Remembering the ‘Second Exodus’ on November 30
by Lyn Julius (The Blogs) – On October 29, 1956, Lilian Abda was swimming in the Suez Canal when Egyptian soldiers arrested her. Abda was…
Human Rights
The Jewish community joins Canada in commemorating Truth and Reconciliation Day
(AJNews) – Just after the autumn chaggim, the Alberta Jewish community joined the rest of Canada in commemorating September 30 as a National Day for…
Latvia grants Holocaust restitution — while insisting it’s not at fault
by Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA) — Latvia’s parliament voted to pay $46 million to the country’s Jewish community for property that was stolen from it during…
National Day For Truth And Reconciliation With Tk’emlúps Te Secwe̓pemc
By Rob Houle (ANNews) – As the rain fell on a somber and chilly morning, the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc welcomed Canada, and the world, back…
Resources & activities in and around Edmonton for Truth and Reconciliation Day
(September 30) – Below is a list of some of the events that Edmonton Homeward Trust compiled that are happening around the city of Edmonton…