Just returned from Kristallnacht commemoration, recognizing the lies, hate-filled rhetoric, & injustices that led to the Holocaust. UVic historian Kristin Semmens spoke of the acts of resistance & what we can learn in terms of resisting the lies & hate-filled rhetoric of today. Good 2 c Jewish community gathered w others (incldg Premier John Horgan) standing together against the rising bigotry around us. (See the “pledge”) Looking forward to Dr Semmens Holocaust Ed session at my school.
So pleased to partner Monterey Middle School with UVic History Dept this year:
>Gr 8 Holocaust Ed w Dr Semmens
>Gr 7 Black Hist w Dr Alade
>Gr 6 Japanese Internment w Dr Stanger-Ross
All grades:
> SOGI awareness
> Indigns Ed incldg Residential Schls, Colonialism, & Journey to T&R
#LestWeForget