Learning Resource Guides (17)
Expressions of Aboriginal Youth
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Film/Video : Learning Resource Guides : Organizations : Websites ]
Expressions of Aboriginal Youth
Focusing on the visions and views of three emerging First Nations artists, this piece explores the role video is playing in helping Native youth tell their stories, recover their culture and develop their voices.
This video is produced by the Access to Media Education Society's Peer Perspective Program, and is available for viewing online, or copies can be ordered.
Classroom facilitations are also available with this program and feature thought-provoking discussion around the issues raised in the video. In addition, the group has developed learning resource packages for teachers.
LEARNING PACKAGE SAMPLE (pdf format, approx 300K)
Outlet: Queer Youth Speak Up
[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Film/Video : Learning Resource Guides : Websites ]
Outlet gives audiences the straight goods on growing up queer in a heterosexual world. Featuring candid stories about the challenges of coming out, Outlet reminds us how complex identity is and how rarely people are supported in exploring it. Above all, this video celebrates people for having the courage to be true to themselves--whatever their orientation.
This video is produced by the Access to Media Education Society's Peer Perspective Program, and is available for viewing online, or copies can be ordered.
Classroom facilitations are also available with this program and feature thought-provoking discussion around the issues raised in the video. In addition, the group has developed learning resource packages for teachers.
LEARNING PACKAGE SAMPLE (pdf format, approx 300K)
Peers Recognizing and Resisting Discrimination
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Anti-racism : Film/Video : Learning Resource Guides ]
Peers Recognizing and Resisting Discrimination; preventing and intervening in
verbal and physical racial violence.
This is a down-to-earth workshop about real issues that affect the participants. The objective is " to empower us to recognize and resist verbal and physical violence, and specifically racial violence."
Download the lesson plan here and the "PowerFlower" attachment (both in pdf format)
All were created by Gabrielle Martin for the AMES Peer Perspective program.
A Closer Look; Understanding the systemic racism of Canadian history and current policies.
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Anti-racism : Learning Resource Guides : Websites ]
A down-to-earth lesson plan for teachers and facilitators about real issues that affect the participants.
The objective of the workshop is to "learn more about the parts of Canada's history that are withheld from our mainstream society, so that we can begin to understand the experiences of people of colour within our communities."
Download the pdf "A Closer Look" , and its associated lesson plans and information (all pdf):
"Historical Timeline of Racism in Canada",
"Chinese Canadian History" : Excerpts from Last Steps to Freedom by John Boyko,
"Native Canadian History" : Excerpts from Last Steps to Freedom by John Boyko,
"Immigration Scenarios", and
Immigration to Canada Form (summarised from Citizen and Immigration Canada website
All were created by Gabriel Martin for AMES' Peer Perspectives program.
Diversity Learning
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Anti-racism : Books : Film/Video : Learning Resource Guides : Websites ]
Designed for and by teachers, this website has links to hundreds of resources, lesson plans and learning activities on eliminating racism and promoting diversity that have been catalogued by subject/curricula and grade level. These lessons and activities cover a variety of topics, including multiculturalism, human rights, gender equity, global awareness and many other related issues.
A Scattering of Seeds - The Creation of Canada
[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Film/Video : Learning Resource Guides : Websites ]
A Scattering of Seeds - The Creation of Canada is a series of 52 documentary films exploring the dreams, daring and determination of Canada's first immigrants. It is a journey into the hopes and triumphs of those who built a nation, interpreted by Canada's best independent documentary filmmakers.
The website includes descriptions of each episode, relevant articles, teacher resources, forums and related links.
"Some Missing Pages" (The Black Community in the History of Québec and Canada)
[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Learning Resource Guides : Websites ]
The Black Community in the History of Québec and Canada. Primary and Secondary Source Materials.
The Québec Board of Black Educators and the Provincial Association of Social Studies Teachers collaborated with the Ministère to "supply some of the "missing pages" in print materials most generally used by students in elementary and secondary schools. Materials that focus upon Blacks in the history of Québec and Canada help learners to understand more fully the social and cultural realities of the past centuries. These pages depict joy and sorrow, struggle and triumph, courage and determination."
Beyond Words--Creating racism-free schools for Aboriginal learners
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Learning Resource Guides : Websites ]
Aboriginal Education: Beyond Words
Creating racism-free schools for Aboriginal learners.(2002)
The complete guide is available online from B.C. Teachers' Federation Aboriginal Education.
Schoolnet's 'Contemporary Aboriginal Issues' online lessons
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Learning Resource Guides : Websites ]
Schoolnet offers several aboriginal themes "provide secondary school teachers and students an opportunity to explore in some detail several contemporary Canadian political and social issues. SchoolNet offers students additional research data to complement the background material which is presented with each theme and to complete some of the activities and questions."
"The KIT" - a manual by youth to combat racism through education
[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Learning Resource Guides ]
This manual was produced in 2002 though the United Nations of Canada and is available online on the Youth Forums Against Racism site.
The KIT is a "bilingual manual containing 61 pages of information, history, resources, and tools for anti-racism education. The manual has been created by youth for youth, but is also useful for educators, parents, community leaders, anti-racism activists, ethnocultural groups, and non-governmental organizations." (description from site)
"Challenging Homophobia In Schools"
[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Outside Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Learning Resource Guides ]
This teacher's resource book, "Challenging Homophobia In Schools" (2000. Vancouver) is a comprehensive new professional resource produced by Gay and Lesbian Educators of BC (GALE-BC).
Their site features some sample lesson plans.
"This resource includes lots of practical lesson plans from K-12 as well as a rationale on why schools need to teach about sexual orientation. A comprehensive background section on homophobia and heterosexism includes information on: negative myths perpetuated against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, coming out issues, counselling ideas, violence prevention strategies, dealing with anti-gay slurs and how to support students by starting gay-straight alliances in schools.
Teachers are provided with lots of concrete, practical strategies and lesson plans written by classroom teachers. The resource section provides a wide range of age-appropriate classroom resources from K-12 as well as parent and professional resources. Community groups and support services for LGBT people and relevant web sites are also listed." (quote from site)
Green Grass, Running Water
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Books : Learning Resource Guides ]
King, Thomas (Cherokee), Green Grass, Running Water. 1993 (Blackfoot).
Discussion package for teachers about the book available online (in word .doc format)
"Green Grass, Running Water is set on a Blackfoot reserve in Alberta, Canada. The title refers to a phrase found in old treaties in which the U.S. government promised the Indians right to their land "as long as the grass is green and the water runs." (summary from above website)
Images of Aboriginal People in Contemporary Media
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Learning Resource Guides : Other Publications : Websites ]
“Images of Aboriginal People in Contemporary Media” by Harvey McCue & Associates from First Peoples on SchoolNet (Industry Canada).
Questions, Activities, Resources, Issue Menu
Recommended for Grade 10.
Aboriginal Directorate Guide
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Learning Resource Guides : Websites ]
A Guide to Aboriginal Organizations and Services in British Columbia, Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services.
An 80page downloadable resource list in pdf format.
Shared Learnings Integrating BC Aboriginal Content K-10
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Learning Resource Guides : Other Publications ]
BC Ministry of Education (1998).
Shared Learnings: Integrating BC Aboriginal Content K-10is designed to provide teachers with guidance in integrating Aboriginal topics in all subject areas at an introductory level. The aim is to provide a guide for educators to assist in creating a greater sensitivity to and respect for the richness and diversity of the Aboriginal peoples of British Columbia.
Article in pdf format can be downloaded here.
Choose Dignity: A Kit for Fighting Hate
[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-racism : Learning Resource Guides ]
Choose Dignity: A Kit for Fighting Hate. Vancouver, 1998.This educational resource has been produced by the Westcoast Coalition for Human Dignity (WCHD). It provides case studies for classroom discussion, with a focus on hate crimes, as well as strategies and resources for follow up. WCHD is a registered non profit organization dedicated to fighting racism. WCHD offers expertise and experience in countering groups, movements, and policies that promote hatred and bigotry by education, resources, research, monitoring, workshops and training.
You can contact them by: phone 604.681.9050, fax 604.681.9097, email
Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice
[ Categories: Outside Canada : Anti-racism : Anti-racism : Learning Resource Guides ]
Teaching for diversity and social justice: A sourcebook.Adams, M., L.A. Bell and P. Griffin (Eds.).
New York: Routledge, 1997.
This sourcebook combines a strong theoretical framework for social justice approaches to education with useful suggestions for curriculum design. The book covers a range of antioppression themes, including racism, sexism, heterosexism, Anti-Semitism, ableism and classism. Learning modules are directed towards the adult learner, but are applicable in youth contexts.