Terminology
What does discriminate mean?
Treating someone a certain way because of their race, gender, age, or other factor.
What is the document called that protects our rights and freedoms in Canada?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What year were SOME women given the right to vote?
1918
Who are the three people who found different ways to help? (Our besties)
Ryan Hreljac, Amy Brandon and Alanis Obomsawin
What year were Asian-Canadians given the right to vote?
1948
What does accommodating mean?
Adjusting or changing the way something is done so that everyone has an equal chance.
What are individual rights?
Rights that you are entitled to as an individual person
Which section # in the charter guarantees equality to men and women?
Section 28
What was the problem in Ryan's story and how was it solved?
His teacher told the class that people in Africa have to walk many kilometers every day for fresh water. He fundraised money for wells to be built in Africa
What year people serving federal prison terms given the vote?
2002
What does equity mean?
Treating people fairly
What are collective rights?
Protect a group. individuals who are part of a group that has Collective rights are entitled to these rights.
In 1929, how many suffragettes won the right for Canadian women to be considered persons and be appointed to the senate?
Five
What was the problem in Amy's story and how was it solved?
When Amy Brandon was in high school, she noticed many special education students ate lunch by themselves. Then Amy read about a program called lunch buddies. students in this program volunteered to meet and talk with special education students during lunch. This helped them feel more included.
What year was the first secret ballot in Canada?
1874
What does suffrage mean?
The right to vote
What are equality rights?
Rights that protect every individual no matter if they have a physical or mental disability, they are treated equally to everyone in the society
55%
What was the problem in Alanis' story?
As Alanis grew older, she saw that these stories were not taught in school. Alanis decided the best way to tell these stories to young children was by making films that everyone could see.
What year were women over 21 given the vote?
1918
What is a jury?
A group of ordinary citizens in the courtroom that help the judge to decide whether a person is innocent or guilty
What are language rights?
French and English are the two official languages in Canada and both languages have equal status.
What is the Pink Tea's?
A tea party organized by women at places with really pink decorations. If any men came, the women discussed topics of interest only to women. If Only Women attended then the discussion usually turned to women's suffrage.
What was Alanis' first film called?
Christmas at Moose Factory
What year was the voting age lowered from 21 to 18?
1970