#WeRemember

Never Again means Never Forget.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day | Friday, January 27, 2023

 

To honour the memory of the six million Jewish children, women, and men murdered by the Nazis, the United Nations designated January 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day. So we can collectively mark this important occasion, the World Jewish Congress launched the We Remember campaign. Join millions around the world and photograph yourself holding a sign that says #WeRemember and post it social media. Many of the images will be projected on a screen at Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Ready to get involved? Here’s how!

Step 1

Download the #WeRemember sign

Step 2

Take a photo holding the sign

Step 3

Upload it to social media

 

    • #WeRemember the past to build a better tomorrow. @WorldJewishCong @cijainfo #IHRD
    • For International Holocaust Remembrance Day, #WeRemember the survivors and the 6 million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis. @WorldJewishCong @cijainfo #IHRD
    • Together, #WeRemember the #Holocaust to ensure that #NeverAgain truly means Never Again. @WorldJewishCong @cijainfo #IHRD
    • Souvenons-nous du passé pour bâtir un avenir meilleur. #NousNousSouvenons @WorldJewishCong @cijainfo #IHRD
    • En cette Journée internationale dédiée à la mémoire des victimes de l’Holocauste, #Souvenons-nous des survivants et des 6 millions de Juif/ves assassinés par les nazis. #NousNousSouvenons @WorldJewishCong @cijainfo #IHRD
    • Ensemble, souvenons-nous de l’#Holocauste pour faire en sorte que #PlusJamais signifie vraiment Plus jamais. #NousNousSouvenons @WorldJewishCong @cijainfo #IHRD

    • On January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, dozens of monuments across the country will be lit in yellow to honour the six million men, women, and children who were victims of the Shoah. Join hundreds of thousands of people around the world in honouring their memory by participating in the World Jewish Congress’ #WeRemember social media campaign. Together, let us renew our collective vow: Never Again.

    • Link to: https://www.cija.ca/weremember  
      On January 27, International #Holocaust Remembrance Day, dozens of monuments across the country will be lit in yellow to honour the six million men, women, and children who were victims of the Shoah. 
      Join me and hundreds of thousands of people around the world in honouring their memory by participating in the @worldjewishcongress’ #WeRemember social media campaign. 
      Together, let us renew our collective vow: #NeverAgain. 
      Download a #WeRemember sign at www.cija.ca 
      #IHRD 

Illuminating Important Landmarks across Canada

 

Animated GIF os landmarks across Canada

In Canada, as part of the #WeRemember campaign, monuments and public buildings, such as the National Holocaust Monument, Peace Tower, BC Place, the CN Tower, and Niagara Falls, will be bathed in yellow light to remember the six million Jewish souls lost during the Holocaust (Shoah). Together, let us pause and renew our collective vow: Never Again.

 

  • National Capital Region

    Ottawa, Canadian Museum of History
    Ottawa, Canadian War Museum
    Ottawa, Canal Building at Carleton University
    Ottawa, National Gallery of Canada
    Ottawa, Peace Tower
    Ottawa, Pedestrian Bridge at Algonquin College
    Ottawa, Shaw Centre
    Ottawa, University of Ottawa - Tabaret Hall
    Ottawa, US Embassy

    Alberta

    Calgary, Calgary Tower
    Calgary, Calgary Public Library 
    Edmonton, City Hall
    Edmonton, High Level Bridge
    Edmonton, Muttart

    British Columbia

    Coquitlam, Lafarge Lake Fountain
    Delta, City Hall
    District of Saanich, City Hall
    Nanaimo, City Hall
    North Vancouver, City Hall
    Vancouver, BC Place
    Vancouver, Bentall Centre
    Vancouver, Bloedel Conservatory
    Vancouver, Burrard Street Bridge
    Vancouver, Canada Place (Sails of Light)
    Vancouver, Convention Centre (including Olympic Cauldron)
    Vancouver, City Hall
    Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport
    Victoria, BC Legislature
    Victoria, City Hall

    Manitoba

    Winnipeg, Canada Life office building
    Winnipeg, Esplanade Riel Bridge
    Winnipeg, Manitoba Legislature
    Winnipeg, Winnipeg Sign at The Forks

    New Brunswick

    Fredericton, Provincial Legislature 

    Newfoundland and Labrador 

    St. John's, City Hall

    Nova Scotia

    Halifax, Nova Scotia Legislature

    Ontario

    Brampton, City Hall Clock Tower
    Burlington, Brant Street Pier
    Hamilton, Hamilton Sign
    Hamilton, McMaster University
    London, Canada Life office building
    London, City Hall
    London, JA Taylor Building
    London, RBC Building
    London, Sifton Properties on Dufferin
    Markham, Civic Centre
    Mississauga, Civic Centre  
    Newmarket, Riverwalk Commons & Fred A. Lundy Bridge
    Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls
    Toronto, Canada Life office building
    Toronto, CN Tower
    Toronto, Toronto Sign
    Vaughan, City Hall

    Prince Edward Island

    Charlottetown, City Hall

    Saskatchewan

    Saskatoon, River Landing Towers

    Quebec

    Montreal, Olympic Stadium Tower
    Montreal, Samuel de Champlain Bridge

    Yukon

    Whitehorse, Yukon Legislative Assembly

Other ways you can commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

  • Light a candle in remembrance
  • Hold a virtual event (or in person as permitted with social distancing)
  • Visit a local Holocaust memorial or museum virtually
  • Educate yourself about the facts at aboutholocaust.org
  • Share a survivor’s story click here

International Holocaust Remembrance Day Events