Websites (58)
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)
Racism for Reel - Media for Change
[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Anti-racism : Film/Video : Websites ]
Equipped with cameras, a diverse group of BC youth set out to expose the realities of internalized and systemic racism and find ways to help dismantle and overcome it. Featuring vignettes both comical and disturbing, Racism for Reel is a fast-paced and candid examination of racial biases expressed through the media and in everyday life.
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)
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.
Matthew Shepard Foundation - response to 20/20 episode
[ Categories: Outside Canada : Anti-homophobia : Other Media : Websites ]
The Matthew Shepard Foundation provides links, a viewer's guide and information about the recent 20/20 episode asserting that this crime was not hate-motivated.
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.
BC Treaty Commission
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Organizations : Websites ]
"The Treaty Commission web site is a one-stop shop for treaty information. It includes a newsroom section, video presentations (available for viewing online), information on the 'Quick Facts' on the treaty process, teaching tools, and an easy-to-navigate resource directory."
Amnesty International Canada
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Outside Canada : Anti-racism : Organizations : Websites ]
Amnesty International Canada is an excellent resource for current news and actions surrounding human rights issues. The section on Canada would provide interesting talking points in classrooms. There is Amnesty Youth which includes ways to take action, and a Resource Centre for teachers.
ayn.ca - Aboriginal Youth Network
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Websites ]
The Aboriginal Youth Network is "a network that runs across Canada (and beyond) connecting all Aboriginal youth." They are operated for and by Aboriginal youth.
"The job of the AYN staff is to get the word out about health, education and employment opportunities for Aboriginal youth, as well as provide the latest news and events happening across our country! We also profile youth with good stories to tell, or invite them to do it in their own words, under our First Truths Section. Finally, sharing info abour our Cultures and Traditions is also something we do, since knowing your roots is definitely important."
Hate - Don't Buy In
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Anti-homophobia : Anti-racism : Organizations : Websites ]
"Hate: Don't Buy In is an ongoing project of the Cultural Resources Unit of the Calgary Police Service with some other partners, and offers an interactive web site that includes media clips and reviews, discussion forums, and my own tips on starting an activist group."
Redefine Whitney McNally -- the proliferation of Asian stereotypes in Details magazine
[ Categories: Outside Canada : Anti-racism : Websites ]
This site is a response to a recent (April 2004) Details magazine article "Gay or Asian" (p.52) written by Whitney McNally:
"Help make the name Whitney McNally synonymous with the continuation and proliferation of Asian stereotypes! Help define what Whitney McNally means!!! Link this website on your websites or blogs. Let's make this the No.1 google search for Details magazine and Whitney McNally! "
"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."
Diversity Watch -- Ryerson School Of Journalism
[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Other Publications : Websites ]
Diversity Watch is a website that examines current news coverage of "several ethnocultural and religious communities, and because it offers practical help—background, sources, and story ideas—to assist journalists who want to achieve better coverage of diversity."
It has short background information on many cultural groups and links to more resources, a large glossary and indepth coverage of topical news events.
Youth Millennium Project
[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-racism : Organizations : Other Publications : Websites ]
YMP is designed to provide youth (aged 10-18years) with the opportunity to build a project for their community of their own design.
The projects are hopeful, positive and inspiring. Register your school or class to receive communications on programmes, curriculum kits, and research in peace education. Join the YMP network today and connect with teachers around the globe.
Project Colourblind -- submit your art or writing!
[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-racism : Other Media : Other Publications : Websites ]
Project Colourblind is an Anti-Racism Writing/Art Contest organized by the Vancouver School Board District Race Relations Youth Advisory Committee.
"This year, we are proudly presenting a writing/art contest for all students of the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia in hopes of spreading awareness of racial issues and celebrating cultural diversity. The winning entries will be compiled and put together into a scrapbook-type publication titled Colourblind. "
David Lam Chair in Multicultural Education
[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-racism : Organizations : Other Media : Websites ]
The UBC Faculty of Multicultural Education holds presentations free and open to the public. Check their site for up to date listings.
Taking IT Global
[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Websites ]
TakingITGlobal.org is a Canadian-made "global online community, providing youth with inspiration to make a difference, a source of information on issues, opportunities to take action, and a bridge to get involved locally, nationally and globally. Membership is free of charge and allows you to interact with various aspects of the website, to contribute ideas, experiences, and actions."
Of particular interest is their 'understanding' section -- with current news, links to resources and organizations, editorials and artwork.
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."
Equality Today!
[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Websites ]
Equality Today! is an electronic magazine published by Young People's Press (YPP) that deals with issues of multiculturalism and anti-racism and how they affect youth.
LoVI.ca (Vancouver Island)
[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites ]
LoVI is an interactive webportal for the community of queer women on Vancouver Island. Friendship, inclusiveness, diversity and tolerance are values we attempt to share. Our community interacts in realtime and online.
BiNetCanada
[ Categories: Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites ]
BiNetCanada educates others about bisexuality and sexual diversity. It is a means for sexually diverse Canadians to organize at national, regional and local levels; and can provide a forum for discussion about related issues and concerns.
YouthCO AIDS Society
[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Outside Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Websites ]
Youth Community Outreach (YouthCO) AIDS Society is a youth-driven non-profit organization working to involve youth ages 15-29 from all communities in addressing HIV/AIDS and related issues.
Alterheros.com
[ Categories: Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites ]
AlterHéros is a Montreal-based non-profit organization whose mission is "to facilitate the social and community integration of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth."
The alterheros.com site has content for youth, parents and teachers.
Note their articles related to homophobia.
GLSEN's online resources library
[ Categories: Outside Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites ]
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, or GLSEN (U.S.), is working to ensure safe and effective schools for all students. Check out their online library of resources.
Oasismag | An online Writing Community for Queer and Questioning Youth.
[ Categories: Outside Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites ]
Oasismag.com is a U.S.-based site features news, personal journals and a forum for queer and questioning youth.
"Hatred in the Hallways"
[ Categories: Outside Canada : Anti-homophobia : Other Publications : Websites ]
"Violence and Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students in U.S. Schools", a Human Rights Watch 2001 study, which is available online.
Youth Suicide Problems: Gay/Bisexual Male Focus
[ Categories: Canada : Outside Canada : Anti-homophobia : Other Publications : Websites ]
This site has many links to resources and articles surrounding gay and bisexual male suicide problems and related issues.
"The evidence indicates that homosexually oriented males account for more than half of male youth suicide problems, but mainstream suicidologists generally continue to ignore this aspect of the problem. Information about lesbian youth suicide problems is included, as is other generally unrecognized factors possibly associated with youth suicide problems." (quote from site)
Queer BC Web portal
[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites ]
Queer BC is a web portal of many queer sites throughout BC.
VariAsian
[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations : Websites ]
VariAsian is "a group of men of Asian descent, who identify ourselves as either Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, or MSM (Men who have Sex with Men), and their allies, it is our mission to provide mutual support and cultivate friendship with each other, to create a safe and nurturing environment, to promote Personal Growth, Community Involvement, Cultural Awareness & Appreciation, Education in HIV & AIDS Prevention, and Self-reliance in Personal Health."
They also have an online discussion group.
The site's run by the Asian Society for the Intervention of AIDS, which has a geat site with current relevant news and event listings.
Gay Canada List of Organizations
[ Categories: Canada : Anti-homophobia : Organizations : Websites ]
A large list by province of Canadian Community Groups and Organizations by gaycanada.com.
Oyate.org - list of books for high school
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Outside Canada : Books : Websites ]
For a listing of books for 'high-school up' and 'Books to Avoid'.
First Perspectives
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Other Publications : Websites ]
First Perspectives is politically independent and is Aboriginal owned and operated. It is indexed in the Canadian Periodical Index and it is available on-line.
FP is published monthly by Taiga Communications Inc. at Brokenhead First Nation, Scanterbury, Manitoba.
The Eastern Door
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Other Publications : Websites ]
The Eatern Door is a community-based newspaper serving the Mohawks of Kahnawake.
Raven's Eye
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Other Publications : Websites ]
Raven's Eye: The Aboriginal Newspaper of British Columbia and Yukon.
First Nations Drum
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Other Publications : Websites ]
Magazine, First Nations Drum: News from Canada's Native Communities
Windspeaker
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Other Publications : Websites ]
"A monthly publication first published in 1983, Windspeaker was intended to serve the Aboriginal people of northern Alberta. In the years that followed, Windspeaker expanded and developed its circulation base and readership to the point where in 1993, on its 10th anniversary, it refocused its editorial coverage and repositioned itself to become Canada's first and only provider of national Aboriginal news, information and opinion." (summary from website)
See also Windspeaker - Classroom Edition.
Published by AMMSA. The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society is an independent Aboriginal communications organization committed to facilitating the exchange
of information reflecting Aboriginal culture to a growing and diverse audience.
Redwire Native Youth Media magazine
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Other Publications : Websites ]
Redwire Native Youth Media magazine and its online counterpart. Uptodate with news, events, polls, features, resources and links.
Websites About, By and For Aboriginal Peoples
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Websites ]
SD71 (Comox Valley) - website full of links of resources About, For and By Aboriginal Peoples.
Whiteness and White Privilege in the Media
[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Websites ]
<i>Whiteness and White Privilege in the Media. Media Awareness Network.
These articles "deal with whiteness and white privilege in the media; how white privilege is reinforced and supported by the media; and how the media marginalize the perspectives not only of visible minorities, but also of working-class women and men."
Media Portrayals of Gays and Lesbians
[ Categories: Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites ]
Media Portrayals of Gays and Lesbians. Media Awareness Network.
These articles "address the portrayal of gays and lesbians in news, advertising and entertainment media. They also examine homophobia in the media, and provides examples of gay-positive media."
Media Portrayals of Ethnic and Visible Minorities
[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Websites ]
Media Portrayals of Ethnic and Visible Minorities. Media Awareness Network.
These articles explore the ways in which members of ethnic and visible minorities are portrayed in news coverage and entertainment media in Canada and the U.S. It also explores the representation of minority groups behind the scenes, as journalists and media producers. It provides the latest articles and reports on these topics, as well as a snapshot of federal policies aimed at combatting stereotyping and encouraging healthier, more realistic portrayals of ethnic and visible minorities.
Media Portrayals of Aboriginal People
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Websites ]
Media Portrayals of Aboriginal People. Media Awareness Network -- For Teachers and Parents
These articles identify some of the major media stereotypes of First Nations, Inuit and Native American peoples in film, television and the news. It explores the effects of such stereotyping, and of the use of Native symbols by professional sports teams, on both the perceptions of non-native young people, and the self-image of Aboriginal youth. And it takes a brief look at the successful efforts of Canadian Aboriginal people to create their own media networks and programming.
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 Language Statistics
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Websites ]
Protective Legislation for Aboriginal Languages in Canada. First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres. (1997). from First Peoples on SchoolNet. Some language statistics (1997).
Bafa Bafa Activity
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Outside Canada : Anti-racism : Organizations : Other Publications : Websites ]
In BaFá BaFá participants come to understand the powerful effects that culture plays in every person's life. It may be used to help participants prepare for living and working in another culture or to learn how to work with people from other departments, disciplines, genders, races, and ages. Here are a few of the ways BaFá BaFá has been used in the hundreds of thousands times it has been run around the world:
* Build awareness of how cultural differences can profoundly impact people in an organization.
* Motivate participants to rethink their behavior and attitude toward others.
* Allow participants to examine their own bias and focus on how they perceive differences.
* Examine how stereotypes are developed, barriers created, and misunderstandings magnified.
* Identify diversity issues within the organization that must be addressed.
UBC library resources on Residential Schools
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Websites ]
First Nations House of Learning / UBC Xwi7xwa Library. Residential Schools resources
A Brief History of “Indian Residential Schools” in BC
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Organizations : Websites ]
A Brief History of “Indian Residential Schools” in BC by the Indian Residential School Survivors Society
and by the Turtle Island Native Network
kstrom.net : Native American Books
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Outside Canada : Books : Websites ]
NATIVE AMERICAN BOOKS: Reviews of Books by, about Native Americans.
Also, List of children's books that Teachers must have.
The people these reviews are intended for are currently seen primarily as educators and librarians in K -12 schools, and for college Native Studies. But of course reviews are useful to students, too, as a guide to research.
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.
turtleisland.org
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Websites ]
Turtle Island Native Network | Discussion, Education, News, Healing and Wellness, Contact, Resources, Communities, Business, Culture
First Peoples' Cultural Foundation
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Websites ]
Language tool and games.
The First Peoples' Cultural Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable public organization that generates support to raise awareness and funding for Aboriginal language revitalization. The Foundation works with its sister organization, the First Peoples’ Heritage, Language and Culture Council to ensure fair and equal access for all funds raised and to all programs available.
Rediscovery.org interactive activities
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Websites ]
Rediscovery.org : Interactive activities, intro to discussing aspects of Aboriginal cultures.
CoAction -- antiracism.com
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Outside Canada : Websites ]
Anti-racism CoAction Diversity and Communication Consultants -- and their online resources.
"coAction provides skills to schools and organizations in which learning environments of emotional, psychological and intellectual safety can pave the way to on-going engagement of critical thinking and multiple perspectives."
Racism. Stop it. Govt of Canada website
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Outside Canada : Anti-racism : Anti-racism : Websites ]
International day for the elimination of racism, March 21st. Also see “links” for more websites.
Take part in the Racism. Stop It! National Video Competition !
This campaign involves thousands of young Canadians in every province and territory. It requires little or no acting experience but requires one to have fun. It also allows individuals to move beyond the recognition of the problem and take action to Stop It!
Oyate.org
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Aboriginal Issues : Outside Canada : Websites ]
"Oyate is a Native organization working to see that our lives and histories are portrayed honestly, and so that all people will know our stories belong to us. For Native children, it is as important as it has ever been for them to know who they are and what they come from. It is a matter of survival. For all children, it is time to learn the truth of history. Only in this way will they come to have the understanding and respect for each other that now, more than ever, will be necessary for life to continue."
Our work includes evaluation of texts, resource materials and fiction by and about Native peoples; conducting of teacher workshops, in which participants learn to evaluate children's material for anti-Indian biases; administration of a small resource center and library; and distribution of children's, young adult, and teacher books and materials, with an emphasis on writing and illustration by Native people.
BC Ministry of Education, Aboriginal Education
[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Websites ]
BC Ministry of Education, Aboriginal Education
This site contains useful information for everyone interested or involved in Aboriginal education.