Antisemitism: Then and Now
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is committed to support and enhance strong and effective municipal government in Ontario. We do that in a variety of ways including providing educational programs that provide insight, skills and tactics for our members to rely on in the many roles and responsibilities they carry out in their local leadership roles.
As global events are increasingly impacting our local communities, AMO has built important partnerships with the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre for Holocaust Studies and the Canadian Centre for Muslim Women to develop and deliver education on antisemitism and anti-islamophobia. Each program is designed to build your understanding on the historical and contemporary roots of antisemitism and anti-islamophobia, how to address these and how to build relationships and allyships.
AMO is a non-partisan organization and does not take positions on global matters but understands the importance of supporting our members as they strive to build inclusive, safe communities and stop discrimination and hate.
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre for Holocaust Studies
Antisemitism: Then and Now
The FSWC is one of Canada’s leading human rights and social advocacy organizations. Inspired by the legacy of Simon Wiesenthal, FSWC works to build a more inclusive and respectful Canada by sharing the lessons of the Holocaust, advocating for human rights and combatting both antisemitism and hate in all its forms.
The FSWC is one of AMO’s Advisory Group partners in AMO’s Health Democracy Project.
This two-hour training covers historic and contemporary antisemitism, how to address this, and ways to build allyship. This workshop will help municipally elected officials to better understand the experience of and serve Jewish employees and community members.
This workshop provides attendees with the following:
- The ability to name and identify multiple forms of antisemitism, old and new;
- Knowledge of the origins of antisemitism;
- An understanding of the link between historical and current manifestations of antisemitism;
- A recognition that antisemitism in an integral part of DEI discussions on hate and intolerance; and
- Knowledge of how to be an ally in the fight against antisemitism, as part of an overall commitment against hatred and intolerance of minorities.
Date: May 21, 2025, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Registration Fees:
- $300 +HST per session (Individual registration only. For group rates, contact events@amo.on.ca)
- $75 +HST cancellation fee
AMO requires a certain threshold of attendance for the viability of workshops. If we are unable to meet this threshold 2 weeks in advance of the scheduled workshop, the workshop will be cancelled with AMO making all efforts for the workshop to be rescheduled. All registered attendees will be notified in a timely way.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to events@amo.on.ca by 4:00pm 7 days prior to the scheduled date. Registrations can be transferred at any time.