The Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES)
CHES develops educational programs and activities that promote knowledge and understanding of the history and legacy of the Holocaust.
CHES forges connections with diverse audiences and offers year-round programming that brings together academics, educators, survivors, students, community leaders, and community members. Through Holocaust Education, CHES strives to combat antisemitism, prejudice, and racism and to promote respect for diversity, social justice, and human rights. Read more.
Latest News and Events
Hate has no place in our communities’: Ontario invests $1.7 million to fight hate
This article, printed on January 15, 2024, elaborates on the government’s commitment to reduce hate crimes, which have grown by over 20% from 2021 to 2022. The government announced its investing more than... READ MORE
Ashbury Students’ Perspective on the
Danish Embassy Commemoration
Alyssa Novick (L) and her Ashbury College students. Four students from Ashbury College – Alex Taylor, Corey Muscant, Ella Rennison, and Talia Cherun – accompanied their teacher, Alyssa Novick, to the 80th Commemoration... READ MORE
Commemorating the Rescue of Danish Jews
CHES Secretary Marion Silver joined by Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, Hanne Fugl Eskjær, November 15th, 2023. On November 15th, Danish Ambassador Hanne Fugl Eskjaer, Swedish Ambassador Signe Burgstaller, and CHES hosted... READ MORE
Tibor Egervari Visits Future Teachers at UOttawa Department of Education
Professor Tibor Egervari presenting to future teachers at UOttawa’s Faculty of Education, October 10th, 2023. By Marion Silver Six-hundred and fifty future students from the Department of Teachers Education at the Faculty of... READ MORE