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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover a selection of films on a country beset by war and regime changes. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This selection of short films celebrate the ecological riches of Quebec’s Lake Saint-François National Wildlife Area.

This playlist is comprised of films from the innovative documentary, Universe Within. Each story illustrates the social and cultural realities of urban living.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This playlist focuses on the state of the environment—specifically our water supply—and highlights issues of conservation and sustainability.

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?

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.

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.

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.

This playlist will prepare students to engage in a conversation about the current state of water conservation and our environment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This series brings together seven stories vividly depicting daily life in pre-Confederation Canada.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This playlist highlights some of the best and brightest from Francophonie, a rich source of French arts and culture across Canada.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This selection of films examine different aspects of science, from marine life to the discovery of new drugs, in a thoughtful and engaging way.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This series blends animation with the authenticity of documentary to create an engaging narrative that charts the years of the Great Depression.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.