Jean Vanier: A Canadian Inspiring the World

Acclaimed as "a Canadian who inspires the world" (Maclean's), Jean Vanier is a highly respected contemporary Canadian humanitarian and social leader. Included in this resource are video and audio clips that showcase his social vision of a world in which we value the diversity, respect the dignity and support the equality of all human beings. This resource may be used to address the social studies outcomes related to nationalism, citizenship and identity. See "Program Connections" for more information.

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Program Connections A list of selected outcomes from the Alberta Social Studies Program of Studies which this resource may address.		Interview with Jean Vanier Jean Vanier speaks specifically to the Alberta Social Studies Program of Studies in this interview taped at his home in France on December 10, 2008. (7 video clips)		Belonging: The Search for Acceptance Excerpts from a documentary film about the social vision of Jean Vanier. A study guide is included. (5 video clips)

On Becoming Human Jean Vanier's 1998 CBC Radio Massey Lecture series, Becoming Human. A teachers' guide and questions for students are included. (16 audio clips)

Jean Vanier and L'Arche A brief biography of Jean Vanier.

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