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Social Studies and History

UNHCR: The Nation Building Narrative

Few institutions have been as instrumental in shaping Canada today as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Human Rights: Canada’s Successes Shouldn’t Overshadow Its Failures

Many of us likely take basic universal human rights for granted. Yet in a legal sense, human rights have existed for less than 75 years.

Guardians of Global Peace: Is Peacekeeping Still Relevant?

Given the United Nations mandate to maintain international peace and security, the question of the relevance of peacekeeping missions seems ironic.

Securing the World From War: Examining the UN Security Council

There have been no outright wars between the world’s major powers since WWI. It’s this fact that causes some to say the UN Security Council has successfully served its purpose.

The Solitudes of English and French: A History of Separation and Unity

Today relations between English- and French-speakers in Canada are and have been peaceful for some time. But this was not always the case.

Keeping Bilingualism Alive: A Conversation with the Official Languages Commissioner

Statistics show Canadians support children learning both official languages. Yet there is a struggle to recruit and retain French as a Second Language teachers across Canada.

Bonjour, My Friend: Understanding Minority Language Rights

It’s second nature to expect that Canada is—at certain levels—bilingual, but it wasn’t always that way.

The Official Languages Act: Canada’s Living Document

Canada is a very different country than it was in 1969 when the Official Languages Act was first enacted. That’s why some people are working to update the Act.

Education News

National Program to Bring School Forests and Outdoor Classrooms to Canadian Schools

Re-Nature, a national initiative advancing outdoor classrooms and school forests across Canada, is launching its first cohort of schools in the nation’s capital region.

New Podcast on Retirement, Aging, and Longevity

Are you interested in learning more about retirement? The “Retirement in America” podcast explores the challenges, ideas, and solutions shaping retirement security in the United States.

Jeopardy! Winner Credits High School for Game Show Success 

Perkins, a 2005 graduate of Rosati-Kain Academy, recently competed and won her debut game on the Emmy-winning game show on May 1.

From Commitment to Classrooms: Advancing Refugee Education

UNHCR–TECNO global partnership supports high impact education initiatives for refugee children and youth in East Africa.

Kids Write 4 Kids Creative Writing Contest Celebrates Young Authors Across Canada

Two Grade 6 writers earn publication; expert judges praise the creativity, craft, and heart of a record number of student storytellers.

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