipt will be issued by email after the event has been completed.
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Join us for a memorable night that celebrates unity, generosity, and impact — all in support of The Hellenic Initiative Canada’s mission to empower a better future for Greece and Cyprus.
For any inquiries, please contact our Director of Events, Fotoula Stamos at events@thehellenicinitiative.ca
If you are unable to attend but still wish to contribute, we welcome donations at
https://thehellenicinitiative.ca/donate/
Help us strengthen the connection between Greece and the Greek diaspora through initiatives that support education, innovation, and community engagement.
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The Hellenic Initiative Canada is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as a registered charity (Reg# 760475491 RR 0001). When you make a donation you will receive an official donation receipt for income tax purposes issued from The Hellenic Initiative Canada.
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