The Canadian Experiment (1976-1999) video / Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Canada seeks to navigate the complexities of its diverse population, keeping its borders open to those who have nowhere else to turn while trying to negotiate a new relationship with Indigenous peoples. This unique example of nationhood serves as an example for the world as Canada moves into the 21st century. Features stories/events include: the Vietnamese boat people, the Oka Crisis, Baltej Singh Dhillon's challenge to the RCMP uniform policy, John Amagoalik and the creation of Nunavut. Important note for teachers: This series is intended to be used in conjunction with the Canada: The Story of Us teacher guide that includes activities and primers expanding on themes raised in the series. Warning: This program contains scenes that some viewers may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 streaming video (44 min 16 sec)
- Publisher: Toronto : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 2017
Content descriptions
General Note: | From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. |
Restrictions on Access Note: | Access restricted to Curio subscribers |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Producer: Elwood, Tara ; Writer: Knutson, Carl ; Director: Naworynski, P.J. ; Director: Siskind, Geoff ; Director: Wolochatiuk, Tim ; Producer: Zammit, Sarah. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Narrator: Pamphile, Sylvie. |
Target Audience Note: | 12-14. |
System Details Note: | Available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: https://curio.ca/en/catalog/55f1eb57-e9ba-4e27-9f06-c420cdaea166 |
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | CBC/Radio Canada has access rights to this streaming content until 2025-03-25. |
Language Note: | In English. Closed-captioned. |
Source of Description Note: | Source of description from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |