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Alberta

Dear Dr. Emir Ramic:

 

The Honourable Jason Kenney shared your email regarding the request to proclaim July 11, 2022, as Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day. I apologize for the delay in issuing a response. The Premier’s office has asked me, as the Minister of Culture, to respond on behalf of the Government of Alberta.

 

Alberta’s government strongly condemns the senseless hatred and violence that are at the heart of every genocide. Genocide is the most destructive form of hatred, racism, and intolerance and it leaves behind scars on the victims’ descendants for generations. The Government of Alberta honours the memory of the victims, including the more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys who were killed as a result of the genocide in Srebrenica.

 

On March 26, 2021, the Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month Act became law in Alberta. The act proclaims April of each year as Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month. This means that the month of April is set aside to recognize the impact of the atrocities of genocide, remember the victims, and promote better understanding of the causes of genocide around the world.

 

We understand that the date for this year’s Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day has passed; however, we would like to recognize you and your organization for commemorating the anniversary and convey my appreciation for all those who participated in Alberta.

 

We would also like to share with you that theSpecial Days Act came into effect on March 24, 2022. This legislation redefines provincial declarations to recognize special dates in perpetuity, whereas minister statements may be used to recognize special dates for one year (the year in which the statement is made). We encourage you to submit a request next year and visit the Special days page on Alberta.ca to learn more.

 

Thank you for your email regarding the importance of remembering those who lost their lives in the Srebenica genocide. 

 

Sincerely, 

 

 

Jason Luan

Minister of Culture

 

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