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The following research and communication links will further student learning and enhance in-class activities related to the material covered in the text.
These links are included so that students can easily access information about governments and current political issues on both a provincial and national level. They also provide contact addresses so that students can become involved and/or communicate with persons working at various levels of government.
People Making A Difference
- Rescue Mission: Planet Earth
The Huntsville Public School participated in this international project and it provides an excellent example of how to get involved and active in worthwhile issues. This site relates directly to page 5.
- Oxfam Canada
This site, which corresponds to page 8, provides current events information on global crises, information on its work and ways to get involved.
- Greenpeace Canada
This environmental organization, highlighted on page 8, provides news releases on current activities, campaigns and information on ways to become involved in environmental issues in the community.
- Doctors Without Borders
This international organization, pictured on pages 8 and 9, offer on its web page information on areas of need in the world, special reports, press releases and contact information for those who wish to become involved.
- First Nations Environmental Network
FNEN provides information on its environmental work and upcoming events, as well as contact information for its representatives across Canada. This relates to page 8 in chapter one.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
Find out more about this Nobel Peace Laureate. This site provides a synopsis of her beliefs, offers visuals and articles outlining her actions, and summarizes the political issues in Myanmar. Her picture is highlighted on page 14 in chapter one.
- The Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project
Martin Luther King is pictured on page 14. Further investigation and studies are possible at this Stanford University site, where students may analyze his papers, speeches and sermons.
Hallmarks In Democracy
- Ancient Greek Politics
Learn more about Greek democracy, including information on the political leaders of the time such as Pericles and Cleisthenes, and learn how Athenian democracy evolved. This site encourages further study based on pages 16 - 18 in chapter one.
- Department of Justice Canada
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in its entirety, as mentioned on page 18 in chapter one.
- Fiftieth Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
This site has the full text of the Declaration, including preamble and 30 articles.
- Laws of Hammurabi
Richard Hooker's web site on all of the codified laws of Mesopotamia, as outlined on page 18.
- The Avalon Project
1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man, as mentioned on page 19.
- Alexis de Tocqueville
The history and philosophy of Alexis de Tocqueville, documented as he traveled in the United States. This is quite effective as a tool when completing further research on democracy. He is specifically highlighted on page 23 in chapter one.
- Iroquois History
Learn more about the Iroquois Confederacy that is highlighted on page 24.
Be An Active Citizen - Get Involved And Help Others By Volunteering In Your Community
- Volunteer in Mississauga
Help out in your community in a variety of ways.
- The Hamilton-Wentworth Community Network
There are many ways to get involved and become an active citizen.
- Ontario Literacy Coalition
Volunteer to help English as a Second Language students and family literacy in Toronto.
- Daily Bread Food Bank
This non-profit, non-denominational charitable organization has a goal of eliminating hunger in the Greater Toronto area.
- Girl Guides of Canada
Be active in your community and volunteer with children.
- The City of Toronto's homepage
Get involved as an active citizen in Greater Toronto by volunteering in one of the many activities organized and supported by the city of Toronto.
- Volunteer Centre of Toronto
Hundreds of opportunities to get involved are possible on this site, which is dedicated to volunteering in Toronto.
- About.com : Toronto
This site provides many opportunities to become an active citizen in many ways, from helping with environmental issues, to meals on wheels, to youth assisting youth.
- YMCA
The YMCA is a community-based organization that gives help to those in needs, and relies heavily on volunteers for the bulk of its work.
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The History Of Canada's Democracy
- Department of Justice Canada
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in its entirety.
- National Library of Canada
Explore in-depth the British North America Act. This site contains the Act in its entirety, and can be utilized to enhance student learning of Canada's constitution.
- Canadian Constitutional Documents and Proposals
This site contains all the documents from 1867 - 1982 that relate to the Canadian constitution and its amendments. This includes the Trudeau patriation document and the Meech Lake Accord. This site provides an excellent opportunity for learners to analyze the development of Canada's constitution.
- Constitutional Dates and Documents
This site is an excellent resource tool for students researching Canada's democratic beginnings. Its documents span from 1867 - 1982, and include the admission of the various provinces, as well as the Statute of Westminster.
- National Library of Canada
A listing a biography of the fathers of Confederation as shown on page 40.
- Federalism
Sections 91 - 101 of the Constitution Act of 1867 details the division of powers and responsibilities in federalism as it relates to pages 43 - 45.
- Walter C. Koerner Library
This site provides a comprehensive research guide for learners who are analyzing federal-provincial relations and national unity.
- Governor General
This site outlines the role and responsibilities of the Governor General. It directly supports page 49, and offers learners a chance to view Adrienne Clarkson in a photo gallery, analyse her speeches and take a virtual tour of Rideau Hall.
Canadian Citizenship
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Have students delve into the process of becoming a Canadian citizen by visiting the Citizen and Immigration web site.
- Legislation
Learners who are researching Canada's current Immigration and Citizenship Act, including amendments, may visit the site listed above. This will enhance the information provided in the citizenship section on pages 51 - 52.
- Canadian Museum of Civilization
Explore the history of the vote and look at how gender and race affected the election laws in Canadian history.
- Elections Canada
Learn more about how elections work by going to the Elections Canada website. You can look at Canada's 301 ridings, read a message form the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, and find out about the distribution of seats. This will augment information found on pages 53 - 55.
- Herstory - An exhibition
Visuals and primary sources regarding the women's suffrage movement in Canada, Nellie McClung and women in law and politics.
- Canadian Youth Rights Association
Learn more about the rights of youths in Canada. This site focuses on the rights of youths in politics and the fight to lower the voting age in federal elections. This offers an excellent opportunity to further debate on the voting age as is raised on page 58.
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Municipal Governments - Contact And Issues
These sites offer information on municipal concerns and events, ways to become involved in one's community and contact addresses for councilors.
Be An Active Citizen - Get Involved And Help Others By Volunteering In Your Community
- Volunteer in Mississauga
Help out in your community in a variety of ways.
- The Hamilton-Wentworth Community Network
There are many ways to get involved and become an active citizen.
- Ontario Literacy Coalition
Volunteer to help English as a Second Language students and family literacy in Toronto.
- Daily Bread Food Bank
This non-profit, non-denominational charitable organization has a goal of eliminating hunger in the Greater Toronto area.
- Girl Guides of Canada
Be active in your community and volunteer with children.
- The City of Toronto's homepage
Get involved as an active citizen in Greater Toronto by volunteering in one of the many activities organized and supported by the city of Toronto.
- Volunteer Centre of Toronto
Hundreds of opportunities to get involved are possible on this site, which is dedicated to volunteering in Toronto.
- About.com: Toronto
This site provides many opportunities to become an active citizen in many ways, from helping with environmental issues, to meals on wheels, to youth assisting youth.
- YMCA
The YMCA is a community-based organization that gives help to those in needs, and relies heavily on volunteers for the bulk of its work.
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Federal Government Links
- Elections Canada
This website provides general information on laws that govern elections, contact information, election news, a forum for young Canadians and offers a related links listing. This site may be useful with activities related to pages 119 - 125 and 141 - 144.
- Federal Governmen
This website provides daily and weekly news bulletins, featured announcements, programs and services information, facts and history about Canada, a comprehensive list of federal institutions' web sites, provincial and territorial governmental information and access to information regarding international organizations. This site may be useful with activities related to pages 107 - 119.
- Contacting Members of Parliament
This website provides the current and historical members listing of the Cabinet and Ministry, Senate, and House of Commons, as well as statistical and biographical information on Members of the House of Commons from the Library of Parliament. This site may be useful with activities related to pages 107 - 119.
- Canada's Parliament
This web site provides current information on parliamentary business, schedules and programs. This site may be useful with activities related to pages 107 - 119.
- Federal Court of Canada
This website provides access to recent Federal Court decisions, rules, and information about upcoming issues and decisions. This site may be useful with activities related to pages 118 - 119.
- Supreme Court of Canada
This website provides information about the Supreme Court, including current Members of the Court and historical information, links to judgments, services and information for parties and counsel and research information. This site may be useful with activities related to pages 118 - 119.
Provincial/Territorial Government Links
All of the following links give students access to information on current government projects, issues, provincial/territorial representatives and ministerial contact information. This site may be useful with activities related to pages 107 - 119.
Federal Political Party Links
The following sites may be useful with activities related to pages 127 - 139. They offer information on the parties' structures, platforms, and key figures for some of the federal and provincial political parties as well as ways to contact them, and "become involved".
Provincial Political Party Links
Youth Political Party Links
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Research Links
The Media and Democracy
Related articles from page 158 - 161 and the debate over media fairness and accuracy.
- Accuracy in Media
This site offers other points of view as a conservative media watchdog group.
- Media Awareness Network
This site provides information for learners on media ownership, media violence, cultural sovereignty, privacy, statistical information, and media portrayal of diversity, all from a Canadian point of view. It also provides information on Canadian laws as they relate to the media.
- Adbusters
"Uncommercials", spoof ads and campaign information provide powerful images for learners studying about forms of media.
- The Noam Chomsky Archive
Many articles, interviews and links on the role of the media in North America.
Lobbyists and Pressure Groups
The following links correspond to the articles found on pages 162 - 174 and provide additional information to supplement the chapter's case studies.
- Canadian Labour Congress
This site illustrates the active lobbying by the Canadian Labour Congress, including tips on how to take political action, and examples of the multitude of products and companies being boycotted to exert pressure on specific businesses.
- TobaccoFree.org
This anti-smoking site offers concrete examples on the tactics groups are utilizing to attain their goal for a "smokefree society".
- RJ Reynolds
RJ Reynolds website offers information on settlements, secondhand smoke, youth smoking, smokers' right and taxes and legislation from a tobacco company's point of view.
- Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights
This site discusses secondhand smoke, documents and campaigns about the smoking debate.
- Physicians for a Smoke Free Canada
The PSC, mentioned on page 167, is a national health organization that offers research, news, issues and links options.
- Greenpeace Canada
This environmental organization, highlighted on page 173, provides news releases on current activities, campaigns and information on ways to become involved in environmental issues in the community.
Federal Links
The following links help students research the recent and historical federal activities of both the House of Commons and the Senate. Moreover, it allows students to contact Members of Parliament, and provides information on the federal structure of government. These links may be utilized in correlation to activities from pages 148 - 157.
- Contacting Members of Parliament
This website provides the current and historical members listing of the Cabinet and Ministry, Senate, and House of Commons, as well as statistical and biographical information on Members of the House of Commons from the Library of Parliament.
- Canada's Parliament
This web site provides current information on parliamentary business, schedules and programs.
- Senators and Members, 35th Parliament
Offers information on current Senators by alphabet, constituency, province or territory and political affiliation.
- Where's Andrew?
The Reform Party sets up a website to highlight the need for elected senators, using Andrew Thompson as an example.
- "Get Tough with Truants"
A 1997 article from The Ottawa Citizen highlights the debate about appointed senators.
- BBC News Online
Andrew Thompson resigns from office.
- Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Charter in its entirety.
- Supreme Court of Canada
This website provides information about the Supreme Court, including current Members of the Court and historical information, links to judgments, services and information for parties and counsel and research information.
- Supreme Court of Canada
By opening "link to judgments" learners can search for and read the entire Supreme Court of Canada ruling of "Ingles v. Tutkaluk Construction Ltd., the case study found on page 154. Other rulings available which may be useful for in-class activities related to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms include R. v. Nygaard, R. v. Keegstra and Rodriguez v. British Columbia (Attorney General).
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Current Event Links
All of the following links give students access to information on current events from a local, national, North American and global perspective. This site may be useful with activities related the entire Global Citizenship chapter.
- The Ultimate Collection of News Links
This site provides over 10,000 international newspapers and magazines, allowing learners to read about current events from other perspectives.
- One Hundred Canadian Newspapers
This website offers a glimpse at many different regional and provincial newspapers to help raise learners' awareness about how global issues are viewed from coast to coast.
- CBC
CBC Newsworld offers audio and video clips on the latest news, as well as print headlines that are organized by topic.
- CTV
CTV News offers news highlights and contact information.
- CNN
CNN offers current events information, audio and video clips and has a video archive for research projects.
Research Links
The following links provide the tools for learners to research specific issues raised in chapter six, such as human rights, the Holocaust and apartheid in South Africa. These links provide accurate information, photos and further research links for on-line study. This correlates directly to pages 229 - 255.
- The Nizkor Project
This is a comprehensive site that includes primary documents, interviews from survivors, photos, transcripts of the Nuremberg Trials and links to other global organizations dedicated to upholding human rights.
- Holocaust Survivors
This site offers survivor stories, a photo and audio gallery, primary documents from Auschwitz and other places, further links, an encyclopedia to give background information on unfamiliar terms, and a place to leave thoughts and ask questions.
- The Mandela Page
The Nelson Mandela site provides selected speeches and writings from 1950 - present, photos, his biography and an opportunity to write to him.
- The African National Congress
The ANC website provides access to a comprehensive archive on apartheid, the global response to apartheid and Nelson Mandela's personal experience.
- Fiftieth Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
This site has the full text of the Declaration, including preamble and 30 articles.
- Declaration of the Rights of the Child
Provides the complete, official text of United Nations Declaration as well as a simplified version of both the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Convention on the Rights of the Child
Free the Children offers an explanation of the convention, as well as the pertaining document from the United Nations.
International Organizations
All of the following links give students access to additional information and research possibilities for the case studies and nongovernmental organizations outlined in chapter six. The corresponding sections in the book are noted after each link for easy reference back to the chapter.
- Conference of Nongovernmental Organizations
CONGO provides information on the NGO participation in the United Nations System, offers a schedule of meetings and events and has a listing of possible contacts for learners who need further information or wish to become involved. This site supplements the information found on pages 231 - 233 in chapter six.
- David Suzuki Foundation
This site offers information on controversial issues, contact information, publications, projects and offers suggestions on ways to take action. This site relates directly to page 226.
- Disaster Relief Agencies
This "umbrella" site provides ways to obtain information and contact a multitude of relief organizations, and has been organized alphabetically for easy reference. This site may be helpful with activities related to "getting involved", from pages 256 - 259.
- World Federation of United Nations Associations
This site lists all the member states alphabetically and provides local contact chapters for students to contact. This site supplements the information found on pages 231 - 233 in chapter six.
- United Nations Home Page
The United Nations Home Page offers information on its structure, news about peace and security, international law, economic and social development, human rights, and humanitarian affairs. Furthermore, it offers information about peace missions, membership, UN documents and maps. This site supplements the information found on pages 231 - 233 in chapter six.
- Official Website Locator for the United Nations System of Organizations
Learners researching the United Nations may find this site useful as it alphabetically lists the hundreds of United Nations Organizations and Agencies that carry out the directives of the United Nations. This site supplements the information found on pages 231 - 233 in chapter six.
- Oxfam Canada
This site provides current events information on global crises, information on its work and ways to get involved. This site corresponds directly with pages 224 - 225.
- International Committee of the Red Cross
The Red Cross site offers information on current global humanitarian operations, a history of the ICRC, publications, a photo gallery, related links and contact information. This site may be helpful with activities related to "getting involved", from pages 256 - 259.
- Free the Children International
This site offers information on projects, issues and campaigns, provides direction on how to get involved, and has a short biography of Craig Kielburger, its founder. The supplemental information found here supports activities related to pages 232 - 235 and 252 - 259.
- Child and Family Canada
This links offers the article, "Personal Story of Craig Kielburger", and much information related to the welfare of children. The supplemental information found here supports activities related to pages 232 - 235 and 252 - 259.
- United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
UNESCO provides much statistical information, publications, photos, documents and information regarding its global role. The site relates to page 226 in chapter six, and may be useful for research projects.
- Amnesty International - Canadian Chapter
Amnesty International highlights areas where human rights are being violated, provides news releases and gives suggestions on how to become involved. This site may help students further their studies as they relate to pages 221, 227 and 228.
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