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This was an event by invitation only. This closed event was hosted in partnership with the Swedish Embassy in Ottawa and the British High Commission to honour the legacy of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg’s heroic actions during the Holocaust. Hosted … Continued
We are pleased to invite you to join CHES for the launch of the National Holocaust Monument IWalk App – Student Version, an interactive and bilingual learning experience designed specifically for educators and students. RSVP is required. Click here to … Continued
The acts of bearing witness, remembering the past, and recognizing resilience are more important now as we face an unprecedented rise in antisemitism. Recognizing the importance of testimony for the history of the Holocaust, CHES’s Through Their Eyes project empowers … Continued
Holocaust Education Month Launch Honorary Chair – Stephen Victor K.C., Ph.D. (h.c.) Registration required by Nov 1st, to Register click hereFor additional information: info@chesatottawa.ca Program Overview The Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) is the premier hub for … Continued
November 13th – 14th, 2023, 2 sessions each day at 8:15am and12:30pm The workshop will provide education resources required for the new Grade 6 Social Studies Holocaust Curriculum. It will be presented in cooperation with the Azrieli Foundation, Yad Vashem … Continued
October 6th, 2023, 9:00 am November 15th, 2023, 8:00 am and 11:00 am Avi Posen will join the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) again this year, but this time in person. His new educational initiative is based on … Continued
Holocaust Education Month 2022 Teachers’ Workshop, November 17, 5:00pm CHES’ annual Teachers’ Workshop is open to teachers in all Ottawa school boards and is promoted throughout Ontario. The focus on modern antisemitism is clearly essential. The 2023 workshop … Continued
Holocaust Education Month Virtual Program for Descendants “INSPIRED BY CORRESPONDENCE – LETTERS THAT SURVIVED” November 13th, 2:00 pm Program Overview As we move from the age of witness to the age of memory, CHES is continuously looking for new … Continued
Holocaust Education Month Virtual Launch November 10th, at 7:00 pm “The Ravine”: Atrocity, Photography, and Holocaust Research in Ukraine An evening with acclaimed Holocaust historian, Dr. Wendy Lower Listen to Dr. Wendy Lower’s interview with Ottawa Morning, on CBC Radio. … Continued
For the Child – The Story of the Kindertransport October 17-31, 2022 Ottawa City Hall Hosted in Cooperation with the Embassy of Austria and the British High Commissioner under the Auspices of Mayor Watson Exhibition Overview … Continued