Global Issues
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Exploring Humanitarian Law. Resource Pack for Teachers
Exploring Humanitarian Law provides teachers with the resources to introduce students to the basic principles of international humanitarian law (IHL). The materials in the kit explain how IHL aims to protect life and human dignity during armed conflict and to prevent and reduce the suffering and devastation caused by war. The five modules examine: The Humanitarian Perspective, Limits in Armed Conflict, The Law in Action, Dealing with Violations and Responding to the Consequences of Armed Conflict.
The kit contains 12 booklets and 1 DVD.
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R072049
The 9/11 Attacks. Ten Years Later
On September 9, 2001, a group of terrorists carry out a devastating assault on the United States. Two planes crash into the World Trade Center in New York City, another one into the Pentagon in Washington, DC and a fourth one is downed in a field in Pennsylvania. This video discusses the impact of the attacks in the ensuing 10 years.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R071452
How Canadians Are Helping Haiti
In January, the Caribbean country of Haiti is devastated by a powerful earthquake. More than 200,000 people are killed and over a million people are left homeless. Canadians react generously to the calls for help by raising millions of dollars for Haiti relief.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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rovervideo
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R072084
Adoption. Looking for a Baby Abroad
Every year, for a number of reasons, many Canadians adopt children in foreign countries. International adoptions can provide them with the baby they always wanted, but they can also be expensive and frustrating.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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rovervideo
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R072095
A Deadly Earthquake Devastates Haiti
On January 12, a powerful earthquake strikes Haiti. More than 100,000 people are killed, and about a million others are left homeless. This story looks at Haiti's tragedy, and how Canada and other countries help the survivors.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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rovervideo
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R053256
Waging Peace: Canada in Afghanistan
In 2006, Canada takes on a larger role as Canadian troops are deployed to Afghanistan. Troops are sent to Kandahar province, where most of the fighting takes place. The Afghanistan mission creates more controversy in Canadian history than any other military intervention and the casualty count continues to rise. As 2011 approaches, Canada must decide if the troops will be pulled out as scheduled or continue to provide support in Afghanistan.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : Education public performance rights available
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R072047
Amanda Lindhout's African Journey
Amanda Lindhout is a young Canadian journalist who is held hostage in Somalia for more than a year. This video follows Lindhout as she returns to Africa to try to provide hope to Somali women.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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rovervideo
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R029081
Landing. Stories from the Cultural Divide
The programs in this series tell the stories of Canadians from diverse backgrounds.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2022
R053615
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity
This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD). It will: assist school divisions, central office personnel, administrators, educators, First Nations and Métis organizations and community partners to develop a deeper understanding of gender and sexual diversity; assist in understanding the unique educational, health and safety needs of staff, students and their families who self-identify as gender and/or sexually diverse; provide practical strategies, suggestions and frequently asked questions to support schools and communities as they work with students to anticipate and overcome challenges related to transphobia, homophobia and heterosexism; acknowledge the shared responsibility of ensuring that all students who identify as gender and/or sexually diverse have the same opportunities for safety, socialization and success in schools; assist educators in planning curricular-based instruction and assessment to meet the unique needs of gender and/or sexually diverse students; and assist school divisions and First Nations and Métis organizations to fulfill their ethical and professional responsibilities to provide safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students regardless of their actual or perceived differences.
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019