The Canadian Experiment (1976-1999)

Elwood, Tara (producer). Knutson, Carl (writer). Naworynski, P.J. (director). Pamphile, Sylvie (narrator). Siskind, Geoff (director). Wolochatiuk, Tim (director). Zammit, Sarah (producer). Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Added Author). Narrator: Pamphile, Sylvie. (Cast).

Summary: 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)
remote
video
electronic
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