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Canadian Red Cross
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Connects to materials to use in teaching at all levels about terrorism and war. Go to How You Can Help: Educator's Resources
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Canadian Teachers' Federation
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The Canadian Teachers' Federation states its policies regarding democratic education in the National Issues pages.Other issues are covered here as well - must reading for all Canadian teachers.
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Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade
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The on-going creation of a national network " that began in late 1988 to organize opposition to ARMX '89, which was the country's largest weapons bazaar. COAT has continued to expose and oppose Canada's role in the international arms trade, particularly where there is trade to governments which are engaged in war or which violate human rights."
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CoDev
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Based in B.C., CoDev’s programming philosophy – linking labour, community, women’s and student groups in Canada with like-minded organisations in 11 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean – lends a global perspective to their educational materials for teachers at all levels. Go to the “Educational materials” link at the bottom of the page for books to purchase.
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Cultivating Peace
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Classroom Connections is a non-profit organization, begun in Ontario in 1997, and dedicated to instigating positive social change by strengthening the education and parenting of Canada's youth.
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Educating for Peace
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EDUCATING FOR PEACE's Resource Guide for Schools directs teachers and students to tested, classroom-ready resources that expand the concept of peace and show how classroom practices and activities can contribute to peacemaking. Categories include Conflict Resolution, Rights and Responsibilities, World Issues-World Conflict, as well as Special Days, Stories, Music, Games and background for teachers and parents. Entries are annotated and listed according to school level, with suppliers and current prices where available. This is the sixth edition of the Resource Guide which has been used in schools across Canada since 1983.
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Educators for Social Responsibility
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Educators for Social Responsibility American publisher of classroom resources for teaching conflict resolution, violence prevention and intergroup relations.
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Inter Pares
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The name Inter Pares means "among equals." “The relationships we develop and our approach to our work are grounded in the belief that we and our counterparts are equals, working in common cause to confront social and economic injustice, to improve the planet, and to promote more sustainable models of human community and interaction.” Great source of information and stories form their partners in the developing countries.
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PeaceNet (Part of IGC)
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The Mission of Institute for Global Communication is "to advance the work of progressive organizations and individuals for peace, justice, economic opportunity, human rights, democracy and environmental sustainability through strategic use of online technologies." Today IGC Internet offers progressive individuals and groups a place on the Internet to learn, meet and organize.
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Physicians for Global Survival
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Physicians for Global Survival (formerly Physicians For the Prevention of Nuclear War) "out of concern for global health, is a Canadian organization committed to the abolition of nuclear weapons, the prevention of war, the promotion of non-violent means of conflict resolution and social justice in a sustainable world." Provides analysis, initiatives and links to others promoting non-violent solutions. Interested university students have a page also.
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Teaching for Change
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Network of Educators on the Americas: Teaching for Change is a Washington, DC-based not-for-profit organization that promotes social and economic justice through public education.
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The Canadian Peacebuilding Coordinating Committee
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The Canadian Peacebuilding Coordinating Committee is a network of Canadian NGOs, institutes, academics, and other individuals collaborating since 1994 to articulate policy and directions for the non-governmental peacebuilding community, and to facilitate policy dialogue with the Canadian government.
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War Child
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War Child Canada "works with youth in North America to promote awareness of human rights issues and the cause of war-affected children." It uses music, media and new technology to motivate young people to provide assistance to children affected by war and other forms of violence.
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