Practical & Applied Arts

Videos are listed chronologically by date added, beginning with the most recent

Circle of the Sun

This short documentary by Colin Low is an invitation to a gathering of the Káínaa of Alberta - as the Sun Dance is captured on film for the first time. The film shows how the theme of the circle reflects the bands' connection to wildlife and also addresses the predicament of the young generation,...

NFB Video
 

Circle of the Sun

This short documentary by Colin Low is an invitation to a gathering of the Káínaa of Alberta - as the Sun Dance is captured on film for the first time. The film shows how the theme of the circle reflects the bands' connection to wildlife and also addresses the predicament of the young generation,...

NFB Video
 

Moment of Truth: Steven Truscott Update

For more than 45 years, the murder of teenager Lynn Harper and the fate of the boy convicted of her killing, Steven Truscott, has haunted this country. At the age of 14, Steven Truscott was sentenced to hang for the crime. After 10 years behind bars, his sentence was commuted and Truscott d...


CURIO Video
 

Uncle Gloop's Big Blunder

Mr. Cranky Pants Monster’s last customer mistakenly left with the wrong scooter! The Monster Math Squad has to learn all about PATTERNS to follow the trail of the missing scooter! It was Uncle Gloop who mistakenly took the wrong scooter. He would love to return it if he could just remember the...


CURIO Video
 

Roberta Bondar: Stellar Inspiration

​Twenty five years ago, Roberta Bondar blasted into history as the first Canadian woman in space. A research scientist in neurology, she used her education in the first International Microgravity Laboratory Mission on board Space Shuttle Discovery. Now, a quarter of a century later, she’s...


CURIO Video
 

Brain Magic: The Power of Placebo

For centuries placebos have been thought of as fake medicine involving trickery and deceit, but Brain Magic: The Power of Placebo pulls back the curtains on the proof that placebos can have powerful – and real – effects on our mind and body. Neuroscience is revealing how our b...


CURIO Video
 

Ramone's Story

Ramone experiences bullying due to his autism and being transgender. Ramone is thoughtful in telling his story and he reminds us to be respectful of everyone.

Public Video
 

Nina's Story

Nina talks about her experience as a newcomer and the differences in acceptance of the LGBTQ community from Uganda to Canada.

Public Video
 

How to Support Trans Students

This young man describes his experience about being a transgender student in his school and the support that is needed from school staff for him to maintain positive mental health.

Public Video
PROFESSIONAL Video
 

GSAs

Youth describe how important having a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) is in the school. A GSA is a safe and accepting space for both LGBTQ youth and allies. LGBTQ youth also talk about their experiences in school.

Public Video
 

Family Support

Youth describe how critical family support is when young people come out to their families and friends.

Public Video
 

Andy's Story

Andy describes his journey as a transgender youth, the issues he faces and the support he receives from his father and friends. Andy starts a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) in his school with the support of his teacher.

Public Video
 

Advice for Teachers

Youth offer suggestions to help create inclusive environments, such as using the proper pronouns, addressing bullying behaviour and accepting LGBTQ youth for who they are.

Public Video
PROFESSIONAL Video
 

Return to Vimy

A young Canadian woman visits the Vimy Memorial to make a charcoal imprint of the engraved name of her great-grandfather who was lost in battle, bringing with her a notebook of sketches and diary entries that he made during months of preparation for the battle to take back Vimy Ridge. The sketche...

NFB Video
 

Le mystère du Vinland

Documentaire sur la colonisation de l'Amérique du Nord. Des découvertes archéologiques semblent confirmer l'hypothèse selon laquelle les Vikings en auraient colonisé certaines parties, il y a 1 000 ans. Ils lui auraient donné le nom de « Vinland » et ce, de l'Ungava à Terre-Neuve et, même, affirm...

NFB Video
 
Displaying videos 556 - 570 of 994 in total