Saturday, April 11, 2015 – Genocide Prevention Teacher Workshop 

As part of Genocide Awareness Month, local educators are invited to participate in a full day program of events at the Naples Holocaust Museum and Education Center dedicated to advancing Holocaust and human rights education in Southwest Florida. The full day program will feature a private museum tour, echoes and reflections, Holocaust training, and Armenian Genocide presentation and education training.

The Genocide Prevention Teacher Workshop will be take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Holocaust Museum and Education Center of Southwest Florida, 4760 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 7, Naples, FL 34103 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. This is a private event for educators and RSVP is required. Please contact Sam Parish at (239) 263-9200 x 206 or sam@holocaustmuseumswfl.org.

Sunday, April 12, 2015 – Armenian Genocide Presentation and Discussion

Taniel Koushakjian will present a new exhibit entitled ‘Iconic Images of the Armenian Genocide‘ to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The presentation will take place at the Naples Holocaust Museum and Education Center of Southwest Florida, 4760 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 7, Naples, FL 34103 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Mr. Koushakjian has served as the Communication Director of the Armenian Assembly of America in Washington, D.C. since 2013. He is also the founder and editor of Florida Armenians. Mr. Koushakjian has successfully advocated for several legislative initiatives, has published articles and delivered numerous presentations on Armenian American issues, most recently at Columbia University and in the U.S. House of Representatives. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University and currently attends the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management.Space is limited and RSVP is required. Please call 239-263-9200 to register for this event or see here for additional information: http://www.holocaustmuseumswfl.org/events/upcoming-events/.