Thanks to all of the ERC coordinators, facilitators, and consultants from English school boards across Quebec who contributed to this list.
Religious Culture Websites
Website
Teacher.org www.teacherhelp.org/easter.htm
About.Com http://islam.about.com/blhealth1.htm
American Harvard Religious Pluralism http://www.pluralism.org
Content Reference Elem.
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Easter activities, information, word searches, music
ECI family, stories, key founder
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ECI Everything you want to know about Islam!
Research database, detailed pictures of temples, reliable and current
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Top Marks http://www.topmarks.co.uk/?Subject=25
Sacred Destinations http://www.sacred-destinations.com/
Rituals and beliefs
Breakdown by subject and age
Search engine
Pictures
Geography of sites
Details
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Religious buildings in
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Canadian Encyclopaedia http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.
cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0006766
IMTL www.imtl.org
Religious Buildings http://www.terragalleria.com/picturessubjects/religious-buildings/
Conseil Du Patrimoine Religion Du Quebec www.patrimoine-religieux.qc.ca
Saint Joseph’s Oratory www.saint-joseph.org
Links to buildings in
Quebec
Excellent pictures of holy buildings from every religion
Quebec heritage sites
Mtl and QC religious buildings
Information on Saint
Joseph
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Registry of Stained Glass Windows In
Canada www.yorku.ca/rsgc
Flood Stories From Around The World http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/floodmyths.html
Canada Civilizations http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/abori g/fp/fpz2f02e.shtml
Adherents.Com tml
Belief Net www.beliefnet.com
Aboriginal Canada Portal www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca
www.adherents.com
CBC Religions Backgrounds www.cbc.ca/news/background/religion/icons.h
Religious Tolerance (Canadian content) www.religioustolerance.org
Observatoire Des Musees www.smq.qc.ca
Cacouna Quebec http://cacouna.net/patrimoinereligieux_e.htm
Religious Heritage in Quebec City www.quebecregion.com/e/patrimoinereligieux.asp
Judaism 101 www.jewfaq.org/name.htm
Jewish Encyclopaedia www.jewishencyclopedia.com
Jewish and Muslim Names for God http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Names_of_God_i n_Judaism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_in_Islam
Introduction To Buddhism http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/buddhaintro.
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Names of God in the Qu’ran http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99_names_of_Go d
Stained glass windows in Canada and their artists.
Flood stories from a variety of cultures
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Creation stories per
Native group
Search engine for
Native groups in
Canada
Religions in the world
(stats, geo, branches etc.)
Cdn site with interactive map!
Current debates
Inspiration, spirituality, faith, practices, rituals and current issues.
Basic beliefs
Ethical topics
Heritage works
Religious heritage and buildings in Quebec
Places of worship
Religious sites
Sacred treasures/art
Religious traditions
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Religious traditions
Names and attributes of the divine
Religious traditions
Names and attributes of the divine – Islam
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History of God http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God
Indopedia www.indopedia.org/vishnu.html
Christian Community (independent churches) www.thechristiancommunity.org/rel-ed.htm
Hare Krishna http://iskconuk.com/?page_id=23
Names and attributes of the divine
Hindu knowledge
Reference and attributes
Religious renewal and new movements
New religious movements
Hare Krishna
Renewal of religion, essays
Journal For The Renewal Of Religion and
Theology www.renewtheology.org/current.htm
Jehovah’s Witnesses http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/ind ex.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0004
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Mormon www.mormonbeliefs.org
New religious movements
Spiritualism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/spiritualism
Existential Questions http://mb-soft.com/believe/text/argument.htm
www.christiancadre.org/topics/cosarg.html
www.123infinity.com/life_after_death.html
www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/life/humanorigins/index.html
New religious movements
Articles of faith
Spirituality
Existential questions
The existence of the divine
The meaning of life and death
The nature of human beings
http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/pub/rc/doc/rc-eng.pdf
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).
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http://www.religioustolerance.org
A great site for comparing religions. A lot of text, 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/Golden_rule/index.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.chiddingstone.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/calendar.htm
Multi-faith calendar http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/festivals.html
Christian festivals http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/Religion.html
Facts about major religions and links to more information http://library.thinkquest.org/28505/ http://library.thinkquest.org/28505/inde1.html
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, webquests, websites for students, and more... 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.mrdowling.com/605westr.html
Western Religions

http://www.uri.org/kids/world.htm
United Religion Initiative: World religions
General information about religion and spirituality, information on specific religions, plus links to teacher pages: activities, lesson plans, projects…. http://www.reonline.org.uk/student_resources/
Student friendly site with information about major religions, many choices according to student levels, religions, and topics
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
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

Buddhism http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/buddhism.htm
Information presented in an easy to read table 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://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 http://www.uri.org/kids/other_sikh.htm
United Religions Initiative – info for kids http://www.thekidswindow.co.uk/Homework_Help/Sikhism.htm
The Kids’ Window – student friendly info http://fateh.sikhnet.com/s/SikhStories
Children’s stories

All religions http://www.cleo.net.uk/resources/index.php?ks=1&cur=15 http://www.cleo.net.uk/resources/index.php?ks=2&cur=15
Many video clips – elementary http://www.cleo.net.uk/resources/index.php?ks=3&cur=15 http://www.cleo.net.uk/resources/index.php?ks=4&cur=15
Many video clips – secondary
Cumbria and Lancashire Education Online 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.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://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/TLRESOURCES/units/Byrnes-celebrations/powwow
Lesson plans for Pow Wow http://www.manataka.org/page46.html
Pow Wow information
All Religions http://pow.reonline.org.uk/videos.htm
Virtual tours of places of worship
Christianity http://www.bonjourquebec.com/qc-en/patrimoinereligieux0.html
Quebec heritage sites http://www.educhurch.org.uk/index.html
Student and teacher resources

Hinduism www.indiantemples.com
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ach/index-eng.asp
Official site of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Elementary & Secondary http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/pub/rc/rel/ns-sa-eng.asp
Guide to Native Spirituality for the Canadian Armed Forces http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/pubs/abo-aut/spirit-spiritualite-eng.htm
Guide to Native spirituality for RCMP officers www.fourdirectionsteachings.com
Audio narrated resource for learning about aboriginal knowledge and philosophy from 5 diverse First Nations of Canada 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/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 community site
The two sites below compile Native literature. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/read-up-on-it/015020-3006-e.html
English titles http://www.collectionscanada.ca/read-up-on-it/015020-3011-e.html
French titles www.mccord-museum.qc.ca
McCord Museum www.tipatshimuna.ca
Heritage and traditions of the Innu

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Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom
CBC Religions Backgrounds www.cbc.ca/news/background/religion/icons.ht
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Good Character http://www.goodcharacter.com/
Tolerance.ca (French and English versions) www.tolerance.ca
Content
Reference
Freedom definitions and types of freedom
Autonomy Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomy
Religious Tolerance (Canadian content) www.religioustolerance.org
Tolerance peace and conflict
Tolerance and current debate
(ethics)
General, all levels
Tolerance in
Quebec
Social Order
Freedom
Justice The Youth Criminal Justice Act: Summary and
Background http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/yj-jj/ycjalsjpa/back-hist.html
Forecasting The Future http://gsociology.icaap.org/future.html
Moral Decision Making http://www.ethicsweb.ca/guide/moraldecision.html
The future:
Database of other sites
The ambivalence of human beings
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)
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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://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/films/hate_machine/
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.
Also - links to other videos
http://www.goodcharacter.com/Article_3.html
Ethical reasoning and the art of classroom dialogue http://www.goodcharacter.com/dilemma/archive.html
Ethical dilemmas for classroom discussion http://www.ullerymanagement.com/art_of_dialogue.htm
The art of dialogue www.qsda.net
Quebec Student Debating Association – Many resources for debate www.csdf-fcde.ca
English and French versions
Canadian Student Debating Federation – Many resources for debate