On April 24, Horizon School Division held a Holocaust Symposium for Grade 11 students at the Humboldt Uniplex. This event provided students with an opportunity to hear from Mr. Amek Adler, a Holocaust survivor, who witnessed the violence, abuse, and dehumanization of Jewish people in Poland during the Second World War. In addition to the moving testimony of Mr. Adler, students were informed by experts in Judaism, the founding of Israel, Holocaust denial, and the face of hate in modern times.

Heather Kuttai, a Commissioner for the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, challenged students to take what they have learned from the presenters and demonstrate their commitment to the rights of others. Kuttai stated:

• Think about the conversation with Mr. Adler. What he, and what every survivor brings to the conversation, is powerful.
• The presence of survivors makes the tragedies of the Holocaust so very real. The knowledge that Mr. Adler gave to you today is very important to understand. It takes great courage and energy to tell that story but it is so important that it be told.