I felt that it would be beneficial if I provided you with a quick summary of what the March of Remembrance & Hope (MRH) is, and what the goals are of the programs for the students involved.
For over a decade, MRH has brought together students from diverse backgrounds for this transformative, experiential learning opportunity. It engages them on every level: heart, mind, and spirit and equips them with the tools they need to take action against racism, prejudice, and discrimination.
The March of Remembrance & Hope takes students selected on a six months educational journey that includes two months of interactive preparation leading up to the nine day Holocaust/genocide study and leadership mission in Germany and Poland. Three months later, they reconvene for a 3-day leadership retreat to develop action plans for post-program projects. (MRH website)
Now that I have been placed in my Core Learning Group (CLG #1) we will interact in four Webinar's (one of which has already taken place) over the next two months. The purpose of these Webinars is to get to know each other a receive some valuable information on the topics we will be discussing on the trip. In addition to our Webinars that take place a portal will be launched that will allow everyone in the group to reflect on articles our educators post, post articles we find that we would like to share with other, and allow us to discuss the events the will take place over the next few months.
Throughout our time in Germany/Poland we will be travelling with the staff from The Canadian Centre for Diversity as well as two Holocaust survivors and two educators. In having these individuals travel with us it is hoped that we will be provided with as much information and tools as possible to gain the most of this experience.
As I receive more information in terms of what will be taking place when we are in Europe I will keep you up to date.
Listening to: Swim - Jack's Mannequin
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