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Chapter 1: Understandings of Globalization
- p. 13 Walmart Canada
Official Wal-Mart Canada corporate website, with company profile, news releases, information about community service, views on environment, and more.
- p. 19 Interview with Sukhbir
Q&A session with Bhangra musician Sukhbir.
Chapter 2: Identity and Culture in a Globalizing World
- p. 32: definition of Metis
Métis National Council definition of “Métis.”
- p. 36: Michif language
Translations of various Michif words and phrases.
- p. 43: Moana Maniapoto
Official website of Maori singer Moana Maniapoto, with links to audio clips of her songs as well as biographical information, information about the Maori people, and the singer’s upcoming projects and tours.
Chapter 3: Technologies and Promotion of Culture in a Globalizaing World
- p. 51: Institut de la Statistique Québec
Statistical information about Québec’s economy, culture, and society. Information about the most recent box office figures can be found here.
- p. 52: Popstart
Canadian website promoting interdisciplinary artists and art.
- p. 56: La Francophonie en Colombie-Britannique
Organization dedicated to bringing together Francophones and promoting the Francophone community within British Columbia. Site contains links to French-language resources, job postings, cultural events, government services, educational opportunities, information for newcomers, and more.
- p. 56 Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA)
The society’s website contains a searchable database of articles as well as classroom resources, and links to Aboriginal newspapers in various provinces.
- p. 57: Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
The Association’s website contains information about its mandate and structure, as well as reports on issues of interest and importance to Aboriginal women and links to organizations involved in the rights and interests of women, children, and families.
- p. 64: UNESCO’s Red Book of Endangered Languages
Database of endangered languages around the world, organized by continent. Provides information about a language’s geographical region, variants, relationships with other languages, and current status.
- p. 65: First Voices
Ingienous languages database with information about the status of a language, information about its region and associated culture(s), audio clips, language-learning games, and more.
Chapter 4: Global Challenges
- p. 79: Citizenship and Immigration Canada
The official source of information relating to Canadian citizenship and immigration, with information on how to apply to immigrate, study, work, or visit Canada, as well as how to sponsor your family. Information on Canadian citizenship, programs and advice for newcomers, and the refugee system is also available.
- p. 83: National Sorry Days in Australia
Website of the National Sorry Day Committee, with official statements, speeches, documents, background information, links to Indigenous organizations and artciles in other countries, and more.
- p. 86: Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act
An interpretive bulletin explaining the provisions of Alberta’s Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act.
Chapter 6: Cultural Contact
- p. 120: Interactive historical maps
Collection of interactive maps of various regions and time periods, with interactive features such as trade routes and close-ups.
- p. 126: Revival of Aboriginal culture
The U’mista Cultural Society’s website features a historical potlatch collection with background information and images, as well as information about cultural events and the Kwak’wala speaking nations.
- p. 128: Six Nations Confederacy
The official webpage of the Haudenosaunee people, with information about the Great Law of Peace and Grand Council, Haudenosaunee culture, various treaties, and threats to traditional governments.
Chapter 7: Historical Globalization and Imperialism
- p. 137: The Origins of Various Economic-Related Terms
This website provides etymological information for 28 economic terms.
- p. 138 The Silk Road
This website features five illustrated themes relating to the Silk Road: the development of the book and the invention of printing, languages and scripts of the eastern Silk Road, Buddhas and bodhisattvas, play on the Silk Road, and the Silk Road sky.
- p. 151: Interactive historical maps
Collection of interactive maps of various regions and time periods, with interactive features such as trade routes and close-ups.
- p. 155: The Imperial Motivation
Gallery One: The Rise of the British Empire examines how and why Britain came to be a major imperial power.
Chapter 8: Imperialist Policies and Practices
Chapter 9: Historical Origins and Contemporary Issues
- p. 185: CBC Radio report: “Abuse Affects the Next Generation”
Report on the effects of residential schools on the children of residential school students, with a focus on the high rate of teen suicides on some northern Ontario reserves.
- p. 189: Government of Canada: Statement of Reconiliation
Text of the Government of Canada’s apology to Aboriginal peoples for past imperialist policies and practices, especially the Residential Schoool System and the death of Louis Riel.
- p. 192: The Oka Crisis and aftermath
CBC archives on the Oka crisis, including timeline, video and audio clips, and teaching resources.
- p. 192: The Oka Crisis and aftermath
Short article providing the historical context for the crisis and a summary of events.
- p. 192: The Oka Crisis and aftermath
Article entitled “The Summer of 1990” provides information on events leading up to and unfolding during the crisis, from the persective of the Mohawk Nation.
- p. 195: Edmund Morel
Entry in The Literary Encyclopedia, providing brief information about Morel’s life and his work in response to Belgium’s colonial actions in the Congo.
- p. 195: Edmund Morel
Wikipedia entry providing information on Morel’s personal background and his activities in regard to the Belgian Congo.
- p. 201: Burnt Church
Timeline of events surrounding the conflict between the federal Fisheries Department and First Nations people in Burnt Church, New Brunswick.
- p. 201: Ipperwash
CBC News In Depth report on the events surrounding the 1995 conflict at Ipperwash, Ontario, and the death of First Nations protestor, Dudley George.
Chapter 10: Economic Globalization
- p. 211: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Factsheet: The IMF at a Glance provides an overview of the organization and what it does, as well as a “Fast Facts” box with membership, staff, budget, and other figures.
- p. 219: Council of Canadians
The group’s homepage, featuring links to information about what they do, current campaigns, media coverage, publications, and chapters.
- p. 219: Public Citizen
Homepage of US organization founded by Ralph Nader with a mandate for protecting the public’s interests. Contains links to “hot issues,” current campaigns, and publications. Also organizes information according to six areas: auto safety, Congress Watch, energy program, global trade watch, the Health Research Group, and the Litigation Group.
- p. 220: International Trade Canada
Homepage of federal government department Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.
Chapter 11: The Expansion of Economic Globalization
Chapter 12: Challenges and Opportunities of Economic Globalization
- p. 260: Debt, Aids, Trade, Africa (DATA)
Homepage of organization whose mandate is to raise awareness about and initiate responses to crises in Africa which stem from debt, AIDs and trade agreements. Contains press releases on various issues as well as links to articles about the issues and information on how people can become involved.
Chapter 13: Impacts on Environments
- p. 286: Sustainable Resource Development
Government of Alberta website with articles and information about various resource and wildlife management issues. Following the “Forests” link leads to a “Quick Link” for Forest Management Agreements (FMAs).
Chapter 14: Global Sustainability and Prosperity
- p. 294: World’s largest cities
Table of the 100 largest cities in the world, listing country and population.
- p. 295: Land Stewardship Resource Centre
Website of the national organization, providing information about a wide variety of topics relating to land stewardship, ecology, and sustainability. Includes links to organizations and other resources.
- p. 303: Canadian Forest Service Model Forest Program
Homepage for the program, with information about model forests, the program, and links to information about related ecological topics, such as biodiversity, climate change, and forestry practices.
- p. 308: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Webpage provides a general description of the organization, with links to a more detailed overview and information about membership, the global relations strategy, annual reports, and the organization’s history.
- p. 309: Alberta Government’s Department of Sustainable Resource Development
Government of Alberta website with articles and information about various resource and wildlife management issues. Information about the department’s youth forestry programs can be found
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- p. 318 Adopt-a-Bike Program
Bicycling magazine webpage with links to various articles about its Biketown Africa program.
- p. 318 Adopt-a-Bike Program
The Kona Bicycle Company’s webpage containing information about its role in the Biketown Africa program and links to information about how to become involved, news stories of the program in action in Africa, and more.
- p. 323: CIA World Factbook: GDP per capita
Table ranking countries’ GDP per capita, with links to profiles for each country.
- p. 329: UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Homepage providing top news stories relating to human rights, with links to information grouped under the headings: countries, issues, international law, and human rights bodies.
- p. 334: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada homepage, with links to statistics arranged by subject, community profiles, summary tables, census, etc.
Chapter 16: Impacts of Globalization on Groups in Society
- p. 340: Canadian Council on Social Development: Poverty Lines
Table of poverty lines based on family and community sizes.
- p. 340: One Million Too Many
Table showing child poverty incidences and numbers in Canada and the provinces.
- p. 344: Human Rights Watch: Child Soldiers
The organization’s webpage on child soldiers, describing the issue and providing links to background information, reports from around the world, and stories of individual child soldiers from various countries.
- p. 345: Street Children
Homepage of Street Kids International, a non-profit organization with a mandate to give street children around the world choices, skills, and opportunities to improve their lives.
- p. 345: Street Children
Homepage of UNICEF. A keyword search for “street children” will provide links to reports from various countries about the issue.
- p. 345: Youth Advocate Program International
Homepage of the organization, providing links to information on child issues as well as information about the group, membership, its advocacy, and publications.
- p. 352: Aboriginal Women Meeting the Challenges
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada online pamphlet featuring profiles of individual Aboriginal women, their challlenges, and their successes.
- p. 353: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Text of the document in full.
- p. 353: Storytelling: The Art of Knowledge
Civilization.ca online exhibit about the role of storytelling and storytellers in various First Nations, Métis, and Inuit societies.
- p. 353: Aboriginal Cultures and Traditions: Storytelling
Various links to websites on traditional knowledge and storytelling in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit societies.
- p. 353: Aboriginal Cultures and Traditions: Storytelling
Text and audio website linking users to stroytellers, with the aim or preserving their stories and traditions. Users can read or listen to the stories.
Chapter 17: Effects of Globalization on Individuals and Communities
Chapter 18: Civic Responsibilities in a Globalizing World
- p. 383: Help Losotho
A charitable organization dedicated to helping Lesothi. One document “Canadian School Guide,” describes the benefits and responsibilities of twinning.
- p. 391: Canada’s Policy on Burma
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) statement on Canada’s position on Myanmar’s human rights abuses and the government’s actions in response.
- p. 391: “Canada must get tough on Burma, Québec MP says”
News article describing the situation in Burma and contrasting the Canadian government’s response with that of the US. Inclides sidebar of facts about Burma (Myanmar).
- p. 391: Canadian Friends of Burma
Website of group dedicated to raising awareness about the situation in Burma. Contains links to information groups under the headings: Background on Burma, Issues in Burma, Current Activism, On-Going Campaigns, Corporate Complicity, Canadian Policy, Media Coverage, and more.
- p. 393: Second Decade for the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Webpage outlining the goals for the Second Decade for the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
- p. 395: Indigenous Peoples Partnership Program (IPPP)
CIDA webpage describing the Indigenous Peoples Partnership Program, with links to guidelines for the program and information about its projects.
- p. 397: Women’s International Center: Jane Goodall
Profile of Jane Goodall.
- p. 397: The Jane Goodall Institute
Homepage of the institute with a section dedicated to information about Goodall, her life, and her work.
Chapter 19: Your Global Citizenship
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