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Letter from Editor THANK YOU, THANK YOU, and THANK YOU. That is all I can say to you all and to all of your kind messages and feedback toward the first issue of PERSIAN TRIBUNE magazine. We received a great deal of support and encouragement from our Iranian readers while we heard many admirations from outside of the Iranian community. Your responses and support are overwhelming and mean the world to each one of us.
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Volume 1, Issue 2 Publisher:
Creative Director: Isaac Lotz
So the genie is out of the bottle and we have our work cut out for us and that is because of you and we thank you all for it.
Editor-in- Chief:
Art Director:
Associate Editor:
Graphic Designers:
In this issue we had the opportunity to have an exclusive interview with Sussan Deyhim, who without a doubt is an exceptional person but also an internationally accomplished artist in many façades of media.
Persian Tribune Inc. Kiumars Rezvanifar
Shaadi Aryan
Managing Editor:
Kerry Brownell Shadi Raoufi Mark Kowalski
Courtney Boyden
Web Management:
VP of Sales and Marketing:
Contributing Writers:
Sima Aryan
Senior VP Business Development Ramin Deravian
Account Executives: Mehri Rahimian Bobby Boroujerdi Manijeh Sari Amir Amirsolaimani
Print Production Manager Omid Jesmi
You will hear about an Iranian sculptor in Toronto and his way of thanking Canada for giving him hope and helping him during his dark days. You will also read about an unsung Iranian hero from the World War II era, who saved many Jewish lives during his mission in Europe. Finally you will find out if Shiraz wine is from Iran or somewhere else in the world.
Ramin Emadi
David Akhlaghi Sarvenaz Barghgir Dr. Elaine Chin Jasmin Jackman Dr. Davod Kafai PC Blair McQuillan Doris Pontieri Aryana Rezvanifar Dolly Sidhu Shamsi Shahrokhi Mike Ulmer Bryon Wilfert Mehdi Zohouri Ali Ehsassi Edi Grace Ava Homa Steve Conn Dr. Kevin Rod Hon. Kathleen Wynne MPP Dr. Kevin Davis
I hope you enjoy this issue as well and do not forget to visit www.persiantribune.ca. Kiumars Rezvanifar Editor-In- Chief
Sahar Biniaz holding issue 1 Persian Tribune magazine is published twelve times a year by Persian Tribune Inc. It is distributed free of charge in libraries, business and cultural centers in GTA. Persian Tribune magazine is an independent publication and its contents imply no endorsement of any product or service. Opinions expressed are those of the writers. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission from the publisher. Address: Persian Tribune magazine 25 Valleywood Drive, Suite 12, Markham, ON. L3R 5L9 Tel: (905)763-1061 Fax: (905)763-8972 Email: contact@persiantribune.ca visit us at www.persiantribune.ca All rights reserved.
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