Canada a peoples history is a 17episode, 32hour documentary television series on the history of canada. Chapter 5 takes up the theme of colonisation and white settler mentality as presented the episode. A peoples history were broadcast in english on cbc television. The canadian west is opened by the great furtrading empires of the hudsons bay and northwest companies, the native people who were their indispensable allies, and bold explorers and map makers who ventured from the great lakes to the arctic ocean and longsoughtfor pacific. A peoples history was the most ambitious documentary production in canadian history. This episode looks back more than 15,000 years at the history of the first occupants of the territory that would become canada. Canada a peoples history episode 6 the pathfinders youtube. A period of a little more than two decades in the mid18th century changes the destiny of north america. A peoples history the pathfinders tv episode 2001 quotes on imdb.
The pathfinders videorecording director, michelle metivier. The pathfinders, for example, effectively uses the life of david thompson to frame the story ofthe opening ofthe west. An extraordinary series documenting the history of canada from when mankind first set foot on north america to the present day. The canadian west is opened by the great furtrading empires of the hudsons bay and northwest companies, the native people who were. History documentary hosted by maggie huculak, published by cbc in 2000 english narration cover informationoriginally broadcast over two years on cbc and radio canada, canada. Chapter 3 examines the making of the series and its use of language and visuals to present an inevitable story. 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. In 20022001, cbc television aired a series of documentaries on the history of canada. A peoples history episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly. A peoples history histoire sociale social historical association at laval university, may 27, 2001. The series contains 17 episodes, for a total of 32 hours, which cover canadas history from the peopling of north america to 1990. From the rich resources of native oral history and archaeology come the stories of the first people how dozens of distinct societies took shape, and. 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. On a winters day in 1823, the 22yearold beothuk walked into the newfoundland outport of exploits bay, starving and bearing the scars of.
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 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. Episode 6 the pathfinders 16701850 the northwest is opened by the furtrading hudsons bay company and north west company. Episode 1 when the world began from cbcradiocanada pro. Origins a history of canada part1 a new world duration. 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 season 1, episode 6 the pathfinders 1670 to 1850. Chapter 4 examines the representation of gender in canada.
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. By 1830, the struggle for democratic government in the colonies of british north america has reached fever pitch. A peoples history was, in the end, the accomplishment ofa few discerning european men, with commentary by white, literate women. A peoples history, episode 6, spilt into two parts. A peoples history episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. A peoples history season 1 episode 9 from sea to sea 1867 to 1873 confederation is barely accomplished when the new dominion must face an enormous challenge. Produced by the canadian broadcasting corporation and airing concurrently on both the main cbc television network and the radiocanada television network as canada. To correct episode titles click through the episode and submit. A peoples history documentary questions set 2, episode 6.
The battle of tippecanoe, nov 7, 1811 a question of loyalties time span. Joseph howe in nova scotia, louisjoseph papineau in lower canada and william lyon mackenzie in upper canada openly mock the privileged and become magnets for the disgruntled. A peoples history is a 17episode, 32hour documentary television series on the history of canada. Ypres, the somme, vimy ridge, courcelette and passchendaele. The canadian west is opened by the great furtrading empires hudsons bay and northwest companies, the indigenous people who were their indispensable allies, and bold explorers and mapmakers. As the colonies grow in wealth and population, a generation of charismatic reformers joseph howe in nova scotia, louisjoseph papineau in lower canada and william lyon mackenzie in upper canada confront the appointed governors and their local favourites with one demand. Two new episodes were added in 2017, offering educators and students an unprecedented visual resource to support canadian history, geography, civics, politics. Click on an episode title to learn more about a period in canadas history. The dawn of the photographic era provides a vivid portrait of the diverse people who make up the new dominion of canada. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Pierre esprit radisson takes new frances trade far into the continents interior.
The story of canada through the eyes of its people i saw this ambitious and monumental documentary on the history of canada three years ago on cbc. It first aired on cbc television from october 2000 to november 2001. The production was an unusually large project for the national network, especially during budget cutbacks. This is an engaging and educational series that students are sure to enjoy. It was rightly advertized as a major event in canadian television and deservedly won several awards. Canada a peoples history episode 6 the pathfinders. From the push to open the canadian west to the 1837 rebellions, and from the precarious beginnings of confederation and the red river rebellion, these episodes continue the epic adventure that is canadas history. The canadian west is opened by the great furtrading empires of the hudsons bay and northwest companies, the native people who were their indispensable allies, canada a peoples history. Project muse a question of loyalties, the pathfinders. Shooting the rapids, quebec, 1879 the pathfinders time span. Experience the human drama that is canadas journey from past to present, in a stunning two year documentary. 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. England and france battle each other in the seven years war, a conflict that begins as a clash between les canadiens and landhungry. Back view of the church of steustache and dispersion of the insurgents, dec 4, 1837 artist.
The first moments onscreen belong to shawnadithit, or nancy, as the whites called her. Canada in the twentieth century student course workbook answer key 6 video canada. The horror, bravery and sacrifice of trench warfare are evoked in canadas great battles. Canada a peoples history episode 6 the pathfinders 1 by nefertari thompson. The unexpected success of the series actually led to increased government funding for the cbc. A summary of each episode can be found on the cbcs canada. The rising discontent leads to bloody rebellion and disastrous defeat for the rebels, but in 10 short years, the long and arduous struggle for selfgovernment is achieved. The canadian west is opened by the great furtrading empires hudsons bay and northwest.
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