Students and residents in Drumheller will get the opportunity to learn about the tragic history of World War II and the power of the human spirit from a Holocaust survivor.
Eva Olsson, 90, is a survivor of Auschwitz. She was sent to the camp in 1944 with her family at the age of 19. Of her extended family of 89, only she and her younger sister survived.
Lynn Hemming, teacher at DVSS heard Olsson speak before and felt it was important for others to hear her message.
“I heard her at Teacher’s Convention in the spring with some colleagues, and we all felt she is one of the best speakers we have ever heard. She is a firecracker. She is passionate well spoken,” said Hemming. “She speaks about the redemptive power of love and forgiveness. It is heavy, but there is always the message of hope.”
Hemming made arrangements for Olsson to come. She will be speaking to students at DVSS on the morning of Tuesday, November 10 and then at St. Anthony’s in the afternoon.
“The Holocaust is something we can never forget, but I love the fact that she includes the redemptive power of love and forgiveness in her message as well,” said Hemming.
Hemming said Olsson was gracious enough to do a public presentation on Thursday November 12 at 7 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theater.
“This is a rare opportunity to hear a firsthand account of the Holocaust and the healing that has taken place in her life since. Eva Olsson has been featured in several documentaries including one called “Stronger than Fire.” Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear a moving and powerful firsthand account of the Holocaust,” said Hemming.
