Facing History and Ourselves Canada will be running some amazing professional development seminars throughout Canada this summer. Below is the information for all of the upcoming seminars, as well as the link to find out even more information on each seminar.
https://www.facinghistory.org/about-us/offices/canada
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Foundations for Genocide Studies: Holocaust and Human Behaviour (Vancouver)
In today’s world, questions of how to best build and maintain democratic societies that are pluralistic, open, and resilient to violence are more relevant than ever. Studying the history of a genocide allows students to wrestle with profound moral questions raised by this history and fosters their skills in ethical reasoning, critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement—all of which are critical for sustaining democracy.
June 24, 2019 - June 26, 2019
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Simon Fraser University Campus
Harbour Centre, Room 2200
515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
Course Type: Seminar
Event Fee: 350.00 CAD
Registration Fee: 50.00 CAD
CHC2 Canadian History through a Facing History Lens' Summer Seminar
Understanding Canada’s past helps young people understand what it means to be Canadian today, analyze the ethical questions that confront our nation, and consider the choices that individuals have to shape the country’s future. This seminar is offered in partnership with the Simcoe County District School Board. Registration is open to all teachers.
July 23, 2019 - July 25, 2019
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Simcoe County District School Board
1170 Highway 26
Midhurst (nr. Barrie), ON L0L 1X0
Course Type: Seminar
Event Fee: 350.00 CAD
Registration Fee: 50.00 CAD
Democracy at Risk: Holocaust and Human Behaviour Summer Seminar
In today's world questions of how to best build and maintain democratic societies that are pluralistic, open, and resistant to violence are more relevant than ever. Studying the Holocaust allows students to wrestle with profound moral questions raised by this history and fosters their skills in ethical reasoning, critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement—all of which are critical for sustaining democracy. This seminar is offered in partnership with the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre.
August 6, 2019 - August 8, 2019
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
North York Central Library
5120 Yonge Street
Toronto (North York), ON M2N 5N9
Course Type: Seminar
Event Fee: 0.00 CAD
Registration Fee: 50.00 CAD
This seminar is funded by the Government of Canada and The Azrieli Foundation. Educators pay only the $50 registration fee.
Stolen Lives: Indigenous Peoples of Canada and Indian Residential Schools (Winnipeg)
This seminar will introduce educators to strategies and resources that will engage students in learning about this important history, while connecting to the devastating effects the Residential Schools have had on former students, their families, and entire Indigenous communities.
August 20, 2019 - August 22, 2019
Canadian Museum of Human Rights
85 Israel Asper Way
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L5
Course Type: Seminar
Event Fee: 0.00 CAD
Registration Fee: 50.00 CAD
This seminar is funded by the Government of Canada and The Winnipeg Foundation. Educators pay only the $50 registration fee.
Stolen Lives: Indigenous Peoples of Canada and Indian Residential Schools (Toronto)
This seminar will introduce educators to strategies and resources that will engage students in learning about this important history, while connecting to the devastating effects the residential schools have had on former students, their families, and entire indigenous communities.
August 20, 2019 - August 22, 2019
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Evergreen Brick Works
Blake's Room, The Centre for Green Cities (2F)
550 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M4W 3X8
Course Type: Seminar
Event Fee: 350.00 CAD
Registration Fee: 50.00 CAD
We hope to see many of your throughout the summer. If we do not have a chance to see you at one of these seminar we wish you a safe and happy summer and look forward to working with you next year.
