This DVD will delight people who enjoy the world of birds and birdwatching. The hour-long video features birds in wetlands, backyards, rivers, the seashore and the forest. All of it filmed in the Gulf Islands in the South West Coast of British Columbia. The DVD features Hummingbirds feeding and frolicking, Pileated woodpeckers, a Bald Eagle nest with eaglet and parents, Canada Geese and their goslings, Tohees, Chickadees, Robins, and a nest of baby Robins and more. These DVDs are being used for relaxation as well as dementia and memory therapy for the aged.
Grade levels: Adult
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Fear of Death and Dying
This program reveals a historical perspective of the fear of death, including the social, cultural and personal forces that shape it, how it affects our daily lives, and the negative and positive ways in which people respond to it.
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Four Seasons in a Gulf Island Garden: Four Seasons Serendipity
The Gulf Islands of BC’s southwest coast are a magical place. Blessed with a mild, dry climate, it’s the perfect spot for gardeners and bird watchers. Shot over a 12 month period, this video is a serendipitous look at the plants, bird life, and other animals that inhabit the Gulf Islands. The program features up-close-and-personal footage of flower gardens, Blacktailed deer, Rufous hummingbirds, bald eagles, Pileated woodpeckers and more.
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The Dying Person
Throughout history, the treatment of the terminally ill has changed. This program examines how such treatment has evolved, a dying person’s perspective of the world, how the dying process affects loved ones and the role of caregivers.
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Gulf Island Getaway: Golf Island Serendipity
If you are thinking about moving to the Gulf Islands, this video is a great introduction. The clean waters of the Strait of Georgia and the rocky shores of the Gulf Islands create a vibrant ecosystem where birds and aquatic life thrive. It’s a great place to bird watch, beachcomb and relax. Visually stunning, the program features eagles, herons, cormorants, seashore creatures and beautiful underwater shots. If you have never been to the Gulf Islands, this video is the next best thing. The soundtrack by world famous acoustic guitarist Ken Hamm weaves in and out of the narration creating a relaxing mood: similar to a weekend getaway in The Gulf Islands.
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What is Death?
How and why do we die? This program takes a biological, psychological, sociological, and historical perspective on death. It also discusses the changing face of death throughout history and how modern medicine and technology have altered our relationship with death.
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Grande Olde Ride
A musical journey with Juno Award winning artist, Gary Fjellgaard. Fjellgaard joins 44 covered wagons and 120 riders as they retrace part of the old Edson Trail in North Western Alberta. The CD “Grande Olde Ride” has a distinctive “cowboy flavor” and with the wagon trek images as a backdrop, it’s an enjoyable, entertaining half hour. The trek was sponsored by the Alberta Bison Association and as they travel through herds of buffalo, the history of the species and the area is reviewed. Watching the program is like stepping back into time: a time of wagon treks and trail rides, pioneers and homesteaders.
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Death Rituals
The rituals of different cultures reflect their different attitudes towards death. This program discusses the role of burial rites in grief and bereavement and how we are creating rituals for a modern age.
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Horse and Rider: The Story of Emily and Bear
This is a delightful look at a young girl’s progression as a rider. The program follows Emily as she takes her first lessons riding ponies at the age of seven, progresses to a horse, and eventually owns and cares for her horse, Bear. By the age of thirteen, Emily competes at local fairs and participates in the local 4-H club. This is a great program for children and parents who are thinking about riding and buying a horse. Insightful interview clips with Emily’s riding instructor offer valuable tips for neophyte riders.
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The Good Death
Euthanasia versus palliative care . . . a possible future crisis. This program explores this issue and how different cultures integrate death into life.