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Barriers and Borders: How Canada Manages National Security Through Immigration Legislation.
Since 2001, many countries have rushed to implement new immigration and anti-terrorism legislation in the name of increased security, but often without due consideration to their effects on human rights and civil liberties. This study examines Canadian immigration law and the security certificate process in light of the new S.C.C. decision in Charkaoui. 65+ pages 2007.
ISBN# 1-896225-31-4 ($15 + $5 s/h)
Anti- Racism Resource Kit.
This Resource Kit is part the Anti-Racism Curriculum and Mentoring Project, and connected specifically to curriculum part of the project. The intent of the project is to promote and facilitate anti-racism education, at all levels of the formal education system. The goal is to ensure that every student receives appropriate and effective anti-racism education and support to address personal experiences of racism and enhance safety in self-affirming and productive ways. Includes books, websites and videos for teachers K-12. 130+ pages 2007.
ISBN# 1-896225-50-0 ($25 + $5 s/h)
Techno-tonomy: Privacy, Autonomy and Technology in a Networked World.
Teacher and student material on the nature and value of identity, anonymity and authentication, the constitutional and legal aspects of anonymity and the new technologies which have changed our world. Includes a CD-Rom with interactive student activities, handouts and overheads. Suitable for grades 9 and up. 76+ pages 2007.
ISBN # 1-896225-48-9 ($25 + $5 s/h).
Refugees and Discrimination: Teacher and Student materials.
Background information for teachers, and student activities on refugees in Canada. Includes applicable laws, suitable for secondary school students. 190+ pages. 2006.
ISBN# 1-896225-43-8 ($35 + $5 s/h).
Family Law: Don’t Get Lost in the Shuffle: Adult Handbook.
Answers questions that young people have about separation and divorce. Intended to assist adults. Can be used alone or with Don’t Get Lost in the Shuffle Cards (Contact CLERC for information on these cards at (403) 207-9029). 32 pages. 2005.
ISBN# 1-896225-39-X ($7 + $3 s/h).
Adoption Handbook.
Answers questions that young people have about adoption. Intended to assist adults. 28 pages. 2006.
ISBN# 1-896225-41-1 ($7 + $3 s/h).
...but words DO hurt: Stories from GLBTT Youth
Video. 30 mins. In this video, you will meet young people who identify as GLBTT. They talk about identity issues, the media, coming out, their family, their experiences in school and their hopes for the future. Some of the biggest obstacles they face include discrimination and name-calling and they share some of these experiences. Includes guidebook 2005.
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Butt Out: Smokers and Anti-Smoking Bylaws in Alberta.
Despite the fact that several municipalities have passed bylaws that restrict or prohibit smoking in public places, a number of persons continue to smoke. Examines the possible challenges to anti-smoking bylaws, the cases that have involved these challenges and whether there may be an argument that smoking is a disability under the Charter. 38 pages. 2004
ISBN #1-896225-33-0. ($10 + $3 s/h).
Religion in Public School—The Alberta Situation.
Examines the unique situation in Alberta regarding constitutional protection for prayers in public schools. Looks at the issue in the context of the Charter of Rights guarantee of freedom of religion, which includes freedom from religion. 48 pages. 2004.
ISBN# 1-896225-29-2. ($12 + $3 s/h).
Freedom of Expression and Its Limitations in Canada: Background Materials and Learning Activities.
Includes background activities and suggested learning activities (grades 7 to 12 and beyond) on freedom of expression law, Charter issues, obscenity law, defamation, hate laws and related issues of interest to youth. 176 pages. 2004.
ISBN# 1-896225-25-X. ($30 + $5 s/h).
Annotation of the Human Rights, Citizenship and Multicultural Education Act (2003 Edition)
Contains full text of the Alberta Act, as amended, by-laws, current caselaw and panel decisions. Includes table of concordance, glossary and other resources. 110 pages. 2003.
ISBN# 1-896225-27-6 ($22 + $3 s/h).
Hopes and Dreams: Stories from Young Refugees
(video (25 mins. and guidebook 60+ pages) 2002.
ISBN #1-896225-38-1. Check here to receive ordering information.
Rights and Responsibilities in Canada: Young Offenders.
Basic guide to laws and procedures involving Canada’s new Youth Criminal Justice Act. Covers procedures, being questioned by police, search and seizure, rights of arrested persons, bail, first appearance in court, trials and finding a lawyer. 45+ pages. 2003.
ISBN#1-896225-32-2 ($13 + $3 s/h).
Privacy Handbook for Canadians: Your Rights and Remedies
by ACLRC and Brian Edy. Two Volumes full of user-friendly information about government and private sector privacy laws that affect all Canadians. 2002. Vol. 1 350 pages, ISBN # 1-896225-34-9. Vol. 2 150+ pages,
ISBN # 1-896225-36-5 (Both: $59 + $10 s/h).
Freedom of Expression and all that Jazz (video).
Intended for secondary school and up. Provides an overview of laws about freedom of expression and the legal limits placed on it in Canada. Discussion group format. Includes a user’s guidebook. 40+ pages. 2001.
ISBN #1-896225-30-6.
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Seniors and the Law: A Resource Guide
by Anna Pellatt, LL.M. In a question-answer format, provides an overview of issues facing seniors, including abuse, mental health, personal directives, powers of attorney and consumer protection. Includes a glossary and list of Alberta agencies. 160 pages. 2000.
ISBN #1-896225- 28-4. ($25 + $5 s/h).
Harassment and What You Can Do About It (video).
Intended for ages 12 and up. Provides an overview of laws on harassment: racial, sexual and other types, using scenarios and featuring youth. Includes user’s guide. 17 mins. 2000.
ISBN#1-896225-26-8. ($22 + $3 s/h).
The Rights Angle: Human Rights Education Using the Newspaper—Teacher and student materials.
Background information for teachers, and student activities on human rights, the newspaper, the Charter, hate crimes, war crimes and applicable laws, suitable for secondary school students. Includes reproducible handouts and overheads. 150+ pages. 1999.
ISBN# 1-896225-24-1 ($35 + $5 s/h).
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: How Does Alberta’s Legislation Measure Up?
by Anna Pellatt, LL.M, uses a star rating system to assist in analyzing the degree to which Alberta legislation complies with the UN Convention. Appendices include the Convention, a checklist for analysis, a summary of recommendations, a list of pertinent legislation and a compliance chart. 260+ pages. 1999.
ISBN #1-896225-23-3 ($20 + $5 s/h).
Discrimination, Human Rights and You—Student Guide (Senior High).
Provides information and activities on human rights, the Charter, hate crimes, war crimes and applicable laws. Suitable for students Grades 9 to 12. May be used alone or with teacher’s guide. 80+ pages. 1999.
ISBN# 1-896225-20-9 ($10 + $3 s/h) Discount available for class sets of over 20.
Discrimination, Human Rights and You—Student Guide (Junior High).
As Above, Suitable for students Grades 6 to 9. May be used alone or with teacher’s guide. 80+ pages. 1999.
ISBN# 1-896225-19-5 ($10 + $3 s/h).
Discrimination, Human Rights and You—Teacher’s Guide.
Background information for teachers, and activities on human rights, the Charter, hate crimes, war crimes and applicable laws, suitable for secondary school students (Grades 7 to 12). May be used alone or with student guides. Includes reproducible handouts and overheads. 200+ pages. 1998.
ISBN# 1-896225-21-7 ($40 + $5 s/h).
Discrimination, Human Rights, and You (video)
Intended for ages 12 and up. Overview of human rights laws, using scenarios and featuring youth. Includes user’s guide. 15:45 mins. 1997.
ISBN#1-896225-18-7. ($22 + $3 s/h).
Discrimination, Human Rights and You:
A set consisting of the teacher’s manual, the student guidebooks and the video. ($72 + $8 s/h).**
**Special discount price.
To order any of these publications click here to download a PDF publication order form, fill it out and send it to ACLRC.