January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Posted on 01/18/2023
January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day

In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly designated January 27 as a day of remembrance to mark the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. 

International Holocaust Remembrance Day honours and remembers the over six million Jews murdered and countless other victims of the Holocaust. Learning the lessons from our past is essential to shaping a more inclusive future, free of antisemitism and hate.

At the OCDSB, it is our obligation to educate, prevent, challenge and address antisemitism in all its forms. Educating students about the Holocaust, equipping staff members with helpful resources and lessons, and sharing additional information with families is an important part of this responsibility. 

We know that learning from our past is critical to shaping a more inclusive future, free of antisemitism and hate. Resources are included below, and additional resources have been shared with staff members to help guide learning. 

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