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 – Background Information (2)
This information package, aimed at teachers, will assist in the understanding of issues surrounding Canadian refugees.

John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human RightsYouth Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms – French and English – Background Information (3) 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 – Background Information (4)
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 – Background Information (5)
This resource includes a story about a young boy named Patrick who grew up with AIDS.

HIV Edmonton: TALKING to KIDS about HIV/AIDS – Background Information (6)
A pamphlet to help kids understand HIV and AIDS.

HIV Edmonton: HIV & AIDS BASIC FACTS – Background Information (7)
This resource come with questions and answers about HIV and AIDS.

The Leprosy Mission Canada: Pete the Pig – Background Information (8)
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 – Background Information (9)
Additional information for use with CHF resources. Includes maps, facts about Ghana, recipes, and links to further information on several countries.