Vancouver Declares Special Day Honoring Holocaust Survivor Ruth Sigal

April 9, 2025, 6:20 am

Vancouver city officials are marking a significant tribute by proclaiming a day in honor of Holocaust survivor Ruth Sigal. This special recognition, set for April 9, celebrates her lifelong commitment to preserving the memory of the atrocities committed during World War II and her efforts to educate future generations about these historical tragedies. Both reports detail her personal journey from suffering to advocacy after moving to Canada and emphasize the importance of ensuring that such painful chapters in history are never forgotten.

theglobeandmail.com / Holocaust survivor Ruth Kron Sigal recognized with Vancouver honour, memoir reissue

The City of Vancouver will proclaim April 9 Ruth Kron Sigal day to recognize her efforts to ensure younger generations know about the atrocities against Jewish people in Lithuania during the Second World War

thestar.com / Holocaust survivor Ruth Sigal recognized with Vancouver honour, memoir reissue

A Holocaust survivor who dedicated her life to raising awareness about the horrors her family endured before moving to Canada is getting a special honour in Vancouver today.

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