Human Rights in Canada
Unit 2.4: Introduction to Human Rights
Visit this link to the UN Declaration of Human Rights. Choose 1 Right you think is important and be prepared to share with the class why you think so.
View the video from Amnesty International Canada. What human rights do they stand up for? Was the right you chose among them? How do they help people?
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Canadian Human Rights Commission
Visit the link here to the Canadian Human Rights Commission Page. Look through their examples of discrimination. What is one way people face discrimination here?
Unit 2.5: Women's Rights
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To introduce Women's Rights as the first topic of Human Rights in Canada, watch the 2 videos and answer the questions.
What do you think were some challenges to women's right to vote? Why is voting so important as a human right?
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How are women still oppressed world-wide? Why is equality so important?
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4th Wave Feminism
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Read the article and answer the following questions:
1. What is 4th Wave Feminism? 2. What is it concerned with? 3. What issues do you think are most pressing for women of your age and why? |
Emma Watson and Feminism
Watch her video on our website.
1. What does she think the gaps are in data are? 2. What are her feelings on the word feminism and how it is perceived by men. What are your feelings on this? 3. What do you think she means by thenormalization of prejudice and misogyny? |
Issues in Women's Rights: Pay Equity1. Why does the video suggest women are paid less?
2. What do you think of the traditional roles of women in families? 3. How can the pay gap be narrowed? |
Harassment:
Visit the link here to the Canadian Human Rights Commission and note how people are harassed. How would you feel if you were the recipient of one of these forms of harassment?
Unit 2.6 Systemic Racism and BIPOC Rights
Systemic Racism in Canada
What does systemic racism have to do with Human Rights? How is it that the textbook not having a section on systemic racism and human rights is in itself an example of systemic racism. Watch the history of systemic racism in Canada and reflect.
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Systemic racism is a local issue as well as a national issue. When we look at systemic racism we need to address where it exists within organizations and how we can recognize it and put an end to it. Watch the City of Toronto Video.
1. How is Toronto addressing Systemic Anti-Black Racism? 2. Why is a plan important to addressing issues of Systemic Racism? |
Read the release from the Canadian Human Rights Commission on Anti - Black Racism in Canada linked here. At the end there is a quote from Martin Luther King Jr: that states, “there comes a time when silence is betrayal.” What does this mean?
Unit 2.7: Indigenous Rights
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Watch the Al Jazeera Video on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and answer the question from the PowerPoint.
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Watch video on murdered residential school children and answer the question on the PowerPoint.
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Indigenous Rights Since 1984
Visit the link here to a legal timeline and choose 1 legal event post 1984 and be prepared to explain why you chose it to the class.
The Métis Hunting Rights Case – R. v. Powley
Read the Landmark Case and in your groups complete discussion question #'s 5, 7, & 8. Be prepared to share your opinions backed by reasons and examples with the class. Each group will have to present their opinions on ONE of the questions.
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Unit 2.8 Immigration
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MulticulturalismMulticulturalism refers to the presence of people from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Ideologically, multiculturalism consists of a relatively coherent set of ideas and ideals pertaining to the celebration of Canada's cultural diversity. At the policy level, multiculturalism refers to the management of diversity through formal initiatives in the federal, provincial, territorial and municipal domains.
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PluralismDiversity in society is a universal fact; how societies respond to diversity is a choice. Pluralism is a positive response to diversity. Pluralism involves taking decisions and actions, as individuals and societies, that are grounded in respect for diversity.
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Watch the video on Immigration in Canada and answer the questions. Take a step back and think about how Canadians can improve our attitudes towards newcomers and how newcomers contribute to who we are as Canadians. Remember everyone here comes from an immigration background.
1. Why is hockey equipment provided do you think?
2. Why is it important to have newcomers and specifically refugees participate in athletics on weekends and why does the police sponsor it? 3. Why is providing ESL classes important? 4. Why is it important for newcomers to know about the Charter? 5. Why is it important that the police get to know newcomers? |
6. What does "living a life of dignity" mean to you?
7. How is Kelly Leech discriminating against newcomers? 8. What is the problem with screening for "Canadian values?" 9. How can Canadians improve the 'luck' of refugees? 10. How can Canadians prevent racism against newcomers? |
LGBTQ+ & Human Rights
Watch the following two videos about the history of and current state of the LGBQ2+ Community. How do Canadian Human Rights protect both Canadians and refugees?
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The federal Civil Marriage Act came into force on 20 July 2005, making same-sex marriage legal across Canada. Canada became the fourth country to permit same-sex marriages, after the Netherlands (2000), Belgium (2003) and Spain (2005).
Unit 2 Debate: 10%
Canada should reinstate the death penalty.
Research Success Criteria
I have conducted effective research if I have:
1. Found a peer reviewed source through Google Scholar
2. Is a primary source
3. Was published by an established university, for example here
4. Is from a reputable news agency such as CBC, Aljazeera, BBC or another if you are unsure, ask.
5. Is from a reputable government source like Statistics Canada
6. Is from a reliable NGO such as the WHO, Amnesty International, The UN etc. Again, if you are unsure, simply ask.
7. Have created a proper Works Cited Page. See here for instructions
1. Found a peer reviewed source through Google Scholar
2. Is a primary source
3. Was published by an established university, for example here
4. Is from a reputable news agency such as CBC, Aljazeera, BBC or another if you are unsure, ask.
5. Is from a reputable government source like Statistics Canada
6. Is from a reliable NGO such as the WHO, Amnesty International, The UN etc. Again, if you are unsure, simply ask.
7. Have created a proper Works Cited Page. See here for instructions
In teams of 3 you will each debate 2x in a round robin format. There will be a winner in each round and you will be scored by the team that doesn't debate on a scale. The points will be totalled to determine a winner and if there is a tie, total points win.
Note: Winning and points do not contribute to your overall grade on the assignment.
Note: Winning and points do not contribute to your overall grade on the assignment.
Debate Teams
Group 1 - Negative 1st and Affirmative 2nd
Catherine Kahlen Amado 2.5% Bonus for doing both topics. |
Group 2 - Affirmative
Evin Jackson Maleek |
Group 3 - Negative
Tyler Christian Giancarlo |
Schedule
April 11th: 1 vs. 2
April 12th: 2 vs. 3
April 13th: 1 vs. 3
April 12th: 2 vs. 3
April 13th: 1 vs. 3
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