Freedom Day

Capturing the wonderful spirit of Freedom Day!

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:59:02 -0400

Capturing the wonderful spirit of Freedom Day!

What a great turnout! Thanks to all our guests at Freedom Day...

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:51:41 -0400

What a great turnout! Thanks to all our guests at Freedom Day 2012.

"Thanks to all who came out for an amazing Freedom Day 2012!"

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:50:06 -0400

“Thanks to all who came out for an amazing Freedom Day 2012!”

"A quote by Anne Frank to get us ready for Freedom Day 2012 tomorrow! “Nobody need wait a..."

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:56:02 -0400

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A quote by Anne Frank to get us ready for Freedom Day 2012 tomorrow!

“Nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world”
~Anne Frank

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Samantha Nutt to Speak at Freedom Day 2012!

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:12:47 -0400

Dr. Samantha Nutt is an award-winning humanitarian, acclaimed public speaker and a leading authority on the impact of war on civilians. Her recent publication of Damned Nations: Greed, Guns, Armies & Aid, is an empowering look at how to make a difference. As a medical doctor and founder of War Child Canada, an international humanitarian organization, Dr. Nutt has had the opportunity to work with children and their families at the frontline of some of the world’s most dangerous crisis zones including: Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone and Darfur.

Frank Chalk announced as Freedom Day Speaker!

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:09:42 -0400

Dr. Frank Chalk is a Professor of History at Concordia University and the Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies. Dr. Chalk is one of the world’s leading experts in genocide and humanitarian intervention. Dr. Chalk’s research interests also include radio broadcasting in the incitement and prevention of genocide, genocide and international law, modern American foreign policy, and African History.

ET Canada's Rick Campanelli to MC Freedom Day 2012!

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:42:00 -0400

ET Canada’s Rick Campanelli is returning to host Freedom...

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:41:00 -0400

ET Canada’s Rick Campanelli is returning to host Freedom Day 2012! Have you reserved your spot for September 20th yet? You won’t want to miss it!

Freedom Day 2012

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:07:33 -0500

Have you heard? Freedom Day is the MUST-SEE event of the year! Join us Thursday, September 20th! Exciting news coming soon!

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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:05:47 -0500

FREEDOM DAY 2012

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:37:04 -0500

Join us Thursday, September 20th, 2012!

Exciting venue & speakers will be announced in the new year! You won’t want to miss this - book the date today!

Freedom Day 2011!

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:31:24 -0400

Freedom Day 2011!

Holocaust Survivor Max Eisen shares his thoughts on freedom at...

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:24:29 -0400

Holocaust Survivor Max Eisen shares his thoughts on freedom at Freedom Day 2011!

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Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:06:06 -0400

Sole Power Dancers entertained at Freedom Day 2011

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:04:09 -0400

Sole Power Dancers entertained at Freedom Day 2011

Master of Ceremonies Rick Campanelli taking a picture of what...

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:41:04 -0400

Master of Ceremonies Rick Campanelli taking a picture of what freedom looks like! 3,000+ students gathered at Yonge & Dundas Square on September 20th, to COMMEMORATE the life of Simon Wiesenthal, CELEBRATE being Canadian, and RAISE AWARENESS around human rights issues. He tweeted the pic to share with the world!

Michel Chikwanine, former child soldier and L.Gen. the Hon....

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:34:42 -0400

Michel Chikwanine, former child soldier and L.Gen. the Hon. Romeo Dallaire (Ret’d)

“YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD” SAYS L.GEN ROMEO DALLAIRE AT FRIENDS...

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:32:15 -0400

“YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD” SAYS L.GEN ROMEO DALLAIRE AT FRIENDS OF SIMON WIESENTHAL FREEDOM DAY EVENT

September 20, 2011 – L. Gen. the Hon. Romeo Dallaire (Ret’d) had a powerful message for more than 3,000 students from across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond attending the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Freedom Day event at Yonge Dundas Square this afternoon.

Speaking of the need for young people to help their peers in other countries who don’t enjoy the same freedoms we have in Canada, Mr. Dallaire said, “you can change the world because you have the power to communicate and get engaged through modern technology. The challenge is to go and change the world,” he said, advocating students should “get out there and get involved.” Michel Chikwanine, a former child soldier from the Democratic Republic of Congo, echoed Mr. Dallaire’s sentiments. “You are here today because you are free,” he explained. “There are so many child soldiers in the world today who cannot speak up for themselves. I can use my story to mobilize young people to tell my story and to fight for the freedom we have in Canada.”

Jordan Banks, Managing Director of Facebook Canada and one of three co-Chairs of Freedom Day (along with Eric Weisz and Aaron Zifkin) noted “When I look out at this beautiful crowd, I don’t see in front of me a gathering of random teenagers. Rather what I see are the future Roberta Bondars and Romeo Dallaires … great Canadians who have championed humanity and integrity and equality both here and abroad … and today, they are you!”

“Freedom Day is really all about teaching young people to use their voices to stand up against prejudice and oppression,” said Avi Benlolo, President and CEO of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies (FSWC). “One of the most important lessons Simon Wiesenthal taught us is the importance of speaking out against injustice and cherishing our freedom. We hope we have lived up to Toronto Chief of Police Bill Blair’s statement when he addressed the crowd and said, ‘Everyone can use a lesson in good citizenship and there is a good one going on today’.”

Freedom Day is held on the anniversary of Holocaust survivor Simon Wiesenthal’s death and was designed to highlight the Canadian values of democracy, human rights and freedom.

We are pleased to receive financial support from the Government...

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:28:11 -0400

We are pleased to receive financial support from the Government of Ontario for Freedom Day.

FSWC is pleased to receive partial funding for Freedom Day from...

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:07:45 -0400

FSWC is pleased to receive partial funding for Freedom Day from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.