Don shares that Jewish people are the most targeted for hate crimes in Canada. He said that the binary where he is white-passing and also experiencing racism is difficult. He voices the importance of getting to know your neighbours.
Don Schapira is a professional mediator, Holocaust educator, writer, and community leader based in Calgary, Alberta. Since 2019, he has been actively involved in Holocaust education, focusing on the historical roots of antisemitism and its modern manifestations in contemporary society. He is the founder of Fresh Start Mediation, where he works with families navigating high-conflict separation and disputes with an emphasis on dignity, clarity, and long-term outcomes. Alongside his mediation practice, Don regularly speaks and writes about antisemitism, civic engagement, and the challenges Jewish Canadians face within modern anti-racism frameworks. Don is also the co-host of The Schmooze, a podcast dedicated to thoughtful, nuanced conversations about Jewish life, public policy, and community resilience. His work emphasizes dialogue over slogans, intellectual honesty over outrage, and human connection as the foundation for meaningful social change.
