The bi-annual, official newsletter keeps interested persons informed with up to date progress of the project. ED 048 026, the first newsletter, describes the broad concerns and objectives of the newsletter. This issue focuses on the objectives of fourteen sub-projects which develop curriculum materials and teaching strategies on a variety of aspects of Canadian urbanization, the central theme of the project, and which deal with Canada as a multi ethnic, bilingual, diversified, and externally influenced society. Summary background information and major objectives are included on the project. Those desiring to receive the newsletter should request that their name be placed on the mailing list. (SJM)