Transcript Global Community

Global Community
GLOBAL CITIZEN
2. GLOBAL SOLIDARITY
3. CANADA IN THE WORLD COMMUNITY
4. WHO OR WHAT ISSUES MAKE THE NEWS
5. CANADA’S CURRENT POSITION
6. GLOBAL CONCERNS
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HOW CAN YOU HELP?
8. NGOS
9. ACTIVISM PROJECT
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Global Citizen
 People have different opinions about what it means
to be a global citizen. For some, global citizenship
means international trade and investment. For
others, global citizenship means being responsible
for our earth, its resources, and our fellow citizens.
They are concerned , for example, that technology
and industry around the world threatens the
environment of the earth as a whole. Still others, see
global citizenship as the responsibility to ensure that
all the peoples of the world can live in peace,
enjoying an adequate quality of life.
Global Citizen
 Interconnected - Every action from every person affects
the world. For example, our pollution in North America
can have an effect on the Arctic or another part of the
world. We are "connected" with each other.
Interdependent - We are "dependent" on each other. For
example, we hope that other countries and continents
control their pollution so that we can live in a stable
environment.
This interconnectedness and interdependency results in
a call for "SOLIDARITY", or, more importantly, a call for
"GLOBAL SOLIDARITY".
Global Solidarity
 What is this image missing? (imagine this image is
red, you need to know it!)
Global Solidarity – Questions to Consider
1. How can solidarity bind the rich to the poor?
2. How can you become aware of victims of tragedy and
war?
3. Give an example of how you can stand up for the rights
of the oppressed.
4. If we are all different how can we all be part of "one
human family"?
5. Give two examples of weaker members in your society.
Canada in the World Community
Most people would say that Canada is a nation
interested in peacekeeping efforts around the world.
We are considered a kind and generous nation that
continually aids others in the global community. We
are also very much involved in fighting human rights
violations and taking care of those who cannot help
themselves
What are some international
events that Canada has taken
an active role in?
Who or What Issues Make the News?
Being a global citizen involves an examination of many world issues.
Information about these issues is found in the media. We have grown up
accustomed to watching news stories that grab the attention of an audience.
These news stories often deal with violence, destruction, and disaster and are
developed in ways that attract attention. Usually the story is presented vaguely
and the audience has to determine the cause of the issue. Determining the cause
of an issue takes research and time because it always has deeper origins than
the event itself.
These negative images develop a view in our head. This view is usually
stereotypical. A stereotype is a snapshot view of a person, place or event. It does
not portray the whole picture because it is only a glimpse of the story.
In reality, we have to move beyond these stereotypes and recognize that there is
always another side to the story.
For example, poverty and unhappiness are always linked in the media. What
if you link poverty and happiness? Does this look right? People in all nations
are engaged in some positive growth, and there is happiness in a nation that is
poverty stricken.
Being a global citizen involves examining the whole issue and looking at
solutions that will benefit the common good.
Canada’s Current Position
 Take 10 minutes and investigate Canada's current
global participation. You are to find 3 examples of
Canada's global involvement (e.g., peacekeeping
efforts such as Afghanistan, the Balkans, or Haiti, OR
involvement in international organizations such as
the International Court of Justice).
 You can use the following website to find out more
about peacekeeping efforts:
http://www.canada.gc.ca/aboutcanadaausujetcanada/peace-paix/menu-eng.html
 Be ready to share your results with the class.
Global Concerns
 There are many international issues that affect
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everyone.
The following are Global concerns, what are others
that aren’t listed?
Child labour
Child poverty
AIDS in Africa
Health Care in Developing Countries
How Can You Help?
Everyone has come across a time in their life when they wished things had turned
out differently. Believe it or not, this is a vital part of active citizenship. Active
citizens believe that they can create change in many different ways before a
problem becomes increasingly difficult.
Throughout history these active citizens have attempted to alter events that were
affecting their human rights. What can we do as citizens? How can you stand
up for Human Rights?
Human rights are essential to our growth as individuals and our growth as a
community. We need to respect the dignity of every human being and find a way
to promote the common good throughout the world. How can you help to
ensure human rights are respected around the world?
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Keep informed about global concerns. Watch the news, read the newspaper, explore the
Internet. In this information age, we have access to an abundance of information.
Educate yourself about global issues. If you are interesting in learning more about a
topic, take some time to look into it.
Make others aware of human rights violations. Promote awareness in your school or
join an activist group.
Use the Methods of Non-Violent Action. You will find a list of these below.
Use your rights to foster the rights of others.
How Can You Help?
Methods of Non-Violent Action:
 Write a letter
 Create a petition
 Join a local activist group
 Create a song, art, children's book, computer game, a
symbol with a message
 Get involved!
 Lobby a committee or group
 Organize or participate in an awareness assembly
 Organize or participate in a protest
 Join an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization)
 Found an NGO
NGOs
Non-Governmental Organizations
 There are many ways in which individuals or groups can
act to support organizations and projects beyond the
borders of their own countries. Some of these
organizations and projects are undertaken directly by the
government.
 Others are a result of Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGOs). Most NGOs depend on a small
amount of government assistance or none at all. Instead,
they receive contributions from private citizens and
groups. These NGOs often focus on one-to-one contact
with the local people that they are helping. Many NGOs
prefer to be completely independent from government
policies and priorities.
NGOs
 Below is a list of NGOs that you may be familiar with. Do
you know what any of these organizations do?
Amnesty International
Doctors Without Borders
Sierra Club
International Olympic Committee
World Bank
World Trade organization
Greenpeace
Goodwill Industries
Oxfam
Red Cross
Canadians Against Violence
Activism Project
 From now until the end of the period on Thursday
you will be completing an Activism Project
INDIVIDUALLY!
 Please see the handout for the instructions.