Teaching Modules
The Dignity Forum is a charitable organization devoted to the advancement of human rights in Alberta. Its origins stem from two concerning observations about the fabric of Albertan society today. The founders of Dignity Forum share a deep concern for the increase in discrimination and prejudice faced by racialized groups in Alberta. Together, they are working toward rebuilding the legislative and societal commitment to further human rights protections and advance the objectives and vision outlined in the Alberta Human Rights Act. Dignity forum is concerned that there has been, and continues to be, an alarming growth in the incidence of overt intolerance, harassment, and discrimination of Alberta’s racialized communities. For these reasons, Dignity Forum was created to combat these systemic issues through advocacy and education.
From the belief that advocacy and education are essential building blocks to a stronger society, Dignity Forum, in association with the Ron and Myrna Ghitter Foundation, created three short accessible modules on Human Rights in Alberta.
Module 1
Racism and how it operates in our daily lives.
Module 2
The history of human rights in Alberta.
Module 3
Asks the question: “What’s next?”
These modules are designed to be taught and shared with Alberta students. Each module can stand alone, but they are strongest together – much like us.
For teachers, the modules are accompanied by a teaching guide. If you’re interested in using these modules in the classrooms, the teaching guide is available to give more background on the stories told within the modules, as well as a glossary of terms, and some short discussion questions.