Women as a minority, lacking even the most basic rights of citizenship, cultural and economic? Hard to believe, but not until 1929 and the famous Person’s Case were women legally recognized as human beings entitled to vote and to rights separate from those enjoyed by their husbands. Through the fascinating memories of four seniors – all female activists, this show explores the effect of the Person’s case and the long, ensuing fight for women’s equality in multicultural Canada.
Countries: CA
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Cruel Lessons
Residential Schools, the term conjures up a history of abuse for Canada’s First-Nation peoples – poignant reminders of the cultural and citizenship issues under investigation in the press, courts and Government. Their own language forbidden; constantly told their culture was inferior; subjected to physical and psychological abuse, four seniors (male and female) remember the cruel lessons absorbed during their “school days.”
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A Clown’s Gift
A Clown’s Gift is an entertaining, comical, and meaningful film, which reminds us all to remember what life is really about. In addition, A Clown’s Gift delivers a valuable message about balancing your life, which everyone can associate to in today’s busy world.
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Pleasure Craft 12-20+ Metres
In program five host Dagmar Midcap goes through the safety requirements of the larger vessels in the 12 – 20 meter class. There is a feature on Marine Electronics (VHF radios and GPS) and a segment on what to do before setting out on the water. In our Aids to Navigation segment we discuss Special Buoys.
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Boating Emergencies
In our final episode Dagmar Midcap leads us through what to do in a boating emergency. We look at radio procedures for Pan-Pan and Mayday and the use of Channel 16. We have a demonstration of the types of Marine Flares and how to use them. As well there is discussion about Hypothermia, Cold Water Shock and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
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Cashing in on Quitting
The cast is now into their second month since Quit Day and some are starting to see the long-term benefits of the changes in routines and behaviours as they renew their commitment to a smoke-free life. To celebrate their successes and to encourage those who are still struggling, they take in a kayak trip to one of BC’s gulf islands.
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Going the Distance
How many of the five have managed to realize their dreams for a fitter and healthier life? Is Steve able to handle his work stresses without smoking or has Bryn managed to achieve a smoke-free social life, and along with Jessika, achieved his dream of completing the Sun Run? Who has managed to kick butt?
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Unpowered Small Pleasure Craft
This is the first episode in the series and host Dagmar Midcap deals with safety requirements for small, unpowered pleasure craft with a special focus on canoes and kayaks. There is an in-depth look at the PFD (personal floatation device), an explanation of wind speed classifications and a segment on the Lateral Buoyage system and Port and Starboard navigation markers.
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Personal Watercraft
In the second program the focus is on the safe operation of Personal Water Craft (PWC’s). Host Dagmar Midcap discusses the safety equipment required for these vessels as well as the rules for their operation. In our Aids to Navigation segment the focus is on Day Beacons.
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Small Powered Pleasure Craft
In this episode Dagmar looks at everything you need to know about the safe operation of not-quite-yachts; otherwise known as small powered pleasure craft not over six meters in length. There is a feature segment on Marine Weather information and additional segments on sail plans and the work done by the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. The focus in the Aids to Navigation segment is the Cardinal Buoy system.