| Event Name | The opening of the exhibition "Extermination of the Polish elite. Action AB - Katyn" on Thursday, May 16 in Mississaugua, Canada. |
| Start Date | 19th May 2013 3:06pm |
| End Date | 20th May 2013 3:06pm |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Description | The English version of the exhibition "Extermination of the Polish elite. Action AB - Katyn" was presented on Thursday, May 16 at the Central Library of Mississaugua, Canada. The opening ceremony was attended by many representatives of local authorities: Members of the Federal Parliament of Canada, of the Parliament of Ontario Province, Mississauga’s local government, and authorities of Polish organizations. Numerous members of Polish Community living in Mississauga and Toronto did come as well. In his letter to the participant of the opening ceremony Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, emphasized the role of IPN in discovering the truth about Katyn. The exhibition and the accompanying lectures and trainings for teachers were organized within the Polonia Programme carried out by the Institute’s Public Education Office. The exhibition will be open until May 22, 2013. |