Minister Saks Announces First Call for Proposals for the National Holocaust Remembrance Program
Ottawa, ON – November 8, 2024 – The Honourable Irwin Cotler, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the first call for proposals for the National Holocaust Remembrance Program.
The National Holocaust Remembrance Program aims to provide financial assistance to Canadian organizations, institutions, and individuals to develop and implement projects that commemorate and educate Canadians about the Holocaust.
“The Holocaust is one of the darkest chapters in human history, and it is important that we remember and learn from it so that we can prevent such atrocities from happening again,” said Minister Saks. “This program will support projects that help to educate Canadians about the Holocaust and its victims.”
The program will provide funding for a variety of projects, including:
- Educational programs and resources
- Public awareness campaigns
- Commemorative events
- Research
The deadline for applications is February 10, 2025.
For more information about the program, please visit the website of the Canadian Heritage Department.
About the National Holocaust Remembrance Program
The National Holocaust Remembrance Program was created in 2023 as part of the Canadian government’s commitment to combatting Holocaust denial and distortion. The program is administered by the Canadian Heritage Department.
About the Holocaust
The Holocaust was the systematic genocide of approximately six million Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during World War II. The Holocaust is considered one of the most horrific crimes in human history.
Minister Saks announces the first call for proposals for the National Holocaust Remembrance Program
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