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Learning to be together, and learning to CARE. Engaging hearts, minds, and bodies... visceral connections to vital themes as they relate to the human element worldwide. "Learning to transform oneself and knes's society.

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We need to make an effort the "boys against girls" go-to method of dividing up classes.

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Global food issues

PRINT MEDIA
Celebrating Diversity within the Student Population

LANGUAGES
-Inter-cultural exchanges
-Building cultural pride and awareness

VIDEO PRODUCTION
- documentary filmmaking about community and cultural diversity

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UNESCO is the DNA of our curricula. We can make more explicit connections, use global media, and continue offering challenging opportunities like the trips

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Ecology in science and environmental consideration 

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Ecology in science and environmental consideration 

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SDC starting to compost at ICVMC

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Shameless idealists do a lot

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Cutting circles = fun!

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1. Meet with your program area here in the gym.
2. Chat about the ways you currently use/plan to now use the UNESCO pillars and study areas in your program area.
3.Make an addition to this Padlet (double click anywhere or click on pink plus circle) and title your addition according to your program area (icon is below).
4.  Have each member add something to the program area related to ways they are already using the UNESCO pillars and study areas or ways they now plan to use them.

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ASPnet Study Areas | Education | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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ASPnet schools and teachers are encouraged to conduct interdisciplinary pilot projects on one or several of the four main study themes, covering a wide range of interrelated sub-topics.

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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 15/8/2016 (622 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

She is bold and brilliant. This past June, Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate presented its inaugural UNESCO diploma to Fort Richmond resident Jaya Budhia, a Grade 12 graduating student.

Vincent Massey Collegiate is a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Project network (ASPnet), which includes 10,000 schools in 181 countries. UNESCO schools encourage peace and social justice.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)strives to build intercultural understanding and promote environmental sustainability, among its other goals.

Born and raised in Fort Richmond by Narendra Budhia and Laura Brown, Jaya attended Agassiz Daycare next to the Richmond Kings Community Centre, and later, St. Avila School. She continued her French immersion education at Viscount Alexander and then proceeded to Vincent Massey for her high school.

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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 15/8/2016 (622 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

She is bold and brilliant. This past June, Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate presented its inaugural UNESCO diploma to Fort Richmond resident Jaya Budhia, a Grade 12 graduating student.

Vincent Massey Collegiate is a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Project network (ASPnet), which includes 10,000 schools in 181 countries. UNESCO schools encourage peace and social justice.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)strives to build intercultural understanding and promote environmental sustainability, among its other goals.

Born and raised in Fort Richmond by Narendra Budhia and Laura Brown, Jaya attended Agassiz Daycare next to the Richmond Kings Community Centre, and later, St. Avila School. She continued her French immersion education at Viscount Alexander and then proceeded to Vincent Massey for her high school.

Jaya took on and spoke about the poverty pledge, helped guide international students and new students around the school, helped with student photographs, volunteered with Manitoba Theatre for Young People summer program, at the Folk Festival, at the Ai-kon conference and was part of various Girl Guide initiatives, such as serving special dinners at the Eagles Club.

Jaya also advocated for social justice, exemplified in her work for the school's Gender-Sexuality Alliance and on student council. She was selected by Manitoba's UNESCO-affiliated schools to collaborate with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in planning the 2016 international UNESCO schools conference in Winnipeg.

Jaya's varying inspirational volunteer activities over the years did not go unnoticed by teachers such as Heather Anderson, Richard Schaubroeck, and Carla McMurray.

She expressed her profound appreciation to Anderson, whom she described as "an absolutely outstanding and inspirational leader, organizer and teacher."
Sunday Olukoju is a community correspondent for Fort Richmond. You can contact him at sunday.olukoju@gmail.com Read more by Sunday Olukoju - Community Correspondent.

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Jaya Budhia receives inaugural UNESCO diploma

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Hey there, time traveller! This article was published 15/8/2016 (622 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. She is bold and brilliant. This past June, Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate presented its inaugural UNESCO diploma to Fort Richmond resident Jaya Budhia, a Grade 12 graduating student.

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Educational Kits | Education | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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The Feeding Minds, Fighting Hunger lessons were developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as a starting point for teachers to introduce the topic of world hunger to their students. Three lesson plans are proposed for elementary, lower secondary and upper secondary education.

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Themes | Education | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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Social Studies | Manitoba Education and Training

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Curriculum and resources for Social Studies

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Curriculum and resources for Social Studies

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History of ASPnet

In 1997, through a Manitoba-Germany student exchange, River East Collegiate made contact with an ASPnet school in Hamburg. Gareth Neufeld, a German teacher at REC, began a dialogue with the teachers at Helene Lange Gymnasium, Germany's longest-standing "UNESCO-Schule", to learn what he could about the ASPnet. His goal was to involve REC in the Canadian chapter of the organization. When he contacted the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCU) in Ottawa, he discovered that Canada was not participating in this project, due to lack of resources.

In the following three years, much effort was made by Neufeld, as well as
Linda Mlodzinski (MECY Social Studies Consultant, and currently provincial ASPnet coordinator for Manitoba) to promote Canadian participation. These efforts included:

Ms. N. Fall, UNESCO (Paris) representative to Canada visited REC twice (1999)

Contact with the United Nations Association of Canada (Muriel Smith) and External Affairs (Lloyd Axworthy (2000)

Two meetings with David Walden, Secretary General of Canadian Commission UNESCO (January and December 2000)

A number of informal discussions with a succession of Ministers of Education in Manitoba

In the Spring of 2000, Mr. Walden attempted unsuccessfully to have ASPnet included in agenda of Council of Ministers of Education Canada (CMEC).

Momentum Builds

After the unsuccessful attempt to include CMEC in development, Mr. Walden suggested to Neufeld, that Manitoba's Minister of Education be asked to present the project to CMEC. Neufeld met twice with Mr. Harry Schellenberg, MLA for Rossmere, who agreed to set up a meeting with Mr. Drew Caldwell, then Minister of Education. In January 2001, Neufeld, Dr. L. Cartwright (principal of REC) and Ms. C. Lintott (Assist. Superintendent of RESD*) met with Mr. Caldwell, Mr. Schellenberg and assistants, to discuss the ASP. At this meeting, Mr. Caldwell agreed to introduce the project to the CMEC at the April meeting.

At the April meeting, the CMEC supported the initiative, leaving it up to each province to decide the extent of their involvement. With this green light from Canada's Education Ministers, the CCU wasted no time in proceeding. In late April, 2001, the CCU invited provincial representatives to Ottawa for an all-day consultation. Present were delegates from Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. Manitoba (the only province represented by a formal delegation, with a Department of Education staff member) was represented by Linda Mlodzinski (MECY), Gareth Neufeld (RESD*) and Darryl Toews (Teacher, Western School Division). Comments by Mr. Walden at the meeting made clear that initiatives in Manitoba, and the efforts of Mr. Caldwell, were the deciding factors in reaching this point in the development.

An action plan was generated at this consultation, which included the following points:

Agreement to move forward

Upcoming months would be used to gather information from other national projects

CMEC agreed to appoint contact persons in each province

Identification of partnerships was seen as a priority, to assist in meeting the funding needs.

Based on these discussions, the Manitoba contingent returned to Manitoba to move the project forward. Initially, the following Manitoba divisions expressed interest: River East*, Winnipeg, Western, Seven Oaks, Fort Garry*.

Ms. Mlodzinski took responsibility to keep Mr. Caldwell up to date on developments. She also assumed the role of ASPnet Provincial Coordinator, a critical leadership function she has continued, as the network has grown and matured.

Contact was also made with Ms. E. Hartmann, the ASPnet National Coordinator for Germany. She agreed to be available as a consultant to the Canadian network, having considerable experience at the international level. In this capacity, Ms. Hartmann participated in an all-day consultation in Winnipeg. Based on this day's work, the Canadian process for designating an ASPnet school was developed.

Canadian ASPnet is Launched in Manitoba

In January 2002, the Canadian ASP Network was launched in the Legislative Building in Winnipeg. Present were David Walden (CCU Secretary General), Drew Caldwell (Minister of Education), as well a number of interested school division superintendents, principals, teachers and representatives of post-secondary institutions. "The Canadian Commission for UNESCO is pleased the Province of Manitoba has taken the initiative and launched the first network of Associated Schools in Canada," said Walden. "UNESCO has played an important role on the global stage for many years," said Caldwell. "By becoming involved in this program, Manitoba youth will have an excellent opportunity to develop a global perspective and enhance their understanding of world issues."

At that launch 10 Manitoba schools joined the pilot project, five of which have now attained status as National UNESCO ASPnet schools:

Brock Corydon School

Collège Jeanne Sauvé

John Pritchard School

River East Collegiate

Vincent Massey Collegiate

In September 2006, eight additional schools joined the Manitoba ASPnet as Candidate Schools:

Al Hijra Islamic School

Bairdmore Elementary School

Collège Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau

Collège Silver Heights Collegiate

École Régionale Saint-Jean Baptiste

St. Emile School

St. James Collegiate

Stevenson-Britannia Adult Literacy Program, Inc.

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In 1997, through a Manitoba-Germany student exchange, River East Collegiate made contact with an ASPnet school in Hamburg. Gareth Neufeld, a German teacher at REC, began a dialogue with the teachers at Helene Lange Gymnasium, Germany's longest-standing "UNESCO-Schule", to learn what he could about the ASPnet.

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Activities relating to peace and human rights aim at:

Eliminating all manifestations of racism, xenophobia, exclusion, discrimination and intolerance

Strengthening education for democracy, civic responsibility, critical thinking, tolerance and non-violent conflict resolution

Raising awareness of human rights in theory and practice, sensitizing students to their own rights and responsibilities, including the rights of others

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Peace and human rights | Education | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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In line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and the International Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), UNESCO Associated Schools conduct projects aimed at integrating human rights education in the learning process. Human Rights' Day (10 December) is commemorated by many ASPnet schools.

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Education for sustainable development is a tool for addressing interlinked objectives such as:

Society: to increase understanding of social institutions and their role in change and development, to promote social justice, gender equality, human rights, democratic and participatory systems, and health care (including HIV/AIDS)

Environment: to increase awareness of the resources and fragility of the physical environment, the affects of human activity on the environment, climate change, environmental protection (including water education), and biodiversity

Economy: to create sensitivity to the potential and the limits of economic growth, its impact on society and the environment, responsible and sustainable consumption, and rural development

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Education for Sustainable Development

Climate change, the global food crisis and the ongoing financial and economic crisis are examples of sustainability issues our societies have to cope with in a globalized world.

In conducting pilot projects to better prepare children and young people to tackle effectively the challenges of an increasingly interdependent world, ASPnet schools have an important share in the United Nations Decade for Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014). In fact, ASPnet plays a vital role in pilot-testing, developing and implementing ESD methods that are eventually documented and provide examples of good practices for other schools.

Education is the foundation for sustainable development. It is a key instrument for bringing about changes in values and attitudes, skills, behaviours and lifestyles consistent with sustainable development within and among countries.

The concept of sustainable development includes the key areas of society, environment and economy, with culture as an underlying dimension. The values, diversity, knowledge, languages and worldviews associated with culture influence the way Education for sustainable development is implemented in specific national contexts.

Objectives

Education for sustainable development is a tool for addressing interlinked objectives such as:

Society: to increase understanding of social institutions and their role in change and development, to promote social justice, gender equality, human rights, democratic and participatory systems, and health care (including HIV/AIDS)

Environment: to increase awareness of the resources and fragility of the physical environment, the affects of human activity on the environment, climate change, environmental protection (including water education), and biodiversity

Economy: to create sensitivity to the potential and the limits of economic growth, its impact on society and the environment, responsible and sustainable consumption, and rural development

In addition to reflection in the classroom, schools often conduct community-oriented projects. This does not only serve to improve immediate local needs, but to equip students with the necessary skills to transform oneself and society.

Therefore ESD should not be seen narrowly as another subject or concern to be added onto the formal education system. It is as much about the content as about the method. ESD is a broad teaching and learning process that encourages an interdisciplinary and holistic approach and promotes critical and creative thinking in the educational process.

ASPnet Projects

ASPnet Publications

ASPnet Good Practices in Education for Sustainable Development

A Creative Approach to Environmental Education/Teaching Resource Kit for Dryland Countries

OzonAction Education Pack for Primary Schools

OzonAction Education Pack for Secondary Schools

YouthXchange- towards sustainable lifestyles: training kit on responsible consumption

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Education for Sustainable Development | Education | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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Climate change, the global food crisis and the ongoing financial and economic crisis are examples of sustainability issues our societies have to cope with in a globalized world. In conducting pilot projects to better prepare children and young people to tackle effectively the challenges of an increasingly interdependent world, ASPnet schools have an important share in the United Nations Decade for Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014).

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ASPnet schools often chose activities linked to the priorities of UNESCO and the United Nations, such as peace, poverty, hunger, HIV and AIDS, pollution, climate change, illiteracy, cultural identity, gender, child labour, etc.

The celebration of International Days and Years also provides students with opportunities to discuss the issues concerned in their local as well as global contexts.

Objectives:

This study theme helps students to:

Understand local, national and international dimensions of problems in an increasingly complex and globalised world

Familiarize students with the United Nations system

Develop awareness of the importance of international cooperation when searching for possible solutions

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As societies become increasingly multicultural and multiethnic, so does the importance of promoting such diversity. In a sincere effort to establish a true and meaningful intercultural dialogue, many ASPnet teachers and students are rising to the challenge of entering into contact with each other, transcending borders, continents, cultures and languages. They encourage research on the students’ own origins and promote exchange with students of other countries. Often, ASPnet activities also focus on local situations, advocating “unity in diversity”.

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Intercultural learning | Education | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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As societies become increasingly multicultural and multiethnic, so does the importance of promoting such diversity. In a sincere effort to establish a true and meaningful intercultural dialogue, many ASPnet teachers and students are rising to the challenge of entering into contact with each other, transcending borders, continents, cultures and languages.

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to expose individuals to the values implicit within human rights, democratic principles, intercultural understanding and respect and peace at all levels of society and human relationships to enable individuals and societies to live in peace and harmony.

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to provide self analytical and social skills to enable individuals to develop to their fullest potential psycho-socially, affectively as well as physically, for a all-round ‘complete person.  A good person for the future.