Citizenship

Immigration: Duel Citizenship
 * Dual citizenship can create additional difficulties when traveling abroad, even preventing Canadian consular services from providing aid to a citizen. It may also create difficulties with passports, as certain countries may require travelers to have a valid passport from one country or the other. Some countries require renunciation of foreign citizenship when citizenship is applied for, while others do not recognize renunciation. Explore definitions of citizenship, why some Canadians may be unaware of their dual citizenship, age restrictions on dual citizenship, compulsive military service, legal documents, and other issues of dual citizenship.
 * URL: http://www.cbc.ca

Europa: Gateway to the European Union
 * To learn a little about the nature and complexities of Europe visit the official site for the European Union. The European Union began in 1951 as a union between six countries. It has since expanded to fifteen countries and has many tasks such as working to promote economic and social progress and building a European identity. Ideally all people in the member countries will become European citizens. The Union already has its own flag, anthem and monetary system. Links include European Union law, up-to-date news, policies, citizen's rights, maps of the member countries and euro rates. This site is available in eleven languages.
 * URL: http://europa.eu

What Is a Global Citizen? Are You One?
 * Travel and trade happen daily on a global scale. News from anywhere in the world reaches us in seconds due to the Internet. You might not be able to visit your friend who moved to Antarctica or Australia, but you can keep in touch daily through online social networking. English has become an international language spoken almost everywhere. Define citizenship and think about how it translates into global citizenship. As citizens, we must protect our world instead of raiding its resources.
 * URL: http://ecolocalizer.com

BBC - Schools - Citizen X
 * What does it mean to be a citizen in the U.K.? What rights and responsibilities do citizens have? What does it mean to be part of the E.U. or global community? Animations, activities, and messages help you learn about being a local, national, and international citizen. Everyone has the right to seek asylum in another country if they are being persecuted in their own. Those who are granted asylum are called refugees. Asylum seekers are different from illegal immigrants. Learn about rights and responsibilities, democracy, community action, the criminal justice system, and the Parliament in the U.K.
 * URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk

Citizenship and Participation
 * Discover the rights and responsibilities that you have as a citizen as you explore games and an activity on citizenship and participation. You will learn how you can make a difference in your community and what it means to be a citizen while you play games that allow you to campaign for an issue, make decisions about the topics of debates and the winners, and find out what it is like to be a newcomer to the United States. You can also participate in a web quest that helps you understand the history of immigration and becoming a citizen.
 * URL: http://www.icivics.org

Citizenship
 * Discover what it means to have United States citizenship and learn about its important features. You will learn what attitudes and actions lead to responsible citizenship, what communicating in communities is all about, and how you can work to keep your freedom. You can also review what you have learned and then test your knowledge with Word Play activities. When you have finished learning all there is to know about citizenship you will have the chance to evaluate the citizenship qualities of a select group of people.
 * URL: http://www.congressforkids.net

The What and Why of Global Citizenship
 * A global citizen is aware of the world beyond their community and country. Global citizens respect diversity, take responsibility for their actions, and have the desire to tackle injustice and inequality. It takes courage and commitment to try to make the world a better place. Education has lost its focus on cooperation and curiosity. Education can be the beginning of change and solving world problems like hunger, prejudice, and sustainability. People can be empowered to speak up to protect others and the environment.
 * URL: http://www.oxfam.org.uk

Mexican Visas and Immigration
 * Mexico has a comprehensive legal Immigration Policy affecting Mexicans and foreign nationals. The General Law of Population explains the rights and obligations of foreigners along with the different statuses associated with foreign immigration. A person does not have to surrender their natural citizenship to be granted full resident status in Mexico. The various classifications of Non-Immigrant visitors to Mexico are explained. People that want to live in Mexico for short or long term need an Immigrant Permit.
 * URL: http://www.mexperience.com

Citizenship
 * Did you know living in the United States does not automatically make one an American citizen? This site explains how immigrants can become naturalized citizens by applying for and passing a citizenship test. Learn the steps in the process to becoming a naturalized citizen. One step is a test over knowledge of U.S. history and government. There are also specific personal requirements that must be met. Find out what rights naturalized citizens have and also learn the responsibilities of all citizens.
 * URL: http://bensguide.gpo.gov

Citizens of the World
 * Gabriella lives in a neighborhood where her friends are Filipino and Indian and Chinese. Even in California, her community is a global village. At the age of ten, she is learning about different cultures. She plays with kids from other cultures and they all learn to communicate and understand each other. Technology and communication have made the world seem much smaller. People need to learn to get along with people of different backgrounds in their neighborhood and workplace. A citizen of the world can enjoy the differences between people while identifying similarities and seeing the world from different viewpoints.
 * URL: http://www.scholastic.com

On This Day: 14th Amendment Ratified
 * The events in history and the Amendments that preceded the fourteenth Amendment are detailed in this article that features the day in history when the Fourteenth Amendment was ratified and those born in the United States were granted citizenship. This information is followed by a discussion on the historical context of Reconstruction and the end of Reconstruction as well. Information on the effect of the Fourteenth Amendment on Constitutional law is also included in the article.
 * URL: http://www.findingdulcinea.com

Becoming Canadian: From Immigrant to Citizen
 * This web site is designed to teach and educate people about the process of becoming a Canadian citizen. You can read highlights of the steps needed to go thru to immigrate to Canada and the challenges immigrants and refugees face. There are numbers and statistical information on population and refugees. You can link to six immigrant profiles, which capture the experience of applying for citizenship.
 * URL: http://www.cbc.ca

Australia Day 26 January
 * Australians are given the opportunity to reflect upon the importance of being Australian every January 26th on Australian Day. This resource provides you with information on Australian Day including statistics related to citizenship and facts about the ceremonies that are staged across Australia. The significance of these ceremonies is explained along with affirmation ceremonies as well. The celebration of local heroes and awarding Australians of the year is also described and links to additional information can be found.
 * URL: http://www.citizenship.gov.au

Australian Citizenship
 * Citizenship protects a person's rights and freedoms. The citizens of a country are recognized by that country as people who were born there or became citizens through naturalization. Australian citizenship gives a person rights and responsibilities like voting, getting a passport, or serving on a jury or in the military. A person who wasn't born in Australia can become a citizen by marrying an Australian or passing a test and making a pledge. Read the pledge and find out about dual citizenship.
 * URL: http://www.kidcyber.com.au