This workshop was made possible thanks to the Beth Shalom Legacy Fund Committee and a grant from the Azrieli Foundation.
“Testimonies of the Holocaust, Inspiring Change Through Legacy: In-depth Exploration of the Voices of Holocaust Survivors“ and associated lesson plans are based on the 2016 recordings of the testimonials and experiences of the Holocaust survivors who made Ottawa their home. It stimulates educators and students to learn about, reflect upon, and discuss why and how Holocaust history and legacy continue to form an integral part of understanding a variety of social justice and human rights issues today.
The program provides readily available and accessible resources, specifically up-to-date digital resources, including lesson plans, hands-on activities, and access to a wide variety of speakers and supportive contacts. It also promotes an understanding of current issues involving discrimination, racism, and antisemitism and encourages equity and diversity in schools and in our global community, thereby promoting positive change in our world.
In addition to supporting the Ministry of Education’s ongoing commitment to providing a strong Equity and Diversity focus throughout all Ontario schools, the workshop topics and materials directly addresses important aspects of the Ontario Curriculum with respect to multidisciplinary content and responsible citizenship.
Workshop facilitators:
Sophia Mirzayee is a first-generation Afghan-Canadian from Ottawa. She has a BA in Human Rights and an MA in Education with a special emphasis in the pedagogy of human rights and social justice. She is a member of CHES.
Kenra Mroz is an English and Writer’s Craft teacher at Sir Robert Borden High School. She is a graduate of the International School for Holocaust Studies at Yad Vashem’s seminar program for Holocaust educators. She is a member of CHES.
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Hi Hernan, we hope to have the recording posted on our website by the end of next week. You will be notified when it will be available.
Hernan Tesler-Mabe
Hello!
I am sending this short message to thank you all once again for allowing my students and I to attend the workshop that was held on Wednesday. Also, could you advise us on when the recording might be made available? Some of my students were unable to attend and would like to watch the recording.
Thank you,
Hernan