WEB SITES FROM THE BC IRP as of March 2005
Assembly of First Nations Français
"The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is the national representative organization of the First Nations in Canada. There are over 630 First Nation's communities in Canada. The AFN Secretariat is designed to
present the views of the various First Nations through their leaders in areas such as Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, Economic Development, Education, Languages and Literacy, Health, Housing, Social Development, Justice, Taxation, Land Claims, and Environment."
Atlas of Canada (Natural Resources Canada) Français
"The Atlas of Canada provides authoritative, current, and accessible geographic information products at a national level. Working with partners, the Atlas facilitates the integration and analysis of diverse data in order to increase overall knowledge about Canada." Includes a range of thematic maps (e.g., language, age, family, land use).
Canada and the World (Government of Canada) Français
"Welcome to Canada and the World-your best source for up-to-date information about Canada's international relations and global activities. Join us in exploring Canada's contributions to global peace,
security, development, and environmental health, our foreign policy and our technological and educational cooperation initiatives. Join us in exploring Canada's place in the world."
Canadian Heritage (Government of Canada) Français
"Canadian Heritage is responsible for national policies and programs that promote Canadian content, foster cultural participation and active citizenship and participation in Canada's civic life, and strengthen connections among Canadians."
Canadian International Development Agency-CIDA (Government of Canada) Français
"CIDA supports sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable, and prosperous world."
Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (Government of Canada) Français
"Canada's largest and most popular cultural institution, the Corporation manages the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum."
Canadian Olympic Values Education Program (Canadian Olympic Committee) Français
"The Canadian Olympic Values Education Program is based on the seven Canadian Olympic values (excellence, fun, fairness, respect, human development, leadership, and peace). The program presents the values in a concrete, engaging way and links them to the students' daily experiences."
CBC Archives Français
Contains archival television footage and other information related to a wide range of issues relevant to Social Studies 11 (e.g., creation of Nunavut, Meech Lake Accord, death penalty debates, the October Crisis, medicare, conflict and war). Topics are searchable by category and by timeline. Site includes a "For Teachers" section, with educational materials created to complement many of the topics.
Citizenship (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) Français
"Learn more about Canadian citizenship or how to become a citizen."
Consolidated Statutes and Regulations of Canada Français
Links to all current federal legislation.
Department of Justice Canada Français
"The Department of Justice strives for excellence in the practice of law. It is a leader in Canada and internationally and at the forefront of legal issues that are relevant to the daily lives of Canadians-issues
such as human rights, public security, electronic government, and bio-technology."
Elections Canada Français
"Elections Canada is the non-partisan agency responsible for the conduct of federal elections and referendums. In accordance with our mandate from Parliament, we devote a good deal of effort to making
information about the federal electoral system widely available to all Canadians. This web site is part of that effort and we intend to make it a valuable and accessible resource for everyone interested in
elections."
EnviroZine (Environment Canada) Français
Environment Canada's online magazine.
Global Warning (Knowledge Network)
"Fossil fuel emissions are causing some dramatic changes to our planet. In this multimedia site, learn about why climate change is happening, how it effects us, and why it has scientists so concerned."
G8 Canada (Government of Canada) Français
Includes background information, news releases, and documents from various G8 summits.
Government House (BC) Français
Information about Government House and the duties of the Lieutenant Governor of BC. Includes a "Youth Zone" and an archive of past speeches.
Human Security Program (Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade) Français
"Our objective is to build a world where universal humanitarian standards and the rule of law protect all people; where those who violate these standards are held accountable; and where our international institutions are equipped to defend and enforce those standards. In short, a world where people can live in freedom from fear."
Interchange on Canadian Studies Français
"The Interchange on Canadian Studies is an annual, bilingual conference open to Grade 11 students from across the country and is an opportunity for young Canadians to meet, listen to prominent speakers, and share ideas and experiences significant to Canada."
Languages in Canada (Centre for Research and Information on Canada - CRIC) Français
Demographic information about languages spoken in Canada.
Media Awareness Network Français
"Provides reference materials for use by adults and youth alike in examining media issues from a variety of perspectives." Includes a section for parents, as well as a section for teachers with resources on a range of topics such as tobacco advertising, crime, land mines, racial stereotyping, gender portrayal, and privacy.
Statistics Canada Français
Data related to the people, land, and economy of Canada that can be used in students' research. Also includes the most recent census data. Of particular relevance for this course is the section on statistics
related to Civics and Society:
Emerging Issues Civics and Society Français
Student Vote Français
"Student Vote aims to provide Canadian students with an opportunity to participate actively in a nonpartisan parallel election experience during an official election period. Our mission is to provide enriching experiences that will promote citizenship and participation among young Canadians."
United Nations - UN Français
The United Nations is central to global efforts. The UN and its family of organizations work to solve problems that challenge humanity - to promote respect for human rights, protect the environment, fight disease, foster development, and reduce poverty. The site contains links to organizations within the UN, including the United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), World Food Programme (WFP), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
UN Millennium Project
"The UN Millennium Project is an independent advisory body commissioned by the UN Secretary- General to advise the UN on strategies for achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the set of
internationally agreed upon targets for reducing poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation and discrimination against women by 2015."
Virtual Museum of Canada Français
A portal to a number of "Virtual Exhibitions" created by museums across Canada and related to a wide range of Social Studies 11 topics (e.g., refugees, the Holocaust, internment of Japanese-Canadians, residential schools).
Welcome to Canada's Parliament (Government of Canada) Français
"The Parliamentary Internet web site, created and maintained jointly by the Senate, House of Commons, and the Library of Parliament, offers information on the Canadian Parliament." In addition to current
information about Canada's federal parliament, the site includes an Education section with a variety of resources, including a model parliament unit.
Young Voters (Elections Canada) Français
"Casting your ballot lets you speak your mind. It lets you be heard. This site shows you how. It's loaded with information for anyone who wants to know how elections work. You can look up the answers to
election basics or go deeper to find information on Canada's electoral system."
YouthLinks Français
"Web-based learning about history and social issues for high school students in Canada and around the world." Includes resources for teachers and for students, organized thematically.
