Online Resources
Fear and hate are on the rise in our communities once again, and this can be overwhelming, especially in the midst of tumultuous international events.
It is imperative, therefore, that educators and administrators at all levels have the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure that all members of their educational communities feel safe and valued. To this end, we are gathering educational resources to support students and staff who are affected by the horrific events in Israel and Gaza.
Categories All Resources 59
Antisemitism 29
Canadian 29
Holocaust 24
Islamophobia 1
Israel 5
Racism 7
Resources compliled by the UofT Dept. of Medicine on many kinds of discrimination
Highlighting some of the most common tropes, motifs and markers in antisemitic discourse
Online Course in Holocaust Studies
Since it is not possible to cover all the topics encompassed by modern historical Holocaust research, EHRI has decided to develop a course that teaches by using selected representative examples: five overarching topics have been developed for the online course. Each of these topics is used to focus on a critical analysis of sources within the context of the current state and methods of Holocaust research.
Help students process the antisemitic terrorist attacks by Hamas and the ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza.
While this mini-lesson was developed immediately following the events of October 7, we believe that its elements remain relevant for classroom use even in the days and weeks that follow the initial terrorist attack and the outbreak of war. The activities are intended to help teachers support their students as they process the loss of life, learn strategies for following breaking news responsibly, and consider how they can take care of themselves and others.
Facts about the persistence of antisemitism in Canada
Canada is not immune to hate — and we will not shy away from confronting difficult issues. We cannot afford to. We must keep learning if we are to make progress.
Free online teaching resources that are curriculum-based for grades 6, 7 and 8 to help students learn about the dangers of bigotry and intolerance.
Choose Your Voice tackles the issue of exclusion head on and encourages students to uncover some of the historical and present-day narratives of groups who have faced discrimination in Canada. Such narratives are often left out of the mainstream curriculum. Students hear first-hand accounts of experiences of intolerance from the African-Canadian, First Nations, Jewish, and Asian communities, among others.
