In Memoriam of Stephen Tyrone Johns

The thoughts and prayers of The Asper Foundation’s staff and trustees are with the family of security guard Stephen Tyrone Johns after his murder at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC on June 10, 2009. This great tragedy underscores the need for the museum to continue its vital work in helping educate the public about the dangers of hatred. As well, this senseless act of racist violence reaffirms the value of The Asper Foundation Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program and revitalizes the Foundation’s intention to continue delivering this program to high school students across Canada.

New Brunswick Human Rights Commission Award

The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission confers Pioneer of Human Rights Award to The Asper Foundation for its Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program. This prestigious award recognizes human rights pioneers for their historic contributions to the protection and promotion of human rights in Canada. Previous recipients include former New Brunswick Premier Louis J. Robichaud, Dr. Gordon Fairweather, BCL, LLD, QC, OC, ONB, and the Speaker of the Senate of Canada, Senator Noël A. Kinsella. Please click here for news release, click here for media coverage and click here for a photo of the award.

Tribute to Mr. Harry Zvi Hurwitz

The Asper Foundation offers its heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Harry Hurwitz on his untimely passing on October 1, 2008. To view more on this item, please click here.

Opening of Fourth Community Action Centre

The Asper Foundation, Jewish National Fund of Canada and the Jerusalem Foundation have established The Israel Asper Community Action Centre in Ramot, a suburb of Jerusalem, Israel. This is the fourth centre created by The Asper Foundation including the Winnipeg Community Action Centre in Be’er Sheva and the Israel Asper Community Action Centres in Ofaqim and Migdal Ha’emek. To read more about this centre, please click here.