Rising to the challenge, however, Canada s government reserved significant resources for the initiative s 1999 budget. South African President Nelson Mandela was greeted with cheers from more than 40,000 of the nation s youngest peace advocates. According to the coordinators of the March 21 Campaign, one of the keys to the program s success is the World Wide Web as a tool for gathering and disseminating information. At the dawn of the third millennium, the Internet has become a vital tool for promoting peace and respect internationally. With more than 1.5 million visitors to date, Canada s March 21 Campaign Web site is the hallmark of the 1999 initiative.
All information is provided in Canada s two official languages, French and English.
By all indications, Canada s dedication to the elimination of racism and discrimination through its March 21 Campaign seems to be paying off. Then I stepped back and took a look at myself. I realized that my dad and brothers all talked that same way, and they all told the jokes. At the site teachers can obtain lesson plans for use on the day of the March 21 observance and throughout the year. Although the activities are designed for a Canadian audience, many translate easily into a U.S. setting.