Policy 101 is a free bilingual educational series from the Action Canada Fellowship that helps high school students understand Canadian public policy and how to engage in it.
Featuring young Action Canada Fellows and leaders from across Canada, the series includes modules and case studies with videos, podcasts, real-world examples and teacher guides. Developed in consultation with social studies teachers, the resources connect with curricula in every province and territory.
Educators can access comprehensive videos with bilingual transcripts, teacher guides and editable classroom activities. Students can also earn a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing all modules and case studies.
Explore the free Policy 101 resources and bring public policy into your classroom.

Bring social studies to life with colourful, engaging wall maps, 100% produced in Canada!

Black Canadians have been running for and serving in elected office for more than 150 years, but most of us know almost nothing about their experiences.

Increasingly, teachers are asked to develop lesson plans and resources that engage students in critical thinking, analysing multiple perspectives, encourage student voice and inquiry and are culturally responsive. A newly released resource from SSENC does exactly that.

The Samara Centre for Democracy has been providing insights into our political system for decades. And in the last few years they have been developing podcasts you can use in the classroom

Each year, the Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust (CCLET) presents a nation-wide high school essay/video contest to commemorate the work of Bernard Chernos. Student entries address pressing and timely civil liberties issues in Canada. Entries can be submitted either as essays or as videos for a chance to win cash prizes of up to $750!

In high schools and communities across Canada, young people care about justice and are ready to lead meaningful change when given the opportunity and support. Amnesty International Canada’s Youth & Student Program is there to meet students in that moment, offering them the tools, support, and community they need to turn concern into action, and to be change-makers in their communities.

Amnesty International Canada is part of a global movement defending human rights through research, advocacy, and grassroots action. We work with students and educators to promote justice, equality, and solidarity — and to show that young people can be powerful agents of change.

Spark meaningful conversations about elections and democracy
The Civic Education Program at Elections Canada provides free learning resources, student-friendly information and professional development opportunities to support educators in teaching about elections and democracy at any time, not only during an election.

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The Vimy Foundation encourages youth across Canada to apply lessons from history to their daily lives as informed, active citizens who create positive and impactful change in their communities. Learn more about unique experiential programs for students and free, bilingual educator resources.

Did you know Veterans Affairs Canada offers a wide range of free, bilingual educational materials? Our digital and print resources can help your students learn more about Veterans, Canada’s military history and remembrance!

Exploring history in the places where it...