10/16/2026
From October to December, 2026 the Swift Current Museum is hosting two travelling exhibits from the Montreal Holocaust Museum: Witnesses to History, Keepers of Memory; and Tell me a Story! Youth Literature and the Holocaust.
"Witnesses to History, Keepers of Memory" shares the stories of 30 Holocaust survivors who have, for over 40 years, educated students and visitors at the Montreal Holocaust Museum. Portraits and personal items are displayed, and by scanning a QR code, visitors can access the virtual version of the exhibit with extra photos and audio clips where survivors describe the significance of their items. These objects highlight the range of Holocaust experiences and underscore the duty to remember.
The exhibition was created to express profound gratitude to the 30 survivors for their outstanding contributions to Canadian society and their ongoing commitment to education about the Holocaust and human rights.
"Tell me a Story! Youth Literature and the Holocaust" is aimed at audiences eight and up, this exhibit introduces the Holocaust through children's books, addressing racism and antisemitism through personal stories. While the children's stories reflect moments of horror and loss, themes of hope, friendship, and perseverance are at the heart of the books. Young visitors and their parents are invited to discover replicas of photo albums and artefacts, read books in a dedicated space, and ask difficult questions that may arise.
Created by the Montreal Holocaust Museum, this exhibition was made possible by the Government of Canada.
