A new book documenting the Assyrian genocide has been released. Written by Turkish author Kemal Yalçın and translated into Swedish by Fehmi Barkarmo (former president of the SEYFO Center in Sweden), the book is based on oral testimonies of genocide survivors. The Swedish title of the book is:Vi blev slavar i vårt eget land(We Became Slaves on Our Own Land)First-hand Accounts of Genocide Survivors What the Book Is AboutThe book primarily recounts the experiences of the Erçin family during the Seyfo genocide. It details …
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Summary of the Taped InterviewsOf The Assyrian Family HistoriesBy Dr. Arianne Ishaya These documents are copyrighted. No changes in wording are permitted. Yoel (Joel) Yonan Date of Interview: Feb. 3, ‘82 Born in the village of Goytapa, Urmia Date of birth: 1913. During the flight of the Assyrians from Urmia he was 5 years old. His mother and two of his brothers were killed during the massacre of the Assyrians. One of his brothers and sisters had come to USA …
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SERVE | EDUCATE | ADVOCATE Click here for the German Edition to purchase in the US.Click here for the Dutch Edition to purchase in the US.For those outside of the USA: Please log into your country’s Amazon account to make a purchase. Stay tuned for the upcoming Assyrian Edition! …
Jaklen Alkyan’s newest book tells the poignant story of an Assyrian family during the harrowing period of Seyfo, the Assyrian genocide of 1915. In collaboration with The Seyfo Center, this book is crafted specifically for younger readers, gently introducing them to this crucial historical event. Through its narrative, it imparts lessons on bravery, strength, and hope in the face of adversity. Heartfelt and captivating, this latest work by the award-winning author is sure to leave a lasting impression. Join Ashur …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX, AZ — August 23, 2024 — The Arizona Department of Education has officially approved the inclusion of the Assyrian Genocide in the state’s social studies curriculum, marking a significant step towards broader historical education in Arizona schools. The curriculum, approved on August 10, 2024, is now available in the ToolKit for high school educators across the state, to be utilized in the 2024-2025 academic year. The curriculum is listed under “Teaching About Genocide Resources”. The decision …
Breaking: Arizona becomes the first state to adopt the Assyrian Genocide Curriculum to be taught throughout its high schools! Stay tuned for more information. Additionally, our Arizona team will proudly present the details of this historic achievement at the 91st Annual Convention in Orlando. This presentation is free for convention attendees. You can register at https://www.aanf.org/convention …