A biographical sketch of Abraham Maslow that describes his work with the Siksika (Blackfoot) people of Alberta in the 1930s. (
http://archives.econ.utah.edu/archives/a-list/2003w09/msg00207.htm
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This story of the Inuit land claim settlement and work towards self government was distributed in 1999 to celebrate the creation of Nunavut. (
http://www.nunavut.com/nunavut99/english/
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The ReliefWeb site provides information to the humanitarian relief community, such as news on man-made and natural emergencies. The site also tracks financial assistance offered by country. Students can check Canada’s aid commitment. (
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc100?OpenForm
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Environment Canada examines the problem of acid rain in Canada and reports on progress Canada and the US have made in reducing harmful emissions. (
http://www.ec.gc.ca/acidrain/acidfact.html
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This section of the UN website aims at helping students understand the UN Millennium Development Goals, the progress countries are making in the fight to end poverty, and how students can contribute to the campaign. (
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/youth.shtml
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The Arctic Council site contains the organization’s founding documents, current membership, Arctic news and maps, and information on the Council’s six environmental work groups. (
http://www.arctic-council.org/
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