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Les déracinés

Noël, Michel, 1944-,


Après avoir terminé ses études au pensionnat, Nipishish retourne vers les siens. Il retrouve avec grand bonheur Manie, sa mère adoptive, la forêt, les rivières et ses amis. Mais le jeune orphelin qui a déjà vécu de dures épreuves doit se résoudre à une nouvelle réalité: Manie et lui habitent maintenant dans une réserve. Même parmi les siens, Nipishish n'arrive plus à se sentir chez lui.
Date Published:2023

Après avoir terminé ses études au pensionnat, Nipishish retourne vers les siens. Il retrouve avec grand bonheur Manie, sa mère adoptive, la forêt, les rivières et ses amis. Mais le jeune orphelin qui a déjà vécu de dures épreuves doit se résoudre à une nouvelle réalité: Manie et lui habitent maintenant dans une réserve. Même parmi les siens, Nipishish n'arrive plus à se sentir chez lui.

Date Published:2023

Les bas du pensionnat : une histoire vraie

Jordan-Fenton, Christy


Titre original: Fatty legs. Curieuse et entêtée, sachant qu'elle y apprendrait à lire comme sa soeur, Olemaun Pokiak demande à ses parents de l'envoyer à l'école des Blancs. Après plusieurs refus, son père fléchit, mais la prévient que la vie au pensionnat catholique d'Aklavik ne sera pas rose. On tentera d'y polir sa culture d'Inuvialiut en lui donnant un nom occidental, en lui coupant les cheveux, elle lui faisant effectuer de dures corvées tout en lui imposant une discipline autoritaire. Forte de son désir de savoir lire un jour, l'enfant de 8 ans quitte son petit univers familier de l'île de Banks pour rejoindre, après cinq jours de voyages en mer, les Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Aguerrie, elle en ressort quelques années plus tard amère et blessées mais sans y avoir oublié qui elle est et d'où elle vient.
Date Published:2024

Titre original: Fatty legs. Curieuse et entêtée, sachant qu'elle y apprendrait à lire comme sa soeur, Olemaun Pokiak demande à ses parents de l'envoyer à l'école des Blancs. Après plusieurs refus, son père fléchit, mais la prévient que la vie au pensionnat catholique d'Aklavik ne sera pas rose. On tentera d'y polir sa culture d'Inuvialiut en lui donnant un nom occidental, en lui coupant les cheveux, elle lui faisant effectuer de dures corvées tout en lui imposant une discipline autoritaire. Forte de son désir de savoir lire un jour, l'enfant de 8 ans quitte son petit univers familier de l'île de Banks pour rejoindre, après cinq jours de voyages en mer, les Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Aguerrie, elle en ressort quelques années plus tard amère et blessées mais sans y avoir oublié qui elle est et d'où elle vient.

Date Published:2024

Étrangère chez moi : une histoire vraie

Jordan-Fenton, Christy


Traduction de: A stranger at home. Suite de: Les bas du pensionnat. Margaret a dix ans et elle se réjouit à l'idée de rentrer à la maison après avoir passé deux ans dans un pensionnat. Mais quand elle retrouve enfin sa famille, sa mère ne la reconnaît pas et crie : "Pas ma fille!" Cet accueil n'est pas celui que Margaret espérait. Elle a oublié la langue de son peuple et a du mal à avaler la nourriture de sa mère. Margaret n'a même pas le droit de jouer avec son amie Agnès parce que les gens trouvent qu'elle ressemble trop aux étrangers détestés. Elle est devenue une étrangère parmi les siens.
Date Published:2024

Traduction de: A stranger at home. Suite de: Les bas du pensionnat. Margaret a dix ans et elle se réjouit à l'idée de rentrer à la maison après avoir passé deux ans dans un pensionnat. Mais quand elle retrouve enfin sa famille, sa mère ne la reconnaît pas et crie : "Pas ma fille!" Cet accueil n'est pas celui que Margaret espérait. Elle a oublié la langue de son peuple et a du mal à avaler la nourriture de sa mère. Margaret n'a même pas le droit de jouer avec son amie Agnès parce que les gens trouvent qu'elle ressemble trop aux étrangers détestés. Elle est devenue une étrangère parmi les siens.

Date Published:2024

Agnes Macphail : A political trailblazer


On December 6, 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons in the first campaign that allowed women to run. Never afraid to speak her mind, Macphail championed the rights of women, immigrants, prisoners and other marginalized groups despite critics who accused her of communism and attributed her views to her "womanly nature".
Date Published:2021

Tom Longboat


Cette Minute du patrimoine suit la vie du coureur de fond d'origine onondaga, Gagwe:gih, dont le nom signifie « tout ». Connu dans le monde entier sous le nom de Tom Longboat, il est un des athlètes les plus célèbres du début du 20e siècle.
Date Published:2022

War and Peace.


'War and Peace' examines what war is, why wars break out (economic gain; political differences; ideology or ethnicity; unfair distribution of wealth, etc), and the rules that govern war. We investigate the role of departments of the United Nations in conflicts and the consequences of war. And we explore concepts like negotiations, peaceful conflict resolution, armed conflict, interstate wars, genocide, ceasefires, sanctions, the UN Security Council, peacekeeping, the conventions of International Humanitarian Law, war crime investigations, and the consequences of war. It is said that children are hit hardest by war.
Date Published:2022

'War and Peace' examines what war is, why wars break out (economic gain; political differences; ideology or ethnicity; unfair distribution of wealth, etc), and the rules that govern war. We investigate the role of departments of the United Nations in conflicts and the consequences of war. And we explore concepts like negotiations, peaceful conflict resolution, armed conflict, interstate wars, genocide, ceasefires, sanctions, the UN Security Council, peacekeeping, the conventions of International Humanitarian Law, war crime investigations, and the consequences of war. It is said that children are hit hardest by war.

Date Published:2022

Awâsis and the world-famous bannock

Hunt, Dallas, 1987-


Title proper from title frame. "This . . . story celebrates the revitalization of Cree dialects and traditional methods of storytelling. During an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum's freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis? The book includes a pronunciation guide and the recipe for Kôhkum's world-famous bannock"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2018

Title proper from title frame. "This . . . story celebrates the revitalization of Cree dialects and traditional methods of storytelling. During an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum's freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis? The book includes a pronunciation guide and the recipe for Kôhkum's world-famous bannock"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2018

Tragedy in Lebanon : Deadly Explosion in Beirut. October 2020


From the Curio channel: News in Review. In August 2020, a huge explosion decimated a large part of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. The blast killed almost 200 people and injured thousands of others. Hundreds of thousands were left homeless. The explosion was a result of highly explosive materials that had been stored in a port warehouse for years. Residents accused the government of mismanagement and corruption and demanded its resignation. This is a country that is in a financial crisis, with high unemployment, and is facing further economic hardship battling the spread of COVID-19. How will Lebanon ever recover?
Date Published:2020

From the Curio channel: News in Review. In August 2020, a huge explosion decimated a large part of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. The blast killed almost 200 people and injured thousands of others. Hundreds of thousands were left homeless. The explosion was a result of highly explosive materials that had been stored in a port warehouse for years. Residents accused the government of mismanagement and corruption and demanded its resignation. This is a country that is in a financial crisis, with high unemployment, and is facing further economic hardship battling the spread of COVID-19. How will Lebanon ever recover?

Date Published:2020

Planet Wonder : How Climate Change is Messing with the Motion of the Ocean. January 2024


From the Curio channel: News in Review. CBC meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe explores how oceans are connected and how climate change is affecting currents. She goes on a kayak ride with climate scientist Simon Donner, who explains how oceans are expanding and losing oxygen as a result of warming temperatures and fossil fuel emissions.
Date Published:2024

Special relationships


Exploring Organism Relationships: Mutualism, Commensalism, and Predation is an engaging video unveiling the fascinating interconnections between various organisms and their habitats. From illustrating the cooperative bond between sea anemones and clownfish in a mutualistic relationship to showcasing commensalism between cattle and cattle egrets, this video vividly explains how different species adapt and thrive through these unique associations. It delves into predator-prey relationships seen in the natural world, offering an insightful glimpse into the diverse ways organisms interact and rely on each other for survival. This video provides a captivating perspective on the diverse relationships that sustain life on Earth.
Date Published:2023

Exploring Organism Relationships: Mutualism, Commensalism, and Predation is an engaging video unveiling the fascinating interconnections between various organisms and their habitats. From illustrating the cooperative bond between sea anemones and clownfish in a mutualistic relationship to showcasing commensalism between cattle and cattle egrets, this video vividly explains how different species adapt and thrive through these unique associations. It delves into predator-prey relationships seen in the natural world, offering an insightful glimpse into the diverse ways organisms interact and rely on each other for survival. This video provides a captivating perspective on the diverse relationships that sustain life on Earth.

Date Published:2023

Chromatic adaptation, colour changing animals, how do we see pink, blue wings, blue feathers, snow camouflage


Explore chromatic adaptation, color changing animals, the color pink, blue wings and feathers, plus snow camouflage.
Date Published:2022

Strait of Shadows : The Fraying Relationship Between China and Taiwan. April 2024


From the Curio channel: News in Review. Taiwan is a vibrant democracy of 23 million people situated across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. China considers the island part of its own territory and has vowed to annex it. Could Taiwan's latest presidential elections force the situation?
Date Published:2024

Wonder cat Kyuu-chan. 3 /

Nitori, Sasami,


Translation of: Fushigineko no kyuchan. Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left. "Original Japanese edition published by Star Seas Company."--Colophon. As the bond between Hinata and his wonder cat deepens, their antics only grow wackier! While Kyuu-chan discovers how to make popcorn and do laundry, Hinata learns to love exercise. Plus, witness the heartwarming return of Ghost-kun! This one's more fun than you can shake your paw at!
Date Published:2021

Translation of: Fushigineko no kyuchan. Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left. "Original Japanese edition published by Star Seas Company."--Colophon. As the bond between Hinata and his wonder cat deepens, their antics only grow wackier! While Kyuu-chan discovers how to make popcorn and do laundry, Hinata learns to love exercise. Plus, witness the heartwarming return of Ghost-kun! This one's more fun than you can shake your paw at!

Date Published:2021

Pride : the story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

Sanders, Rob, 1958-,


Traces the life of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today's world.
Date Published:2018

Viola Desmond


TVOkids news segment From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on January 1, 2030. . Host Daniel talks to journalist Nam Kiwanuka about Viola Desmond.
Date Published:2018

Meet Viola Desmond

MacLeod, Elizabeth,


Meet Viola Desmond, community leader and early civil rights trailblazer! On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in the "unofficial" whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre . . . and was arrested for it. Supported by the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSCAACP) and the black-owned newspaper The Clarion, Viola took her quest for the right to freedom from discrimination to the courts. While she ultimately did not succeed, she was a beacon to other early civil-rights activists. Her sister Wanda worked hard to promote Viola's legacy, which has finally been honoured by Viola's inclusion on the new Canadian $10 bill.
Date Published:2018

Meet Viola Desmond, community leader and early civil rights trailblazer! On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in the "unofficial" whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre . . . and was arrested for it. Supported by the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSCAACP) and the black-owned newspaper The Clarion, Viola took her quest for the right to freedom from discrimination to the courts. While she ultimately did not succeed, she was a beacon to other early civil-rights activists. Her sister Wanda worked hard to promote Viola's legacy, which has finally been honoured by Viola's inclusion on the new Canadian $10 bill.

Date Published:2018

I wanna iguana

Orloff, Karen Kaufman


Alex and his mother write notes back and forth in which Alex tries to persuade her to let him have a baby iguana for a pet.
Date Published:2004

White bird : a wonder story

Palacio, R. J.


Title proper from title frame. "Tells the story of Julian's grandma's childhood as she, a Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II and how the boy she once shunned became her savior and best friend"--OCLC.
Date Published:2019

Viola Desmond


L’histoire de Viola Desmond, une entrepreneuse qui s’est battue contre la ségrégation en Nouvelle-Écosse dans les années 1940.
Date Published:2016

Gnome is where your heart is

Lyall, Casey.


Title proper from title frame. Eleven-year-old Lemon Peabody is certain that aliens visited her grandfather thirty years ago, but she is running out of time to prove it before Grandpa Walt's memory fades.
Date Published:2023