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Oakville Beaver, 15 Nov 2013, p. 5

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Tour for Humanity begins journey in Oakville by Nathan Howes Special to the Beaver 5 | Friday, November 15, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The Tour for Humanity's journey to educate and inspire others has begun, after launching in Oakville earlier this month. Created by the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies (FSWC), the Tour for Humanity is a fully-equipped and accessible mobile education centre that addresses issues of human rights and social justice. The unit will bring human rights programming to schools and communities across Ontario. Its goal is to inspire participants to take action against hatred and intolerance. FSWC members joined Halton police and Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr for a ribboncutting at the Halton Regional Centre. "For many years, the Halton Regional Police Service has enjoyed a warm and positive partnership and friendship with the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center. (Its) training sessions and people are invaluable for our members and for the policing profession," said Halton Police Chief Stephen Tanner. "(It) offers education and a safe place to ask questions and share sometimes challenging discussions." Tour for Humanity will give people an opportunity to connect with Ontario communities, Tanner said, and offer the same "insights and education" Halton police share. FSWC president and CEO Avi Benlolo said his group wanted to go mobile to reach communi- From left, Halton Regional Police Chief Stephen Tanner, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies President and CEO Avi Benlolo, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies Board of Governors Member and donor Fred Leitner and Regional Chair Gary Carr during the launch of the tour for Humanity in the Region of Halton. | photo by Nikki Wesley ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog) ties with limited or no access to its education. "We came up with the idea five years ago. We wanted to go out of the GTA and into (other) communities and give exposure to the story of the Holocaust, racism and intolerance," said Benlolo. He noted support from Tanner and the local community inspired the FSWC. "I think it will pay dividends for everybody in policing, education and the community. Everybody will reap the rewards," said Benlolo. The mobile classroom will offer a choice of two visual presentations. The first focuses on Canadian events such as the history of Aboriginal residential schools and the treatment of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. see Tour on p.8 The Electric Fireplace Shop 6 Hurontario St. Miss. 905-278-7337 · We Carry Inserts & Mantel Packages · Wall Mount & Recess · Custom Mantels Starting from INJURED? I Can Help! YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY UNLESS I GET YOU MONEY My team of experienced lawyers can help you with: · Car accidents · Slip and Falls · Disability Claims (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, CPP) · Wrongful Dismissal OFFICES IN OAKVILLE AND TORONTO For a free consultation call: Oakville: 905.842.2022 or Toronto: 416.351.9222 email: sspadafora@slspc.ca $499.00 Over 60 models on display. Largest in GTA Visit our website theelectricfireplaceshop.com Hwy 10 lakeshore Rd. A STEP BEYOND IN CARE DO YOU HAVE: Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist · Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 905-632-1414 Sam Spadafora Injury and Employment Law 728 Burloak Drive www.footandhealthclinic.com

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