The Foundation for the Compulsory Study of Genocide in Schools was created by Heidi Berger after she received feedback from students and educators about a presentation she gives in Quebec schools on the Holocaust, genocide and its precursors: bullying and intolerance. For the last three years, she has shown this bilingual presentation and has received positive feedback with one disturbing consistency: the large number of students — and educators — who had little or no knowledge of the Holocaust and genocide.
The Foundation for the Compulsory Study of Genocide in Schools has prepared a certified course outline about genocide that can be easily and quickly implemented in all high schools. The foundation is working hard to gain support for this important initiative and to date, Heidi has appeared before an English Montreal School Board meeting to present the curriculum proposal (which was met with a very positive response). She has been featured in newspapers and the media (foundation media page), has the support of Quebec Liberal MNA David Birnbaum, and is in discussion with other government officials. The cause is taking root and is growing fast. For more information please visit: heidiberger.ca/holocaustpresentation or if you are interested in booking a presentation for your school or organization, please call 1-514-704-0741 or email Heidi at: heidiberger2004@yahoo.com