Ibuka Canada Commemorates the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda in Toronto

Toronto, Canada — April 11, 2026

On April 11, 2026, Ibuka Canada organized a solemn commemoration event in Toronto to honor the memory of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and to stand in solidarity with survivors and their families as part of Kwibuka 32.

Led by Ibuka Canada President Leo Kabalisa, the event brought together survivors, families, community members, friends, and partners in a spirit of remembrance, unity, and reflection. The gathering served as a moment to collectively remember the lives lost during the genocide and to reaffirm the responsibility to preserve their memory.

The commemoration paid special tribute to the loved ones of survivors within the community—parents, siblings, children, and relatives whose lives were taken during the genocide. Participants also honored the memory of families that were entirely wiped out, leaving no surviving relatives to remember them, as well as all victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

The Guest of Honour, H.E. Higiro Prosper, High Commissioner of Rwanda in Canada, joined the community in this important act of remembrance. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of preserving the truth of the genocide, combating genocide denial and ideology, and ensuring that future generations continue to learn from history.

In his opening address, Leo Kabalisa, President of Ibuka Canada, reminded attendees of the importance of remembrance as both a duty and a commitment to justice.

“To remember is to give dignity to those whose lives were taken and to stand with those who survived. Our responsibility is to keep their memory alive and to ensure that history is neither forgotten nor distorted.”

The event featured moments of reflection, testimonies, prayers, and the symbolic remembrance of those who perished. It provided a safe and respectful space for survivors to grieve, reflect, and find strength in community.

As Ibuka Canada continues its mission to support survivors, preserve the memory of the victims, and promote education about the Genocide against the Tutsi, this annual commemoration remains an important pillar of that work.

Ibuka Canada extends its gratitude to all those who attended and stood together in remembrance and solidarity.

As we mark Kwibuka 32, we renew our collective commitment to truth, remembrance, and the global responsibility of ensuring that genocide never happens again.

Remember. Unite. Renew.

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