Resources

Publications

Life Skills and English for Immigrant Women This book creates and adapts material so that it can be effectively used with women who have limited English. Practical and relevant topics are developed to build both language and life skills in areas related to personal life skills, community relations, employment and job search. The book has been developed for both student and instructor use in orientation, life skills, English as a Second Language and citizenship classes. It was developed by Florrie Snow Chacon. Published by Working Skills Centre, 299 Queen St. W., Suite 503, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1Z9.
Cost $6.00 per copy, + postage.

Making Changes A student's book and teacher's guide to Employment Orientation for Immigrant Women. This book is excellent for use in intermediate and advanced E.S.L. and life skills programs. Using stories, poems, photographs and drawings, the student's book involves the reade / participant in a process of self-discovery and active learning. The appendix serves to augment the useful information on services and rights found within the book. The accompanying teacher's guide, with its teaching objectives, methods and suggested activities, provides an experiential model for group sessions. It also includes practical information on running a career planning and job search program for immigrant women. Developed by M. Kainola. Published by Cross-Cultural Communication Centre, 1991 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P9. Cost: Student's book $7.00, teacher's guide $8.00

Bulletin on Native Women A special issue published by the Canadian Association in Support of the Native Peoples on Native Women. It includes many excellent articles on Native Women with emphasis on the legal issues and problems surrounding land rights. Obtainable through the organization at 251 Laurier Ave. W., Suite 904, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5J6. Cost $1.25.

Citizen Minus A report on the Human Rights situation for Indian Women is available free from the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women, Box 1541, Station B, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5R5.