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For Future Generations

1985 54 min
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This documentary is about the conservation ethic in Canada that led to the national parks systems around the world. Includes interviews with the then-Minister of Natural Resources, Jean Chretien.

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This documentary is about the conservation ethic in Canada that led to the national parks systems around the world. Includes interviews with the then-Minister of Natural Resources, Jean Chretien.

Environment and Conservation Tourism All subjects
The Green Channel All channels
  • director
    Boyce Richardson
  • script
    Boyce Richardson
  • narrator
    Boyce Richardson
  • producer
    Mark Zannis
  • executive producer
    Barrie Howells
  • associate producer
    Ian Rankin
  • editing
    Ian Rankin
  • cinematography
    Barry Perles
  • sound
    Jean-Guy Normandin
    André Hourlier
    Richard Besse
  • sound editing
    John Knight
  • re-recording
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
  • music
    Allan Rae

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Education

Ages 9 to 17
School subjects
Geography - Environmental Issues Geography - Natural Resources Media Education - Advertising Science - Life Systems/Ecology Science - Physical Science Social Studies - Environmental Challenges
Discuss the economic and environmental values of Canada’s national parks. How important are national parks for the tourist industry and the preservation of wildlife? Have students comment on the concerns of Canadians in the 1960s regarding Canada’s national parks. Discuss Jean Chretien’s contribution to national park development in the 1960s. Have students comment on the negative attitudes regarding park development, especially in British Columbia, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
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