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Dr. Max and Gianna Tools for Tolerance®: Special Projects
Workshops and Programs:⇒
Tools for Tolerance®: Special Projects for
Students
An amazing experience, life-changing in fact. It inspired me to do more, learn more and be more; not just for myself but to better at least a little bit of humanity.
K. Siversen, Student, Milton District High School
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center provides students with unique opportunities.
Student groups are invited to participate in programs at both the Museum of Tolerance
in LA and the New York Tolerance Center. Both centers offer programs that are designed
to educate about the dynamics of discrimination in historical and contemporary contexts,
empower students to address conflict pro-actively, and inspire them to create inclusive
school communities.
Two opportunities for Canadian students are currently being offered. Both facilities
offer state of the art exhibits, a multimedia theater and classroom space. Through
interactive workshops, exhibits and videos, the students will explore issues of
prejudice, diversity, tolerance and cooperation.
New York Tolerance Center Millennium
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New York Tolerance Center:
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center offers Canadian student groups the opportunity
to spend one day at the New York Tolerance Center. The program is a comprehensive
all day educational experience designed to provide students with a deeper understanding
and ways to combat discrimination, intolerance and stereotypes. By visiting the
New York Tolerance Center, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal hopes to motivate students
to learn from the past, engage in the present and assume responsibility for a better
future.
Who may apply?
Canadian student groups in high school, university undergraduates and masters programs
(or equivalent) are eligible for these programs. Each group must consist of a maximum
of 30 participants. An adult/student ratio of 1/15 is requested (if applicable).
The FSWC Project Coordinator will work with the team leader to determine the best
choice for each group.
How to apply?
Begin by completing the Request and Information Form: Student Groups. FSWC will
contact you if your application is successful.
Available Dates for NYC trips for student groups:
- Course date available: Dec 2, 2008 Deadline for application: Sept 23, 2008
- Course date available: March 24, 2009 Deadline for application: Dec 1, 2008
FSWC wishes to acknowledge the donation of five scholarships toward the March 24 NYC student trip in memory of Sunny Litz
What is the cost?
The cost of the trip, including return airfare (up to $600 including tax), tuition, quad hotel rooms
(LA only), all lunches while attending the workshop and a journal is provided by
the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center. Please refer to the Student Groups Terms and Conditions (Pdf)
*NOTE: Upon acceptance to the Tools for Tolerance® Program, all participants must agree to fulfill all necessary prerequisite and follow-up requirements, including:
- Mandatory requirements:
In order to enhance their learning experience, student groups will be required to attend a screening of “I Have Not Forgotten You: The Life and Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal” and a Pre-Tools workshop held at FSWC’s office in Toronto. If the participants do not live within the Greater Toronto Area, they will be obligated to take part in the workshop via web conferencing.
Prior to this workshop, the students will be provided with a questionnaire to complete.
- Compulsory Follow-up Requirements:
The organizer will be responsible for providing FSWC with the follow-up plan within 1 month of return from the Tools workshop as well as a 1-year follow up.
The students will be requested to complete (either individually or in groups) a student-initiated follow-up assignment which should be outlined to FSWC within one month following the workshop and then completed within 10 months. The school board will be responsible for ensuring these are completed and submitted to FSWC.
CHECK OUT WHAT OUR TOOLS ALUMNI ARE UP TO AT THE ALUMNI CORNER
Glassman Tools for Tolerance: Special Projects for
Professionals
Tools for Tolerance® is a customized program designed to challenge participants
to redefine their professional roles in an increasingly complex and changing world.
Through powerful speakers and professional workshops at the UN-recognized Museum
of Tolerance in Los Angeles, participants are provided a unique opportunity to explore
the dynamics of religious intolerance, racial discrimination and various forms of
inequality in both historical and contemporary contexts. Pragmatic, solutions-oriented
approaches help participants break down barriers and promote critical thinking and
social action
CHECK OUT WHAT OUR TOOLS ALUMNI ARE UP TO AT THE ALUMNI CORNER
Tools for Tolerance®: Special Projects for Professionals
Tools for Tolerance® is a customized program designed
to challenge participants to redefine their professional roles in an increasingly
complex and changing world.
Through powerful speakers and professional workshops at the UN-recognized Museum
of Tolerance in Los Angeles, participants are provided a unique opportunity to explore
the dynamics of religious intolerance, racial discrimination and various forms of
inequality in both historical and contemporary contexts. Pragmatic, solutions-oriented approaches help participants break down barriers and promote critical thinking and social action.
The workshop reinforced that history does indeed repeat
itself. We must be vocal, diligent and committed to ending prejudicial beliefs and
acts of discrimination that are the seeds of hatred against others. We must work
to change our language and labels – they often insidiously impact how we think/our
assumptions about the people and world around us.
Lynn Pye Matheson, Executive Director, Grasslands Regional Family and Community Support Services Society,
Brooks, Alberta (Alberta Municipalities Workshop, Feb. ’08)
Resulting from the tremendous success that Tools for Tolerance® for Professionals
has had among Canadian educators and police, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center
is now expanding its reach and offering opportunities for other professional groups.
Tools for Tolerance®: Special Projects will be offered at the Museum of
Tolerance in Los Angeles and the Tolerance Center in New York City. These workshops
will provide participants with an intense educational and experiential training.
Through interactive programs, exhibits and videos, individuals will explore issues
of prejudice, diversity, tolerance and cooperation in the workplace and in their
greater community.
Unlike traditional training, Tools for Tolerance®: Special Projects is
set in an interactive, learning environment using cutting-edge technology to explore
issues of diversity, tolerance and cooperation. Each workshop is specifically tailored
to maximize learning for the team attending.
The experience stimulates constructive dialogue through powerful speakers and workshops
which effectively lead to enhanced interpersonal skills and a deeper understanding
of the participant’s immediate community and larger world. The education is articulated
in terms of learning processes that promote self-reflection, critical thinking and
social action. The Program’s goal is to identify and develop tools to help move
participants from dialogue to action.
Tools for Tolerance® exposes the dynamics of prejudice and discrimination
in both historical and contemporary contexts. Evocative exhibits using state-of-the-art
technology stimulate profound cognitive and emotive learning experiences. The Special
Projects workshops include:
- Cross-cultural communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Action-planning for social change
- Youth violence prevention
- Presentation of personal testimony
Inviting critical dialogue on issues of diversity and tolerance that challenge all
participants, Tools for Tolerance®: Special Projects provides many benefits which
include:
- Skilled facilitators keyed to the distinct concerns of participants
- Safe environment which encourages openness and probing discussion
- Opportunities for personal discovery
- Improve an organization’s professional development & implementation of strategies
particularly those in which diversity presents challenges
- Develop practical, solution-oriented approaches
- Enhance capacity for ensuring equity and valuing diversity
- Team building
- Enhance interpersonal skills
*NOTE: Upon acceptance to the Tools for Tolerance® Program, all participants
must agree to fulfill all necessary prerequisite and follow-up requirements, including:
Who may apply?
Tools for Tolerance® - Special Projects is open to all Canadian professionals
from both the public and private sectors. The groups must consist of a maximum of 30 participants.
How to create your customized Special Project?
Begin by completing the Request and Information Form: Special Projects. If accepted, the applicant will be contacted to discuss trip options. We welcome your requests for participation
and look forward to discussing opportunities for your group to attend Tools for
Tolerance®: Special Projects.
How to apply to an existing Special Project?
An Individual Application Form and Letter of Reference Form will be compulsory from all prospective applicants. These applications will be reviewed and accepted under the discretion of FSWC.
Some of the projects will require teams consisting of 3-6 individuals.
If the program you are applying to necessitates this, please complete the Team Application
Form. Please contact FSWC if you are not certain.
What is the cost?
The cost of tuition, return air travel (up to $600), shared accommodation, lunches
and curricular materials is provided by the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center.
All arrangements for air travel and accommodation will be made through FSWC. A $500
fee will be charged to each participant to offset these costs. A
subsidy may be available upon request when necessary. Please refer to the
Terms and Conditions (Pdf)
CHECK OUT WHAT OUR TOOLS ALUMNI ARE UP TO AT THE ALUMNI CORNER
Examples of past Special Projects
Tools for Tolerance: Municipalities February 3-6, 2008
Participant teams were comprised of Canadian mayors, alderpersons, civic employees and community members who are committed to the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination.
Tools for Tolerance: Israel February 17-24, 2008
Education Professionals spent one week learning about Israel from an educational and cultural perspective. While touring, participants were introduced to the diverse communities that make up the country.
Tools for Tolerance: Barrister’s Society March 31- April 1, 2008
Equity Ombudspersons from each province were sent to LA to acquire tools necessary to deal with issues faced within contemporary society – including diversity, racism and tolerance.
Tools for Tolerance: UNICEF June 22-24, 2008
The tailor-made program included members of UNICEF Canada’s Education for Development programme as well as public school educators.
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