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.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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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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The Lord of the Brush
Lord of the Brush is the biography of an artist who has had a major impact on the world through his illustrations of JRR Tolkien’s world. This is the story of a young man who, with little encouragement, stays true to his vision and becomes an international celebrity with his art. John’s story is brought to life with over 100 of his beautiful illustrations. The story is further dramatised with the music of Howard Shore and his Suite for Richard, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Preparing to Kick Butt
Meet Cheryl, Jessika, Shauna, Bryn and Steve – all smokers in a world that no longer caters to their addiction. They are fully aware of the reasons why they should quit – they’ve all tried before and failed. But this time as their quit day approaches, with the public on their side, and the support of friends and family, they’re confident they’ll kick butt.
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Snuffing the Craving
Quit day has arrived and each of our cast struggle with the urge to smoke. Like Cheryl, most are using a combination of methods as part of their quit plan. Together they meet with an addiction counselor for encouragement and to understand more about their addiction.
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Coping Without Smoking
During their first month, the cast has used different approaches to cope with their nicotine addiction. Check in with them and the resident experts to see how each of these work and whether any of the five need to make changes to their plan to cope with relapses.
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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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F.A.P. – Psychological Factors
The things that go on in an athlete’s mind can greatly affect their physical performance. Two of the key psychological factors affecting performance are the athlete’s motivation and their ability to manage their level of anxiety and arousal. These factors are examined in detail under the following headings: Motivation – intrinsic and extrinsic motivation; positive and negative motivation; reinforcement: social, material and internal. Anxiety, arousal and the inverted u hypothesis. Managing anxiety – concentration skills; mental rehearsal; visualisation; relaxation; goal setting.