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    Sara Corning Honoured in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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    The Sara Corning Centre for Genocide Education was honoured to participate in a series of events that commemorated the life of its namesake nurse, teacher, and humanitarian. The events took place in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, between September 13 to 15, 2019, and were hosted by the Sara Corning Society.

    On September 14, our founder, Raffi Sarkissian, and Director of Education Levon Sarmazian facilitated a presentation at the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE). The presentation informed local educators about the Corning Centre’s work, the importance of genocide education, and connections between Canada and the Armenian Genocide. This was the first in a forthcoming series of engagements by the Corning Centre with genocide education in Nova Scotia. Notable attendees included Dr. Chris Boulter, TCRCE Regional Executive Director, and David Buckland, TCRCE Coordinator of Monitoring and Evaluation & Principal Support. 

    The Corning Centre was also honoured take part in the unveiling of a new statue of Sara Corning in front of the Yarmouth County Museum & Archives. Sarkissian delivered a speech on behalf of the centre and thanked the Sara Corning Society for its dedicated work in immortalizing Sara’s memory.

    This was a historic and emotional weekend for everyone present. We congratulate the Sara Corning Society for its dedication to propagating Sara’s legacy, and we look forward to continuing our close partnership.
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    Presentation to Education Community in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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    We are pleased to announce our participation in the Sara Corning Society‘s Commemoration Weekend September 13 to 15, 2019 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. See flyer below for full details of commemorative weekend honouring our Centre’s namesake.

    The Sara Corning Centre for Genocide Education will be hosting a presentation on Saturday, September 14th at 9:00am at the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (79 Water Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia). This event is open to all educators, school community members, and those interested in genocide education and the Corning Centre’s work. Presenting will be the founder of the Corning Centre Mr Raffi Sarkissian and the Centre’s Director of Education Mr Levon Sarmazian. Their presentation will focus on the process that led to naming the Centre after Sara Corning, their work, as well as Canada’s role in genocide education and prevention.

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    Date: Saturday, September 14, 2019
    Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
    Location: Tri-County Regional Centre for Education – 79 Water Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
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    Sara Corning Commemoration Events in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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    We are pleased to announce our participation in the Sara Corning Society’s Commemoration Weekend, September 13–15, 2019, in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. See the flyer below for the details of this weekend meant to commemorate our centre’s namesake.

    The Corning Centre will be hosting a presentation on Saturday, September 14, at 9:00 AM, at the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (79 Water Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia). This event is open to all educators, school community members, and those interested in genocide education and the Corning Centre’s work. Presenting will be the founder of the Corning Centre, Raffi Sarkissian, and the Centre’s director of education, Levon Sarmazian. Their presentation will focus on the process that led to naming the Centre after Sara Corning, their work, as well as Canada’s role in genocide education and prevention.

    For more on the Sara Corning Society, their work, and the commemorative weekend, please visit their Facebook page by clicking here.
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    Teachers’ Workshop 2019: Teaching the Armenian Genocide in Ontario Classrooms

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    On March 2, 2019, the Sara Corning Centre for Genocide Education, in partnership with Facing History and Ourselves, organized a free teachers’ conference for Ontario educators called “Teaching the Armenian Genocide in Ontario Classrooms.” The workshop started with a session by Facing History and Ourselves facilitator Ben Gross, who discussed the resources available to teachers through his organization. He then went through several exercises teachers might conduct in their classrooms concerning the Armenian Genocide. The Corning Centre’s Director of Education Levon Sarmazian shared the resources available through the Centre related to the Armenian Genocide, including lesson plans, videos, books, articles, and other publications.

    The event’s keynote speaker was Dr. Henry C. Theriault, president of the International Association of Genocide Scholars and professor of philosophy at Worcester State University. Dr. Theriault opened with a round-table discussion about the struggles educators face when teaching about genocide or human rights. The discussion allowed teachers to share their thoughts on how to keep students engaged while teaching about these topics. Dr. Theriault concluded the workshop by providing his own guidelines for teaching the Armenian Genocide and by providing clarifications to enhance the teachers’ understanding of the topic.
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    Exhibition: The Forty Days of Musa Dagh: Testament of the Resistance at the Heart of the Armenian Genocide

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    Exhibition: ”The Forty Days of Musa Dagh: Testament of the Resistance at the Heart of the Armenian Genocide”

    Following three months of struggle and resistance against the Ottoman army, 4,500 Armenians from the villages of Musa Dagh (Turkey) were saved by the French.

    July 1, 2017, marks Canada’s 150th birthday and the 94th anniversary of the arrival of the first 46 Armenian genocide orphans at Georgetown, Ontario. A group of 50 were collected from the London, UK-based Armenian Refugees (Lord Mayor’s) Fund Orphanage in Corfu, Greece, and traveled via Marseilles to Cherbourg, France. Four were held back for several weeks, with the rest continuing on to Quebec City. Taking a train through Quebec and Ontario, they finally arrived at Georgetown on what was then called Dominion Day. The project was a milestone in the history of a country that has prided itself for its humanitarian record.

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    Happy Canada Day from the Corning Centre

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    July 1, 2017, marks Canada’s 150th birthday and the 94th anniversary of the arrival of the first 46 Armenian genocide orphans at Georgetown, Ontario. A group of 50 were collected from the London, UK-based Armenian Refugees (Lord Mayor’s) Fund Orphanage in Corfu, Greece, and traveled via Marseilles to Cherbourg, France. Four were held back for several weeks, with the rest continuing on to Quebec City. Taking a train through Quebec and Ontario, they finally arrived at Georgetown on what was then called Dominion Day. The project was a milestone in the history of a country that has prided itself for its humanitarian record.

    As summer school classes begin, we encourage teachers to take some time to discuss this history with their students. Topics such as immigration, humanitarianism, human rights, and genocide are relevant to many courses and are curricular expectations in many Canadian, World Studies, and Humanities courses. Questions educators may wish to explore can include, How do we accept new immigrants in our classroom? What are our attitudes towards those in need? How might these boys have felt as they arrived in a country they knew nothing about? A perfect resource to use on this occasion is the one published by the Corning Centre on the Georgetown Boys and Historical Thinking Concepts.

    The Corning Centre has been interested in the story of the orphaned survivors of the Armenian Genocide who were brought up at Georgetown, Ontario, since its inception. It is a tale of the admirable efforts of Canadians to resist prejudice, demonstrate compassion, and give hope to a people marked for extinction. For more on this history and related lessons and resources, check out our Online Lesson Portal, our resources page, and our 100 Voices project.

    The Sara Corning Centre for Genocide Education has visited over 1,500 students through its guest lecture services throughout the 2015-2016 academic year. By inviting the Corning Centre to their classrooms, teachers in various school boards have created a unique opportunity for their students to receive information on topics such as the legacy of genocide, genocide denial, eyewitness testimony and Canada and the Armenian Genocide. The visits have been highly interactive and allowed students the opportunity to ask questions as they navigate the complexities surrounding genocide, human rights and world politics.

    The Corning Centre is dedicated to promoting human rights, anti-racism and genocide education in Canada. Our presentations inspire students to become active voices in promoting diversity and respect for all. We encourage teachers to contact us and book a classroom visit for the 2017-2018 academic year, or even for their summer school classes. Stay connected with us through our website, Facebook and Twitter for upcoming events!

    ​Happy Canada Day!