2023 Holocaust & Genocide Education: Stories of Refuge

Content warning: Please be advised that the video recording discusses subjects such as historical genocides and atrocities that might be disturbing, even traumatizing to some viewers. Students can access 24 hour support from the Good2Talk Helpline at 1-866-925-5454. Support for staff is available through the Employee Family Assistance Program. Access more resources available to the Centennial College community through the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services. This year’s Holocaust & Genocide Education programming focuses on the courage of refugees from the 1930s to present day, asking the question: how can we offer refuge to those who need it? The program begins with an excerpt from A Place to Save Your Life: the Shanghai Jews by Centennial faculty Karen Shopsowitz. This documentary tells the incredible story of the Jewish refugee community in Shanghai during the Holocaust, when 17,000 Jews escaped Nazi terror to find refuge in a very different country. The program connects these stories to current stories of refugees within Centennial’s academic community. Dr. Meera Mather, Dean of the School of English and Liberal Studies, whose doctoral thesis focuses on the success of Ontario colleges in retraining and credentialing internationally-trained immigrants to “contribute to their settlement in Canada,” tells her immigration story. Also hear a story of Razhan Alhabi, a Syrian refuge currently enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program. Students are encouraged to discuss how we can support refugees and displaced people in challenging times. The program was hosted by Centennial Libraries in partnership with School of English and Liberal Studies. To learn more about the Holocaust and other Genocides, visit our Virtual Display. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this recording are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Centennial College.

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11/7/2023 5:30:00 PM