by Rachel Collishaw | Jan 14, 2024 | Recommended Resources, SSENC News
What inspires a person to run for office? What skills do they need if they win the job? Is the House of Commons a ‘good’ or effective workplace? These questions and many more are explored in the Samara Center for Democracy’s 6-episode podcast series Humans of the...
by John | Dec 5, 2023 | Recommended Resources
Do you try to get your students more politically engaged? Then you want to check out the Policy 101 course resources created by Action Canada. This past summer, The Public Policy Forum (who works with Action Canada) invited SSENC members to review a selection of...
by Helen Smith-MacPhail | Jul 13, 2023 | Recommended Resources
A week-long learning opportunity for educators focused on democracy, governance, and citizenship. Application process
by Helen Smith-MacPhail | Jul 13, 2023 | Recommended Resources
Their aim is to help Canadians understand what the Bank of Canada does and why it matters. This includes information about the policies and functions of the Bank of Canada as well as the Bank’s role in guiding the Canadian economy. Visit the Bank of Canada Museum for...
by Helen Smith-MacPhail | Jul 13, 2023 | Recommended Resources
Held every February in Winnipeg’s “French Quarter” of St. Boniface. The festival’s mission is to promote joie de vivre and extend the reach of the French language and culture throughout the year through artistic, educational, historical and cultural experiences...
by Helen Smith-MacPhail | Jul 13, 2023 | Recommended Resources
Canada’s upper house of Parliament. has a number of resources for teachers including their YouTube channel which explain aspects of the Senate and government generally. You can invite a senator to speak to your students, and there are resources available to help...
