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# [Creating Meaningful Responses to Memoir and Engaging in Reciprocity](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/memoir-blog)

 Posted by [Alysha Groff](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/author/alysha-groff) on June 21, 2019

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This spring, Facing History and Ourselves, in partnership with the Azrieli Foundation Holocaust Survivors Memoir Program, invited 175 students from 6 schools to layer onto their learning about the history and legacies of the Holocaust, or of Canada's Residential Schools by reading Survivor memoir. Students read Theodore Fontaine’s Memoir [*Broken Circle: The Dark Legacy of Indian Residential Schools*](https://www.goodminds.com/broken-circle-dark-legacy-indian-residential-schools-memoir-paper-ed), or excerpts of Nate Leipciger’s Memoir *[The Weight of Freedom](https://secondstorypress.ca/azrieli/the-weight-of-freedom),* then created pieces that reflected their understanding and responses to these testimonies, which were gifted to each Survivor.

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 Topics: [Toronto](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/toronto), [Holocaust](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/holocaust), [Memoir](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/memoir), [Facing History and Ourselves](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-and-ourselves), [Survivor Testimony](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/survivor-testimony), [Canada](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/canada), [Residential Schools](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/residential-schools), [Canadian History](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/canadian-history), [Student Work](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/student-work), [project](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/project), [genocide](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/genocide), [Holocaust and Human Behaviour](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/holocaust-and-human-behaviour), [reflection](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/reflection), [Connected Learning](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/connected-learning), [Grade 10 History](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/grade-10-history), [HSB](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/hsb), [CHC](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/chc), [difficult conversations](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/difficult-conversations), [trc](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/trc), [stolen lives](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/stolen-lives), [facing history pedagogy](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-pedagogy), [Azrieli Foundation Memoirs](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/azrieli-foundation-memoirs), [Decolonizing Schools](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/decolonizing-schools), [Holocaust History in Canada](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/holocaust-history-in-canada), [Facing Canada](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-canada), [cross curricular teaching and learning](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/cross-curricular-teaching-and-learning), [collaborative inquiry](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/collaborative-inquiry)

# [A Note About Facing History- From a Facing History Student](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/a-note-about-facing-history-from-a-facing-history-student)

 Posted by [Shireen Afzal](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/author/shireen-afzal) on April 9, 2019

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“Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” How many of us have heard this quote or a variation of it? Sayings like these are repeated so often nowadays that they have lost meaning. People will complain, “I don’t need you to lecture me, I already *know* all this,” “The past is the past, leave it behind where it belongs,” or a blatant dismissal from those who are so cemented in the *now*, that they refuse to see the truth right in front of them.

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 Topics: [Student Voices](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/student-voices), [Choosing to Participate](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/choosing-to-participate), [Armenian Genocide](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/armenian-genocide), [Students](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/students), [Facing History and Ourselves](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-and-ourselves), [Holocaust Education](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/holocaust-education), [Rwanda](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/rwanda), [Student Work](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/student-work), [Genocide and Crimes Against Humanities Course](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/genocide-and-crimes-against-humanities-course), [Equity in Education](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/equity-in-education), [Facing Canada](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-canada)

# [You Could Blog for Facing History and Ourselves Canada](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/think-about-blogging-for-facing-history-and-ourselves)

 Posted by [Alysha Groff](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/author/alysha-groff) on October 16, 2018

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A call out to all Facing History and Ourselves Educators. We are looking for Facing History and Ourselves educators who would be interested in blogging for us. You do not need any blogging experience. You will be working with myself, Facing Canada blog curator Alysha Groff, each step of the way to develop your blog post. You can propose an idea to write about, or simply let me know your interest, and I will work with you to come up with a blog idea that will best demonstrate your experiences as a Facing History educator. Teachers of any grade and subject area that work to include topics of social justice and equity in their teaching through a Facing History lens can write a blog! 

[Read More](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/think-about-blogging-for-facing-history-and-ourselves)

 Topics: [Facing History and Ourselves](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-and-ourselves), [Teachers](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/teachers), [Blogs](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/blogs)

# [Federal Government Invests in Building a Better Future through Facing History](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/blog-post-feb-2018-federal-government-invests-in-building-a-better-future-through-facing-history.docx)

 Posted by [Gillian Aitken](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/author/gillian-aitken) on March 5, 2018

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 We are pleased to announce Facing History and Ourselves’ ambitious expansion plans to affect large-scale social change. Over the next three years, we plan to double the number of educators we engage with across Canada and strengthen our innovative work with middle and high school students to create a more informed and engaged citizenry.

[Read More](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/blog-post-feb-2018-federal-government-invests-in-building-a-better-future-through-facing-history.docx)

 Topics: [Facing History Resources](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-resources), [Facing History and Ourselves](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-and-ourselves), [facing history pedagogy](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-pedagogy), [Department of Canadian Heritage](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/department-of-canadian-heritage), [Inter-Action: Multiculturalism Funding Program](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/inter-action-multiculturalism-funding-program), [French Resources](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/french-resources)

# [Facing History Teachers Answer the Question: Why do you teach?](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/facing-history-teachers-answer-the-question-why-do-you-teach)

 Posted by [Facing History and Ourselves Canada](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/author/facing-history-and-ourselves-canada) on February 22, 2017

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*At Facing History, we are grateful to work with many talented teachers who are so dedicated to making a difference in the lives of their students. * 

[Read More](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/facing-history-teachers-answer-the-question-why-do-you-teach)

 Topics: [Students](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/students), [Teaching](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/teaching), [Facing History and Ourselves](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-and-ourselves), [Teachers](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/teachers), [Holocaust and Human Behavior](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/holocaust-and-human-behavior), [Holocaust Education](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/holocaust-education), [CHG](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/chg), [CHC](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/chc)

# [Q&A with Shireen Afzal: Her advice for students entering the 2016 Student Essay Contest](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/qa-with-shireen-afzal-her-advice-for-students-entering-the-2016-student-essay-contest/)

 Posted by [Alysha Groff](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/author/alysha-groff) on April 11, 2016

[![](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/hs-fs/hubfs/shireen_2-1.jpg?t=1460408058117&width=728&height=485)](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/qa-with-shireen-afzal-her-advice-for-students-entering-the-2016-student-essay-contest/)

The following interview was originally published on [Facing Today](https://facingtoday.facinghistory.org/qa-with-shireen-afzal-her-advice-for-students-entering-the-2016-student-essay-contest) by Stacey Perlman, a Communications Writer at Facing History and Ourselves

Shireen recently gave advice to students who entered Facing History's 2016 Student Essay Contest, based on themes from *To Kill A Mockingbird*. This year's contest was open to all U.S. 7th-12th grade students. Finalists will be announced soon.

[Read More](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/qa-with-shireen-afzal-her-advice-for-students-entering-the-2016-student-essay-contest/)

 Topics: [Choosing to Participate](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/choosing-to-participate), [Facing History and Ourselves](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-and-ourselves), [Canada](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/canada), [Best of...](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/best-of), [Holocaust and Human Behaviour](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/holocaust-and-human-behaviour), [Social Justice](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/social-justice)

# [Using Facing History and Ourselves Resources and Pedagogy to teach the Grade 12 Secondary School Literacy Course](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/using-facing-history-and-ourselves-resources-and-pedagogy-to-teach-the-grade-12-secondary-school-lit)

 Posted by [Lesa Smith](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/author/lesa-smith) on March 22, 2016

Having been an LTO (Long term occasional teacher) in the TDSB (Toronto District School Board) for several years I have taught a variety of courses with little prep time available; Facing History saved me more than a few times with their resources (and of course other teachers' contributions to this very blog). I'm delighted to be able to share some of my experience using and adapting Facing History and Ourselves resources and pedagogy in my classroom. 

[Read More](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/using-facing-history-and-ourselves-resources-and-pedagogy-to-teach-the-grade-12-secondary-school-lit)

 Topics: [Film](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/film), [Choosing to Participate](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/choosing-to-participate), [Human Rights](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/human-rights), [Facing History Resources](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-resources), [News](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/news), [Identity](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/identity), [Facing History and Ourselves](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-and-ourselves), [current events](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/current-events), [Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/culturally-responsive-and-relevant-pedagogy), [Literature Circles](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/literature-circles), [Lesson Ideas](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/lesson-ideas), [In the news](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/in-the-news-2), [English Classroom](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/english-classroom), [Social Justice](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/social-justice), [Literature](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/literature), [Personal history](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/peronsal-history), [English](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/english)

# [Youth and Teachers Respond Collectively to Art Spiegelman's Maus Through Art and Inquiry: An Interview with Professor Rob Simon and Delta Senior Alternative School Teacher Sarah Evis](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/youth-and-teachers-respond-collectively-to-art-spiegelmans-maus-through-art-and-inquiry-an-interview)

 Posted by [Rob Simon](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/author/rob-simon) on December 21, 2015

[![](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/hs-fs/file-4060437027-jpg/blog-files/figure-1-curriculum-plan-and-final-mobile-exploring-social-issues-in-absolutely-true-diary-of-a-part-time-indian-300x199.jpg)](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/youth-and-teachers-respond-collectively-to-art-spiegelmans-maus-through-art-and-inquiry-an-interview)

*In 2015, Dr. Rob Simon, Associate Professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto (OISE), and students from his teacher education course partnered with Sarah Evis, a teacher from Delta Senior Alternative School in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), and her grade 8 students, to study Art Spiegelman’s popular intergenerational Holocaust survivor memoir and graphic novel, Maus: A Survivor’s Tale.*

[Read More](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/youth-and-teachers-respond-collectively-to-art-spiegelmans-maus-through-art-and-inquiry-an-interview)

 Topics: [Art](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/art), [Books](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/books), [Antisemitism](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/antisemitism), [Choosing to Participate](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/choosing-to-participate), [Holocaust](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/holocaust), [Facing History and Ourselves](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-and-ourselves), [Innovative Classrooms](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/innovative-classrooms), [Holocaust Education](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/holocaust-education), [Middle School](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/middle-school), [Strategies](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/strategies), [Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/culturally-responsive-and-relevant-pedagogy), [Night](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/night), [genocide](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/genocide), [Lesson Ideas](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/lesson-ideas), [big paper](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/big-paper), [Inside a Genocide Classroom](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/inside-a-genocide-classroom), [Social Justice](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/social-justice), [Personal history](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/peronsal-history)

# ["Love thy neighbour as thyself": Helping students bridge distance in their own communities and beyond](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/love-thy-neighbour-as-thyself-helping-students-bridge-distance-in-their-own-communities-and-beyond/)

 Posted by [Emily Weisberg](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/author/emily-weisberg) on December 13, 2015

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Dictionaries define the word “neighbour” solely based on close physical proximity; we feel close to someone because we live next door, or down the hall, or across the street. But what happens when a connection is needed from someone farther away?

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 Topics: [Antisemitism](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/antisemitism), [Choosing to Participate](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/choosing-to-participate), [Events](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/events), [Facing History Resources](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-resources), [News](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/news), [Identity](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/identity), [Facing History Together](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-together), [Facing History and Ourselves](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-and-ourselves), [current events](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/current-events), [We and They](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/we-and-they), [Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/culturally-responsive-and-relevant-pedagogy), [Lesson Ideas](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/lesson-ideas), [In the news](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/in-the-news-2)

# [Stolen Lives: The Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the Indian Residential Schools.](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/stolen-lives-the-indigenous-peoples-of-canada-and-the-indian-residential-schools/)

 Posted by [Leora Schaefer](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/author/leora-schaefer) on November 26, 2015

On November 26, we released *Stolen Lives: The Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the Indian Residential Schools.* This new resource brings educators new primary sources and first-person accounts about a painful period in Canadian history, when about 150,000 Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their families and stripped of their language, culture, and traditions.

[Read More](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/stolen-lives-the-indigenous-peoples-of-canada-and-the-indian-residential-schools/)

 Topics: [Human Rights](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/human-rights), [Facing History Resources](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-resources), [Identity](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/identity), [Facing History and Ourselves](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/facing-history-and-ourselves), [History](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/history), [Canada](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/canada), [Racism](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/racism), [current events](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/current-events), [We and They](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/we-and-they), [Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/culturally-responsive-and-relevant-pedagogy), [genocide](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/genocide), [legacy](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/legacy), [In the news](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/in-the-news-2), [English Classroom](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/english-classroom), [Social Justice](https://facingcanada.facinghistory.org/topic/social-justice)

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