These are the kinds of questions addressed in the encyclopedia of canadas peoples. A peoples history index prepared by karen simonson and gerald friesen, university of manitoba with the assistance of jacinthe duval and joe friesen and the support of the history department, university of manitoba episode 1 when the world began 15,000 b. A peoples history chronicles the human drama that is canadas journey from past to present. Ypres, the somme, vimy ridge, courcelette and passchendaele. Even had the series been a total failure in every way, the scale of the production alone would make it entirely deserving of a wikipedia article. A peoples history episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. All peoples living in canada deserve to have a voice in its history. Experience the human drama that is canadas journey from past to present, in a stunning two year documentary. The authors continue to provide an inclusive history of canada, including the stories of wellknown canadians as well as every day canadians. What kind of lives did they build for themselves and how did they contribute to the country as a whole. It first aired on cbc television from october 2000 to november 2001. A peoples history was the largest single documentary project ever undertaken by the cbc, and afaik the largest single documentary project in all of canadian broadcasting, cable, or film to date. Years of hope and anger, cbc, toronto public library. Relates how the seven year s war between france and england began as a clash between les canadiens and landhungry american settlers in the ohio valley and escalated into a world war that engulfed the continent.
The fifth edition builds on established strengths superior author reputations, social history focus, fourcolour design, and studentfriendly, vivid writing style with the addition of some attractive new features. This year the liberals are spending half a billion dollars on celebrating canadas 150th. The history of canada between 15,0000 bc to 1,800 ad. This will have wide appeal, but for contradictory reasons in polls on canadian identity people rank the charter of rights and freedoms as the most important national symbol above the flag, national anthem, and rcmp. The most important values were human rights and gender. Old values are challenged and canada charts a different future. The opening episode of this 17part documentary ranges across the continent, looking back more than 15,000 years to recount the varied history of the first occupants of the territory that would become canada. A people s history traces canada s evolving history, from early native populations 12,000 years ago to life at the end of the 20th century as told by the people who lived it.
Using historical reenactments, dazzling photography and digital special effects, canada. History of the canadian peoples has been one of the mostrespected canadian history texts for many years. The addition of this collection is designed to augment the core study text of the social studies classroom. A people s history doesn t tell us where we are going, but it shows us where we have come from this richly illustrated book, the first of two volumes, tells the epic story of canada from its earliest days to the arrival of the industrial age in the 1870s. At the beginning of the american revolution in 1775, american rebels invade canada, but despite the efforts of rebel spies to entice quebec to join the revolution, les canadiens refuse to take up arms against british rule, and the invasion ultimately fails. The opening episode of this 17part documentary ranges across the continent, looking back. A people s history explore the episodes click on an episode title to learn more about a period in canada s history. A peoples history documentary questions set 1, episode 1 jeannie marie. From the rich resource of native oral history and archeology come the stories of the land s first people how. It aired in 2000 and 2001, and was both critically acclaimed and a huge hit with viewers. A peoples history is a 17episode, 32hour documentary television series on the history of canada. A question of loyalties videorecording directorwriter, laine drewery. Jun 29, 2017 this year the liberals are spending half a billion dollars on celebrating canadas 150th.
Chapter 4 examines the representation of gender in canada. The original 17episode peoples history delved into the history of canada from 15,000 bc up to 1990. Loyalists escaping the american colonies arrive in canada. Episode 8 united in war viewing activity red river resources by.
Chapter 3 examines the making of the series and its use of language and visuals to present an inevitable story. In order to cover such a long period of time, the length of 17 episodes is certainly not too lengthy but there is so much in the series it is difficult to take it all in at a single viewing. Origins a history of canada part 4 the treasure hunt duration. The opening episode of this 17part documentary ranges across the continent, looking back more than 15000 years to recount the varied. A people s history season 1, episode 7 rebellion and reform 1815 to 1850. From the rich resource of native oral history and archeology come the. Experience the human drama that is canada s journey from past to present, in a stunning two year documentary. A peoples history is a 17part documentary series produced by cbc television and societe radiocanada.
A peoples history a question of loyalties episode 5. Stream your favorite new pbs shows and ones from the archives. A peoples history was a monumental undertaking for the cbc and its executive producer, mark starowicz. A people s history a question of loyalties episode 5. A peoples history season 1 episode 4 period of a little more than two decades in the mid18th century changes the destiny of north america. Canadas heavy military role in world war i 60,000 dead in a population of 8 million transforms its society, its politics and its place in the world. The horror, bravery and sacrifice of trench warfare are evoked in canadas great battles. Here is the story of the people who created this vast nation. It aired in 2000 and 2001, and was both critically acclaimed and a. Making history is starowicz s shockingly candid account of the making of the series. Airing over two years in both english and french, the series has been awarded with. A peoples history, 19912015, narrated by maggie huculak, the country undergoes a seismic change. Diaries, letters and archival documents tell the stories of those who shaped this country, in their own words. Canada, a peoples history dvds are not available as dvds but can be accessed through libraries, or through online streaming at curio.
A peoples history traces canadas evolving history, from early native populations 12,000 years ago to life at the end of the 20th century. Alaskan bush people discovery canada watch full episodes. The canadian west is opened by the great furtrading empires of the hudsons bay and northwest. Linked to the popular cbcradio canada video program, canada. The fourth edition has been revised to offer a more balanced division of pre and postconfederation periods, enhancing the texts flexibility for use in semesterlong or fullyear courses. Making history is starowiczs shockingly candid account of the making of the series. Tv series download list a list of 3515 titles created 14 oct 2016 tv shows.
The production was an unusually large project for the national network, especially during budget cutbacks. A peoples history traces canadas evolving history, from early native populations 12,000 years ago to life at the end of the 20th century as told by the people who lived it. Jun 09, 2017 the original 17episode peoples history delved into the history of canada from 15,000 bc up to 1990. A people s history chronicles the human drama that is canada s journey from past to present.
History of the canadian peoples has been one of the most respected canadian history texts for many years, known for its integrated social, cultural, and political approach to history. A peoples history is a series of supplemental resources linked to the popular cbcradio canada series. Canadian history movie guides teachers pay teachers. At the beginning of the american revolution in 1775, american. A peoples history presents canada as youve never seen it.
It is comparable to the pbs ken burns series the civil war but covers the entire history of canada. A peoples history is a series of supplement student books designed to be used in the social studies classroom. A peoples history is a 17episode, 32hour documentary television. Where did the immigrants and their descendants settle. Appropriate for introduction to canadian history courses taught in universities and colleges. England and france battle each other in the seven years war, a conflict that begins as a clash between les canadiens and landhungry american settlers in the ohio valley and becomes a world war. The fifth edition builds on established strengths superior author reputations, social history focus, fourcolour design, and studentfriendly, vivid writing style with the addition of.
A people s history is a series of supplemental resources linked to the popular cbcradio canada series. The horror, bravery and sacrifice of trench warfare are evoked in canada s great battles. A peoples history season 1 episode 1 when the world began. Relates how the seven years war between france and england began as a clash between les canadiens and landhungry american settlers in the ohio valley and escalated into a world war that engulfed the continent.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Covers the two decades in the mid18th century that determined the destiny of north america. Episode 1 when the world began from cbcradiocanada pro. A peoples history season 1, episode 7 rebellion and reform 1815 to 1850. Watch pbs online with appletv, roku, samsung smart tv, android tv, and amazon fire tv. A peoples history, 19912001, new times new ways, part 1 covers events from the last decade of the 20th century. This episode is about armed rebellions in upper and lower canada, the major parties involved e. The opening episode of this 16part documentary ranges across the continent, looking back more than 15,000 years to recount the varied history of the first occupants of the territory that would become canada.
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