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2016 Raoul Wallenberg Day

Wallenberg-Sugihara Civil Courage Award

The Wallenberg-Sugihara Civil Courage Award was presented to Chief Dr. Robert Joseph who, at significant personal risk and after facing  severe oppression, courageously stood up against social injustice to help others.

Sunday, January 17, 2016  /  1:30 pm

Wosk Auditorium, 950 41st Avenue,, Vancouver, BC

Film

Carl Lutz – The Forgotten Hero (PG). Carl Lutz, the Swiss Vice-Consul in Budapest, saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews from death during World War II. His humanitarian action is considered one of the greatest civil rescue operations of Jews during the Holoca

Event Information & Details

Program & Supporters

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Photo Gallery

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2016 Award Announcement

Presentation of the Civil Courage Award for 2016

2016 Award recipient: Chief Dr Robert Joseph

Explore Chief Dr. Robert Joseph's inspiring journey and his 2016 Wallenberg Day Award for civil courage.

“Carl Lutz: The Forgotten Hero” film

Explore 'Carl Lutz - The Forgotten Hero' documentary from 2016 Wallenberg Day. Media dossier & info inside.

Vancouver Sun

Hereditary chief Robert Joseph honored with the 2016 Wallenberg-Sugihara Civil Courage Award in Vancouver.

CBC Radio

Explore 2016 Wallenberg Day on CBC Radio: Chief Robert Joseph discusses true reconciliation for First Nations.

Babu Kishan “Spotlight”

Explore the 2016 Wallenberg Day Spotlight on Dr. Robert Joseph, Henry & Deborah Grayman. Watch now!

2016 Raoul Wallenberg Day Posters

Fraser Monthly Poster

English Poster

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