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Jump-up. Caribbean Carnival in Canada!

Series: African Rhythms
In this animated film, Sophie learns about some of the culture and traditions of her new neighbour, Lisa, who recently arrived in Canada from the West Indies. This video contains an example of a story within a story as Lisa relates a legend from her culture while preparing to celebrate the Jump-up parade, a festival of Caribbean origin. Follow-up discussion may explore the question, "Who is a Canadian?"
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  • Duration 10:00
  • Entry R046501
  • Content Canada
  • Producer National Film Board of Canada
  • Copyright 1995
  • License Nfb Streaming License
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Subjects

Social Studies English Language Arts

Goal/unit/strand

Interactions and Interdependence Imaginative and Literary Social, Cultural, and Historical

Grade Levels

Grade 5 Grade 3 Grade 4

Outcomes

IN5.2

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