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Educational Playlists

Our educational playlists are selections of films on themes that tie in with Canadian curricula and address the important issues of the day. Many of the playlists are also linked to our study guides.

Diversity & Inclusion

  • Films with Described Video (Ages 5-8) Films with Described Video (Ages 5-8) Films with Described Video (Ages 5-8) Films with Described Video (Ages 5-8)
    Films with Described Video (Ages 5-8)
    This selection of films is designed to instill some of the most basic values in children, including acceptance, perseverance, empathy and the importance of imagination and play. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Asthma Tech At Home with Mrs. Hen Big Mouth Bully Dance The Cat Came Back The Fox and the Chickadee The Girl Who Hated Books If I Was God... Private Eyes A Sea Turtle Story Waseteg 55 Socks
  • The Japanese Internment (Ages 18+) The Japanese Internment (Ages 18+) The Japanese Internment (Ages 18+) The Japanese Internment (Ages 18+)
    The Japanese Internment (Ages 18+)
    This playlist explores Canada’s shameful history when over 22,000 Japanese Canadians were exiled from their homes along the coast of British Columbia to internment camps east of the Rockies during the Second World War. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Minoru: Memory of Exile Enemy Alien Shepherd's Pie and Sushi Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie
  • Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+) Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+) Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+) Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+)
    Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+)
    In 1974 the NFB established Studio D, the first publicly funded feminist film-production unit in the world. Studio D would eventually become home to six staff directors and a number of producers and support staff. About half the studio’s films were to be directed by independent women filmmakers from across the country. The next two decades were marked by enormous success for Studio D, including three Academy Award® wins. We pay tribute to this visionary studio with this selection of films produced by women, for women. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include A Mother and Daughter on Abortion A Safe Distance Behind the Veil: Nuns Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief Flamenco at 5:15 Goddess Remembered If You Love This Planet Moving On Not a Love Story: A Film About Pornography Older Stronger Wiser Spirit of the Kata Sylvie's Story
  • Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14) Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14) Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14) Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14)
    Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14)
    In 1974 the NFB established Studio D, the first publicly funded feminist film-production unit in the world. Studio D would eventually become home to six staff directors and a number of producers and support staff. About half the studio’s films were to be directed by independent women filmmakers from across the country. The next two decades were marked by enormous success for Studio D, including three Academy Award® wins. We pay tribute to this visionary studio with this selection of films produced by women, for women. Films in This Playlist Include Great Grand Mother I'll Find a Way Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows Patricia's Moving Picture Some American Feminists
  • Perspective on Afghanistan (Ages 15-17) Perspective on Afghanistan (Ages 15-17) Perspective on Afghanistan (Ages 15-17) Perspective on Afghanistan (Ages 15-17)
    Perspective on Afghanistan (Ages 15-17)
    Discover a selection of films on a country beset by war and regime changes. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Boxing Girls of Kabul Good Morning Kandahar Act of Dishonour The Sweetest Embrace: Return to Afghanistan The Van Doos in Afghanistan
  • The Refugee Experience in Canada (Ages 15-17) The Refugee Experience in Canada (Ages 15-17) The Refugee Experience in Canada (Ages 15-17) The Refugee Experience in Canada (Ages 15-17)
    The Refugee Experience in Canada (Ages 15-17)
    What does it mean to flee your country and leave behind everything you’ve ever known? This selection of films focusses on refugees and asylum seekers actively fleeing oppression and looking for safety in their new home country. Whether escaping religious persecution, homophobic violence, or genocide, each of these new Canadians has a story to tell. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Someone Like Me Far From Bashar Angel Peacock Last Chance No Fish Where to Go From Sherbrooke to Brooks - Inside a Migration Corridor
  • The Immigrant Experience in Canada (Ages 15-17) The Immigrant Experience in Canada (Ages 15-17) The Immigrant Experience in Canada (Ages 15-17) The Immigrant Experience in Canada (Ages 15-17)
    The Immigrant Experience in Canada (Ages 15-17)
    Gain a better understanding of the immigrant experience with a selection of documentaries offering the perspective of both those arriving in Canada and those welcoming them. These films examine what it means to arrive in a new country and leave one’s home behind. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Who Gets In? Becoming Labrador Film Club In Canada Baggage Where I Belong
  • Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17) Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17) Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17) Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17)
    Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17)
    In 1974 the NFB established Studio D, the first publicly funded feminist film-production unit in the world. Studio D would eventually become home to six staff directors and a number of producers and support staff. About half the studio’s films were to be directed by independent women filmmakers from across the country. The next two decades were marked by enormous success for Studio D, including three Academy Award® wins. We pay tribute to this visionary studio with this selection of films produced by women, for women. Films in This Playlist Include Hands of History Motherland: Tales of Wonder Sisters in the Struggle The Burning Times The Glass Ceiling Toward Intimacy
  • Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History (Ages 15-17) Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History (Ages 15-17) Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History (Ages 15-17) Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History (Ages 15-17)
    Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist is intended to provide a glimpse of the multi-layered lives of Canada’s diverse Black communities. The incredible stories of strength, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity found in these films are rarely found in mainstream history books, making them an important classroom resource. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Ice Breakers Invisible City Hardwood Remember Africville Where Do White People Go When the Long Weekend Comes? The Wondrous Journey of Delroy Kincaid Harry Jerome: The Fastest Man on Earth Ninth Floor Unarmed Verses Joe Zero Tolerance Journey to Justice True North: Inside the Rise of Toronto Basketball MacPherson The Colour of Beauty Black Soul Speak it! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia The Road Taken Golden Gloves Speakers for the Dead Christopher Changes His Name Black History Month 2015 Virtual Classroom: The Power of Mentoring, Diversity, and Dreaming Big Everybody’s Children Home Feeling: Struggle for a Community Where I Belong Mighty Jerome (Short Version) Sister in the Struggle The Magic Lion Black Mother Black Daughter Tales of Sand and Snow Crossroads
  • Anti-Racism Films (Ages 15-17) Anti-Racism Films (Ages 15-17) Anti-Racism Films (Ages 15-17) Anti-Racism Films (Ages 15-17)
    Anti-Racism Films (Ages 15-17)
    Racism remains a harsh reality in today’s society. The courage, vulnerability, and resilience needed to face it is rarely taught or modelled. This playlist gives voice to the varied experiences of those who have lived it, creating a meaningful space for dialogue in the classroom. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include For Angela nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up Remember Africville Journey to Justice Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance Unwanted Soldiers Ice Breakers Harry Jerome: The Fastest Man on Earth Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story Western Eyes Zero Tolerance Ninth Floor The Colour of Beauty Vistas: Boxed In Mighty Jerome
  • Bridging the Cultural Divide (Ages 12-14) Bridging the Cultural Divide (Ages 12-14) Bridging the Cultural Divide (Ages 12-14) Bridging the Cultural Divide (Ages 12-14)
    Bridging the Cultural Divide (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist was put together in conjunction with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO and is meant to inspire conversation about what all cultures have in common. The films include diverse perspectives from different backgrounds and promote a sharing of values and knowledge. Films in This Playlist Include Vistas: Carrying Fire Vistas: Crossing the Line Vistas: Boxed In Between: Living in the Hyphen Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole In the Shadow of Gold Mountain Speakers for the Dead Jews of Winnipeg ,The Race Is a Four-Letter Word Now Is the Time
  • Films About Disability Inclusion (Ages 9-11) Films About Disability Inclusion (Ages 9-11) Films About Disability Inclusion (Ages 9-11) Films About Disability Inclusion (Ages 9-11)
    Films About Disability Inclusion (Ages 9-11)
    This playlist chronicles the experience of people living with disabilities in Canada while exploring social history and human rights. It’s the perfect entry point for young minds learning about inclusiveness and diversity. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Tournament Private Eyes I’ll Find a Way John and Michael My Friends Call Me Tony All About Kids A Child Unlike Any Other
  • The Chinese-Canadian Experience (Ages 15-17) The Chinese-Canadian Experience (Ages 15-17) The Chinese-Canadian Experience (Ages 15-17) The Chinese-Canadian Experience (Ages 15-17)
    The Chinese-Canadian Experience (Ages 15-17)
    Resilience and perseverance are common elements found in the experiences of the Chinese diaspora. Chinese-Canadians, in particular, have had to navigate various levels of politicized racism, emotional turmoil and financial hardship in their adopted country. What emerges from each of these films and the stories they tell is the dignity, good humour and resourcefulness of their subjects. Pour visionnez cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Have You Eaten? Under the Willow Tree: Pioneer Chinese Women in Canada In the Shadow of Gold Mountain Everything Will Be Unwanted Soldiers The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam Return Home Earth to Mouth Window Horses Jia
  • The Chinese-Canadian Experience (Ages 9-11) The Chinese-Canadian Experience (Ages 9-11) The Chinese-Canadian Experience (Ages 9-11) The Chinese-Canadian Experience (Ages 9-11)
    The Chinese-Canadian Experience (Ages 9-11)
    This playlist highlights the experiences of the Chinese diaspora. Chinese-Canadians, in particular, have had to navigate various levels of politicized racism, emotional turmoil and financial hardship in their adopted country. What emerges from each of these films and the stories they tell is the dignity, good humour, and resourcefulness of their subjects. Pour visionnez cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Zoo Winds of Spring Jaime Lo, Small and Shy The Chinese Violin The Friends of Kwan Ming
  • Contemporary Voices: Films for Global Education (Ages 15-17) Contemporary Voices: Films for Global Education (Ages 15-17) Contemporary Voices: Films for Global Education (Ages 15-17) Contemporary Voices: Films for Global Education (Ages 15-17)
    Contemporary Voices: Films for Global Education (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist is meant to help educators integrate documentary films about various global issues into their curriculum across several subject areas. Education for global citizenship encourages youth to develop empathy for others living across the planet and to realize we all share our environment. Films in This Playlist Include Tiger Spirit Earth to Mouth Grace, Milly, and Lucy… Child Soldiers Unarmed Verses The Coca-Cola Case Hi-Ho Mistahey Island Green Pipelines, Power and Democracy Avenue Zero From Arusha to Arusha The Apology The Wanted 18
  • The Faith Project (Ages 15-17) The Faith Project (Ages 15-17) The Faith Project (Ages 15-17) The Faith Project (Ages 15-17)
    The Faith Project (Ages 15-17)
    This project focuses on how young Canadians weave faith into their daily lives, not as an obligation but as something that is essential to their identity and their place in the world. Also included in this playlist are classroom discussions exploring the themes presented in the films. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Focus and Distraction Making Space Breaking Bread Urban Kora Kindest Spirit The Four Pillars Circling A Classroom Discussion on Working Together A Classroom Discussion on Spirituality A Classroom Discussion on Practicing Faith in Canada A Classroom Discussion on Practicing Faith in a Secular World A Classroom Discussion on Knowledge A Classroom Discussion on Beliefs
  • Gay Culture in Canada (Ages 15-17) Gay Culture in Canada (Ages 15-17) Gay Culture in Canada (Ages 15-17) Gay Culture in Canada (Ages 15-17)
    Gay Culture in Canada (Ages 15-17)
    This film selection that takes us from 1960s Saskatchewan to present-day Syria in order to explore powerful stories about the LGBTQ experience here in Canada and abroad. Films in This Playlist Include Love, Scott I Like Girls First Stories: Two Spirited Deep Inside Clint Star Cure for Love Last Chance A Short Film About Tegan and Sara Someone Like Me Unarchived Michel Marc Bouchard: Speaking Out Woman Dress
  • The Big Reset (Ages 12-14) The Big Reset (Ages 12-14) The Big Reset (Ages 12-14) The Big Reset (Ages 12-14)
    The Big Reset (Ages 12-14)
    This series pairs animators with experts in their fields to bring you engaging, informative short films on the topics of economics, urban design, genetics and social equality. Part of The Curve, the NFB’s collection of shorts about the pandemic. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Big Reset - Economics | Read the mini-lesson The Big Reset - Cities | Read the mini-lesson The Big Reset - Worldviews | Read the mini-lesson The Big Reset - Governance | Read the mini-lesson
  • Identity and Spirituality (Ages 15-17) Identity and Spirituality (Ages 15-17) Identity and Spirituality (Ages 15-17) Identity and Spirituality (Ages 15-17)
    Identity and Spirituality (Ages 15-17)
    Adolescence is the time when we start questioning who we are and what we believe. This playlist contains films that illustrate these themes in different cultures. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include In Full Voice The Trap Tulku Tales of Sand and Snow Cosmic Current
  • Films with Described Video (Ages 15-17) Films with Described Video (Ages 15-17) Films with Described Video (Ages 15-17) Films with Described Video (Ages 15-17)
    Films with Described Video (Ages 15-17)
    Tolerance takes many forms and learning to turn that tolerance into inclusion is one of life’s great lessons. The films included in this playlist will guide older children down that path on issues such as antisemitism, racism, self-acceptance and persecution. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Basketball Game Borealis The Colour of Beauty Flawed Hadwin's Judgement Me and My Moulton Minoru: Memory of Exile Neighbours Ninth Floor nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up Reel Injun RiP! A Remix Manifesto
  • The Impact and Influence of Black Music (Ages 15-17) The Impact and Influence of Black Music (Ages 15-17) The Impact and Influence of Black Music (Ages 15-17) The Impact and Influence of Black Music (Ages 15-17)
    The Impact and Influence of Black Music (Ages 15-17)
    Art, and specifically music, affect us in ways that are difficult to articulate but somehow manage to clarify concepts and ideas in a manner we can relate to and understand. This selection of films uses music from Black artists to take us through the Black community’s lived experience. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Unarmed Verses Oscar Liberty Street Blues Show Girls Toronto Jazz United States of Africa
  • Speak Up! (Ages 18+) Speak Up! (Ages 18+) Speak Up! (Ages 18+) Speak Up! (Ages 18+)
    Speak Up! (Ages 18+)
    This eclectic selection of films all have one thing in common—the power of the public voice. From short animation to documentary, these films all tackle this same topic in different, engaging ways. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Unheralded Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia From Baghdad to Peace Country Bronwen and Yaffa (Moving Towards Tolerance) Through a Blue Lens Hannah’s Story Opre Roma: Gypsies in Canada Redskins, Tricksters and Puppy Stew Trawna Tuh Belvul Encounter with Saul Alinksy, Part 2: Rama Indian Reserve You Are on Indian Land My Name is Kahentiiosta 24 Days in Brooks Democracy a la Maude Invasion of the Space Lobsters Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame Action: The October Crisis of 1970 V.T.R. Rosedale Unwanted Soldiers Black Soul
  • LGBTQIA2+ Playlist (Ages 15-17) LGBTQIA2+ Playlist (Ages 15-17) LGBTQIA2+ Playlist (Ages 15-17) LGBTQIA2+ Playlist (Ages 15-17)
    LGBTQIA2+ Playlist (Ages 15-17)
    The purpose of this playlist is to provide people within the LBGTQIA2+ community a way to see themselves represented on screen while introducing those outside the community to the issues faced every day. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Twitch Pepper I Still Love Them Last Chance Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives Open Secrets When Love is Gay Cure for Love John and Michael Doctors with Heart
  • Canada's Role in the World (Ages 15-17) Canada's Role in the World (Ages 15-17) Canada's Role in the World (Ages 15-17) Canada's Role in the World (Ages 15-17)
    Canada's Role in the World (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist documents Canada’s role in the world as a military peacekeeping force and highlights other ways in which the country works towards building and supporting democracy. Films in This Playlist Include Good Morning, Kandahar Kosovo: Fragile Peace In God’s Command
  • Human Rights (Ages 12-14) Human Rights (Ages 12-14) Human Rights (Ages 12-14) Human Rights (Ages 12-14)
    Human Rights (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist deals with the inalienable, fundamental rights that all persons are entitled to, regardless of race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, family status, or disability. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Fat Chance The Tree That Remembers The Colour of Beauty Every Child Last Chance Opre Roma: Gypsies in Canada Finding Dawn Status Quo: The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada Who Cares 19 Days
  • Canada’s Diverse Cultures (Ages 15-17)
    Canada’s Diverse Cultures (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist is designed to give viewers a glimpse into the immigrant experience in Canada through the eyes of those who lived it, including both the challenges and benefits of integration into mainstream Canadian culture. Films in This Playlist Include Shipbuilder Western Eyes Opre Roma: Gypsies in Canada Ted Baryluk’s Grocery Strangers at the Door Earth to Mouth Speakers for the Dead Bronwen & Yaffa (Moving Towards Tolerance) Canada Vignettes: Faces
  • United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Ages 15-17) United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Ages 15-17) United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Ages 15-17) United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Ages 15-17)
    United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist brings together films that promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. Films in This Playlist Include Shameless: The ART of Disability John and Michael Bearing Witness: Luke Melchior Citizen Sam Petra’s Poem Toward Intimacy Between the Laughter My Friends Call Me Tony Two Sisters All About Kids A Child Unlike Any Other Acting Blind I’ll Find a Way
  • Women, Sport, and Country (Ages 15-17) Women, Sport, and Country (Ages 15-17) Women, Sport, and Country (Ages 15-17) Women, Sport, and Country (Ages 15-17)
    Women, Sport, and Country (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist explores the relationships between women, sport and nationhood. Use these films to encourage discussion around the role of women in relationship to professional and amateur sport, but also to discuss the way their roles represent and contextualize important social and historical issues related to national identities. Films in This Playlist Include Shooting Stars The Boxing Girls of Kabul Baseball Girls Standing on the Line
  • Housing Experiences in Canada (Ages 18+) Housing Experiences in Canada (Ages 18+) Housing Experiences in Canada (Ages 18+) Housing Experiences in Canada (Ages 18+)
    Housing Experiences in Canada (Ages 18+)
    Take a look at the diversity of the housing situation in Canada. This playlist focuses on housing insecurity, from revitalization to gentrification. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include 645 Wellington A Short History of the Highrise, Part One: Mud Co-op Housing: The Best Move We Ever Made Everything Will Be Here At Home: Evicted Little Burgundy Montréal - The Neighborhood Revived Radiant City The Downtown Project The People of the Kattawapiskak River Unarmed Verses
  • Discrimination in Sports (Ages 15-17) Discrimination in Sports (Ages 15-17) Discrimination in Sports (Ages 15-17) Discrimination in Sports (Ages 15-17)
    Discrimination in Sports (Ages 15-17)
    The issue of discrimination has existed, and often continues to exist in many parts of society, including in sports. Explore this issue with your middle-to-secondary school students. Films in This Playlist Include Standing on the Line Ice Breakers niigaanibatowaad: Frontrunners Harry Jerome: The Fastest Man on Earth Baseball Girls
  • Older Adults and Healthy Aging (Ages 15-17) Older Adults and Healthy Aging (Ages 15-17) Older Adults and Healthy Aging (Ages 15-17) Older Adults and Healthy Aging (Ages 15-17)
    Older Adults and Healthy Aging (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist provides education audiences and aging-related disciplines with an intimate view of older adults, beyond the limitations of age and disease, and refutes the assumption of inevitable decline and frailty in older age. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Martha The Elder Project Older Stronger Wiser Round Up A Sunday at 105 Old Dog The Company of Strangers Stories From Our Land 1.5: Inngiruti – The Thing That Sings! Anatomy Obachan’s Garden House Calls When Shirley Met Florence Mabel Second Debut
  • Multiculturalism in Canada (Ages 5-8) Multiculturalism in Canada (Ages 5-8) Multiculturalism in Canada (Ages 5-8) Multiculturalism in Canada (Ages 5-8)
    Multiculturalism in Canada (Ages 5-8)
    Introduce younger viewers to the many different cultural communities and their traditions with this selection of animated short films. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Lights for Gita Tzaritza The Friends of Kwan Ming From Far Away The Chinese Violin Where Do White People Go When the Long Weekend Comes? The Wondrous Journey of Delroy Kincaid
  • Multiculturalism in Canada (Ages 15-17) Multiculturalism in Canada (Ages 15-17) Multiculturalism in Canada (Ages 15-17) Multiculturalism in Canada (Ages 15-17)
    Multiculturalism in Canada (Ages 15-17)
    Canada has long been known as a mosaic. This selection of films highlights some of the many cultural communities that exist across the country. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Film Club Baggage Trudeau's Other Children Twelve 645 Wellington Mosaic Village
  • Black History Month Films for Kids (Ages 9-11) Black History Month Films for Kids (Ages 9-11) Black History Month Films for Kids (Ages 9-11) Black History Month Films for Kids (Ages 9-11)
    Black History Month Films for Kids (Ages 9-11)
    In February, people across the world celebrate Black History Month. Mark the occasion by watching a selection of animated films for young kids! Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Mind Me Good Now! The Magic of Anansi Christopher Changes His Name Christopher, Please Clean Up Your Room! Magic Lion Joe Fyoog Oscar Harry Jerome : The Fastest Man on Earth
  • Exploring Down Syndrome Through Film (Ages 12-14) Exploring Down Syndrome Through Film (Ages 12-14) Exploring Down Syndrome Through Film (Ages 12-14) Exploring Down Syndrome Through Film (Ages 12-14)
    Exploring Down Syndrome Through Film (Ages 12-14)
    Discover touching portrayals, authentic stories, and inspiring characters that shed light on people with Down syndrome. These films celebrate love, art, and family and encourage empathy and understanding for students. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Petra's Poem John and Michael Lay Down Your Heart Tying Your Own Shoes Danny and Nicky
  • Mark Transgender Day of Remembrance (Ages 15-17) Mark Transgender Day of Remembrance (Ages 15-17) Mark Transgender Day of Remembrance (Ages 15-17) Mark Transgender Day of Remembrance (Ages 15-17)
    Mark Transgender Day of Remembrance (Ages 15-17)
    Transgender Day of Remembrance honours transgender lives lost to violence and discrimination. This playlist celebrates the beauty and talent of the Canadian trans community and their ongoing fight for equality. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Do I Have Boobs Now? I am Skylar Paula Beauty My Prairie Home Into Light Unarchived Love is the First Sacred Lesson
  • Films About Disability Inclusion (Ages 15-17) Films About Disability Inclusion (Ages 15-17) Films About Disability Inclusion (Ages 15-17) Films About Disability Inclusion (Ages 15-17)
    Films About Disability Inclusion (Ages 15-17)
    The films presented below reflect the reality of what it means to live with a disability—issues able-bodied people aren’t confronted with every day. These films provide an excellent entry point into an important conversation about living in an inclusive and diverse society. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Brother The Dance of Words We Regret to Inform You Picture This! Shameless: The ART of Disability The Artisans Tying Your Own Shoes Toward Intimacy The Tournament A Mind of Your Own
  • Teaching Gender Identity in the Classroom (Ages 12-14) Teaching Gender Identity in the Classroom (Ages 12-14) Teaching Gender Identity in the Classroom (Ages 12-14) Teaching Gender Identity in the Classroom (Ages 12-14)
    Teaching Gender Identity in the Classroom (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist can be used to build an understanding around gender identity across many areas of the curriculum, including Canadian history, media studies, civics, and English. Films in This Playlist Include Do I Have Boobs Now? First Stories: Two Spirited I Am Skylar Beauty My Prairie Home Into Light Paula Woman Dress
  • Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Ages 15-17) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Ages 15-17) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Ages 15-17) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Ages 15-17)
    Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Ages 15-17)
    Every single person on this planet will experience gender and sexuality in a variety of ways. This playlist asks its viewers to consider the multitude of stories experienced by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities in order to create deeper, more empathetic understandings of what it means to be 2SLGBTQIA+ and additionally, to open up conversations about what it means for anyone to experience gender and sexuality. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Love, Scott Universe Within – Guangzhou In Other Words Last Chance Niish Manidoowag (Two-Spirited Beings) My Prairie Home Paula Someone Like Me Unarchived
  • Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Ages 9-11) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Ages 9-11) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Ages 9-11) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Ages 9-11)
    Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Ages 9-11)
    This playlist serves as conversation starters about gender identity and sexual orientation in age-appropriate ways for primary-school children. Educators in particular can use this list to prompt thinking and discussion about how people might express gender or identify with one gender or another; or about why some families might look different from others; or about what love can look like.
  • Exploring Black Communities in Canada Through Film (Ages 12-14) Exploring Black Communities in Canada Through Film (Ages 12-14) Exploring Black Communities in Canada Through Film (Ages 12-14) Exploring Black Communities in Canada Through Film (Ages 12-14)
    Exploring Black Communities in Canada Through Film (Ages 12-14)
    Learn about the history and experiences of Black, African and Caribbean Canadians through six NFB films made by Black filmmakers and allies of the Black community. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Icebreakers Journey to Justice John Ware Reclaimed Ninth Floor Remember Africville Sisters in the Struggle

Indigenous Cinema

  • Vistas Series (Ages 15-17) Vistas Series (Ages 15-17) Vistas Series (Ages 15-17) Vistas Series (Ages 15-17)
    Vistas Series (Ages 15-17)
    Vistas is a series of short films on the subject of nationhood. From Halifax to Vancouver, every production studio in the NFB's English Program participated in this project, resulting in 13 unique films from 13 Aboriginal filmmakers. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
  • Indigenous Land Claims and Rights (Ages 15-17) Indigenous Land Claims and Rights (Ages 15-17) Indigenous Land Claims and Rights (Ages 15-17) Indigenous Land Claims and Rights (Ages 15-17)
    Indigenous Land Claims and Rights (Ages 15-17)
    Discover the history, legal battles, and progress surrounding Indigenous land rights in Canada, highlighting their cultural significance and ongoing struggles for recognition. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance You Are on Indian Land Honour of the Crown Power The Invisible Nation Trick or Treaty? No Turning Back Incident at Restigouche
  • Tribute to Alanis Obomsawin (Ages 15-17)
    Tribute to Alanis Obomsawin (Ages 15-17)
    Alanis Obomsawin’s career spans an astonishing five decades, during which time she has captured the experience and struggles facing Indigenous people in Canada. These influential works are a huge step towards understanding the issues. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The People of the Kattawapiskak River Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance Gene Boy Came Home Rocks at Whiskey Trench Our Nationhood Incident at Restigouche Is the Crown at War With Us? Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Metis Child
  • Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 9-11) Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 9-11) Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 9-11) Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 9-11)
    Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 9-11)
    Geared towards younger learners, this playlist from acclaimed filmmakers brings Indigenous cinema into the classroom in a highly accessible way. The films touch on the topics of the influence of elders, realizing potential, sharing knowledge, discovering history, the power of nature, and more. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Mountain of SGaana Shaman Stories from Our Land 1.5: Inngiruti – The Thing That Sings! Waseteg Maq and the Spirit of the Woods Nunavut Animation Lab: Lumaajuuq Nunavut Animation Lab: Qalupalik Vistas: Dancers of the Grass Vistas: Little Thunder Stories from Our Land 1.5: Family Making Sleds Stories from Our Land 1.5: If You Want to Get Married… You Have to Learn How to Build an Igoo Stories from Our Land 1.5: Tide Stories from Our Land 1.5: Nippaq
  • Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 12-14) Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 12-14) Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 12-14) Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 12-14)
    Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 12-14)
    Geared towards middle-school learners, this playlist from acclaimed filmmakers brings Indigenous cinema into the classroom in a highly accessible way. The films touch on the topics of nationhood, identity, fatherhood, heritage, colonization, and more. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Now Is the Time Birth of a Family Holy Angels Three Thousand Red Path Round Up 360 Degrees Totem: Return and Renewal Vistas: Trapper Vistas: Button Blanket Vistas: The Visit Vistas: Wave a Red Flag When All the Leaves Are Gone Vistas: Crossing the Line Vistas: Boxed In As I Am Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises For Angela
  • Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 15-17) Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 15-17) Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 15-17) Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 15-17)
    Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom (Ages 15-17)
    Geared towards high-school learners, this playlist from acclaimed filmmakers brings Indigenous cinema into the classroom in a highly accessible way. The films touch on the topics of missing and murdered Indigenous women, Indigenous pride, reconciliation, suicide, addiction, police violence, and more. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Finding Dawn My Name Is Kahentiiosta Second Stories – Deb-we-win Ge-ken-am-aan, Our Place in the Circle Second Stories – Honour Thy Father Second Stories – It Had to Be Done Vistas – Inukshop Incident at Restigouche My Village in Nunavik Inuuvunga, I Am Inuk, I Am Alive (Inuktitut Version) Two Worlds Colliding Six Miles Deep Crazywater CBQM Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance Stories Are in Our Bones nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up Jordan River Anderson: The Messenger Hi-Ho, Mistahey! Trick or Treaty?
  • Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom for Professional Learning (Ages 18+) Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom for Professional Learning (Ages 18+) Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom for Professional Learning (Ages 18+) Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom for Professional Learning (Ages 18+)
    Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom for Professional Learning (Ages 18+)
    Geared towards educators and adults seeking more information on the subject, this playlist from acclaimed filmmakers brings Indigenous cinema front and centre, facilitating conversation on topics such as the Oka Crisis, Mi’kmaq fisherman, the Attawakpiskak housing crisis, the Idle No More movement, Indigenous pride, substance abuse, foster care, and more. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include You Are on Indian Land The Gift of Diabetes Rocks at Whiskey Trench Is the Crown at War with Us? Totem: The Return of the G’psgolox Pole The People of the Kattawapiskak River Poundmaker’s Lodge: A Healing Place Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Metis Child Foster Child
  • Indigenous Languages Playlist (Ages 15-17) Indigenous Languages Playlist (Ages 15-17) Indigenous Languages Playlist (Ages 15-17) Indigenous Languages Playlist (Ages 15-17)
    Indigenous Languages Playlist (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist highlights the Indigenous languages of Canada, where there are approximately 230,000 Indigenous people currently speaking one or more of the 60 dialects within the 12 linguistic families; most of these languages have been listed by UNESCO as either vulnerable or endangered. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Xusum (Salish Version) Salmon - Tsúqwaoz' (Salish Version) Farming - Lep'cál (Salish Version) Puberty Part 1 - Kwaozán'tsut ti pál7a 1 (Salish Version) Puberty Part 2 - Kwaozán'tsut ti án'wasa 2 (Salish Version) Mount Currie Summer Camp - Pipántsek swa’ Its’a l'íl'wata (Salish Version) Basket - Lhk'wál'us (Salish Version) Three Thousand (Inuktitut Version) nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up (Cree Version) Nowhere Land (Inuktitut Version) Nonoonse Anishinabe Ishichekewin Ka Kanawentank nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up (Cree Version) (52 minute) Nunavut Animation Lab Lumaajuuq (Inuktitut Version) Nunavut Animation Lab: The Bear Facts (Version Inuktitut) Nunavut Animation Lab: I Am But a Little Woman (Inuktitut Version) Nunavut Animation Lab Qalupalik (Inuktitut Version) Inuuvunga, I am Inuk, I am Alive (Inuktitut version) Katinniq The Annanacks (Inuktitut version) How to Build an Igloo (Inuktitut version) The Living Stone (Inuktitut Version) Stories from Our Land 1.5: Inngiruti - The Thing that Sings! Innu-Aimun - The Innu Language Wapikoni Mobile 2008 - Tshitashun (Number) Kanehsatake 270 Years of Resistance (Mohawk Version) History of Manawan - Part One - Atisokan nte Manawanik nistam kenokok (Atikamekw Version) History of Manawan - Part Two - Atisokan nte Manawanik minowach kenokok (Atikamekw Version) Qimmit: A Clash of Two Truths (Inuktitut Version) The People of the Kattawapiskak River - Katawapiskak Sipiwi Ininiwak (Cree Version) Nowhere Land (Inuktitut Version) Breaths (Inuktitut Version) To Wake Up the Nakota Language (Nakota Version)
  • Wapos Bay Series - Cree Version (Ages 9-11) Wapos Bay Series - Cree Version (Ages 9-11) Wapos Bay Series - Cree Version (Ages 9-11) Wapos Bay Series - Cree Version (Ages 9-11)
    Wapos Bay Series - Cree Version (Ages 9-11)
    This charming and humorous series looks at contemporary life in a Cree community. Set in a fictitious community in northern Saskatchewan, the animation stories follow the exploits of young Raven, Talon and their cousin T-Bear as they face challenges and learn valuable life lessons about tradition, cooperation, self-esteem, and ethics. Pour visionnez cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include There No “I” in Hockey Journey Through Fear They Dance at Night Something to Remember A Time to Learn The Elements All’s Fair As the Bannock Browns Guardians All Access As Long as the River Flows Tricks n’ Treats The Hunt A Mother’s Earth Going for the Gold Raven Power Lights, Camera, Action! Raiders of the Lost Art The Hardest Lesson Dance, Monkey, Dance Patients A Time for Pride Breakin’ Too It Came from Out There Time Management Ways of the Quiet The World According to Devon Catch the Spirit Partic-inaction The Wapos Falcon Too Deadly The Treasures of the Sierra Metis Long Goodbyes
  • Orange Shirt Day (Ages 15-17) Orange Shirt Day (Ages 15-17) Orange Shirt Day (Ages 15-17) Orange Shirt Day (Ages 15-17)
    Orange Shirt Day (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist was created to commemorate Orange Shirt Day, which was launched in 2013 to call attention to 165 years of residential school experiences between 1831 and 1996. These films illuminate the intergenerational trauma inflicted through this and other forced-assimilation policies which continue to ripple through communities even today. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
  • #RockYourMocs (Ages 12-14) #RockYourMocs (Ages 12-14) #RockYourMocs (Ages 12-14) #RockYourMocs (Ages 12-14)
    #RockYourMocs (Ages 12-14)
    What do moccasins mean to you? They have a unique association, for instance, for J’net Ayayqwayaksheelth, the NFB’s Director of Indigenous Relations and Community Engagement. When faced with some health issues, she once had one of her urban Aunties tell her to “Walk in beauty, and don’t forget to wear pretty slippers.” Every year on November 15, Indigenous Peoples participate in #RockYourMocs, a social media campaign aimed at honouring their ancestors, their crafts, their cultures, and their nations worldwide. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Now Is the Time Vistas: Button Blanket Basket Kwa’nu’te’: Micmac and Maliseet Artists Hands of History The Canoe Snowshoes First Stories: Patrick Ross
  • Mi'kmaq Culture (Ages 9-11) Mi'kmaq Culture (Ages 9-11) Mi'kmaq Culture (Ages 9-11) Mi'kmaq Culture (Ages 9-11)
    Mi'kmaq Culture (Ages 9-11)
    This playlist introduces students to the culture and traditional way of life of the Mi’kmaq. More generally, students will discover another way of approaching the world and will broaden their knowledge of Indigenous Peoples. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Waseteg Maq and the Spirit of the Woods Vistas: Little Thunder Summer Legend
  • Inuit Relocation in Canada (Ages 15-17) Inuit Relocation in Canada (Ages 15-17) Inuit Relocation in Canada (Ages 15-17) Inuit Relocation in Canada (Ages 15-17)
    Inuit Relocation in Canada (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist inspires discussion and research about a little-known aspect of Canadian History: The 1953-55 Inuit Relocation Initiative. With false promises of a better life, the Canadian government moved several Inuit families from Northern Quebec to new Northern communities and left them to their own devices in the high Arctic. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Martha of the North Martha of the North (Short Version) Arctic Defenders Broken Promises - The High Arctic Relocation Place of the Boss: Utshimassits
  • Freedom Road Series (Ages 12-14) Freedom Road Series (Ages 12-14) Freedom Road Series (Ages 12-14) Freedom Road Series (Ages 12-14)
    Freedom Road Series (Ages 12-14)
    Freedom Road is a five-part documentary series that tells the inspiring story of Shoal Lake 40 Anishinaabe First Nation and their battle to build a road, after their community was forcibly relocated and cut off from the mainland over 100 years ago, so that water could be diverted to the city of Winnipeg. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Freedom Road: Context Freedom Road: Men / Ininiwag Freedom Road: Women / Ikwewag Freedom Road: Youth / Oshkaadiziig Freedom Road: Elders / Gitchi-aya'aag
  • Metis Peoples and Stories (Ages 12-14) Metis Peoples and Stories (Ages 12-14) Metis Peoples and Stories (Ages 12-14) Metis Peoples and Stories (Ages 12-14)
    Metis Peoples and Stories (Ages 12-14)
    This selection of films includes fiction, documentary, and shorts which use different approaches to form a picture of Metis life and culture in Canada. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Places Not Our Own How the Fiddle Flows Women in the Shadows Riel Country Lake
  • Journey of Indigenous peoples as told by Indigenous Women Filmmakers (Ages 18+) Journey of Indigenous peoples as told by Indigenous Women Filmmakers (Ages 18+) Journey of Indigenous peoples as told by Indigenous Women Filmmakers (Ages 18+) Journey of Indigenous peoples as told by Indigenous Women Filmmakers (Ages 18+)
    Journey of Indigenous peoples as told by Indigenous Women Filmmakers (Ages 18+)
    These short films reflect the stories of Indigenous women filmmakers across Canada. They each convey a different journey, but all of them centre on a quiet, powerful strength. Films in This Playlist Include To Wake Up the Nakota Language Birth of a Family Vistas: The Visit Mobilize Nimmikaage (She Dances for People) Urban.Indigenous.Proud: Places to Gather and Learn Rocks at Whiskey Trench Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance Nunavut Animation Lab: Lumaajuuq Three Thousand I Like Girls Walking is Medicine Naked Island: Hipster Headdress Delia 9 – 5 Nowhere Land
  • Wapos Bay Series (Ages 9-11) Wapos Bay Series (Ages 9-11) Wapos Bay Series (Ages 9-11) Wapos Bay Series (Ages 9-11)
    Wapos Bay Series (Ages 9-11)
    This charming and humorous series looks at contemporary life in a Cree community. Set in a fictitious community in northern Saskatchewan, the animation stories follow the exploits of young Raven, Talon and their cousin T-Bear as they face challenges and learn valuable life lessons about tradition, cooperation, self-esteem, and ethics. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include There No “I” in Hockey Journey Through Fear They Dance at Night Something to Remember A Time to Learn The Elements All’s Fair As the Bannock Browns Guardians All Access As Long as the River Flows Tricks n’ Treats The Hunt A Mother’s Earth Going for the Gold Raven Power Lights, Camera, Action! Raiders of the Lost Art The Hardest Lesson Dance, Monkey, Dance Patients A Time for Pride Breakin’ Too It Came from Out There Time Management Ways of the Quiet The World According to Devon Catch the Spirit Partic-inaction The Wapos Falcon Too Deadly The Treasures of the Sierra Metis Long Goodbyes
  • Vistas Series (Ages 12-14) Vistas Series (Ages 12-14) Vistas Series (Ages 12-14) Vistas Series (Ages 12-14)
    Vistas Series (Ages 12-14)
    Vistas is a series of short films on the subject of nationhood. From Halifax to Vancouver, every production studio in the NFB's English Program participated in this project, resulting in 13 unique films from 13 Aboriginal filmmakers. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
  • North Star Series (Ages 12-14) North Star Series (Ages 12-14) North Star Series (Ages 12-14) North Star Series (Ages 12-14)
    North Star Series (Ages 12-14)
    North Star chronicles the exceptional journey of Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, a young, Quebec-born Innu astrophysicist who’s leading a massive research project at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Drawing on a worldview rooted in a love of nature, as well as her talents as a science communicator, Laurie shares her passion for the study of celestial objects. View the study guide. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include North Star - Observation North Star - Research North Star - Light North Star - Collaboration North Star - Origins
  • Ancestral Knowledges (Ages 12-14) Ancestral Knowledges (Ages 12-14) Ancestral Knowledges (Ages 12-14) Ancestral Knowledges (Ages 12-14)
    Ancestral Knowledges (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist highlights Indigenous ecological knowledge, kinship connections and ways of life rooted in relationships with each other and the land. These films provide intergenerational learning and depict different practices of relating to the land, water, and plants. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Sacred Relationship Poplar River Indigenous Plant Diva Laxwesa Wa - Strength of the River Spirit Doctors Stories are in our Bones
  • L’íl’wata - Interior Salish Version (Ages 15-17) L’íl’wata - Interior Salish Version (Ages 15-17) L’íl’wata - Interior Salish Version (Ages 15-17) L’íl’wata - Interior Salish Version (Ages 15-17)
    L’íl’wata - Interior Salish Version (Ages 15-17)
    L’íl’wata was conceived and produced as a series of educational filmstrips in the early 1970s, as Alanis Obomsawin began working with the National Film Board of Canada. Filmstrips were widely used in educational settings until the early 1980s, and the NFB was a leading producer of multimedia kits on a wide range of subjects. Obomsawin, an established artist but a relative newcomer to the world of cinema, would use the filmstrip form to begin her ambitious documentary career – one based on giving First Nations control over their own image while telling their own stories. Working in solidarity with the people of L’íl’wata – approaching them as a fellow Aboriginal rather than an outside “expert” – Obomsawin reframed Indigenous experience from the inside, providing young Canadians with a more complete knowledge of the country’s first peoples.
  • Indigenous Music Traditions (Ages 15-17) Indigenous Music Traditions (Ages 15-17) Indigenous Music Traditions (Ages 15-17) Indigenous Music Traditions (Ages 15-17)
    Indigenous Music Traditions (Ages 15-17)
    Music is a universal language, one we can use to learn about history, culture, and identity. This playlist features films that highlight the bounty of Indigenous music from Canada. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Ballad of Crowfoot Breaths Evan's Drum Ever Deadly The Fiddlers of James Bay First Stories - His Guidance (Okiskinotahewewin) Florent Vollant: I Dream in Innu How the Fiddle Flows Innu-Aimun - The Innu Language RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World Road Forward ,The Stories from Our Land - Inngiruti: The Thing that Sings! Urban.Indigenous.Proud: Full Circle
  • The NFB and Indigenous Filmmaking Through The Years (Ages 15-17)
    The NFB and Indigenous Filmmaking Through The Years (Ages 15-17)
    Through its singular and long-standing commitment to Indigenous filmmaking, the National Film Board has been instrumental in providing Canadians a rich cultural resource and legacy: a comprehensive body of films inviting us all to share in the Indigenous experience. Films in This Playlist Include Foster Child Circle of the Sun You Are on Indian Land The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company Is the Crown at War with Us? Totem: The Return of the G’psgolox Pole The Ballad of Crowfoot
  • Unikkausivut - Sharing Our Stories (Ages 12-14) Unikkausivut - Sharing Our Stories (Ages 12-14) Unikkausivut - Sharing Our Stories (Ages 12-14) Unikkausivut - Sharing Our Stories (Ages 12-14)
    Unikkausivut - Sharing Our Stories (Ages 12-14)
    The passing of traditional stories from one generation to the next using visual arts and storytelling is a longstanding and vibrant Inuit custom. These animated shorts and documentaries present a powerful portrait of the Inuit experience. View the study guides here: Nunavut syllabic, Nunavik syllabic, Nunatsiavut , Inuvialuit, English, and French. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Qallunaat! Why White People Are Funny The Last Days of Okak Vistas: Inukshop Never Lose Sight Uranium Coppermine Lumaaq: An Eskimo Legend The Owl Who Married a Goose: An Eskimo Legend The Northern Lights Eye Witness No. 30 The Sniffing Bear No Address Land of the Long Day Aki’name (On the Wall) Nunavut Animation Lab Lumaajuuq (Inuktitut Version) Nunavut Animation Lab: The Bear Facts (Inuktitut Version) Nunavut Animation Lab: I Am but a Little Woman (Inuktitut Version) Stories from our Land 1.5: Tide Three Thousand Three Thousand (Inuktitut Version) Timuti Breaths Breaths (Inuktitut Version) Pandemic – At the End of the World Being Prepared How to Build an Igloo The Living Stone Labrador North The Annanacks If the Weather Permits The Owl and the Lemming: An Eskimo Legend Owl and the Raven: An Eskimo Legend Stalking Seal on the Spring Ice: Part 1 Stalking Seal on the Spring Ice: Part 2 Nunavut Animation Lab: Qalupalik My Village in Nunavik Inuuvunga – I Am Inuk, I Am Alive Islet Kamik I Can Make Art…Like Andrew Qappik Eskimo Artist: Kenojuak In Search of the Bowhead Whale Fishing at the Stone Weir: Part 1 At the Spring Ice Camp: Part 1 At the Spring Ice Camp: Part 2 At the Spring Ice Camp: Part 3 Through These Eyes Animation from Cape Dorset Aviators of Hudson Strait Our Norther Citizen Nunavut Animation Lab: Lumaajuuq The Man and the Giant: An Eskimo Legend Northwest Frontier Stories from our Land 1.5: Nippaq Stories from our Land 1.5: If You Want to Get Married You Have to Learn How to Build an Igloo Stories from our Land 1.5: Going Home Stories from our Land 1.5: Making Sleds Stories from our Land 1.5: If You Want to Get Married You Have to Learn How to Build an Igloo Inuuvunga, I Am Inuk, I Am Alive (Inuktitut Version) Nunavut Animation Lab Qalupalik (Inuktitut Version) Lypa Northern Games Tuktu and the Ten Thousand Fishes Tuktu and the Trials of Strength Tuktu and his Eskimo Dogs At the Autumn River Camp: Part 1 At the Autumn River Camp: Part 2 At the Caribou Crossing Place: Part 1 At the Caribou Crossing Place: Part 2 At the Winter Sea Ice Camp: Part 1 At the Winter Sea Ice Camp: Part 2 At the Winter Sea Ice Camp: Part 3 At the Winter Sea Ice Camp: Part 4 Building a Kayak: Part 1 Building a Kayak: Part 2 Fishing at the Stone Weir: Part 1 Fishing at the Stone Weir: Part 2 Group Hunting on the Spring Ice: Part 1 Group Hunting on the Spring Ice: Part 2 Group Hunting on the Spring Ice: Part 3 Jigging for Lake Trout
  • Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (Ages 15-17) Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (Ages 15-17) Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (Ages 15-17) Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (Ages 15-17)
    Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (Ages 15-17)
    WARNING: These films contain sensitive subject matter. Films in this playlist not only focus on the tragic topic of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls, but also on the themes of violence against Indigenous peoples. These films offer broader context on violence, relocation, and healing. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Finding Dawn this river The Red Dress Our People Will Be Healed Ever Deadly Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again The Road Forward
  • Indigenous Environmental Protection (Ages 12-14) Indigenous Environmental Protection (Ages 12-14) Indigenous Environmental Protection (Ages 12-14) Indigenous Environmental Protection (Ages 12-14)
    Indigenous Environmental Protection (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist showcases how Indigenous Nations have resisted and fought to maintain the right to use and manage resources on their traditional lands. These films illustrate Indigenous ways of life and the strength of many communities as they protect the land for future generations. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Hunters and Bombers Uranium Fort Good Hope Our Nationhood Power
  • Contemporary Inuit Filmmakers (Ages 12-14) Contemporary Inuit Filmmakers (Ages 12-14) Contemporary Inuit Filmmakers (Ages 12-14) Contemporary Inuit Filmmakers (Ages 12-14)
    Contemporary Inuit Filmmakers (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist showcases the extraordinary talents of Inuit filmmakers. The films weave together traditional Inuit customs, cultures, and histories through powerful storytelling. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Angry Inuk Three Thousand Evan's Drum Being Prepared Shaman Nalujuk Night Arctic Song

Environment & Geography

  • Human Impact on Ecosystems (Ages 18+) Human Impact on Ecosystems (Ages 18+) Human Impact on Ecosystems (Ages 18+) Human Impact on Ecosystems (Ages 18+)
    Human Impact on Ecosystems (Ages 18+)
    How do we, as a society, affect the world around us? This selection of films demonstrates the relationship between humans and nature, and the potential we have to impact our environment. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Climate on the Edge Footprints in the Delta Deep Threat Metamorphosis Manufactured Landscapes The End of Evolution
  • Climate Change Impact on Communities (Ages 15-17) Climate Change Impact on Communities (Ages 15-17) Climate Change Impact on Communities (Ages 15-17) Climate Change Impact on Communities (Ages 15-17)
    Climate Change Impact on Communities (Ages 15-17)
    These films provide the perfect entry point for teens and older viewers to discover the impact that climate change is having on different communities across the country. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include People of the Ice Washed Away Weather Report River Silence Something in the Air
  • Pollution and Waste Management (Ages 12-14) Pollution and Waste Management (Ages 12-14) Pollution and Waste Management (Ages 12-14) Pollution and Waste Management (Ages 12-14)
    Pollution and Waste Management (Ages 12-14)
    Pollution and waste management continue to be issues that plague our society. This selection of films provides a basis for understanding the problem. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Crapshoot: The Gamble with Our Wastes Never Lose Sight Uranium Debris
  • Climate Change Impact on the Arctic (Ages 15-17) Climate Change Impact on the Arctic (Ages 15-17) Climate Change Impact on the Arctic (Ages 15-17) Climate Change Impact on the Arctic (Ages 15-17)
    Climate Change Impact on the Arctic (Ages 15-17)
    This selection of films looks at the threat of global warming on Arctic environments and the communities who live there. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include People of the Ice A Step Towards the Arctic - Reflections and Visions of the North Lords of the Arctic Climate on the Edge
  • Environment and Sustainability Films (Ages 12-14) Environment and Sustainability Films (Ages 12-14) Environment and Sustainability Films (Ages 12-14) Environment and Sustainability Films (Ages 12-14)
    Environment and Sustainability Films (Ages 12-14)
    This selection of insightful and engaging films will delight adolescent (and older!) audiences while educating them on the issues affecting the environment. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Hothouse 8 - Meltdown Island Green Elisha and the Cacao Trees Cafeteria Hope Builders
  • Environment and Sustainability Films (Ages 5-8) Environment and Sustainability Films (Ages 5-8) Environment and Sustainability Films (Ages 5-8) Environment and Sustainability Films (Ages 5-8)
    Environment and Sustainability Films (Ages 5-8)
    This selection of films is geared towards younger viewers and aims to help them grasp the issues that affect our environment. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Hothouse 8 - Meltdown A Sea Turtle Story S.P.L.A.S.H. Deep Threat Cosmic Zoom
  • Human Relationships with Nature and Animals (Ages 12-14) Human Relationships with Nature and Animals (Ages 12-14) Human Relationships with Nature and Animals (Ages 12-14) Human Relationships with Nature and Animals (Ages 12-14)
    Human Relationships with Nature and Animals (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist features a selection of films that demonstrate the relationship that humans can have with animals, whether through interaction or parallel experiences. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Being Caribou Way of the Hunter Four Wings and a Prayer The Whale and the Raven
  • City Planning (Ages 15-17) City Planning (Ages 15-17) City Planning (Ages 15-17) City Planning (Ages 15-17)
    City Planning (Ages 15-17)
    Discover what goes into urban planning with this selection of films that attempt to balance progress with the preservation of green spaces, as well as ways to leave a minimum impact on the environment. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Saga City Radiant City Sapporo - Planned Growth A Hothouse 3 - Prairie Story
  • Citizens Exposing Environmental Harm (Ages 18+) Citizens Exposing Environmental Harm (Ages 18+) Citizens Exposing Environmental Harm (Ages 18+) Citizens Exposing Environmental Harm (Ages 18+)
    Citizens Exposing Environmental Harm (Ages 18+)
    This playlist features a selection of films that illustrate instances of community action, where citizens have banded together to confront issues such as climate change and threats to the environment. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Power Worst Case Scenario The Battle of Rabaska - Chronicle of an Environmental Conflict Pipelines, Power and Democracy Herbicide Trials A Time to Swim
  • Food and Sustainable Agriculture (Ages 12-14) Food and Sustainable Agriculture (Ages 12-14) Food and Sustainable Agriculture (Ages 12-14) Food and Sustainable Agriculture (Ages 12-14)
    Food and Sustainable Agriculture (Ages 12-14)
    It’s never too early to learn about the food we eat – where it comes from, and at what cost. This playlist introduces concepts of sustainable food systems and highlights the communities working to reduce the impact of our food on the environment. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Fight for True Farming Island Green Cafeteria Fragile Harvest Hand.Line.Cod David Suzuki Virtual Classroom: Our Food Systems – Are You Hungry for Change? Organic Prophecies Laxwesa Wa – Strength of the River Turning Tides Theater of Life Sovereign Soil
  • Tales of the Dundee Wetlands (Ages 9-11) Tales of the Dundee Wetlands (Ages 9-11) Tales of the Dundee Wetlands (Ages 9-11) Tales of the Dundee Wetlands (Ages 9-11)
    Tales of the Dundee Wetlands (Ages 9-11)
    This selection of short films celebrate the ecological riches of Quebec’s Lake Saint-François National Wildlife Area. Films in This Playlist Include To Fall Among the Cattails The Frog and Prince Charming King Arthur and his Magic Decoys The Old Lady Who Heard the Trees Sing The Secret of the White Willow Stumpy and the Deer Flies The Tree from Hell The King of the Wetland
  • Universe Within: Digital Lives in the Global Highrise Playlist (Ages 15-17) Universe Within: Digital Lives in the Global Highrise Playlist (Ages 15-17) Universe Within: Digital Lives in the Global Highrise Playlist (Ages 15-17) Universe Within: Digital Lives in the Global Highrise Playlist (Ages 15-17)
    Universe Within: Digital Lives in the Global Highrise Playlist (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist is comprised of films from the innovative documentary, Universe Within. Each story illustrates the social and cultural realities of urban living. Films in This Playlist Include Universe Within: Toronto Universe Within: Tokyo Universe Within: Seoul Universe Within: Ottawa Universe Within: New York City – Hurricane Universe Within: New York City Universe Within: Guangzhou Universe Within: Baku Universe Within: Accra
  • World Earth Day (Ages 12-14)
    World Earth Day (Ages 12-14)
    Celebrate Earth Day and our incredible planet with this selection of 10 films that powerfully tackle today's environmental issues. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Island Green St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea The Hole Story Cry of the Wild Being Caribou The Grasslands Project – A Rancher’s View Sun, Wind and Wood Never Lose Sight What on Earth! Meltdown
  • Naomi Klein's Playlist of Films about the Environment (Ages 12-14) Naomi Klein's Playlist of Films about the Environment (Ages 12-14) Naomi Klein's Playlist of Films about the Environment (Ages 12-14) Naomi Klein's Playlist of Films about the Environment (Ages 12-14)
    Naomi Klein's Playlist of Films about the Environment (Ages 12-14)
    Canadian author Naomi Klein compiled this playlist of documentaries that investigate the complex relationship between the economy and our environment. The films examine the impact of corporate decisions on the environment and celebrate the inspiring responses of communities in Canada and around the world. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Being Caribou Cafeteria Worst Case Scenario Our Nationhood The Hole Story Marilyn Waring on the Environment Show Three
  • Films for Change (Ages 12-14) Films for Change (Ages 12-14) Films for Change (Ages 12-14) Films for Change (Ages 12-14)
    Films for Change (Ages 12-14)
    From toxic waste to organic farming and everything in between, this playlist offers secondary students an overview of the environment and the many issues that fall under its purview. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include An Ecology of Hope St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea Cries from the Deep Worst Case Scenario Being Caribou Uranium Crapshoot: Gamble with Our Waste Manufactured Landscapes Organic Prophecies Radiant City Toxic Trespass Waterlife Up the Yangtze (Short Version) Where the Bay Becomes the Sea Weather Report The Fight for True Farming Island Green David Suzuki Virtual Classroom: Our Food Systems – Are You Hungry for Change?
  • Earth Keepers (Ages 15-17) Earth Keepers (Ages 15-17) Earth Keepers (Ages 15-17) Earth Keepers (Ages 15-17)
    Earth Keepers (Ages 15-17)
    This selection of films looks at the different theories and approaches scientists, Indigenous communities, and citizen activists have used to manage resources and develop strategies for environmental sustainability. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
  • Gatherings Series (Ages 12-14) Gatherings Series (Ages 12-14) Gatherings Series (Ages 12-14) Gatherings Series (Ages 12-14)
    Gatherings Series (Ages 12-14)
    A must-see documentary series that offers fresh perspectives and a sensitive, hopeful look at environmental challenges through the eyes of some colourful and inspiring characters. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Territories Seeds Roots Embers Harvests Communities
  • Focus on Forests (Ages 15-17) Focus on Forests (Ages 15-17) Focus on Forests (Ages 15-17) Focus on Forests (Ages 15-17)
    Focus on Forests (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist takes a deep dive into the forest to explore the importance of these spaces, the ways in which they are being destroyed, and what some people are doing about it. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Borealis Hadwin's Judgement Battle for the Trees Trouble in the Forest
  • 100 Years of Parks Canada (Ages 12-14) 100 Years of Parks Canada (Ages 12-14) 100 Years of Parks Canada (Ages 12-14) 100 Years of Parks Canada (Ages 12-14)
    100 Years of Parks Canada (Ages 12-14)
    Parks Canada is celebrating 100 years of history. National parks are one of our most precious Canadian natural resources. With that in mind, Parks Canada has a mandate to "protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations." Celebrate this anniversary with us by watching 9 amazing films and discovering the landscapes that make up our beautiful country. In addition to these films, you should also check out the National Parks Project, an initiative that brought together 13 filmmakers and 39 Canadian musicians in an effort to capture the majesty and splendour of 13 of our national parks.
  • Biodiversity in Film (Ages 12-14) Biodiversity in Film (Ages 12-14) Biodiversity in Film (Ages 12-14) Biodiversity in Film (Ages 12-14)
    Biodiversity in Film (Ages 12-14)
    To celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity 2010, the NFB, with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, presents this playlist of NFB films to get people thinking about the connections between us and other species. Whether looking at the effects of factory farms, the reintroduction of displaced species or the damage caused by our own waste, these films demonstrate humanity's role in both damaging and preserving vital living networks and ecosystems. They highlight the complexity of the relationships between people and their environment.
  • Our Right to Safe and Healthy Water (Ages 12-14) Our Right to Safe and Healthy Water (Ages 12-14) Our Right to Safe and Healthy Water (Ages 12-14) Our Right to Safe and Healthy Water (Ages 12-14)
    Our Right to Safe and Healthy Water (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist focuses on the state of the environment—specifically our water supply—and highlights issues of conservation and sustainability. Films in This Playlist Include Crapshoot: The Gamble with our Wastes Toxic Trespasses Waterlife The Water Bearer Pukaskwa National Park Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie
  • Our Food Systems - Are You Hungry for Change? (Ages 15-17) Our Food Systems - Are You Hungry for Change? (Ages 15-17) Our Food Systems - Are You Hungry for Change? (Ages 15-17) Our Food Systems - Are You Hungry for Change? (Ages 15-17)
    Our Food Systems - Are You Hungry for Change? (Ages 15-17)
    These films are meant to serve as conversation starters in exploring the intersection of food equity and environmental justice. How our modern food systems and farming practices impact our health, land and food security? Films in This Playlist Include Island Green The Fruit Hunters: The Evolution of Desire Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie
  • Nature and Wildlife (Ages 9-11) Nature and Wildlife (Ages 9-11) Nature and Wildlife (Ages 9-11) Nature and Wildlife (Ages 9-11)
    Nature and Wildlife (Ages 9-11)
    Animals, both wild and domestic, are endlessly fascinating. They amuse us, educate us, and often tug at our heart strings. No matter whether you like dogs, cats, horses, wolves, or whales, there’s an animal documentary just waiting for you. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Canaries to Clydesdales Caribou of Norther Canada Cry of the Wild Return of the Swift Fox Being Caribou The Great Buffalo Saga In Search of the Bowhead Whale Elk Island Horses of Suffield Where the Bay Becomes the Sea
  • Everything Is Connected (Ages 12-14) Everything Is Connected (Ages 12-14) Everything Is Connected (Ages 12-14) Everything Is Connected (Ages 12-14)
    Everything Is Connected (Ages 12-14)
    Sometimes we need to take a step back and take in the bigger picture in order to understand how everything is connected. These films provide just that perspective, highlighting the relationships between all things. Pour visionnez cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Big Reset - Worldviews The Magnitude of All Things The Sacred Relationship An Ecology of Hope Hope Builders
  • Indigenous Environmental Protection (Ages 12-14) Indigenous Environmental Protection (Ages 12-14) Indigenous Environmental Protection (Ages 12-14) Indigenous Environmental Protection (Ages 12-14)
    Indigenous Environmental Protection (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist showcases how Indigenous Nations have resisted and fought to maintain the right to use and manage resources on their traditional lands. These films illustrate Indigenous ways of life and the strength of many communities as they protect the land for future generations. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Hunters and Bombers Uranium Fort Good Hope Our Nationhood Power
  • The Right to Safe and Healthy Water (Ages 15-17) The Right to Safe and Healthy Water (Ages 15-17) The Right to Safe and Healthy Water (Ages 15-17) The Right to Safe and Healthy Water (Ages 15-17)
    The Right to Safe and Healthy Water (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist will prepare students to engage in a conversation about the current state of water conservation and our environment. Films in This Playlist Include Waterlife Toxic Trespass Freedom Road: Context Footprints in the Delta Water - Reserves and Networks Crapshoot: The Gamble With Our Waste Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Story
  • Quebec (Ages 18+) Quebec (Ages 18+) Quebec (Ages 18+) Quebec (Ages 18+)
    Quebec (Ages 18+)
    Discover Quebec—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • Ontario (Ages 18+) Ontario (Ages 18+) Ontario (Ages 18+) Ontario (Ages 18+)
    Ontario (Ages 18+)
    Discover Ontario—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • Alberta (Ages 18+) Alberta (Ages 18+) Alberta (Ages 18+) Alberta (Ages 18+)
    Alberta (Ages 18+)
    Discover Alberta—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • Gatherings Series
    Gatherings Series
    A must-see documentary series that offers fresh perspectives and a sensitive, hopeful look at environmental challenges through the eyes of some colourful and inspiring characters.
  • Prince Edward Island (Ages 18+) Prince Edward Island (Ages 18+) Prince Edward Island (Ages 18+) Prince Edward Island (Ages 18+)
    Prince Edward Island (Ages 18+)
    Discover Prince Edward Island—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • British Columbia (Ages 18+) British Columbia (Ages 18+) British Columbia (Ages 18+) British Columbia (Ages 18+)
    British Columbia (Ages 18+)
    Discover British Columbia—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • Manitoba (Ages 18+) Manitoba (Ages 18+) Manitoba (Ages 18+) Manitoba (Ages 18+)
    Manitoba (Ages 18+)
    Discover Manitoba—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • New Brunswick (Ages 18+) New Brunswick (Ages 18+) New Brunswick (Ages 18+) New Brunswick (Ages 18+)
    New Brunswick (Ages 18+)
    Discover New Brunswick—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador (Ages 18+) Newfoundland and Labrador (Ages 18+) Newfoundland and Labrador (Ages 18+) Newfoundland and Labrador (Ages 18+)
    Newfoundland and Labrador (Ages 18+)
    Discover Newfoundland and Labrador—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • Northwest Territories (Ages 15-17) Northwest Territories (Ages 15-17) Northwest Territories (Ages 15-17) Northwest Territories (Ages 15-17)
    Northwest Territories (Ages 15-17)
    Discover the Northwest Territories—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • Nova Scotia (Ages 18+) Nova Scotia (Ages 18+) Nova Scotia (Ages 18+) Nova Scotia (Ages 18+)
    Nova Scotia (Ages 18+)
    Discover Nova Scotia—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • Nunavut (Ages 18+) Nunavut (Ages 18+) Nunavut (Ages 18+) Nunavut (Ages 18+)
    Nunavut (Ages 18+)
    Discover Nunavut—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • Saskatchewan (Ages 15-17) Saskatchewan (Ages 15-17) Saskatchewan (Ages 15-17) Saskatchewan (Ages 15-17)
    Saskatchewan (Ages 15-17)
    Discover Saskatchewan—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • Yukon (Ages 15-17) Yukon (Ages 15-17) Yukon (Ages 15-17) Yukon (Ages 15-17)
    Yukon (Ages 15-17)
    Discover the Yukon—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.
  • Ancestral Knowledges (Ages 12-14) Ancestral Knowledges (Ages 12-14) Ancestral Knowledges (Ages 12-14) Ancestral Knowledges (Ages 12-14)
    Ancestral Knowledges (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist highlights Indigenous ecological knowledge, kinship connections and ways of life rooted in relationships with each other and the land. These films provide intergenerational learning and depict different practices of relating to the land, water, and plants. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Sacred Relationship Poplar River Indigenous Plant Diva Laxwesa Wa - Strength of the River Spirit Doctors Stories are in our Bones

Holidays & Observances

  • Legacies 150 (Ages 12-14) Legacies 150 (Ages 12-14) Legacies 150 (Ages 12-14) Legacies 150 (Ages 12-14)
    Legacies 150 (Ages 12-14)
    Legacies 150 is a collection of interactive photo essays that explore where we come from, who we are, and what kind of nation we’re becoming. The films in this playlist reflect on these same themes. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Nowhere Land My Village in Nunavik In Canada Standing Tall Between: Living in the Hyphen Postcards from Canada Helicopter Canada A Family for Maria 19 Days Quiet Forces An Enduring Tradition Atlantic Patrol
  • Winter Sports Films (Ages 9-11) Winter Sports Films (Ages 9-11) Winter Sports Films (Ages 9-11) Winter Sports Films (Ages 9-11)
    Winter Sports Films (Ages 9-11)
    Whether you enjoy winter sports like curling, skating, and skiing, or just watching winter sports like curling, skating, and skiing, this playlist will educate, inform, and delight. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Sweater Wapos Bay: There’s No “I” in Hockey Kuujjuaq Hockey Ice Breakers The Tournament The Sweater The Rink Junior Gone Curling Jack Rabbit The Sword of the Lord No Way to Slow Down The Rocket
  • Films for Kids This Winter (Ages 9-11) Films for Kids This Winter (Ages 9-11) Films for Kids This Winter (Ages 9-11) Films for Kids This Winter (Ages 9-11)
    Films for Kids This Winter (Ages 9-11)
    Long winter months spent indoors makes for the perfect time to introduce children to new stories that teach them about the world they live in. From old classics to newer releases, this playlist does just that. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Hedgehog’s Home The Mountain of SGaana Wintercity The Bear and the Mouse Adventures That Mouse Gaston’s Recital Bus Story It’s Snow Sunday Meltdown The Cat Came Back Sleeping Betty
  • Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 12-14) Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 12-14) Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 12-14) Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 12-14)
    Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 12-14)
    This selection of animated films is geared towards older kids, enabling them to explore the themes of relationships and growing up through the use of stories. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Blind Vaysha If I Was God… Sunday My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts The Ride John and Michael
  • Rights From the Heart (Ages 12-14) Rights From the Heart (Ages 12-14) Rights From the Heart (Ages 12-14) Rights From the Heart (Ages 12-14)
    Rights From the Heart (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist was inspired by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, an historic international event which took place in 1990 to commemorate the Convention coming into effect. These films, geared towards teens, show how human rights apply in an intercultural context. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Duel Narkoblues The Cora Player Locked Trade Mascara/Masques/Masks Deathtrap
  • Rights From the Heart (Ages 9-11) Rights From the Heart (Ages 9-11) Rights From the Heart (Ages 9-11) Rights From the Heart (Ages 9-11)
    Rights From the Heart (Ages 9-11)
    This playlist was inspired by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, an historic international event which took place in 1990 to commemorate the Convention coming into effect. These films are geared towards adolescents. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Jonas and Lisa The Tournament Overdose An Artist Baroque’n Roll Ex-Child Why?
  • Rights From the Heart (Ages 5-8) Rights From the Heart (Ages 5-8) Rights From the Heart (Ages 5-8) Rights From the Heart (Ages 5-8)
    Rights From the Heart (Ages 5-8)
    This playlist was inspired by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, an historic international event which took place in 1990 to commemorate the Convention coming into effect. These films are meant to make children aware of the rights they have, and that the adults caring for them must ensure the law is respected. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include 1, 2, 3, Coco Papa T.V. Tango The Orange Door to Door A Family for Maria To See the World
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Ages 12-14) International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Ages 12-14) International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Ages 12-14) International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Ages 12-14)
    International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist provides secondary-school educators with new ways to teach students about the Holocaust. With a mix of documentary and short animation, these films offer perspectives that might not have been previously considered. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include My Yiddish Papi Martha The Basketball Game I Was a Child of Holocaust Survivors Memorandum Behind the Swastika: Nazi Atrocities
  • International Women’s Day Playlist (Ages 9-11) International Women’s Day Playlist (Ages 9-11) International Women’s Day Playlist (Ages 9-11) International Women’s Day Playlist (Ages 9-11)
    International Women’s Day Playlist (Ages 9-11)
    Challenge some of the traditional ideas and images around strength and how it’s portrayed on screen with this playlist about strong women and girls. Sometimes, things aren’t as they appear. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Winds of Spring The Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin Assembly Wapos Bay: Raven Power Waseteg Molly in Springtime Stitches in Time Tzaritza My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts From Far Away Roses Sing on New Snow
  • International Women’s Day Playlist (Ages 15-17) International Women’s Day Playlist (Ages 15-17) International Women’s Day Playlist (Ages 15-17) International Women’s Day Playlist (Ages 15-17)
    International Women’s Day Playlist (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist is intended for use as the basis for discussions about gender and human-rights issues from a feminist perspective. Trace the evolution of the women’s movement, the role of women in professional and amateur sports, the resistance of Indigenous women, and more. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again Status Quo: The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada The Boxing Girls of Kabul Making Movie History: The Women Sisters in the Struggle Keepers of the Fire Michaëlle Jean: A Woman of Purpose Standing Tall Margaret Atwood – A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power I Like Girls The Colour of Beauty Have You Eaten?
  • Welcome to Canada! (Ages 9-11) Welcome to Canada! (Ages 9-11) Welcome to Canada! (Ages 9-11) Welcome to Canada! (Ages 9-11)
    Welcome to Canada! (Ages 9-11)
    This playlist was designed to welcome all newcomers to Canada and offer a (sometimes tongue-in-cheek) glimpse of all the country has to offer, from it’s awe-inspiring landscapes to treasured stories that have been passed down for generations. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Railrodder The Boy and the Snow Goose Canada Vignettes: The Log Driver’s Waltz Cosmic Zoom A Day in the Pacific Rim Hothouse 8 – Meltdown The Juggler Juke-Bar Marianne’s Theatre Hothouse 8 – Orange The Rink The Ride Zea Sunday Sleeping Betty Islet Loon Dreaming Asthma Tech The Dingles Getting Started The Girl Who Hated Books How Dinosaurs Learned to Fly I Want a Dog Science, Please! Part 1 Science, Please! Part 2 The Underground Movie
  • Human Rights (Ages 12-14) Human Rights (Ages 12-14) Human Rights (Ages 12-14) Human Rights (Ages 12-14)
    Human Rights (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist deals with the inalienable, fundamental rights that all persons are entitled to, regardless of race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, family status, or disability. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Fat Chance The Tree That Remembers The Colour of Beauty Every Child Last Chance Opre Roma: Gypsies in Canada Finding Dawn Status Quo: The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada Who Cares 19 Days
  • Canada Day (Ages 12-14) Canada Day (Ages 12-14) Canada Day (Ages 12-14) Canada Day (Ages 12-14)
    Canada Day (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist celebrates Canadians and their stories in a playlist dedicated to our national holiday, Canada Day, which takes place on the first of July. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Finding Farley The Sweater Canada Vignette: The Log Driver’s Waltz Roses Sing on New Snow William Shatner Sings O Canada Bryan Adams: Bare Bones Momentum The Girl Who Hated Books Christopher Changes His Name Maq and the Spirit of the Woods
  • Films for Halloween (Ages 12-14) Films for Halloween (Ages 12-14) Films for Halloween (Ages 12-14) Films for Halloween (Ages 12-14)
    Films for Halloween (Ages 12-14)
    We put together a collection of NFB films to spook you out for Halloween. Break out the candy and enjoy... though you may want to keep the lights on. Happy Halloween! Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Wanderer The Apprentice Madame Tutli-Putli The ErlKing Subservience The Brainwashers Drux Flux Hothouse 5 - Batmilk Afterlife Land of the Heads From Far Away The Burning Times To Be Syrinx Man: The Polluter Sleeping Betty Hothouse 11 - U.F.O. Scant Sanity Hothouse 10 - A Little Craving Shyness The Subject
  • Canada at War Series (Ages 15-17) Canada at War Series (Ages 15-17) Canada at War Series (Ages 15-17) Canada at War Series (Ages 15-17)
    Canada at War Series (Ages 15-17)
    First broadcast on the CBC on April 3, 1962, this seminal series on the second world war is comprised of 13 half-hour episodes culled from more than 14,000,000 feet of film. The series a comprehensive look at a pivotal moment in history and remains one of the most important works on World War II. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Canada at War: Part 1: Dusk Part 2: Blitzkrieg Part 3: Year of Siege Part 4: Days of Infamy Part 5: Ebbtide Part 6: Turn of the Tide Part 7: Road to Ortona Part 8: New Directions Part 9: The Norman Part 10: Cinderella on the Left Part 11: Crisis on the Hill Part 12: V Was for Victory Part 13: The Clouded Dawn
  • Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History (Ages 15-17) Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History (Ages 15-17) Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History (Ages 15-17) Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History (Ages 15-17)
    Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist is intended to provide a glimpse of the multi-layered lives of Canada’s diverse Black communities. The incredible stories of strength, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity found in these films are rarely found in mainstream history books, making them an important classroom resource. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Ice Breakers Invisible City Hardwood Remember Africville Where Do White People Go When the Long Weekend Comes? The Wondrous Journey of Delroy Kincaid Harry Jerome: The Fastest Man on Earth Ninth Floor Unarmed Verses Joe Zero Tolerance Journey to Justice True North: Inside the Rise of Toronto Basketball MacPherson The Colour of Beauty Black Soul Speak it! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia The Road Taken Golden Gloves Speakers for the Dead Christopher Changes His Name Black History Month 2015 Virtual Classroom: The Power of Mentoring, Diversity, and Dreaming Big Everybody’s Children Home Feeling: Struggle for a Community Where I Belong Mighty Jerome (Short Version) Sister in the Struggle The Magic Lion Black Mother Black Daughter Tales of Sand and Snow Crossroads
  • World Earth Day (Ages 12-14)
    World Earth Day (Ages 12-14)
    Celebrate Earth Day and our incredible planet with this selection of 10 films that powerfully tackle today's environmental issues. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Island Green St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea The Hole Story Cry of the Wild Being Caribou The Grasslands Project – A Rancher’s View Sun, Wind and Wood Never Lose Sight What on Earth! Meltdown
  • Orange Shirt Day (Ages 15-17) Orange Shirt Day (Ages 15-17) Orange Shirt Day (Ages 15-17) Orange Shirt Day (Ages 15-17)
    Orange Shirt Day (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist was created to commemorate Orange Shirt Day, which was launched in 2013 to call attention to 165 years of residential school experiences between 1831 and 1996. These films illuminate the intergenerational trauma inflicted through this and other forced-assimilation policies which continue to ripple through communities even today. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
  • Winter Across Canada (Ages 12-14) Winter Across Canada (Ages 12-14) Winter Across Canada (Ages 12-14) Winter Across Canada (Ages 12-14)
    Winter Across Canada (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist offers a look at what winter in Canada means across the entire country, for in each region, the season brings with it different experiences. Films in This Playlist Include The Sweater HA’Aki The Sword of the Lord Ordeal by Ice Temples of Time Cree Hunters of Mistassini
  • International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (Ages 18+) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (Ages 18+) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (Ages 18+) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (Ages 18+)
    International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (Ages 18+)
    This selection of films addresses the issues of gender-based violence, and specifically the existing structural barriers as well as the feminist movement's interrogation of power and privilege. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
  • Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 9-11) Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 9-11) Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 9-11) Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 9-11)
    Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 9-11)
    This playlist for pre-teens includes some of the NFB’s finest animation on offer, from both established and emerging filmmakers. A wonderful opportunity to explore our collection. Pour visionnez cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Hedgehog’s Home The Mountain of SGaana The Cat Came Back Sleeping Betty Hothouse 8 – Meltdown Norma’s Story Shaman The Sweater I Want a Dog Leon in Wintertime
  • Valentine's Day Films (Ages 12-14) Valentine's Day Films (Ages 12-14) Valentine's Day Films (Ages 12-14) Valentine's Day Films (Ages 12-14)
    Valentine's Day Films (Ages 12-14)
    Celebrate St. Valentine's Day with a playlist that includes stories of first loves, lost loves, complicated loves, and most importantly, learning to love yourself. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Danish Poet Nadine Flawed John and Michael Canada Vignettes: The Log Driver's Waltz If I Was God... George and Rosemary
  • Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 9-11) Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 9-11) Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 9-11) Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 9-11)
    Short Films for the Holidays (Ages 9-11)
    The holidays are the perfect time to snuggle up with a steaming mug of hot chocolate and a good film. Here are a few films for you and your family to enjoy. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Noel Noel Christmas Cracker An Old Box Teach Me to Dance The Sweater The Great Toy Robbery The Pony The Energy Carol The Days Before Christmas The Story of Christmas

Arts & Language

  • Girls, Women, and Francophonie (Ages 5-8) Girls, Women, and Francophonie (Ages 5-8) Girls, Women, and Francophonie (Ages 5-8) Girls, Women, and Francophonie (Ages 5-8)
    Girls, Women, and Francophonie (Ages 5-8)
    Mark Women's History Month with a playlist that celebrates the rich and complex experiences of childhood and adolescence. These inspiring stories and diverse voices celebrate the strength, creativity, and resilience of young girls, all from a Francophone perspective. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
  • Legendary Canadian Poets on Film (Ages 15-17) Legendary Canadian Poets on Film (Ages 15-17) Legendary Canadian Poets on Film (Ages 15-17) Legendary Canadian Poets on Film (Ages 15-17)
    Legendary Canadian Poets on Film (Ages 15-17)
    Explore the lives and work of literary icons such as Margaret Atwood and Leonard Cohen with this selection of films dedicated to Canadian poets. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
  • Canadian Animation for Kids (Ages 5-8) Canadian Animation for Kids (Ages 5-8) Canadian Animation for Kids (Ages 5-8) Canadian Animation for Kids (Ages 5-8)
    Canadian Animation for Kids (Ages 5-8)
    This playlist features a diverse range of Canadian animation for kids, featuring classic and modern hits that are guaranteed to keep them entertained for hours. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Sleeping Betty 64,000,000 Years Ago Peep and the Big Wide World The Girl Who Hated Books The Sweater Big Drive OK Google At Home with Mrs. Hen How Dinosaurs Learned to Fly
  • Life in Early Canada Series (Ages 5-8) Life in Early Canada Series (Ages 5-8) Life in Early Canada Series (Ages 5-8) Life in Early Canada Series (Ages 5-8)
    Life in Early Canada Series (Ages 5-8)
    This series brings together seven stories vividly depicting daily life in pre-Confederation Canada. Films in This Playlist Include Emily’s Journey Henry Settles in Upper Canada Homesteading on the Prairies Jamie Really Liked to Eat The New Schoolhouse The New Schoolteacher Woolly’s Gift
  • The Fight for Francophone Rights Series (Ages 15-17) The Fight for Francophone Rights Series (Ages 15-17) The Fight for Francophone Rights Series (Ages 15-17) The Fight for Francophone Rights Series (Ages 15-17)
    The Fight for Francophone Rights Series (Ages 15-17)
    This series focuses on the fight for francophone rights in Canada after section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was adopted in 1982. As the Canadian Constitution gave linguistic minorities the right to be educated in their own language, francophone minorities outside Quebec realized the infrastructures needed for similar opportunities in French were lacking or totally nonexistent. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Part 1: Winning the Case Part 2: Our Rights, Our Fights Part 3: Setbacks and Justice
  • Four Seasons in the Life of Léon (Ages 9-11) Four Seasons in the Life of Léon (Ages 9-11) Four Seasons in the Life of Léon (Ages 9-11) Four Seasons in the Life of Léon (Ages 9-11)
    Four Seasons in the Life of Léon (Ages 9-11)
    Learn about the seasons, as well as the Middle Ages, with this classic series of four films that focus on a band of merry characters form the kingdom of Escampette. These charming films cover themes like family, love, friendship, and courage. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Leon in Wintertime Molly in Springtime Bonifacio in Summertime Poppety in the Fall
  • Ludovic Series (Ages 5-8) Ludovic Series (Ages 5-8) Ludovic Series (Ages 5-8) Ludovic Series (Ages 5-8)
    Ludovic Series (Ages 5-8)
    This series of films developed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Co Hoedeman focuses on light-hearted animation for toddlers that emphasizes the power of the imagination. A perfect introduction to fantasy, friendship, and family. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Ludovic – Cuckoo! Ludovic – Going Going Ludovic – Twas a Duck and Stormy Night Ludovic – Let it Snow Ludovic – The Sleepover Ludovic – Zoom Ludovic – The Perfect Gift Ludovic – Lost and Found Ludovic – A Muddy Mess Ludovic – Sneeze or Swim Ludovic – A Duck in Need Ludovic – Monster Hunters Ludovic – What’s in the Box? Ludovic – Copycat Bear Ludovic – Star Light, Star Bright Ludovic – Ludovic, The Picky Eater Ludovic – Naptime Ludovic – Up in Arms Ludovic – The Pig Came Back Ludovic – Rubber Ducky, You’re the One! Ludovic – A Special Treat Ludovic – On the Move Ludovic – A Real Treasure Ludovic – Try, Try Again Ludovic – The Winner Takes All Ludovic – Fix-It Bears
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: A Lens into Our Past (Ages 12-14) Newfoundland and Labrador: A Lens into Our Past (Ages 12-14) Newfoundland and Labrador: A Lens into Our Past (Ages 12-14) Newfoundland and Labrador: A Lens into Our Past (Ages 12-14)
    Newfoundland and Labrador: A Lens into Our Past (Ages 12-14)
    Gain a deeper understanding of the people who have lived in Newfoundland and Labrador for the past century – their accomplishments, struggles, traditions, culture, industry and lifestyle. Films in This Playlist Include 54 Hours White Thunder My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers Danny Along Newfoundland's Shores The Last Days of Okak
  • Famous Canadian Authors (Ages 12-14) Famous Canadian Authors (Ages 12-14) Famous Canadian Authors (Ages 12-14) Famous Canadian Authors (Ages 12-14)
    Famous Canadian Authors (Ages 12-14)
    Canada’s literary scene boasts such well-known names as Margaret Atwood, Mordecai Richler, and Leonard Cohen. This playlist delves into this rich aspect of Canadian history and culture, introducing these legends to a new generation of students. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Margaret Atwood: Once in August Ladies and Gentlemen… Leonard Cohen Mordecai Richler: The Writer and his Roots Jack Kerouac’s Road: A Franco-American Odyssey A Writer in the Nuclear Age: A Conversation with Margaret Laurence Ten Million Books: An Introduction to Farley Mowat Still Waters: The Poetry of P.K. Page
  • Short Films to Use in the ESL Classroom (Ages 9-11) Short Films to Use in the ESL Classroom (Ages 9-11) Short Films to Use in the ESL Classroom (Ages 9-11) Short Films to Use in the ESL Classroom (Ages 9-11)
    Short Films to Use in the ESL Classroom (Ages 9-11)
    This playlist is fabulous for learning in a second-language context, providing the opportunity for learners to switch their brains to English in a fun and engaging way. .Films in This Playlist Include At Home with Mrs. Hen How Dinosaurs Learned to Fly I Want a Dog Harry Jerome: The Fastest Man on Earth Flawed Film Club
  • Short Films to Use in the FSL Classroom (Ages 9-11) Short Films to Use in the FSL Classroom (Ages 9-11) Short Films to Use in the FSL Classroom (Ages 9-11) Short Films to Use in the FSL Classroom (Ages 9-11)
    Short Films to Use in the FSL Classroom (Ages 9-11)
    This playlist demonstrates how films can be a fabulous learning tool for people learning a second language… and learn a little bit about Canada in the process. Films in This Playlist Include Ma grand-mère repassait les chemises du roi Venue de loin La légende du canot d'écorce Un dimanche à 105 ans Ta parole est en jeu - Les Québécois
  • Once Upon a Time... (Ages 5-8) Once Upon a Time... (Ages 5-8) Once Upon a Time... (Ages 5-8) Once Upon a Time... (Ages 5-8)
    Once Upon a Time... (Ages 5-8)
    This playlist is geared towards children as young as six years old and is meant to offer them a sense of how people relate to each other and how they themselves fit into the world. Themes of love, grief, revenge, forgiveness, bullying, and humility are woven throughout the playlist, allowing for easy connections to both the curriculum and the students’ lived experiences. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Sleeping Betty The Legend of the Flying Canoe The Sweater The Danish Poet Soup of the Day Nunavut Animation Lab: Lumaajuuq Here and There MacPherson The Cat Came Back The Mountain of SGaana Hedgehog’s Home Little Red Riding Hood The Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin Spinnolio
  • Short Animations for Children (Ages 5-8) Short Animations for Children (Ages 5-8) Short Animations for Children (Ages 5-8) Short Animations for Children (Ages 5-8)
    Short Animations for Children (Ages 5-8)
    Follow the adventures of Ludovic the bear with this playlist from the classic animated series by Co Hoedeman. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Ludovic -A Crocodile in My Garden Ludovic – Magic in the Air Ludovic – Visiting Grandpa Ludovic – The Snow Gift Tchou-Tchou
  • Ballet and Film at the NFB (Ages 12-14) Ballet and Film at the NFB (Ages 12-14) Ballet and Film at the NFB (Ages 12-14) Ballet and Film at the NFB (Ages 12-14)
    Ballet and Film at the NFB (Ages 12-14)
    Dance is an age-old art form that is both beautiful to watch and participate in. Watching people move together in rhythm and create a shared experience is one of the great joys in cultural society. This playlist used another movement-based art form, filmmaking, to focus on and capture some of the unique aspects of the dance world. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Pas de deux Shadow on the Prairie (A Canadian Ballet) Winnipeg Ballet Ballet Adagio Ballet Festival Narcissus A Delicate Balance Dancing Holidays Mavis Staines: Sharing Dance Anik Bissonnette: The Gift of Dance
  • Talespinners Collection (Ages 5-8) Talespinners Collection (Ages 5-8) Talespinners Collection (Ages 5-8) Talespinners Collection (Ages 5-8)
    Talespinners Collection (Ages 5-8)
    This series is comprised of animated tales for children, many adapted from books by celebrated authors. These 15 short films are ideal for the classroom, particularly in language arts, literacy, citizenship, and multiculturalism. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Asthma Tech The Chinese Violin Christopher Changes his Name Christopher, Please Clean Up Your Room! The Friends of Kwan Ming From Far Away The Girl Who Hated Books Jaime Lo, Small and Shy Lights for Gita The Magic of Anansi Maq and the Spirit of the Woods Mind Me Good Now! Oma’s Quilt Roses Sing on New Snow Tzaritza
  • I Can Make Art Like… (Ages 9-11) I Can Make Art Like… (Ages 9-11) I Can Make Art Like… (Ages 9-11) I Can Make Art Like… (Ages 9-11)
    I Can Make Art Like… (Ages 9-11)
    Using a diverse group of Canadian visual artists as muses, this series takes a kids-eye view on art. From Emily Carr to Kai Chen, students will learn all about this country’s important artists while expanding their notions of creativity. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include I Can Make Art Like… Emily Carr Andrew Qappik Marcelle Ferron Ron Noganosh Kai Chen Maud Lewis
  • How Funny Is That? (Ages 9-11) How Funny Is That? (Ages 9-11) How Funny Is That? (Ages 9-11) How Funny Is That? (Ages 9-11)
    How Funny Is That? (Ages 9-11)
    NFB Education has teamed up with Kayak, Canada’s History Magazine for kids, to put together a wide-ranging playlist of hilarious NFB shorts. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Canada Vignettes: New Canada Meltdown Sleeping Betty The Cat Came Back Runaway Opening Speech: McLaren The Great Toy Robbery Canada Vignettes: Fort Prince of Wales Getting Started
  • Makers and Creators (Ages 12-14) Makers and Creators (Ages 12-14) Makers and Creators (Ages 12-14) Makers and Creators (Ages 12-14)
    Makers and Creators (Ages 12-14)
    This rich offering of films reflects on the theme of makers and creators and examine the complex relationship between artists and their work, while fostering in-depth learning and creativity. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Norman McLaren: Animated Musician Bone Wind Fire Debris Glenn Gould – Off the Record Stories from Our Land Vol. 2 – Taking Shape Revealing Marie Saint Pierre Home Cooked Music Dream Magic Buffy Capturing Reality: The Art of the Documentary Hand Crafted Cinema Animation Workshop with Caroline Leaf
  • Showcase Francophonie (Ages 15-17) Showcase Francophonie (Ages 15-17) Showcase Francophonie (Ages 15-17) Showcase Francophonie (Ages 15-17)
    Showcase Francophonie (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist highlights some of the best and brightest from Francophonie, a rich source of French arts and culture across Canada. Films in This Playlist Include Acadia, Acadia?!? A Sunday at 105 Reema, There and Back Riel Country Jack Kerouac’s Road: A Franco-American Odyssey A Monk’s Secret Together in Harmony A Memory Forgotten: A Generation Sacrificed Tintamarre: On the Trail of Acadians in North America The Black Squirrel Children of Soldiers Nomad’s Land Blackfly A Child Unlike Any Other Edith Butler: Daughter of the Wind and Acadie Stitches in Time Like a Thief in the Night The Trap
  • Dance and NFB Films (Ages 12-14) Dance and NFB Films (Ages 12-14) Dance and NFB Films (Ages 12-14) Dance and NFB Films (Ages 12-14)
    Dance and NFB Films (Ages 12-14)
    Dance, in all its various forms, has long been a subject of NFB films. Using the camera in various ways, these works explore the possibilities of film to the fullest, offering us interpretations of this most precious art form. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Pas de deux Peggy Baker: Four Phrases Flamenco at 5:15 Lock Source Ballet Adagio ORA Narcissus
  • Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14) Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14) Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14) Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14)
    Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14)
    In 1974 the NFB established Studio D, the first publicly funded feminist film-production unit in the world. Studio D would eventually become home to six staff directors and a number of producers and support staff. About half the studio’s films were to be directed by independent women filmmakers from across the country. The next two decades were marked by enormous success for Studio D, including three Academy Award® wins. We pay tribute to this visionary studio with this selection of films produced by women, for women. Films in This Playlist Include Great Grand Mother I'll Find a Way Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows Patricia's Moving Picture Some American Feminists
  • Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+) Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+) Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+) Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+)
    Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+)
    In 1974 the NFB established Studio D, the first publicly funded feminist film-production unit in the world. Studio D would eventually become home to six staff directors and a number of producers and support staff. About half the studio’s films were to be directed by independent women filmmakers from across the country. The next two decades were marked by enormous success for Studio D, including three Academy Award® wins. We pay tribute to this visionary studio with this selection of films produced by women, for women. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include A Mother and Daughter on Abortion A Safe Distance Behind the Veil: Nuns Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief Flamenco at 5:15 Goddess Remembered If You Love This Planet Moving On Not a Love Story: A Film About Pornography Older Stronger Wiser Spirit of the Kata Sylvie's Story
  • Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17) Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17) Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17) Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17)
    Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17)
    In 1974 the NFB established Studio D, the first publicly funded feminist film-production unit in the world. Studio D would eventually become home to six staff directors and a number of producers and support staff. About half the studio’s films were to be directed by independent women filmmakers from across the country. The next two decades were marked by enormous success for Studio D, including three Academy Award® wins. We pay tribute to this visionary studio with this selection of films produced by women, for women. Films in This Playlist Include Hands of History Motherland: Tales of Wonder Sisters in the Struggle The Burning Times The Glass Ceiling Toward Intimacy
  • Films with Described Video (Ages 5-8) Films with Described Video (Ages 5-8) Films with Described Video (Ages 5-8) Films with Described Video (Ages 5-8)
    Films with Described Video (Ages 5-8)
    This selection of films is designed to instill some of the most basic values in children, including acceptance, perseverance, empathy and the importance of imagination and play. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Asthma Tech At Home with Mrs. Hen Big Mouth Bully Dance The Cat Came Back The Fox and the Chickadee The Girl Who Hated Books If I Was God... Private Eyes A Sea Turtle Story Waseteg 55 Socks
  • Films with Described Video (Ages 15-17) Films with Described Video (Ages 15-17) Films with Described Video (Ages 15-17) Films with Described Video (Ages 15-17)
    Films with Described Video (Ages 15-17)
    Tolerance takes many forms and learning to turn that tolerance into inclusion is one of life’s great lessons. The films included in this playlist will guide older children down that path on issues such as antisemitism, racism, self-acceptance and persecution. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Basketball Game Borealis The Colour of Beauty Flawed Hadwin's Judgement Me and My Moulton Minoru: Memory of Exile Neighbours Ninth Floor nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up Reel Injun RiP! A Remix Manifesto
  • The Impact and Influence of Black Music (Ages 15-17) The Impact and Influence of Black Music (Ages 15-17) The Impact and Influence of Black Music (Ages 15-17) The Impact and Influence of Black Music (Ages 15-17)
    The Impact and Influence of Black Music (Ages 15-17)
    Art, and specifically music, affect us in ways that are difficult to articulate but somehow manage to clarify concepts and ideas in a manner we can relate to and understand. This selection of films uses music from Black artists to take us through the Black community’s lived experience. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Unarmed Verses Oscar Liberty Street Blues Show Girls Toronto Jazz United States of Africa
  • Identity and Spirituality (Ages 15-17) Identity and Spirituality (Ages 15-17) Identity and Spirituality (Ages 15-17) Identity and Spirituality (Ages 15-17)
    Identity and Spirituality (Ages 15-17)
    Adolescence is the time when we start questioning who we are and what we believe. This playlist contains films that illustrate these themes in different cultures. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include In Full Voice The Trap Tulku Tales of Sand and Snow Cosmic Current
  • The NFB and Jazz (Ages 12-14) The NFB and Jazz (Ages 12-14) The NFB and Jazz (Ages 12-14) The NFB and Jazz (Ages 12-14)
    The NFB and Jazz (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist features jazz music that's sure to get you moving... or at least tapping your feet! It makes for an excellent introduction to this genre of music and opens the door to conversations about its origin and historical significance. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Begone Dull Care Walking Street Musique Boogie Doodle Juke Bar Runaway Hen Hop Le Merle Toronto Jazz Oscar Short and Suite Show Girls Liberty Street Blues
  • When Art, Math and Philosophy Collide (Ages 5-8) When Art, Math and Philosophy Collide (Ages 5-8) When Art, Math and Philosophy Collide (Ages 5-8) When Art, Math and Philosophy Collide (Ages 5-8)
    When Art, Math and Philosophy Collide (Ages 5-8)
    This playlist provides educators with a selection of films that explore mathematical themes of patterns and repetition, represented through art, sound and moving images. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include M.C. Escher: Sky and Water 1 Geometry on the Move: Playing with Shapes and Forms Norman McLaren: Animated Musician Lines Vertical Spheres Mosaic Lines Horizontal Perspectre Rythmetic
  • The Role of the English Community in Quebec (Ages 18+) The Role of the English Community in Quebec (Ages 18+) The Role of the English Community in Quebec (Ages 18+) The Role of the English Community in Quebec (Ages 18+)
    The Role of the English Community in Quebec (Ages 18+)
    This playlist features some of the most important NFB films about Montreal’s English-speaking community. From documentaries on the history of this community to portraits of its world-renowned artists, these films paint a picture of a thriving culture in constant evolution.
  • Stop-Motion Animation Workshop (Ages 9-11) Stop-Motion Animation Workshop (Ages 9-11) Stop-Motion Animation Workshop (Ages 9-11) Stop-Motion Animation Workshop (Ages 9-11)
    Stop-Motion Animation Workshop (Ages 9-11)
    Learn to animate—one frame at a time Experience the National Film Board of Canada’s stop-motion animation workshop online. This web module will teach you how to produce stop-motion animation videos and introduce you to NFB stop-motion animated films. It offers instructional videos and step-by-step lessons. The 7 lessons have been designed for an Intermediate (Grade 7–9) Art Curriculum. However, they can be easily modified to suit other age levels and subject areas. Are you an Educator? If you want to use stop-motion animation in your classroom, start by clicking on the StopMoStudio Overview. Read the Educator’s Strategy Guide first, which is a companion piece to the tutorial videos featured on this playlist, then work through the rest of the resources. Watch the tutorial clips (one, a couple, or all in one visit) then select a lesson plan related to what your students are studying in class. Next, familiarize yourself with Lessons 1–7 and the related activities. Stop-motion animation can be integrated across the curriculum in subjects as diverse as math, social studies and media literacy. We recommend introducing stop-motion animation as a learning activity or even as a tool for students to demonstrate their knowledge of a subject area. Why not collaborate with other teachers in your school to create an interdisciplinary learning activity? Learning for Fun If you want to try your hand at stop-motion animation outside of a classroom context, we suggest you start by clicking on the NFB Instructional Videos. Then, if you would like to learn more about creating your own animations, explore Lessons 1–7, and complete any activities that interest you. Animation Resources will provide you with more useful tips, references and templates to round out your online workshop experience. STOP-MOTION AND GO! Overview Educator’s Strategy Guide Lesson 1 – Introduction to Media Literacy Lesson 2 – Introduction to Animation Lesson 3 – Overview of Technology and Principles of Animation Lesson 4 – Storyboarding and Storytelling Lesson 5 – Creating Characters for Animation Lesson 6 – Creating a Set Lesson 7 – Animation Production Animation Resources Credits Educators, to show NFB films or NFB Interactive projects that are online to your students, you require a subscription to CAMPUS. Your ministry of education or school board may have already purchased a subscription; to check and see if they have or to inquire about purchasing a subscription for you or your school, click here. A subscription to CAMPUS ensures that you have the public performance rights to share content from NFB.ca with an audience, including your students.
  • Poets on Film (Ages 12-14) Poets on Film (Ages 12-14) Poets on Film (Ages 12-14) Poets on Film (Ages 12-14)
    Poets on Film (Ages 12-14)
    Discover a playlist that focus on the beauty, power, and artistry of Canadian poetry. These films touch on the importance of a creative outlet for young students, and will inspire them to create timeless works of their own. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
  • Sing-Along-Films for Kids (Ages 9-11) Sing-Along-Films for Kids (Ages 9-11) Sing-Along-Films for Kids (Ages 9-11) Sing-Along-Films for Kids (Ages 9-11)
    Sing-Along-Films for Kids (Ages 9-11)
    Sing along to some classic Canadian earworms! These catchy tunes will leave your children entertained and you nostalgic for your childhood. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Cat Came Back Cactus Swing Blackfly Alouette Mr. Frog Went A-Courting Moon Man The Canada Vignettes: Log Driver's Waltz
  • Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 15-17) Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 15-17) Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 15-17) Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 15-17)
    Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist compiles some of the best stop-motion animation that the NFB has to offer. In order to create the illusion of movement, objects are incrementally moved and shot, frame by frame—a meticulous process that creates beautiful animation. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Neighbours Madame Tutli-Putli Freaks of Nature Naked Island: Hipster Headdress The Subject Bone Mother The Sand Castle Vistas: Dancers of the Grass The Cannonball Woman The Big Reset: Economics
  • Art for Kids (Ages 12-14) Art for Kids (Ages 12-14) Art for Kids (Ages 12-14) Art for Kids (Ages 12-14)
    Art for Kids (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist features a collection of biographies of some of the most famous Canadian artists, from Frederick Varley to Maud Lewis, that are accessible and engaging for students. Films in This Playlist Include Varley Lismer Kurelek Blackwood Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows Eskimo Arts and Crafts Eskimo Artist: Kenojuak

Mental Health & Wellbeing

  • Growing Up! (Ages 9-11) Growing Up! (Ages 9-11) Growing Up! (Ages 9-11) Growing Up! (Ages 9-11)
    Growing Up! (Ages 9-11)
    This playlist focuses on the joys, challenges, and new opportunities that come with growing up. Follow our young protagonists as they face their fears, help those around them, and become more fully themselves. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
  • My Tribe is My Life (Ages 12-14) My Tribe is My Life (Ages 12-14) My Tribe is My Life (Ages 12-14) My Tribe is My Life (Ages 12-14)
    My Tribe is My Life (Ages 12-14)
    My Tribe is My Life is a series of documentaries that examines the impact of the internet on interpersonal relationships and the construction of identity, through the eyes of eight young music fans. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Shana, The Emo Kid Sébastien, The Japanese-Inspired Gothic Lolita Pierre-Luc, The Dark Soul Laurianne, Goth in the Gaspe Patrick, The Solitary Goth Jimmy, The Abitibi MC Janis, The Colourful DJ Heythem, The Reggae Man
  • Understanding Mental Health in Youth and Adults (Ages 18+) Understanding Mental Health in Youth and Adults (Ages 18+) Understanding Mental Health in Youth and Adults (Ages 18+) Understanding Mental Health in Youth and Adults (Ages 18+)
    Understanding Mental Health in Youth and Adults (Ages 18+)
    According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, it is estimated that 10% to 20% of Canadian youth are affected by mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. This playlist of films on mental health can be used to start a conversation with youth; or for your own professional and personal development.
  • Talking About Mental Health with Students (Ages 9-11) Talking About Mental Health with Students (Ages 9-11) Talking About Mental Health with Students (Ages 9-11) Talking About Mental Health with Students (Ages 9-11)
    Talking About Mental Health with Students (Ages 9-11)
    There are many ways in which our minds and bodies deal with stress, fatigue, sadness, and anxiety. This playlist has been designed to serve as conversation starters with students on these important issues of mental health. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include A Change of Scenery Nightmare at School Mystery of the Secret Room Overdose
  • Sexual Health Education (Ages 12-14) Sexual Health Education (Ages 12-14) Sexual Health Education (Ages 12-14) Sexual Health Education (Ages 12-14)
    Sexual Health Education (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist is geared towards facilitating conversations with secondary students about sexual health. Topics covered include gender, body image, emotions, romantic life, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Tales of Ordinary Fatphobia Charles Sexy Inc. Our Children Under Influence Beauty Standing on the Line Social Me I Like Girls Hothouse 7 – Missed Connection Hothouse 7 – The Kiss The Formation of Clouds Into the Light Baby Blues Timuti Flawed Nadine A Better Man Because We Are Girls
  • Sexual Health Education (Ages 9-11) Sexual Health Education (Ages 9-11) Sexual Health Education (Ages 9-11) Sexual Health Education (Ages 9-11)
    Sexual Health Education (Ages 9-11)
    This playlist deals with sexuality, body image, and identity in a way that is accessible to adolescents. These are great conversation starters on relationships, sexual stereotypes, and puberty. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Little Big Girls Feeling Yes, Feeling No Kali the Little Vampire Staying Real: Teens Confront Sexual Stereotypes Flawed Nadine
  • Learning Through Empathy (Ages 12-14) Learning Through Empathy (Ages 12-14) Learning Through Empathy (Ages 12-14) Learning Through Empathy (Ages 12-14)
    Learning Through Empathy (Ages 12-14)
    Empathy—the ability to understand and share the feelings of another—is a vital skill for students navigating the diversity and conflicts inherent in the 21st century. Through this playlist, educators at the secondary level will find unique Canadian resources exploring the role empathy plays in our world of divergent and often clashing points of view. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Holy Angels The Basketball Game Flawed Four Feet Up Last Chance Me and the Mosque Namrata One of Them The People of the Kattawapiskak River Petra’s Poem Shredded Tying Your Own Shoes For Angela
  • Learning Through Empathy (Ages 5-8) Learning Through Empathy (Ages 5-8) Learning Through Empathy (Ages 5-8) Learning Through Empathy (Ages 5-8)
    Learning Through Empathy (Ages 5-8)
    This playlist is intended to help students explore, discuss, and ultimately express empathy, an essential skill for navigating diversity and conflicts inherent in our global society. Educators will have a rich collection at their disposal to incorporate into different areas of the curriculum, including social studies, language arts, conflict resolution, and others. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Nunavut Animation Lab: The Bear Facts Private Eyes Maq and the Spirit of the Woods The Zoo A Family for Maria Asthma Tech Big Mouth Bully Dance Door to Door Flawed Ludovic – Magic in the Air Hannah’s Story The Orange When All the Leaves Are Gone
  • Body Image in the Media (Ages 15-17) Body Image in the Media (Ages 15-17) Body Image in the Media (Ages 15-17) Body Image in the Media (Ages 15-17)
    Body Image in the Media (Ages 15-17)
    The way bodies are presented to us across various media and cultural industries remains one of the most pressing issues for today’s youth. From the way we perceive ourselves to the way others perceive us, body image is permeated into the very fabric of our existence. This playlist will inspire discussion on important topics like body politics and representations of gender. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
  • Health Equity (Ages 15-17) Health Equity (Ages 15-17) Health Equity (Ages 15-17) Health Equity (Ages 15-17)
    Health Equity (Ages 15-17)
    Effective healthcare means more than proximity to a hospital or access to a family physician. It involves access to housing, clean drinking water, mental health support, education, and more. These films provide younger viewers with an introduction to these issues. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger Four Feet Up The People of the Kattawapiskak River The Interventionists: Chronicles of a Mental Health Crisis Team Toxic Trespass Citizens’ Medicine Hi-Ho Mistahey (Short Version) Freedom Road: Context
  • Here at Home (Ages 15-17) Here at Home (Ages 15-17) Here at Home (Ages 15-17) Here at Home (Ages 15-17)
    Here at Home (Ages 15-17)
    This series poses an interesting question: What would happen if we flipped the script on homelessness? Rather than waiting for them to get the care they need and proper employment before housing, what if we gave them homes first? Discover a cutting-edge social experiment that could change the way you perceive the problem. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Here at Home: Life Isn’t Easy Honestly Painful Will to Live Where I Belong The Wound Inside Not Chosen A New Lease Money Changes You Evicted A Model Person
  • Bevel Up: Chapter 8 - Conclusion (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 8 - Conclusion (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 8 - Conclusion (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 8 - Conclusion (Ages 18+)
    Bevel Up: Chapter 8 - Conclusion (Ages 18+)
    The day is over, but the street nurses’ work has only just begun. Find out how nurses care for themselves and listen as they talk about shaping harm-reduction practice. View the complete 45-minute documentary Bevel Up. Explore all 10 educational playlists or the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Bevel Up: Chapter 7 - Long Tran (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 7 - Long Tran (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 7 - Long Tran (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 7 - Long Tran (Ages 18+)
    Bevel Up: Chapter 7 - Long Tran (Ages 18+)
    There are often significant hurdles for nurses working with refugees or immigrants who use drugs, including language barriers and dealing with people who are living with the effects of trauma and social isolation. View the complete 45-minute documentary Bevel Up. Explore all 10 educational playlists or the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Bevel Up: Chapter 6 - Lee (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 6 - Lee (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 6 - Lee (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 6 - Lee (Ages 18+)
    Bevel Up: Chapter 6 - Lee (Ages 18+)
    Chapter 6 follows the street nurses as they create a non-judgmental and safe environment in the outreach van when providing health care to a sex worker who uses drugs. View the complete 45-minute documentary Bevel Up. Explore all 10 educational playlists or the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Bevel Up: Chapter 5 - Street Youth (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 5 - Street Youth (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 5 - Street Youth (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 5 - Street Youth (Ages 18+)
    Bevel Up: Chapter 5 - Street Youth (Ages 18+)
    In Chapter 5, the nurse uses harm-reduction strategies to help youth stay safe on the streets—including while they’re using drugs. View the complete 45-minute documentary Bevel Up. Explore all 10 educational playlists or the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Bevel Up: Chapter 4 - Becky & Liz (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 4 - Becky & Liz (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 4 - Becky & Liz (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 4 - Becky & Liz (Ages 18+)
    Bevel Up: Chapter 4 - Becky & Liz (Ages 18+)
    In Chapter 4, the street nurses confront a practice challenge and a difficult ethical question; they attempt to bring health care to a pregnant woman who is using drugs and contemplate how to respond when their health-care agenda clashes with the needs of the person receiving care. View the complete 45-minute documentary Bevel Up. Explore all 10 educational playlists or the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Bevel Up: Chapter 3 - Linda (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 3 - Linda (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 3 - Linda (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 3 - Linda (Ages 18+)
    Bevel Up: Chapter 3 - Linda (Ages 18+)
    Chapter 3 demonstrates communication skills and how to negotiate with people who are using drugs. View the complete 45-minute documentary Bevel Up. Explore all 10 educational playlists or the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Bevel Up: Chapter 2 - Wheels & Barry (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 2 - Wheels & Barry (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 2 - Wheels & Barry (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 2 - Wheels & Barry (Ages 18+)
    Bevel Up: Chapter 2 - Wheels & Barry (Ages 18+)
    Chapter 2 examines the challenges outreach nurses face when they take health care to the city’s streets, parks, alleys, and hotels. View the complete 45-minute documentary Bevel Up. Explore all 10 educational playlists or the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Bevel Up: Chapter 1 - Opening (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 1 - Opening (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 1 - Opening (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 1 - Opening (Ages 18+)
    Bevel Up: Chapter 1 - Opening (Ages 18+)
    In the film’s opening chapter, the nurses pack their bags and head to the streets. Their interactions demonstrate the complexities of delivering effective and non-judgemental health care to people who use drugs. View the complete 45-minute documentary Bevel Up. Explore all 10 educational playlists or the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • The Canadian Criminal Justice System (Ages 18+) The Canadian Criminal Justice System (Ages 18+) The Canadian Criminal Justice System (Ages 18+) The Canadian Criminal Justice System (Ages 18+)
    The Canadian Criminal Justice System (Ages 18+)
    Crime and justice take many forms—some seemingly cut and dry while others are more involved and complex. This selection of films examines the issues from all aspects and perspectives, ranging from that of incarcerated teenagers to a family struck by grief at the actions of one of their own. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Conviction nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up Waseskun Kids in Jail Life with Murder Out of Mind, Out of Sight NCR: Not Criminally Responsible Because We Are Girls
  • Healthcare in Canada (Ages 18+) Healthcare in Canada (Ages 18+) Healthcare in Canada (Ages 18+) Healthcare in Canada (Ages 18+)
    Healthcare in Canada (Ages 18+)
    This selection of short and feature-length documentaries will guide viewers on a journey spanning the inception of our healthcare system to where we stand today. Included are films about social and community programs, organ donation, a biography of Tommy Douglas, the “Father of Medicare,” and a critical look at First Nations access to a proper standard of care. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Bitter Medicine, Part One: The Birth of Medicare Bitter Medicine, Part Two: Medicare in Crisis Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger Bevel Up - Drugs, Users and Outreach Nursing Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame Growing Up Canadian: Health Citizens' Medicine Vital Bonds We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice
  • This is Where I Sleep (Ages 9-11) This is Where I Sleep (Ages 9-11) This is Where I Sleep (Ages 9-11) This is Where I Sleep (Ages 9-11)
    This is Where I Sleep (Ages 9-11)
    These intimate portraits feature children from around the world who take us on a tour of their bedrooms. We discover that, despite their changing settings, they all fulfill the same role: to inspire us to dream. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include This is Where I Sleep - Naesha This is Where I Sleep - Luan This is Where I Sleep - Jamal This is Where I Sleep - Elsa This is Where I Sleep - William This is Where I Sleep - Shana This is Where I Sleep - Carmen et Manzac This is Where I Sleep - Pipo This is Where I Sleep - Jacques This is Where I Sleep - Hugues This is Where I Sleep - Souad This is Where I Sleep - Monir et Abdérémane This is Where I Sleep - Bréanne This is Where I Sleep - Gregory This is Where I Sleep - Selma This is Where I Sleep - Zazakely This is Where I Sleep - Djoanny This is Where I Sleep - Élise This is Where I Sleep - Tobia This is Where I Sleep - Zoé This is Where I Sleep - Jimmy This is Where I Sleep - Carla This is Where I Sleep - Saïd This is Where I Sleep - Roxanna This is Where I Sleep - Laika This is Where I Sleep - Rosa-Line et Bryan This is Where I Sleep - Yannic This is Where I Sleep - Caroline This is Where I Sleep - Myriam This is Where I Sleep - Alisa This is Where I Sleep - Anselme This is Where I Sleep - Manon This is Where I Sleep - Tara This is Where I Sleep - Antony
  • Bevel Up: Chapter 9 - Reflections on Practices (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 9 - Reflections on Practices (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 9 - Reflections on Practices (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 9 - Reflections on Practices (Ages 18+)
    Bevel Up: Chapter 9 - Reflections on Practices (Ages 18+)
    A collection of all the Reflections on Practice for the Bevel Up series. View the complete 45-minute documentary Bevel Up. Explore all 10 educational playlists or the Teacher's Guide.
  • Bevel Up: Chapter 10 - Topics (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 10 - Topics (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 10 - Topics (Ages 18+) Bevel Up: Chapter 10 - Topics (Ages 18+)
    Bevel Up: Chapter 10 - Topics (Ages 18+)
    A collection of all the +Topics for the Bevel Up series. View the complete 45-minute documentary Bevel Up. Explore all 10 educational playlists or the Teacher's Guide.
  • Anti-Smoking Films (Ages 12-14) Anti-Smoking Films (Ages 12-14) Anti-Smoking Films (Ages 12-14) Anti-Smoking Films (Ages 12-14)
    Anti-Smoking Films (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist was part of an anti-smoking campaign aimed at children, produced by the National Film Board of Canada, with the participation of Health and Welfare Canada. Films in This Playlist Include Purple Hat Ashes of Doom Mouseology King Size The Drag In the Centre Ring Happy Birthday

Science & Technology

  • Discover Astronomy through Film (Ages 12-14) Discover Astronomy through Film (Ages 12-14) Discover Astronomy through Film (Ages 12-14) Discover Astronomy through Film (Ages 12-14)
    Discover Astronomy through Film (Ages 12-14)
    Explore the cosmos from your classroom with a selection of films about astronomy. Educational and visually stunning, these films will ignite curiosity and knowledge about the universe. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Hubert Reeves: Star Teller Satellites of the Sun The Moon Changes North Star - Episode 1 : Observation North Star - Episode 2: Research North Star - Episode 3: Light North Star - Episode 4: Collaboration North Star - Episode 5: Origins
  • North Star Series (Ages 12-14) North Star Series (Ages 12-14) North Star Series (Ages 12-14) North Star Series (Ages 12-14)
    North Star Series (Ages 12-14)
    North Star chronicles the exceptional journey of Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, a young, Quebec-born Innu astrophysicist who’s leading a massive research project at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Drawing on a worldview rooted in a love of nature, as well as her talents as a science communicator, Laurie shares her passion for the study of celestial objects. View the study guide. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include North Star - Observation North Star - Research North Star - Light North Star - Collaboration North Star - Origins
  • Science Please! (Ages 5-8) Science Please! (Ages 5-8) Science Please! (Ages 5-8) Science Please! (Ages 5-8)
    Science Please! (Ages 5-8)
    This series features 26 one-minute video clips which explain complex scientific concepts with animation, archival footage, and a lot of humour in under a minute each. A wonderful introduction to science. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Atom The State of Matter The Dirt on Soap Explosives Gravity Operation Lever The Force of Water Lift Off Wheel Meets Friction The Internal Combustion Engine Fire The Wind Slippery Ice The Refrigerator Lightning Magnets Battery Electricity The Light Bulb Electromagnetic Radiation Sound is Vibration The Telephone The Wonderful World of Colour The Moon Changes Mirrors Why is the Sky Blue?
  • NFB Space School - Chris Hadfield's Journey (Ages 12-14) NFB Space School - Chris Hadfield's Journey (Ages 12-14) NFB Space School - Chris Hadfield's Journey (Ages 12-14) NFB Space School - Chris Hadfield's Journey (Ages 12-14)
    NFB Space School - Chris Hadfield's Journey (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist from NFB Space School are focused on Commander Chris Hadfield and his journey to becoming an astronaut. Set within the framework of “The Hero’s Journey,” this playlist is an educational tool for teaching creative writing, mythology, and biography. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Dreamer – Introduction Dreamer Fears – Introduction Fears Cadet – Introduction Cadet Canadian – Introduction Canadian Doubts – Introduction Doubts Test Pilot – Introduction Test Pilot Contender – Introduction Contender Allies – Introduction Allies Spacewalker – Introduction Spacewalker Columbia – Introduction Columbia Scars – Introduction Scars Launch – Introduction Launch Command – Introduction Command Sacrifice – Introduction Sacrifice Return – Introduction Return Storyteller – Introduction Storyteller The Next Adventure – Introduction The Next Adventure Leadership: Chris Hadfield – Student
  • NFB Space School - Health (Ages 12-14) NFB Space School - Health (Ages 12-14) NFB Space School - Health (Ages 12-14) NFB Space School - Health (Ages 12-14)
    NFB Space School - Health (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist from NFB Space School are focused on the many physiological and psychological health challenges faced by astronauts. This playlist is meant to engage students in a variety of activities, mental challenges, and team-building exercises that introduce them to the training regimen astronauts undertake when preparing for their journey into space. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Introduction What Does it Take? Exercise and Nutrition in Space Physical Preparation Exercising in Space Eating in Space Spacewalking The Suit Training What Does it Feel Like? Mental Preparation Mental Health for Astronauts Leadership and Teamwork Living in Microgravity The Body in Microgravity Sleeping in Space Hygiene in Space Returning to Gravity Studying the Effects of Microgravity
  • NFB Space School - Astrogeology (Ages 12-14) NFB Space School - Astrogeology (Ages 12-14) NFB Space School - Astrogeology (Ages 12-14) NFB Space School - Astrogeology (Ages 12-14)
    NFB Space School - Astrogeology (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist is comprised of segments from NFB Space School and is designed to demonstrate how astronauts train in complex geology on Earth in order to be able to identify scientific discoveries on Mars. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include What is Astrogeology? Impact! Asteroids, Meteors & Comets What is an Impact Effects of an Impact Rocks That Talk Types of Rocks Rocks in the Field Rocks in the Lab Remote Sensing & Ground Truthing Blueprint of a Planet Layers of the Earth Plate Tectonics Comparing Earth to Other Planets The Future of Exploration Evidence of Water Search for Life Extracting Resources Canadian Contribution
  • Conquest of Space (Ages 12-14) Conquest of Space (Ages 12-14) Conquest of Space (Ages 12-14) Conquest of Space (Ages 12-14)
    Conquest of Space (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist includes both short form-animation and documentaries on space and space exploration that help position Canada’s role in the space race. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Satellites of the Sun Mirrors of Time Universe Moon Man Shadow Chasers Cosmic Zoom The Death of Kao-Kuk Hubert Reeves: Star Teller Scientifiq Piqniq
  • Films About Science and Technology (Ages 12-14) Films About Science and Technology (Ages 12-14) Films About Science and Technology (Ages 12-14) Films About Science and Technology (Ages 12-14)
    Films About Science and Technology (Ages 12-14)
    This selection of films examine different aspects of science, from marine life to the discovery of new drugs, in a thoughtful and engaging way. Films in This Playlist Include The Quest Uranium Mystical Brain St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea Across Arctic Ungava Arctic IV

Media Literacy

  • A Short History to the Highrise (Ages 12-14) A Short History to the Highrise (Ages 12-14) A Short History to the Highrise (Ages 12-14) A Short History to the Highrise (Ages 12-14)
    A Short History to the Highrise (Ages 12-14)
    A Short History of the Highrise is an interactive documentary that explores the 2,500-year global history of vertical living and the issue of social equality in an increasingly urbanized world. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include A Short History of the Highrise, Part One: Mud A Short History of the Highrise, Part Two: Concrete A Short History of the Highrise, Part Three: Glass A Short History of the Highrise, Part Four: Home
  • Media Education (Ages 18+) Media Education (Ages 18+) Media Education (Ages 18+) Media Education (Ages 18+)
    Media Education (Ages 18+)
    This playlist aids in the understanding of media education and how the constructed nature of the story exemplifies a variety of ways in which media can tell stories.
  • The Effects of Advertising and Consumerism (Ages 15-17) The Effects of Advertising and Consumerism (Ages 15-17) The Effects of Advertising and Consumerism (Ages 15-17) The Effects of Advertising and Consumerism (Ages 15-17)
    The Effects of Advertising and Consumerism (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist explore the ways in which the mass media are used to spread the message of consumerism. Any understanding of social and cultural change is impossible without a knowledge of the way media work as environments. Films in This Playlist Include Sexy Inc. Our Children Under Influence TV Sale The Bronswick Affair This is a Recorded Message All the Right Stuff The Truth Merchants
  • Animating Media Literacy (Ages 15-17) Animating Media Literacy (Ages 15-17) Animating Media Literacy (Ages 15-17) Animating Media Literacy (Ages 15-17)
    Animating Media Literacy (Ages 15-17)
    Media literacy is becoming one of the most important skills we can possess. This selection of animated shorts offers students the perfect opportunity to deconstruct media texts in an unforgettable—and enjoyable—way. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Fake Calendar – Hothouse 12 I Am Here Bam Orange Little Big Bang
  • Engaging All Voices through Media (Ages 15-17) Engaging All Voices through Media (Ages 15-17) Engaging All Voices through Media (Ages 15-17) Engaging All Voices through Media (Ages 15-17)
    Engaging All Voices through Media (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist provides secondary and post-secondary students the chance to reflect on how media and identity intersect, with explorations into film, art, music, radio, and of course, social media. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Pink Ribbons Inc. World in a City Social Me Monsieur Pug CBQM Rip! A Remix Manifesto Tying Your Own Shoes
  • Exploring Media Literacy for Primary Students (Ages 5-8) Exploring Media Literacy for Primary Students (Ages 5-8) Exploring Media Literacy for Primary Students (Ages 5-8) Exploring Media Literacy for Primary Students (Ages 5-8)
    Exploring Media Literacy for Primary Students (Ages 5-8)
    Media literacy resources are often under represented for primary schools. This playlist is geared toward young students and will help them explore media literacy concepts and communication through visuals and audio! Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Sense of Touch Sequence and Story Live TV Invasion of the Space Lobsters Great List of Everything - The Stamp
  • Exploring Media Literacy for Secondary Students (Ages 12-14) Exploring Media Literacy for Secondary Students (Ages 12-14) Exploring Media Literacy for Secondary Students (Ages 12-14) Exploring Media Literacy for Secondary Students (Ages 12-14)
    Exploring Media Literacy for Secondary Students (Ages 12-14)
    Our media literacy playlist aims to enhance high school students' skills in decoding advertisements, analyzing social media visuals, and consuming news. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Live TV The Great List of Everything - The Phone The Great List of Everything - The Camera Staying Real - Teens Confront Sexual Stereotypes

History

  • 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge (Ages 12-14) 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge (Ages 12-14) 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge (Ages 12-14) 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge (Ages 12-14)
    100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge (Ages 12-14)
    The battle of Vimy Ridge represents a turning point in the First World War, but the price of victory was steep. This playlist explores both the battle itself, and the tragic loss felt afterwards. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Trenches Vimy-Ridge Battle of Arras 3
  • War & Peace (Ages 15-17) War & Peace (Ages 15-17) War & Peace (Ages 15-17) War & Peace (Ages 15-17)
    War & Peace (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist from the NFB’s collection of war films can provide a means of teaching through the HW5 method (How, Who, What, Why, Where, When) in provincial curriculums across Canada. Critical thinking, placing events in time, cause and effect, vocabulary, debating, calculating, drawing, understanding different viewpoints, cooperative learning and many other skills can be developed using these films. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include John McCrae’s War: In Flanders Fields Return to Vimy Remembrance Day Virtual Classroom Forgotten Warriors 55 Socks No Fish Where to Go High Wire Front Lines The Van Doos, 100 Years with the Royal 22e Regiment Rosies of the North And We Knew How to Dance: Women in World War I The Van Doos in Afghanistan Ex-Child Mackenzie King and the Conscription Crisis Aftermath: The Remnants of War I Was a Child of Holocaust Survivors The Van Doos in Afghanistan: My Battalion The Van Doos in Afghanistan: The Patrol The Van Doos in Afghanistan: The Road to Mushan The Van Doos in Afghanistan: Proud Infantrymen The Van Doos in Afghanistan: Mission Accomplished The Van Doos in Afghanistan: A Minute of Silence Unwanted Soldiers Barbed Wire and Mandolins
  • Canada at War Series (Ages 15-17) Canada at War Series (Ages 15-17) Canada at War Series (Ages 15-17) Canada at War Series (Ages 15-17)
    Canada at War Series (Ages 15-17)
    First broadcast on the CBC on April 3, 1962, this seminal series on the second world war is comprised of 13 half-hour episodes culled from more than 14,000,000 feet of film. The series a comprehensive look at a pivotal moment in history and remains one of the most important works on World War II. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Canada at War: Part 1: Dusk Part 2: Blitzkrieg Part 3: Year of Siege Part 4: Days of Infamy Part 5: Ebbtide Part 6: Turn of the Tide Part 7: Road to Ortona Part 8: New Directions Part 9: The Norman Part 10: Cinderella on the Left Part 11: Crisis on the Hill Part 12: V Was for Victory Part 13: The Clouded Dawn
  • The Dark Years Series (Ages 15-17) The Dark Years Series (Ages 15-17) The Dark Years Series (Ages 15-17) The Dark Years Series (Ages 15-17)
    The Dark Years Series (Ages 15-17)
    This series blends animation with the authenticity of documentary to create an engaging narrative that charts the years of the Great Depression. Films in This Playlist Include The Dark Years: Episode 1 The Dark Years: Episode 2 The Dark Years: Episode 3
  • Growing Up Canadian Series (Ages 15-17) Growing Up Canadian Series (Ages 15-17) Growing Up Canadian Series (Ages 15-17) Growing Up Canadian Series (Ages 15-17)
    Growing Up Canadian Series (Ages 15-17)
    The Growing Up Canadian documentary series explore the myths and realities of Canadian childhood through a variety of lenses. The series marks the contribution of childhood and youth experience in defining Canada as it grew into full nationhood in the 20th century. Films in This Playlist Include School Work Play Media Health Family
  • Prime Ministers of Canada (Ages 15-17) Prime Ministers of Canada (Ages 15-17) Prime Ministers of Canada (Ages 15-17) Prime Ministers of Canada (Ages 15-17)
    Prime Ministers of Canada (Ages 15-17)
    Canada has had no fewer than 23 prime ministers since Confederation in 1867. The films in this playlist are designed to familiarize learners with a remarkable group of leaders and provide perspective on their contributions to Canadian history and society. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle ‘Dief’ Mackenzie King and the Conscription Crisis Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame History on the Run: The Media and the ’79 Election Traitor or Patriot The Road to Patriation Dancing Around the Table, Part One Dancing Around the Table, Part Two George P. Vanier: Soldier, Diplomat, Governor General The Man Who Might Have Been: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Herbert Norman Confessions of an Innocent Man Royal Journey Canada at the Coronation The Royal Visit This Riel Business A Little Fellow from Gambo – The Joey Smallwood Story Action: The October Crisis of 1970 Democracy a la Maude Barbed Wire and Mandolins Enemy Alien
  • The Strength of Peace (Ages 15-17)
    The Strength of Peace (Ages 15-17)
    The best, if not only way, to bring about peace is through education. This playlist includes carefully selected works which are graceful and lucid in their depiction of what a culture of peace looks like. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include The Strangest Dream If You Love This Planet Scared Sacred Return to Dresden Uranium
  • Contemporary Voices: Films for Global Education (Ages 15-17) Contemporary Voices: Films for Global Education (Ages 15-17) Contemporary Voices: Films for Global Education (Ages 15-17) Contemporary Voices: Films for Global Education (Ages 15-17)
    Contemporary Voices: Films for Global Education (Ages 15-17)
    This playlist is meant to help educators integrate documentary films about various global issues into their curriculum across several subject areas. Education for global citizenship encourages youth to develop empathy for others living across the planet and to realize we all share our environment. Films in This Playlist Include Tiger Spirit Earth to Mouth Grace, Milly, and Lucy… Child Soldiers Unarmed Verses The Coca-Cola Case Hi-Ho Mistahey Island Green Pipelines, Power and Democracy Avenue Zero From Arusha to Arusha The Apology The Wanted 18
  • World War I Armistice (Ages 12-14)
    World War I Armistice (Ages 12-14)
    This playlist commemorates Remembrance Day and all the implications it entails, including the sacrifice of Canadian soldiers whose efforts allowed us to live in peace and security. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include John McCrae’s War: In Flanders Fields Fields of Sacrifice Front Lines – Faith and Hope Front Lines – Nurses at the Front Front Lines – The Life of a Soldier Front Lines – The Officer’s Role Front Lines – The Trenches George P. Vanier: Soldier, Diplomat, Governor General And We Knew How to Dance: Women in World War I Airplane Casualties Battle of Arras 3 Canadians Advance Near Cambrai 3 The Van Doos, One Hundred Years with the Royal 22e Regiment
  • The Japanese Internment (Ages 18+) The Japanese Internment (Ages 18+) The Japanese Internment (Ages 18+) The Japanese Internment (Ages 18+)
    The Japanese Internment (Ages 18+)
    This playlist explores Canada’s shameful history when over 22,000 Japanese Canadians were exiled from their homes along the coast of British Columbia to internment camps east of the Rockies during the Second World War. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include Minoru: Memory of Exile Enemy Alien Shepherd's Pie and Sushi Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie
  • Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14) Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14) Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14) Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14)
    Studio D Films from the 1970s (Ages 12-14)
    In 1974 the NFB established Studio D, the first publicly funded feminist film-production unit in the world. Studio D would eventually become home to six staff directors and a number of producers and support staff. About half the studio’s films were to be directed by independent women filmmakers from across the country. The next two decades were marked by enormous success for Studio D, including three Academy Award® wins. We pay tribute to this visionary studio with this selection of films produced by women, for women. Films in This Playlist Include Great Grand Mother I'll Find a Way Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows Patricia's Moving Picture Some American Feminists
  • Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+) Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+) Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+) Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+)
    Studio D Films from the 1980s (Ages 18+)
    In 1974 the NFB established Studio D, the first publicly funded feminist film-production unit in the world. Studio D would eventually become home to six staff directors and a number of producers and support staff. About half the studio’s films were to be directed by independent women filmmakers from across the country. The next two decades were marked by enormous success for Studio D, including three Academy Award® wins. We pay tribute to this visionary studio with this selection of films produced by women, for women. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici. Films in This Playlist Include A Mother and Daughter on Abortion A Safe Distance Behind the Veil: Nuns Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief Flamenco at 5:15 Goddess Remembered If You Love This Planet Moving On Not a Love Story: A Film About Pornography Older Stronger Wiser Spirit of the Kata Sylvie's Story
  • Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17) Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17) Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17) Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17)
    Studio D Films from the 1990s (Ages 15-17)
    In 1974 the NFB established Studio D, the first publicly funded feminist film-production unit in the world. Studio D would eventually become home to six staff directors and a number of producers and support staff. About half the studio’s films were to be directed by independent women filmmakers from across the country. The next two decades were marked by enormous success for Studio D, including three Academy Award® wins. We pay tribute to this visionary studio with this selection of films produced by women, for women. Films in This Playlist Include Hands of History Motherland: Tales of Wonder Sisters in the Struggle The Burning Times The Glass Ceiling Toward Intimacy

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