THE PIONEER WOMEN This program examines the role of Pioneer Women in early Canada. It provides details of the day to day lifestyle of the pioneers with the emphasis on women. It includes information on the building of homes, agriculture, traditions, clothing, education, medicine, transportation and socializing. It also contains excellent information on pioneer...

From its creation in 1670, the history of the Hudson’s Bay Company was always colourful and tumultuous. This program looks at everything from the lifestyles of the Chief factors and Traders to methods of transportation, trade habits, their many posts and Governor Simpson. Grades 5+. English Language Only. PPR included, 22 minutes Playing time: 22 minutes Grade...

Shot throughout Canada and the United States, the War of 1812 is vividly recalled. Through a combination of historic recreations, archival images, paintings, drawings and maps, the audience is presented with a good overview of the various events of this period. The program looks at such historic figures as Tecumseh, General Proctor and Sir Isaac Brock. It was a...

This video captures the warmth of Canadian Pioneer Christmas of the early 1800’s. This period in our history is recalled through historic re-creation, actors in period costumes, photographs, illustrations and authentic music. The program brings to life the traditions of trimming the tree, Yule logs, Christmas pudding and home made presents. Students watch the...

Travel with the Coureurs de Bois, the Nor’Westers and the Hudson Bayers through 300 years of fur trade history in Canada. The program provides students with an excellent general overview of the fur trading years in Canada. It gives students an understanding of the importance of the fur trade in the development of our Nation. Grades 5+. English Language Only....

Three words describe the 1950’s in Canada: BOOM, GROWTH and PROGRESS. For ten years the phenomenal growth rate surged and its effects were felt into the 21st century. The average Canadian living wage skyrocketed and the labour market tightened. It was an age building with mega-projects like the St. Lawrence Seaway and Trans-Continental Pipeline. It was also a...

This film unfolds day-by-day, revealing through the letters and diaries of 10 people the momentous ten days that led to the Allied invasion of Europe on June 6, 1944. This excellent film also presents through the reconstruction of pivotal scenes, the stories of the three key titans of D-Day, Churchill, Eisenhower and Rommel. Woven throughout the programs are the...

CANADA IN THE 1920’s The Great War was over and Canada like the rest of North America entered into the roaring twenties. This two part program views the decade in such areas as economic growth, the automobile and the changes it brought, fashion, music, politics, the prohibition movement and its fight to ban alcoholic beverages, rum running, the entry of women...

This outstanding film presents a uniquely Canadian view of the importance of Remembrance Day. It looks at the efforts of Canada's armed forces in World War One, World War Two, Korea and Afghanistan. Students learn how Remembrance Day relates to them in their day to day activities, personal lives and friendships. Students are shown that on November 11th they...

This film follows the daily life of a Canadian Private in World War Two through the letters he wrote home and the photographs he took. Aware of the immensity of the war which had engulfed the world, his letters described in detail the daily life of a soldier and the lives of those caught up in the war. His photographs taken with a Kodak Brownie camera, were not...

This very vibrant society and culture is studied in this program. Coverage includes the citizens of New France, their lifestyles, the Habitants, Government, law, commerce, transportation, religion, military, agriculture, wars and their dealings with Native Peoples. It includes the story of Louis and Marie Hebert. Grades 5+. English Language Only. PPR included,...