Love You Give

This is a dynamic rap/hip hop music video developed by and for Inuit, Métis and First Nations youth to prevent violence and promote healthy equal relationships.  The video features award-winning hip hop artists Lakota Jonez and Big Dro with 25 Aboriginal youth from the Minwaashin Lodge dance troupe.  The song highlights key elements of healthy relationships built on the Seven Sacred Teachings.  The video and tool kit of youth-focussed educational resources was developed by Minwaashin Lodge: Aboriginal Women’s Support Centre.  View the video at www.loveyougive.org (English only) or for more information call (613) 741-5590.

Resources for students

« Faut qu’on s’parle! »: – How to organize an activity to promote healthy equal relationships is a booklet designed for youth who wish to take action and prepare an activity for their school. « Sans detour » is a newsletter for Franco-Ontarian youth concerning violence prevention, healthy relationships, equality, resources and other related topics. These resources were developed by the Fédération de la jeunesse franco-ontarienne (FESFO). Available at www.fesfo.ca (French only) or for more information call 613-260-8055.

Directory of Resources

A comprehensive directory of French-language resources available in Canada to expand the practitioner’s knowledge of educational tools, programs and resources designed for the awareness and prevention of violence against children and adolescents from 8 to 16 years of age. Developed by the Centre ontarien de prévention des agressions (COPA). Available at www.infocopa.com (French only) or for more information call (416) 466-7490.

« Le pouvoir aux enfants »

A resource manual of activities, resources and tools for educators working with children and adolescents from 8 to 16 years. The manual focuses on a variety of themes related to the prevention of violence, including healthy relationships, good communication, self-esteem, boundaries, conflict resolution and self-affirmation. Developed by the Centre ontarien de prévention des agressions (COPA). Available at www.infocopa.com (French only) or for more information call (416) 466-7490.

RePlay Video Games

Children and youth (ages 8-14) can learn how to challenge behaviours and attitudes as part of this online game about healthy relationships based on equality and respect. Resource booklets for youth, educators and parents accompany the video games. The package also includes research on best practices and Ontario youth preferences for video game design. Developed by the Metro Action Committee on Violence Against Women (METRAC) with guidance provided by the Ontario Teachers’ Federation.  Play the video game at www.metrac.org (English only) or for more information call (416) 392-2928.

Roots of Equality, Equal Relationships Teachers’ Kit

Teacher workshops, interactive resource materials, and opportunities for children and youth to produce their own resources are just some of the components of this comprehensive kit to promote respectful, healthy, equal relationships in grades 3 to 5.  The kit also has resources to be used at conferences for girls, tip sheets in multiple languages and curriculum materials.  A newsletter on prevention will highlight current initiatives and resources.  Developed by Springtide Resources Inc. in partnership with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario.  Available at  www.springtideresources.org /programs/show_proj.cfm?proj_id=3 (English only) or for more information call (416) 968-3422.

Tools for Change Educator’s Website

This website provides a comprehensive listing of resources that promote healthy, equal relationships, reviewed and critiqued using a strengths-based model and matched to grades 3 to 9 and the Ontario curriculum.  A pedagogical review will help educators choose resources for their own teaching style.  Developed by the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children, with guidance from the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Education and local public and Catholic school boards.  Available at www.toolsforchange.ca (English only) or for more information call (519) 661-2111.

 

White Ribbon Campaign in a Box

The Campaign in a Box includes fully interactive exercises designed to help teach and promote healthy, equal relationships among boys and girls. This meets Ontario curriculum expectations and is specifically formulated for use in grades 5 to 8. Guidance provided by faculties of education and the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario.  Order Campaign in a Box at www.whiteribbon.com or call 1-800-328-2228.