NEW LESSON PLAN RESOURCES
HAEA has just launched its first two sets of educational materials. These made-in-B.C. resources each contain a slideshow presentation and a companion study unit. Units on The Holocaust and The History of Antisemitism have been added to our curriculum resource pages. A third unit, The Jewish People, will be added very soon
These extensive educational resources will ensure educators can effectively teach these complex, multi-faced topics individually or as a series.
Educators Trip to Israel: Winter Break 2026
Applications are now open for BINAT HA'LEV DEC 2026!
This trip is open to public school educators of all backgrounds, both professionally and personally, who want to take the opportunity to see and learn the REAL Israel. Hear from top speakers, bear witness to the tragedy of October 7th, work with peer educator groups, see the diversity of Israel, and immerse yourself in the rich history the country has to offer.
Previous itineraries have included:
Yad Vashem
Anu Museum
National Library of Israel
Tel Hai College
Meeting with Bedouin students and educators
Learning about trauma-informed practice from leading experts
Old city of Jerusalem
5 star meals and accommodations
SPACE IS LIMITED and HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED. $600 + flight. We do not want cost to be a barrier, further subsidies may be available on request.
Open to Canadian public school educators and admin. Please share with your networks and colleagues
2028 Holocaust Sites of Memory Tour for Educators
Applications Now Open
Manitoba educators, administrators, and superintendents are invited to apply for the 2028 Holocaust Sites of Memory Tour, a professional learning experience grounded in survivor‑centred, trauma‑informed Holocaust education.
This study tour brings participants to key sites of memory across Poland, Lithuania, and Germany—places where history, testimony, and remembrance converge. Through guided learning, archival engagement, and on‑site reflection, educators deepen their understanding of the Holocaust’s historical realities and its contemporary significance for classrooms, communities, and global citizenship education (sites of memory are still being considered).
Participants will:
• Engage with leading Holocaust scholarship and evidence‑based practices.
• Visit major memorial sites and museums
• Strengthen trauma‑informed and ethically responsible teaching practice
• Build networks with colleagues committed to historical accuracy, human rights education, and combating antisemitism
• Bring back classroom‑ready resources, reflections, and curricular connections for students
Educators from all districts and grade levels are encouraged to apply. Administrators and superintendents are also welcome, especially those supporting social studies, human rights, and equity‑focused learning.
Application Deadline: TBD
Tour Dates: July 2028
Eligibility: K–12 educators, education students, administrators, and superintendents.
Program Focus: Survivor‑centred learning, historical accuracy, ethical pedagogy, and professional collaboration
To apply or learn more, please visit our website or contact the committee directly. Thank you for your commitment to teaching this history with integrity, care, and responsibility.
Email:
info@holocauststudy.org (general information)
perrun@holocauststudy.org orhiebert@holocauststudy.org for more information or any questions you may have.
ABOUT HAEA
With the Holocaust now mandatory learning in B.C., there is a greater need for strong tools and training so that teachers can successfully bring it to students.
HAEA is a group of like-minded teachers who have developed, collected and shared appropriate lesson plans, resources, and supports for educators on this site and through our regular professional development opportunities for B.C. teachers.
HAEA President Eyal Daniel explains why HAEA has developed teaching tools on the Holocaust and the History of Antisemitism and how they can help teachers bring these difficult subjects to their high school classrooms.
HAEA spoke with teachers at the 12th Biennial Shafron Teachers’ Conference at the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.
We asked these teachers why it is important to teach the Holocaust, and how they approach the subject.
We are sharing their insights and ideas to help teachers bring lessons about the Holocaust to their classrooms.
Even 80 years after the Holocaust there are new stories to be told about the impacts of the Shoah and their aftermaths.
HAEA along with the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs presented the story of Akira Kitade from Japan, and his efforts to trace the stories of seven Sugihara survivors and how they were able to leave Europe for new lives.
Akira Kitade, author of Emerging Heroes: WWII Era Diplomats, Jewish Refugees and Escape to Japan, spoke at a March 26 event at the Jewish Community Centre in Vancouver. Mr. Kitade tells his story of the discovery of the story of the seven survivors discovered from their photos in a scrapbook.
Both the video here, and the complete session video, can be used in your classroom to show the human impacts of the Holocaust and a small glimpse of what was saved by rescuing individuals.
Event details and full event video are here.
The story of Emerging Heroes can also be at Academic Studies Press.
ANTISEMITISM RESOURCES
These resources explore the history of the Jewish people, antisemitism from ancient times, and the modern manifestations of antisemitism.
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