Our school library learning commons is developing a collection of learning resources to support students learning about genocides as part of the Genocide Studies 12 course.  Students need to find and work with high quality information in order to research genocides throughout history and around the world.

As you find useful research sources please help us build our collection for future classes by adding your comments on this form. Consider the following as you review sources of information about your topic.

Historical accuracy and context

• Source is based on strong historical research.
• Avoids distortion, oversimplification, or denial.
• Helps students understand broader patterns and causes of genocide/incidents of mass violence.

Relevance

• Engaging and encourages critical thinking.
• Developmentally appropriate language and format.
• Visual content is age-appropriate and avoids graphic or sensational content.

Nuance, complexity, and inquiry

• Avoids romanticizing or oversimplifying history.
• Encourages analysis of bias, moral dilemmas, and context.
• Uses precise, respectful, and accurate language.

Cultural representation and identity

• Includes voices and perspectives of those affected.
• Avoids stereotyping and “victim-only” framing.
• Honors the cultural and historical context of communities represented

(adapted from the Minnesota Department of Education’s Social Studies Standards for the Holocaust, Genocide of Indigenous Peoples, and Other Genocides, developed by Education on the Holocaust, Genocide of Indigenous Peoples, and Other Genocides Working Group)

As well as research tools listed on our school library learning commons Research Toolkit consider using the following sources:

• Genocide Watch
• Human Rights Watch
• University of Southern California Shoah Foundation: Collections
• University of Minnesota Holocaust and Genocide Education Resources
• Studying Genocide (also available in French)
• CBC Gem. (2019). Colonization Road.
• Facing History and Ourselves. Stolen Lives: The Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the Indian Residential Schools. 
• Zoryan Institute: Genocide Education in High Schools
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: Education Resources
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: Country Case Studies 

Track your sources and record the information you will need to Cite it Right when putting together your reference list in APA format.