Human Rights

Learn about Canada's commitment to human rights within Canada and around the world.

Visit Alberta's centre for human rights to learn more about the Alberta Human Rights Act. The E-learning page has videos that highlight various types of discrimination.

An excellent and detailed timeline of the Black Canadians who fought for equal treatment under the law starting in 1850.

In 2017 the Canadian government finally protected the rights of transgender and gender-diverse Canadians.

Explore the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Teaching resources for educators are included.

CCLA fights for the civil liberties, human rights, and democratic freedoms of all people across Canada.

Learn about Africville, an African-Canadian village located just north of Halifax and founded in the mid-18th century. This article describes the origins and history of the community, as well as its unique culture and eventual destruction.

Information about the Human Rights Commission. You'll find a useful glossary in the Resources section.

A 2019 report about ongoing anti-Black racism in Canada. .

This organization offers several programs and services to support the LGBTQ community.

Learn about the Supreme Court decision that established human rights for LGBTQ people in Alberta.

First Nations peoples in Canada did not have human rights protection until 2008.

This short video presents the rights and freedoms that are part of the Charter.

Dig into the movement to hold governments accountable for climate change inaction. Related Lesson