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Vistas - Carrying Fire : Vistas - Feu portant


Carrying Fire weaves together animation and live action to show how the fire of our spirit is passed from one camp and one generation to the next. Vistas - 13 short films on the theme of "nationhood". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and APTN.
Date Published:2009

Vistas - The Visit


The Visit tells the true story of a Cree family's strange encounter one winter night, which results in a conversation beyond words. Vistas - 13 short films on the theme of "nationhood". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and APTN.
Date Published:2009

Fancy Nancy sees stars

O'Connor, Jane


Primary (K-Gr. 2) "... in the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series; Nancy... again has fun with concepts and words in a story that breaks the nerd stereotypes... cute, prancing Nancy is excited about a class trip to the planetarium for a night-sky show... the cheerful ink-and-watercolor pictures show her in her frilly outfits, thrilled about the Big Dipper, the... constellations... Kids will be equally caught up in the astronomy and in the twists and turns of Nancy's daily drama." - Booklist, Feb 1/09.
Date Published:2008

Primary (K-Gr. 2) "... in the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series; Nancy... again has fun with concepts and words in a story that breaks the nerd stereotypes... cute, prancing Nancy is excited about a class trip to the planetarium for a night-sky show... the cheerful ink-and-watercolor pictures show her in her frilly outfits, thrilled about the Big Dipper, the... constellations... Kids will be equally caught up in the astronomy and in the twists and turns of Nancy's daily drama." - Booklist, Feb 1/09.

Date Published:2008

Vistas - Button Blanket : Vistas - La couverture à boutons


This short impressionist documentary looks at the creation of a Button Blanket by integrating the performance of a traditional dance with the art of the West coast Heiltsuk people. Vistas - 13 short films on the theme of "nationhood". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and APTN. Ce court documentaire impressionniste se penche sur la création d'une couverture à boutons en intégrant l'exécution d'une danse traditionnelle à l'art du peuple heiltsuk de la Côte Ouest. VISTAS - 13 courts métrages sur le thème du « statut de nation ». Produit par l’Office national du film du Canada et APTN.
Date Published:2009

This short impressionist documentary looks at the creation of a Button Blanket by integrating the performance of a traditional dance with the art of the West coast Heiltsuk people. Vistas - 13 short films on the theme of "nationhood". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and APTN. Ce court documentaire impressionniste se penche sur la création d'une couverture à boutons en intégrant l'exécution d'une danse traditionnelle à l'art du peuple heiltsuk de la Côte Ouest. VISTAS - 13 courts métrages sur le thème du « statut de nation ». Produit par l’Office national du film du Canada et APTN.

Date Published:2009

Stone soup

Muth, Jon J.


Three wise monks trick a poor,frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.
Date Published:2004

The bad seed goes to the library

John, Jory,


"The bad seed is in a good mood...for once. That's because there's a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The bad seed reads, and reads, until the book can't be read anymore. But suddenly, he gets bad news: The book must be returned to the library so another seed can enjoy it. Will the bad seed return to his baaaaaad ways and keep the book?"--
Date Published:2022

Gordon Beck : map specialist


Gordon Beck, Map Specialist from McMaster University Library, discusses McMaster's collection of First World War maps, the largest one in Canada outside of Archives Canada and the largest online collection in the world due to map digitization.
Date Published:2017

Trésor

Messier, Mireille, 1971-


Traduction de: Treasure. Un frère et une sœur partent à la chasse au trésor sans savoir exactement quel type de trésor ils désirent découvrir. Mais ce dont ils sont sûrs, c'est qu'un trésor c'est brillant, mystérieux et précieux—et que les meilleurs trésors sont difficiles à trouver!
Date Published:2019

Vistas - Red Ochre : Vistas - Ocre rouge


Combining archival photos with new and found footage, Red Ochre is a personal, impressionistic rendering of what it's like growing up Mi'kmaq in Newfoundland, while living in a culture of denial. Vistas - 13 short films on the theme of "nationhood". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and APTN. Amalgame de photos d'archives et d'images trouvées ou nouvelles, Ocre rouge propose une interprétation personnelle et impressionniste de ce que représente le fait d'être Micmac à Terre-Neuve et de grandir dans une culture du déni. VISTAS - 13 courts métrages sur le thème du « statut de nation ». Produit par l’Office national du film du Canada et APTN.
Date Published:2009

Combining archival photos with new and found footage, Red Ochre is a personal, impressionistic rendering of what it's like growing up Mi'kmaq in Newfoundland, while living in a culture of denial. Vistas - 13 short films on the theme of "nationhood". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and APTN. Amalgame de photos d'archives et d'images trouvées ou nouvelles, Ocre rouge propose une interprétation personnelle et impressionniste de ce que représente le fait d'être Micmac à Terre-Neuve et de grandir dans une culture du déni. VISTAS - 13 courts métrages sur le thème du « statut de nation ». Produit par l’Office national du film du Canada et APTN.

Date Published:2009

Velociraptor


Velociraptor! He's a sneaky dinosaur that you won't see coming. Can Terri, Steggy and Jenny win a fight against this speed-demon and his crafty pack? If you want it faster, Velociraptor!
Date Published:2017

Biscuit in the garden

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin, 1957-


Biscuit the puppy is eager to see the plants and make friends with the animals in the garden.
Date Published:2013

All too clear. Ep. 1, the last whitefish


Episode 1 of All Too Clear follows the lifecycle of the hero species, the lake whitefish; joining the scientists who are studying how mussels have completely changed the way the Great Lakes work, re-ordered the food web, and made the lakes about three times clearer. Never-before seen footage of spawning, eggs hatching, to adult fish trying to survive in an ecosystem totally transformed by invasive mussels.
Date Published:2024

Episode 1 of All Too Clear follows the lifecycle of the hero species, the lake whitefish; joining the scientists who are studying how mussels have completely changed the way the Great Lakes work, re-ordered the food web, and made the lakes about three times clearer. Never-before seen footage of spawning, eggs hatching, to adult fish trying to survive in an ecosystem totally transformed by invasive mussels.

Date Published:2024

Are You Ready? series


Everyday is exciting when you’re learning something new! Especially when you’re a kid getting the inside scoop from someone just like you! Are You Ready? is a new short-form series that features real-life role models showing preschoolers, JK & SK how to feel a little more grown up each day. Using easy-to understand techniques, relatable mistakes, and encouragement to try again, each bite-sized episode helps the audience reach a new milestone in their independence. Developed with the help of early childhood education professionals, Are You Ready? sets the foundation for life long learning, behaviour, and well-being.
Date Published:2018

Everyday is exciting when you’re learning something new! Especially when you’re a kid getting the inside scoop from someone just like you! Are You Ready? is a new short-form series that features real-life role models showing preschoolers, JK & SK how to feel a little more grown up each day. Using easy-to understand techniques, relatable mistakes, and encouragement to try again, each bite-sized episode helps the audience reach a new milestone in their independence. Developed with the help of early childhood education professionals, Are You Ready? sets the foundation for life long learning, behaviour, and well-being.

Date Published:2018

Vistas - Little Thunder : Vistas - Petit Tonnerre


This animated short, inspired by the Mi'kmaq legend, "The Stone Canoe" explores aboriginal humour. We follow Little Thunder as he reluctantly leaves his family and sets out on a cross-country canoe trip to become a man. Vistas - 13 short films on the theme of "nationhood". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and APTN. Court métrage d'animation inspiré de la légende micmaque, Petit Tonnerre examine l'humour autochtone. Nous suivons Little Thunder qui, à contrecoeur, quitte sa famille pour entreprendre un long voyage en canot qui fera de lui un homme. VISTAS - 13 courts métrages sur le thème du « statut de nation ». Produit par l’Office national du film du Canada et APTN.
Date Published:2009

This animated short, inspired by the Mi'kmaq legend, "The Stone Canoe" explores aboriginal humour. We follow Little Thunder as he reluctantly leaves his family and sets out on a cross-country canoe trip to become a man. Vistas - 13 short films on the theme of "nationhood". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and APTN. Court métrage d'animation inspiré de la légende micmaque, Petit Tonnerre examine l'humour autochtone. Nous suivons Little Thunder qui, à contrecoeur, quitte sa famille pour entreprendre un long voyage en canot qui fera de lui un homme. VISTAS - 13 courts métrages sur le thème du « statut de nation ». Produit par l’Office national du film du Canada et APTN.

Date Published:2009

White fragility : why understanding racism can be so hard for white people

Williamson, Toni Graves.


"Adapted for young adults." Young adult adaptation of: White fragility / Robin DiAngelo. Title proper from title frame. "A young adult adaptation of the book that gives young adults the tools to ask questions, engage in dialogue, challenge their ways of thinking, and take action to create a more racially just world"--OCLC.
Date Published:2022

Cece loves science : push and pull

Derting, Kimberly,


Cece and her friend Isaac conduct an experiment using the forces of push and pull to deliver a treat to Cece's dog, Einstein. Includes glossary and activities using the forces of push and pull.
Date Published:2020

La LNH

Davidson, B. Keith,


Traduction de : NHL. Comprend un index. Apprenez tout sur la Ligue nationale de hockey. Découvrez des faits fascinants -- des stars qui battent des records, aux équipes gagnantes, et aux positions importantes
Date Published:2022

British Columbia : the best place on earth



Date Published:2010

The train

Callaghan, Jodie, 1984-


A fiction picture book about residential schools. Author Jodie Callaghan worked as a journalist at the time of the Canadian government's apology for the residential school system. She took inspiration for this book from her conversations with survivors--including her own grandmother's experience at Indian day school, and memories shared with her by a man she interviewed by the train tracks that transported children to residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. Jodie's story for The Train was first recognized as the winner of the Mi'gmaq Writer's Award in 2009, a contest organized by the Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat to encourage and develop Mi'gmaq storytellers.
Date Published:2020

A fiction picture book about residential schools. Author Jodie Callaghan worked as a journalist at the time of the Canadian government's apology for the residential school system. She took inspiration for this book from her conversations with survivors--including her own grandmother's experience at Indian day school, and memories shared with her by a man she interviewed by the train tracks that transported children to residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. Jodie's story for The Train was first recognized as the winner of the Mi'gmaq Writer's Award in 2009, a contest organized by the Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat to encourage and develop Mi'gmaq storytellers.

Date Published:2020

A mink, a fink, a skating rink : what is a noun?

Cleary, Brian P., 1959-


Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of nouns, from "gown" and "crown" to "boat", "coat", and "clown."
Date Published:2000