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Gingrich, Luann Good; Lightman, Ernie – Family Relations, 2006
Most contemporary groups limit attempts of mutuality to specific instances of need. This paper reports on a qualitative study of the structures and systems of mutual aid in a traditional, closed ethnoreligious Old Order Mennonite community in Ontario. We examine the structural characteristics, systems of mutuality, tensions, and conflicts that…
Descriptors: Religious Cultural Groups, Community Study, Community Characteristics, Culture Conflict
Sealey, Margaret, Ed.; Sealey, Bruce D., Ed. – 1974
During the summer of 1973, Opportunities for Youth funded 6 university students to conduct a study of 6 Metis communities. With the cooperation of the Manitoba Metis Federation, who assigned its Director of Communities to assist the students, and the Federation's South East Regional Office which supplied office space, the students began the study.…
Descriptors: American Indians, Community Characteristics, Community Study, Cultural Background
Western Curriculum Project on Canada Studies, Edmonton (Alberta). – 1972
In order to acquaint students with other environments and to develop an awareness of their own community, the study of a small community in Canada was undertaken by this project development team. The Alpha students studied Chilliwack the first year (ED 066 352) and this second report covers their study of Powell River. The aim of the developers is…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Development, Community Study, Curriculum Development
Benyk, Pearl, Ed. – 1987
This booklet provides reference materials for teachers of social studies in the Northwest Territories (Canada). The information was gathered during workshops attended by elders, community representatives, and teachers from the region. A section on the environment describes the geography of the area around Fort McPherson on the McKenzie River and…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, Canada Natives, Community Characteristics
Brown, Rex B.; And Others – 1984
One of a series of student booklets on the Canadian environment, this unit covers the national and regional transportation systems in Canada and a comparative study of six localities. Student groups adopt another community somewhere in Canada and plan a trip from there to their home town. In the course of their activities, they learn about their…
Descriptors: Air Transportation, Bus Transportation, Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics
Benyk, Pearl, Ed. – 1986
This booklet provides reference materials for teachers of social studies in the Northwest Territories (Canada). The information was gathered during workshops attended by elders, community representatives, and teachers from the region. A geography section describes the location of Pangnirtung on Baffin Island and the geology, climate, vegetation,…
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Community Characteristics, Community Services, Community Study