Teaching about sensitive topics such as the Holocaust and human rights is possible from elementary to middle and high school levels. Our pedagogical activities encourage students to develop critical and historical thinking in the classroom by reflecting on ethical issues and analysing artefacts and testimonies.

All of our educational tools adhere to the school curriculum of Nova Scotia’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Our resources can be used in various Social Studies, Canadian and Global History, English Language Arts and Visual Arts classes from grades 5 to 12.

Educational Programs for Elementary Levels Students

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The Heart from Auschwitz

Story of the Heart from Auschwitz, centered on living together and the arts.

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Hana's Suitcase

Investigation into the story of Hana Brady, a young Czechoslovakian, and her family.

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Activity for Studying the Holocaust at Home

Studying the Holocaust at home with artefacts and testimonies.

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Educational Programs for Middle and High School Students

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17 Letters - For the Last Time and Forever

Analysis of letters written during the Holocaust between 1941 and 1944.

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Exploring the Evidence – The Holocaust, Cambodian Genocide, and Canadian Intervention

Comparative approach and the role of individuals and societies in genocide.

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Us vs. Them - Creating the Other

Reflection on the processes of othering and genocide with the help of two case studies (Holocaust & Rohingya genocide in Myanmar).

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United Against Genocide: Understand, Question, Prevent

Exploration of 4 genocides (Holocaust, Armenia, Rwanda, Cambodia) and 4 contemporary situations.

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Being a Refugee in Canada

Reflection on forced migration during the Second World War and today.

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Activity for Studying the Holocaust at Home

Studying the Holocaust at home with artefacts and testimonies.

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Resources

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Holocaust Maps and Timelines

Interactive study of the Holocaust in its European and global context.

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Analysis Sheets

Simple and versatile analysis sheets for studying primary sources.

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Reference guides

The History of the Holocaust

Insights on events, actors and issues of the Holocaust.

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Brief History of Antisemitism in Canada

Summary of the history of antisemitic thought in Canada.

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Virtual and Travelling exhibitions

Holocaust Life Stories

Video testimonials of Holocaust survivors on several themes with educational guide.

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Building New Lives

Journey of Holocaust survivors who decided to immigrate to Canada after the war.

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United Against Genocide: Understand, Question, Prevent

Exploration of 4 genocides (Holocaust, Armenia, Rwanda, Cambodia) and 4 contemporary situations.

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“And in 1948, I came to Canada”: The Holocaust in Six Dates

Accompanying teaching guide and guide to organize a commemoration.

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We wish to acknowledge the Atlantic Jewish Council and the Holocaust Education Week Committee of Sydney as partners in adapting the following resources to the Nova Scotia curriculum: Hana’s Suitcase and 17 letters: for the Last Time and Forever.

The Université de Sherbrooke also contributed to the adaptation of The Heart from Auschwitz and Exploring the Evidence: The Holocaust, Cambodian Genocide and Canadian Intervention.

To learn more about how to teach the Holocaust in the classroom and view more resources, please consult our Resources and Training page.

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