LESSONS DEVELOPED BY THE CORNING CENTRE
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Genocide Denial
Lessons in this section focus on genocide denial. Genocide Scholar Gregory Stanton defines genocide denial as follows. "DENIAL is the final stage that lasts throughout and always follows a genocide. It is among the surest indicators of further genocidal massacres. The perpetrators of genocide dig up the mass graves, burn the bodies, try to cover up the evidence and intimidate the witnesses. They deny that they committed any crimes, and often blame what happened on the victims. They block investigations of the crimes, and continue to govern until driven from power by force, when they flee into exile." Download Lesson and Handouts |
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Armin T. Wegner: Twice an Upstander
A German soldier and medic, Armin T. Wegner was a witness to genocide during both WWI and WWII. As a result, Wegner voiced his concerns and was known to many as a heroic human rights activist. This lesson will include the study of Wegner’s role during this violent time in history and will allow students to analyze the significance of advocating for social justice concerns as global citizens. Download Lesson |
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Canada and the Armenian Genocide
This resource complements the booklet titled Canada and the Armenian Genocide. The booklet covers topics on the Armenian Genocide and its consequences, Canadian assistance before, during and after the genocide and issues related to collective commemoration. The series of discussion questions in this document allows educators to utilize the information in the booklet in their classrooms effectively. Download Booklet Download Discussion Questions |
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Historical Thinking Concepts
Historical Thinking Concepts: The Georgetown Armenian Boys provides teachers with three concise readings about international and Canadian aid for the victims to the Armenian Genocide and about the Georgetown Armenian Boys. These readings are followed by several primary and secondary sources which provide students with insight into what Canadians were reading at the time and into the lives of the Georgetown Boys through sample articles from their monthly newsletter "Ararat Monthly". The teachers' resource for this publication guides students to examine the information in this booklet through the lens of the Historical Thinking Concepts. Download Booklet Download Teachers' Resource |