Human Rights

Virtual exhibit titled "Aboriginal Documentary Heritage" recounts first-hand information illustrating the complex and often contentious relationship between the Canadian government and Canada's Aboriginal people from the late 1700s to the mid-20th century.
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/aboriginal-heritage/

Provides information on the development and implementation of an improved child welfare system in Manitoba. Outlines processes involved and gives details on committees, working groups and proposed legislation.
http://www.aji-cwi.mb.ca/

Provides information on abuse, including domestic violence, spousal assault, dating violence and battering. Discusses shelters and legal issues.
http://www.abusehelplines.org/

Action Week Against Racism (AWAR) combines conferences, roundtable discussions, humor, shows, concerts, literature, film, displays, and theatre to broaden awareness and understanding about all forms of intolerance.
http://www.inforacisme.com/

Text of a speech to the nation given by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker on the day before he introduced the Canadian Bill of Rights in the House of Commons.
http://collectioncanada.ca/primeministers/h4-4052-e.html

Information about the Council, its history and mandate. Includes guides, reports and fact sheets on policy issues, women's health, and family law as well as awards, bursaries, campaigns, videos and publications. Real Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader required for parts of site.
http://www.gov.pe.ca/acsw/

Evolution of slavery, particularly in the Americas, how it affected settlement and the anti-slavery movement.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/migrations/F4.h...

Mission of ACLRC, human rights education, publications, newsletters, programs, forums and related links.
http://www.aclrc.com/

Mandate of Commission, complaints process, legislation, education, news and upcoming events, bulletins and publications.
http://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/

Alternatives is an international solidarity organization working to promote justice and equality in all parts of the world. News, analysis and programme descriptions.
http://www.alternatives.ca/rubrique2.html?lang=en