Join the Academy for Human Rights for an engaging afternoon conference that equips educators with the tools and insight to teach about the Armenian Genocide, the ongoing issue of genocide denial, and their impacts today.
Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex
Yerevan, Armenia
Centering both historical understanding and lived experience, participants will hear from third-generation survivor Evan Vahratian, explore generational trauma in diasporic communities, gain historical context from Tara DeVay, AHR Program Manager and GenEd Teacher Fellow 2024, and examine the effects of denial on survivors and their descendants.
Topics and Highlights will include:
Analyzing the impact of generational trauma in diasporic communities who have experienced genocide
Examining the impact Denial has on the survivors and their descendants
Receiving classroom ready standards aligned resources including an Inquiry Design Model (IDM) on the Armenian Genocide and Teaching with Objects lessons
All participants will receive complimentary copies of Deli Sarkis; The Scars He Carried by Ellen Sarkisian Chestnut through a generous donation by the GenED Project.
Monestario Khor Virap
Lusarat, Armenia
Registration is $50.00, which will include a light dinner as well as 4 CTLE credits for interested educators.
This event is perfect for secondary Social Studies, ELA, Media or Library educators. While it is geared for educators, the public is invited and encouraged to participate.
Come ready to learn, reflect, and bring meaningful, impactful history into your classroom.
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All are welcome regardless of ability to pay. To this end, no-ask scholarships are available. If a scholarship would be beneficial to you, please contact us for more information.