Websites for ERC – Religious Culture, Aboriginal
Culture, Ethics, and Dialogue
Thanks to all of the ERC coordinators, facilitators, and consultants from English
school boards across Quebec who contributed to this list.
Religious Culture Websites
Religious Culture Websites
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Teacher.org
www.teacherhelp.org/easter.htm
Easter activities,
information, word
searches, music
Saskatchewan Government
www.sasklearning. gov.
sk.ca/docs/elemsoc/g1u2less.htm
Holidays, rubrics,
activities, models,
and celebrations
Teacher’s Resources
http://home.amaonline.teacherstuff/holiday.ht
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Rituals
http://www. eduplace.com/ss/act/celtime.html
Major Holidays
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/holiday.htm
Holidays and their
meanings
Activities and
rituals
Canadian content:
Holidays and
explanations
Everything you
About.Com
want to know
http://islam.about.com/blhealth1.htm
about Islam!
Research
database,
American Harvard Religious Pluralism
detailed
http://www.pluralism.org
pictures of
temples,
reliable and
current
Details about
PBS
www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/teachers/ religion & ethics
Leads to other
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Top Marks
www.topmarks.co.uk
Sacred Destinations
www.sacred-destinantions.com
Canadian Encyclopaedia
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com
IMTL
www.imtl.org
Main Christian Sanctuaries
www.opuslibani.org
Religious Buildings
www.terragalleria.com/picturessubjects/religions-buildings
Conseil Du Patrimoine Religion Du Quebec
www.patrimoine-religieux.qc.ca
Saint Joseph’s Oratory
www.saint-joseph.org
Registry of Stained Glass Windows In
Canada
www.yorku.ca/rsgc
Flood Stories From Around The World
www.talk.origins.org/faqs/floodmyth.html#China
Canada Civilizations
www.civilization.ca
Aboriginal Canada Portal
www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca
Adherents.Com
www.adherents.com
sites
Judaism and other
topics
Beliefs/Practices/
Celebrations
Rituals and beliefs
Breakdown by
subject and age
Search engine
Pictures
Geography of sites
Details
Religious
buildings in
Canada
Links to buildings
in Quebec
Christian
buildings
Excellent pictures
of holy buildings
from every
religion
Quebec heritage
sites
Mtl and QC
religious buildings
Information on
Saint Joseph
Stained glass
windows in
Canada and their
artists.
Flood stories from
a variety of
cultures
Creation stories
per Native group
Search engine for
Native groups in
Canada
Religions in the
world (stats, geo,
branches etc.)
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CBC Religions Backgrounds
www.cbc.ca/news/background/religion/icons.h SITE
Cdn site with
tml
interactive map!
Current debates
Inspiration,
Belief Net
spirituality, faith,
www.beliefnet.com
practices, rituals
and current issues.
Basic beliefs
Religious Tolerance (Canadian content)
Ethical topics
www.religioustolerance.org
World religions
Religious Education Exchange Service
breakdown
www.re-xs.ucsm.ac.uk
Ethics
Founders,
Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
www.biographi.ca/EN/ShowBio.asp?BioID=3 influential figures
and institutions in
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Quebec’s
Founders – Vimont
Religious Heritage
www.csdm.qc.ca/b-vimont/historique.htm
Heritage works
Observatoire Des Musees
www.smq.qc.ca
Religious heritage
and buildings in
Quebec
Places of worship
Religious Heritage in Quebec City
Religious sites
www.quebecregion.com/e/patrimoineSacred
religieux.asp
treasures/art
Religious
Judaism 101
traditions
www.jewfaq.org/name.htm
Religious
Jewish Encyclopaedia
traditions
www.jewishencyclopedia.com
Names and
Jewish and Muslim Names for God
attributes of the
www.jews-for-allah.org/Jews-and-Muslimsdivine
Agree/bible-Koran-names-attributes.htm
Religious
Introduction To Buddhism
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/buddhaintro. traditions
html
Names and
Names of God in the Qu’ran
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99_names_of_Go attributes of the
divine – Islam
d
Names and
History of God
attributes of the
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God
divine
Cacouna Quebec
http://cacouna.net/patrimoinereligieux_e.htm
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Gods/History/Deities (Hinduism)
www.gaminggeeks.org/Resources/KateMonk
Hindu gods and
attributes
Hindu knowledge
Reference and
attributes
Christian Community (independent churches) Religious renewal
and new
www.thechristiancommunity.org/rel-ed.htm
movements
New religious
Hare Krishna
movements
www.iskcon.org.uk/faqs/source.html
Hare Krishna
Renewal of
Journal For The Renewal Of Religion and
religion
Theology
www.renewtheology.org/current.htm
New religious
Jehovah Witness
movements
Canadian encyclopedia website
New religious
Mormon
movements
www.mormonbeliefs.org
Articles of faith
Spirituality
Spiritualism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/spiritualism
Existential
Existential Questions
http://mb-soft.com/believe/text/argument.htm questions
The existence of
www.christiancadre.org/topics/cosarg.html
the divine
www.123infinity.com/life_after_death.html
The meaning of
http://library.thinkquest.org/26070/data/eng
life and death
www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/life/humanThe nature of
origins/index.html
human beings
Action Institute for the study of religion and
liberty
http://actonv2.temp.lexi.net/publications/man
dm/mandm_article_/33.php
Indopedia
www.indopedia.org/vishnu.html
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More Religion Websites
http://www.mdn.ca/hr/religions/engraph/religions00_e.asp
Religions in Canada (2003). Includes an extensive bibliography with links to many
websites. (Also available as a book - contact Department of National Defence.)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/
Excellent site for elementary school students. Use the matching cards to teach main
symbols to cycle one students and the worksheets may be used with higher levels. An
interfaith site covering 6 faiths (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism,
Sikhism).
http://www.religioustolerance.org
A great site for comparing religions. A lot of text and the topics are for older children.
Recommended for elementary cycle 3 and secondary students.
http://www.scarboromissions.ca/Interfaith_dialogue/guidelines_interfaith.php
This site has “principles and guidelines for interfaith dialogue.” A very useful site many
teachers are already using.
http://www.scarboromissions.ca/Interfaith_dialogue/gold_rule_guidelines.php
This is another part of the Scarboro Missions site where you may order “The Golden
Rule” poster which states the golden rule for 13 faiths
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/calendar.htm
Multi-faith calendar
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/Religion.html
Facts about major religions and links to more information
http://library.thinkquest.org/28505/
A Bow of the Head: Religions of the World
A Bow of the Head is about the five religions with the largest number of followers in the
world today. The site provides a general introduction to each religion and defines some
major concepts. It does not attempt to convert anyone to another way of belief or to
another religion. A viewer can learn more about any of these religions by following the
additional links provided. The site has been developed to encourage people of all ages to
learn about these religions and to show respect for them all.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/teachers/plans.html#1
Many lesson plans for elementary and secondary
http://annettelamb.com/42explore/religion.htm
Religions of the World – many links to interesting sites on a wide variety of religions
http://www.barefootsworld.net/religion.html
An overview pointing out the similarities of all religions, but also many links to sites for
information on specific religions and topics
http://www.uri.org/kids/other_conf.htm
United Religion Initiative: World religions – information, activities and lessons
http://www.mrdowling.com/zip/605westr.pdf
A downloadable study file on Western Religions
http://www.uri.org/kids/world.htm
General information about religion and spirituality, information on specific religions, plus
links to teacher pages: activities, lesson plans, projects….
http://juniors.reonline.org.uk/juniors_topicheads.php
Student friendly site with information about major religions
http://re-xs.ucsm.ac.uk/re/main.html
Another student friendly site with information about many religions
Specific Religions
Christianity
http://www.mrdowling.com/605-christianity.html
General information
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/christian.htm
Information presented in an easy to read table
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/carolrb/christianity/
Student friendly information and links for teachers to get more in depth information
Judaism
http://www.mrdowling.com/605-judaism.html
Student friendly information
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/jewish.htm
Information presented in an easy to read table
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/carolrb/judaism/judai1.html
Student friendly information
http://www.teachnet.ie/clane/2006/judaism.htm
A lot of student friendly information, activities and teacher links
Islam
http://www.mrdowling.com/605-islam.html
Student friendly information
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/Islam.htm
Information presented in an easy to read table
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/carolrb/islamintro.html
Student friendly information
http://www.teachnet.ie/clane/2006/Islam.htm
A lot of student friendly information, activities and teacher links
Buddhism
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/buddhism.htm
Information presented in an easy to read table
http://www.teachnet.ie/clane/2006/buddhism.htm
A lot of student friendly information, activities and teacher links
http://www.buddhanet.net
A diverse site on Buddhism. Has an online magazine, colourful photographs, and
educational information.
http://www.buddhanet.net/mag_kids.htm
This is buddhanet’s kids’ page. It has Buddhist children’s stories
Hinduism
http://www.hindunet.org/god/
Interesting site which has some colourful images of Hindu deities. May answer some
questions students have since there is a lot of information here. Recommended for
elementary cycle 3 students and secondary.
http://www.hindukids.org/
Information and fun activities
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/hinduism.htm
Information presented in an easy to read table
http://www.teachnet.ie/clane/2006/hinduism.htm
A lot of student friendly information, activities and teacher links
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/carolrb/hinduism/hindui.html
Student friendly information
Sikhism
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/index.shtml
A guide to Sikhism
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/ataglance/glance.shtml
Sikhism at a glance
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/carolrb/sikhism/sikhism1.html
Student friendly information
Celebrations
All religions
http://www.cleo.net.uk/rresources/index.php?ks=2&cur=15
Video clips of various celebrations
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edholiday.htm
This is a teacher resource site. Here you will find a multitude of holiday lesson plans and
resources. It even takes you to other links that may be useful for specific faiths or
holidays.
Islam
http://www.submission.org/YES/child2.html
This page has poems, songs, and several Ramadan craft projects.
http://www.soundvision.com/Info/Ramadan/r.school.asp
This site is great for teachers with its fact sheet. Plenty of activities and links to books,
video, and audio resources.
Native spirituality
http://www.elements.nb.ca/Theme/ethics/pow/wow.htm
Pow-Wow
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ccaps/spirit_e.htm
Places of Worship
All Religions
http://pow.reonline.org.uk/videos.htm
Virtual tours of places of worship
http://juniors.reonline.org.uk/juniors_vtours.php
Virtual tours of places of worship
http://www.educhurch.org.uk/index.html
Student and teacher resources
Christianity
http://www.bonjourquebec.com/qc-en/patrimoinereligieux0.html
Quebec heritage sites
http://www.mqp.k12.nf.ca/worship/worship.htm
A variety of churches with photos
Hinduism
www.indiantemples.com
Websites for learning about Aboriginal Culture
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/
Elementary & Secondary
Official site of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ks/6002_e.html
Each of the illustrations represents an Aboriginal contribution or invention.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ccaps/spirit_e.htm
Guide to Native spirituality for RCMP officers
www.fourdirectionsteachings.com
Audio narrated resource for learning about aboriginal philosophy from 5 diverse nations
in English and French.
http://nativeaccess.com/
Students, teachers and community members can find role models, news, puzzles and a
section about Ancestral Engineering on this Web site.
www.ammsa.com Some stories of successful native people, newspapers articles.
Suitable for high school
http://www.firstnationhelp.com/ali/posters/pdf.html
The Confederation of Mainland Mi'kmaq have created a this site. Download posters on
colors, numbers, months of the year....
http://www.histori.ca/youthlinks
Invites your students to read articles and open their eyes to another way of life.
Youth Links is a place where students can use their voice and share their opinions, ideas
and thoughts. Recently, an aboriginal classroom from Saskatchewan decided to share
with us their lives and issues in a series of articles entitled "Where do you live.”
http://www.nature.ca/ukaliq/index_e.cfm
Canadian museum of nature. Ukaliq the Artic hare
http://www.firstnationhelp.com/ali/songs.php
Songs from Mi’ kmaw children translations and language lessons, vocabulary, interactive
talking books (suitable for elementary)
http://www.firstvoices.com/scripts/WebObjects.exe/FirstVoices.woa/1/wa/enterLanguage
Archive?archive=92c0005b130d6cb7&wosid=epOsVacrtXF2dJZYyK3bL0
Mohawk language learning site
The two sites below compile Native literature; English and French titles
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/read-up-on-it/015020-3006-e.html
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/read-up-on-it/015020-3011-e.html
www.mccord-museum.qc.ca
McCord Museum
www.fourdirectionsteachings.com
Knowledge and philosophy from 5 diverse First Nations of Canada
www.tipatshimuna.ca
Heritage and traditions of the Innu
Ethics websites
Ethics Websites
Website
Wikipedia
http://www.wikipedia.org
Wikipedia
http://www.wikipedia.org
PBS
www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/
Religious Tolerance (Canadian content)
www.religioustolerance.org
CBC Religions Backgrounds
www.cbc.ca/news/background/religion/icons.ht
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Good Character
www.goodcharacters.com
Tolerance.ca (French)
www.tolerance.ca
Content
Reference
Freedom
definitions and
types of
freedom
Autonomy
Elem
Cycle
Sec
Cycle
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Social Order
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Tolerance
peace and
conflict
Tolerance and
current debate
(ethics)
Tolerance
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Tolerance in
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The Youth Criminal Justice Act: Summary and
Background
http://www.justice.gc.ca/en/ps/yj/ycja/explan.ht
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Forecasting The Future
http://gsociology.icaap.org/future.html
Moral Decision Making
http://www.ethicsweb.ca/guide/moraldecision.html
Social Order
Freedom
Justice
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Database of
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More Ethics Websites
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/teachers/plans.html#1
Lesson plans for elementary and secondary
http://www.pbs.org/endgame/home.php
The End Game: watch a video and look at values and ethical decisions
(Secondary)
http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/yougottobekidding/index.html
Real life problem solving with Arthur and friends (Elementary)
http://www.charactercounts.org/howto/teaching-tools.htm
Lesson plans and ideas for all levels
http://www.42explore2.com/character.htm
Many links to information, lessons, and activities
http://online.sfsu.edu/~rone/Environ/Enviroethics.htm
Information and links: ethics and environmental issues
http://www.teachingstories.org/
The Harmonies curriculum
http://www.heartwoodethics.org/
Literature based character education for K-8
Many lessons and activities
http://www.ethics.org.au/
St. James Ethics Centre – Think...to create a better world.
www.operationrespect.org
Free materials – Don’t Laugh at Me
http://exposure.cbc.ca/node/6210
Video: The Hate Machine. Shows how media is constructed to convey a message.
Students are interviewed and their responses are edited to completely change their
statements. Focus on stereotypes and generalizations.
Dialogue Websites
http://www.goodcharacter.com/Article_3.html
Ethical reasoning and the art of classroom dialogue
http://www.goodcharacter.com/dilemma/dilemma.html
Ethical dilemmas for classroom discussion
http://www.ullerymanagement.com/art_of_dialogue.htm
The art of dialogue
http://209.85.207.104/search?q=cache:oJg9AM_jPAcJ:www.learninggroup.org/jun06dial
oguecircles.doc+dialogue+circles&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=4
Dialogue: Roots, practices, advocacy and inquiry, spaces of conversation
www.qsda.net
Quebec Student Debating Association – Many resources for debate
www.csdf-fcde.ca
Canadian Student Debating Federation – Many resources for debate