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Canada and the Fight Against Apartheid
For almost 50 years, South Africa was ruled by apartheid — a brutal system of racial separation that kept the nation's black majority in poverty while a white minority held the wealth and power. As unrest grew, South Africa seemed destined for a bloodbath. Canada — like many nations — was slow to react but, by the 1980s, assumed a leading role in forcing economic sanctions against South Africa. Canadian business people, activists and clergy also played parts in bringing about all-race elections in 1994, and a surprisingly peaceful end to apartheid.		Educational activities about Canada and the Fight Against Apartheid

	South Africa's 'race problem'		Sharpeville massacre sparks international condemnation		Canada must 'show some moral guts'
	Is apartheid just a "natural social separation," or a threat to world peace? (Radio; runs 13:54)		Canadian journalist Norman Phillips is arrested for criticizing the South African government after police kill 69 blacks. (TV; runs 27:32)		Pierre Berton challenges the Canadian government to isolate South Africa morally, politically, culturally and economically. (Radio; runs 15:38)

	South Africa out of the Commonwealth		South Africans find a home in Canada		Canada announces sanctions against South Africa
	John Diefenbaker helps force South Africa's exclusion from the Commonwealth. (TV; runs 1:36)		Four people who fled apartheid talk about adjusting to life in Canada. (Radio; runs 21:51)		South Africa's foreign minister says Canada's new sanctions are hypocritical, meddling and useless. (Radio; runs 8:10)

	Bans and business		The South African war for Canadian hearts and minds		Nelson Mandela released
	Joe Clark announces new sanctions, but critics say it's more bark than bite. (TV; runs 10:03)		Exiled ANC leaders and pampered diplomats vie for Canadian public opinion. (TV; runs 13:18)		Canada and the world celebrate as Nelson Mandela is freed. (TV; runs 22:30)

	Mandela visits Canada		The end of apartheid		Canada assists in all-race elections
	Nelson Mandela thanks Canada for its leadership in sanctions, and asks that they continue. (TV; runs 2:24)		South Africa rejoins the world community after decades of isolation. (TV; runs 3:08)		Hundreds of Canadians travel to South Africa to assist the birth of a new democracy. (Radio; runs 2:28)

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