Recommended resources

Recommended Resources

Samara Centre

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

CCLET: Bernard Chernos Contest

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!

A young woman wearing a red jacket speaks into a microphone while holding notes, standing in front of a colourful rainbow-striped backdrop. Several other young people stand behind her, listening and smiling, suggesting a youth-led event or conference focused on activism or community engagement.

Amnesty International’s Youth & Student Program

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

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.

Elections Canada

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.

Ukrainian Canadian Congress/Internment Legacy Fund

Ukrainian Canadian Congress/Internment Legacy Fund

Resources

The following organizations offer a variety of services and resources to teachers.

We have created this list based on the recommendations of SSENC directors 

Samara Centre

Samara Centre

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

CCLET: Bernard Chernos Contest

CCLET: Bernard Chernos Contest

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!

Amnesty International’s Youth & Student Program

Amnesty International’s Youth & Student Program

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

Amnesty International

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.

Elections Canada

Elections Canada

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.

History Education Meets Leadership Education

History Education Meets Leadership Education

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.

Free resources from Veterans Affairs Canada

Free resources from Veterans Affairs Canada

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!

ESRI Canada

ESRI Canada

Educators and students across Canada can access...

Nikkei

Nikkei

They honour, preserve, and share Japanese...

Hot Docs

Hot Docs

Dedicated to advancing and celebrating the art...

CCLET

CCLET

Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust They...