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In the complex world of learning, our programs make it meaningful. We focus on enduring knowledge, deep understanding, and real-world application—driven by conversation and inquiry.
World War II Asia and Peace Education
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History + Art = Peace (HAP)
WWII was a global conflict spanning Europe and Asia. But, the war in Asia is often not included in textbooks. HAP equips students to uncover this vital missing history as global citizens of peace. Learn more
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iHistory Meets Humanity (iHMH)
Move beyond dates and events. Explore how we know what happened in WWII Asia. Ask questions that foster thinking, understanding, connections, and applications. Learn more
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Camp P.U.L.S.E. 2027
Join a network of Canadian and international youth to build leadership and relationship skills. Through discovery activities, discussions, and action team work, you will gain leadership and the tools to drive it. Learn more
Anti-Racism and Inclusive Education
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Racial Literacy Workshops
Develop your students' racial literacy. These interactive workshops build a deeper understanding of self and others. By questioning the legacy of racism, these sessions shift mindsets, sharpen criticality, and inspire inclusive behaviors. Learn more
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Shadows of Racism
Who will you invite to have a seat at the table, and why? Step into an interactive experience driven by student voice. Shadows of Racism, Voices Unheard is a powerful program designed for students to explore identity, representation, and equity education. Using community knowledge, storytelling, and artmaking, students examine the deep impacts of structural discrimination while actively contributing to the narrative of Canada. Learn more
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Through Art, I Live
Where historical memories meet creative expression.
Stay tuned. Programs for senior with young people to be launched. Learn more
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In Partnership
Pro Bono Students of Canada
In partnership with the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and the Lincoln Alexander Law School, Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) law student volunteers conduct research on topics of justice related to World War II in Asia. Their work examines historical memory through legal perspectives. Learn more
Global Scholars Program
In partnership with the University of Michigan Global Scholars Program, students pursue their interests in global issues by exploring the connections between war, peace building, and social justice. The program is centered on critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and active social engagement. Learn more
Summer Internship Program
We offer an eight-week full program and a six-week audit option for international and Canadian students. This summer program promotes multidisciplinary inquiry into the legacies of World War II in Asia through a peacebuilding lens. Students in the full program will complete an independent research project. Learn more
For Educators
Educate for Peace offers a dynamic, museum-based professional development experience for secondary school educators. Discover how the Asia Pacific Peace Museum transforms history of WWII Asia into an immersive, interdisciplinary learning for your students. Through four distinct lenses—historical, political, legal, and economic—teachers will explore using the framing questions designed to guide student visits. This program sparks critical inquiry into WWII in Asia, connecting past events to global peace.
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Our education programs are designed using the following frameworks:
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Historical Thinking Concepts: Historical significance, cause and consequence, continuity and change, historical perspective.
(The Ontario Curriculum: Canadian & the World Studies Grades 9 – 10 and Grades 11 -12, 2018)​
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Equity and Inclusive Education: Understand intersectionality, power and privilege, detect bias and discrimination​
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Global Competence: Investigate the world, recognize perspectives, communicate ideas, take action
(Teaching Global Competence in a Rapidly Changing World. OECD/Asia Society 2018)
Critical Inquiry
Multiple Perspectives
Ethics
Connections
Voice
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