Aujourd’hui au Canada, le tiers de notre population a des origins ethniques autres que française et anglaise. Cette vidéo fait un survol de l’influence de l’immigration sur la société canadienne. Les matiêres incluent pourquoi l’immigration est-elle nécessaire, l’histoire de l’immigration au Canada, le fonctionnement de l’immigration, l’expérience des immigrés et les mythes de l’immigration.
Subjects: Multiculturalism
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Under the Big Top
What happens at the circus? In this video, we go behind the scenes at the circus, allowing the audience to see what goes on before the show starts. We take a look at sideshow alley, and the most popular circus acts. The importance of teamwork and trust are emphasized, as we look at some of the more dangerous routines. The role of children in the circus, the clowns, the history of the circus and the role of animals, are also covered.
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The Massachusetts 54th Colored Infantry
Two years into the Civil War, free men of color were still denied the right to fight for the end of slavery. Weeks after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, the governor of Massachusetts was authorized to raise the first northern black regiment, referred to at the time as “the Massachusetts 54th colored infantry.” American Experience follows the adventures of the 54th as well as those of individual members, including Lewis and Charles Douglass, sons of abolitionist Frederick Douglass; Luis Emilio, who chronicled the regiment’s movements; and James Gooding, whose letters were published as a column in his hometown newspaper.
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Teens 101: Educational Mental Health series
Teens 101 is a multi media initiative towards reaching, guiding, empowering, inspiring youth through the issues that can affect their mental health and well being. The series communicates, from a youth’s perspective, topics such as: depression and anxiety, addiction, self harm. mental illness, bullying, body image, self worth, family dysfunction, racism, sexuality, and LGBTQ.
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Holidays for Children Video Series
Explores the folklore and history behind some major traditional North American holidays. Combines traditional music, illustrated folktales, animation, and arts & crafts, with informational segments about the meaning and significance of these celebrations. Helps children understand; why and how we celebrate, how holidays enrich our lives, the reasons for specific customs, the importance of sharing these times with family and friends, and connections between different cultures.