Kristopher Clancy
NEW ZEALAND
Kristopher Clancy moved to New Zealand in June 2019 from Houston, Texas. Before moving to New Zealand, Kris graduated from the University of Houston and was a teacher for 12 years, having taught European History and Psychology. He joined the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand in November 2019 as Education Director and has worked to expand the educational programmes offered at the centre as well as expand the online presence of the Centre to help students and teachers with Holocaust education. Throughout the year, Kris works with students and teachers to enhance their Holocaust education and bring the relevant lessons of the Holocaust alive for them today.
SESSION INFO
SUNDAY 9-10am
The Legacies Project: Mapping Holocaust Survivors and Their Legacies in New Zealand
This powerful initiative honours survivors, and their families, remembers those lost, and preserves their stories through first-hand testimonies, biographies, photos, videos, documents, and other historical resources. Through primary sources, accessible online, this initiative helps counter Holocaust disinformation and distortion. During this session, we will work with you to begin inputting your family's story. We will walk you through how to create entries for your family, upload documents and photos, and create the journey of your family. Please bring your laptop, charger, mouse, and any photos/documents/videos you have.
SUNDAY 4-5pm
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Finding Your Voice in the Jewish World Online
In today's fast-paced digital age, the internet is overflowing with information – and opinions – on Judaism, Zionism, and Israel. For teenagers and college-age students seeking to understand and articulate their perspectives on these vital topics, navigating this vast online landscape can feel overwhelming. This presentation offers a guiding hand, helping you cut through the noise to discover valuable online resources and insightful influencers within the Jewish world. You’ll walk away with concrete tools and recommendations for building your own network of trusted online voices.