Minister St-Onge Announces Creation of Advisory Panel to Review and Renew Interpretive Exhibit at Canada’s National Holocaust Monument
Ottawa, November 8, 2024 – The Honorable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, today announced the creation of an advisory panel to review and renew the interpretive exhibit at Canada’s National Holocaust Monument.
The panel will be chaired by Dr. Ruth Compton, a renowned Holocaust historian and educator. Other members include:
- Dr. Irving Abella, historian and professor emeritus at York University
- Ms. Laura Grosman, Senior Educator, Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada
- Mr. Michael Bach, President and CEO, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies
- Ms. Sheri Krivak, teacher and co-chair of the Holocaust Education Committee of the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education
- Mr. Michael Levitt, President and CEO, Jewish National Fund of Canada
- Ms. Ginny Rose, survivor and advocate for Holocaust education
The panel will review the current interpretive exhibit at the monument and make recommendations for its renewal. The exhibit will be updated to reflect the latest scholarship on the Holocaust, provide more context and information for visitors, and use innovative and engaging methods to tell the story of the Holocaust.
“The Holocaust was one of the darkest chapters in human history,” said Minister St-Onge. “It is important that we remember this tragedy and learn from it so that we can prevent future genocides. This advisory panel will help us to ensure that the interpretive exhibit at Canada’s National Holocaust Monument is a powerful and educational experience for all visitors.”
The panel is expected to complete its work by the end of 2025. The renewed interpretive exhibit is scheduled to open in 2027.
About Canada’s National Holocaust Monument
Canada’s National Holocaust Monument is located in Ottawa, Ontario. It was dedicated in 1997 to commemorate the six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust. The monument consists of a series of concrete towers, each representing a different concentration camp. The towers are arranged in a circle, symbolizing the endless cycle of violence and hatred that led to the Holocaust.
The interpretive exhibit at the monument provides visitors with information about the Holocaust, including its history, causes, and consequences. The exhibit also includes personal stories from Holocaust survivors.
About the Advisory Panel
The advisory panel is composed of experts in Holocaust history, education, and museology. The panel will be responsible for reviewing the current interpretive exhibit and making recommendations for its renewal. The panel will also provide guidance on the development of educational programs and resources related to the Holocaust.
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