Virginia Frances Schwartz, a Canadian author, writes historical novels for elementary to secondary students on a variety of themes, such as slavery and immigration. This is a lengthy interview with her from 2004.

This country profile examines key legislative events that form the history of the U.S. immigration system, the size and attributes of the immigrant population in the country, the characteristics of legal and illegal immigration streams,...

The immigration and settlement of early Manitobais profiled. The government's policy, treaties, the waves of incoming settlers, and the role played by women are each reviewed in detailed.

A catalogue of the migration experience that looks at the diverse flows of immigrants around the world. Visitors can click on the profiles of individual countries to access brief summaries of vital data, immigration policies, history,...

A rich plethora of information can be found here. There are three extensive teaching guides - one on the experience of immigration, the other two on collections of cultural groups. There are also short profiles of dozens of immigrant...

A special collection of articles, resources and data relating to United States-Mexico relations. Includes a country profile of Mexico and updated information on Bush's temporary worker program and US migration policy.

Over the years, many immigrants came to Alberta from Estonia. This site profiles the rich history, areas of settlement, sense of community as well as the Estonian people and their cultural life.

Provides links to resources regarding refugee cultural orientation into the United States. Guidebooks, culture profiles, resettlement programs, refugee FAQs, and more.

This in-depth resource presents a history of the American West from pre-Columbian times until World War I with profiles, documents, and images. It encourages visitors to link these into patterns of historical meaning for themselves....

A collection of thought-provoking conversations between some of the world's greatest scholars and leading experts, on critical issues facing the world today. Gives descriptions of the topics and biographical profiles of the speakers. The...

At this site from the Schools of California Online Resources for Education, students will travel back in time as Chinese Immigrants in this detailed WebQuest. By using the resources and links given, students will file a job profile,...

An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, students research the people who were involved in early Spanish missions, and the...

The Cape Breton Island settlement of East Lake Ainslie is profiled. Scottish immigrants first came here to clear the land for farming and to live a peaceful island life. Changes occurred over time, yet all important events and people...

Use this instructional activity to take a closer look at what the visual arts can tell us about the emotional effects of migration, both voluntary and involuntary. Lesson includes sample video excerpts from the broadcast, slideshows of...

The founding and development of Millertown in central Newfoundland is profiled. One man's vision created this logging town in the wilderness. Archival photographs and documents are included

The story of the once thriving Jewish community in the mining town of Kirkland Lake is profiled. Eventually the synagogues and businesses declined leaving only the people's stories and archival materials of the time.

Official home of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Learn about American news, what's going on with the Supreme Court and new legislation, and more at this online interest group.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Gauge the impact of immigration on the classroom by viewing changes in the demographic profiles of thousands of school districts and all fifty states, as a whole. Data from 1993-2006.

A five-part article about Michael Corcoran, an Irish immigrant who volunteered when Lincoln first issued a call for troops. Read about his actions at Bull Run, in a Southern prison camp, and his leadership of the Irish Brigade. This...

The multiculturalism of Canadian society is profiled in this comprehensive resource. Diversity,celebrations,benefits, immigration policies, and much more are addressed in this site.

Learn about writer Carlos Bulosan and the experience of Filipino immigrants to the U.S. (focused on those in the Seattle area). Also provides profiles on Filipino labor leaders.