Background Information

UNAC with Safe and Caring Schools: Safe and Caring Schools for Students of All Faiths – A Guide for Teachers
Background Information (1)
This resource provides information and ideas for teachers who want to create a safe environment for all students. Included are activities that promote the respectful classroom dynamic.

UNAC: Teachers Guide: Refugees: A CANADIAN PERSPECTIVE
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This information package, aimed at teachers, will assist in the understanding of issues surrounding Canadian refugees.

John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights: Youth Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms – French and English
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This resource provides the Canadian Charter of Rights Freedoms in a youth-friendly manner.

John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights: Youth Guide to the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights – French and English
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This guide provides a breakdown of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document created in response to the atrocitites committed during the Second World War.

HIV Edmonton: Patrick’s Wish
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This resource includes a story about a young boy named Patrick who grew up with AIDS.

HIV Edmonton: TALKING to KIDS about HIV/AIDS
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A pamphlet to help kids understand HIV and AIDS.

HIV Edmonton: HIV & AIDS BASIC FACTS
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This resource come with questions and answers about HIV and AIDS.

The Leprosy Mission Canada: Pete the Pig
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This lesson will teach students about sharing, compassion and about leprosy as a disease. A narrative is included for more in-depth understanding.

CHF: Background Information
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Additional information for use with CHF resources. Includes maps, facts about Ghana, recipes, and links to further information on several countries.